Category Archives: Music

SOUSA Semper Fidelis – “The President’s Own” US Marine Band

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Stella

“Semper Fidelis” takes its title from the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, which means “always faithful”. The march unusually features a drum break before the trio. The first Trio strain is constructed of a bugle call repeated three times … Continue reading →

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“The Thunderer” by John Philip Sousa | The Concert Band of The U.S. Army Field Band

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Stella

Composed for the occasion of the 24th triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar.

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March week

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Stella

I smile when I hear a good march! Let’s face it, most of them are good. I plan to feature one march every day this week. Today’s is British. You will recognize it immediately.

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Willie Nelson – The Border

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Stella

Willie Nelson is officially a ‘liberal’, but he’s not a crazy leftie, I don’t think. He’s a liberal who understands the concerns of conservatives. As Woody Harrelson once referred himself, Willie is purple – a red-necked hippy. Willie recently released … Continue reading →

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Where bluebonnets grow …

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Stella

“This is the only place on Earth bluebonnets grow, and once a year they come an’ go at this old house here by the road. And when we die, we say we’ll catch some blackbird’s wing, and we will fly … Continue reading →

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Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American) (Official Music Video)

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Stella

 

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Toby Keith dead at 62 after losing battle to cancer

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Stella
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Seed Shopping for your Food Garden (Where to buy, what to buy, and general seed-nerd chat)

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Stella

If you will be planting a garden this spring or summer, this video may be interesting to you. Jess has lots of good information, especially for the beginning gardener, but it is interesting for everybody. It’s long, but I hope … Continue reading →

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Song of the day – Heartbreak Hotel

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Stella

Elvis Presley,  born January 8, 1935. Today would be his 89th birthday. In his honor, here is his first #1 hit record, from 1956, when he was 21 years old: “Heartbreak Hotel” was written in 1955 by Mae Boren Axton — mother … Continue reading →

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When You Gonna Wake Up?

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Stella

This was written in 1979 by Bob Dylan. Listen to it in view of today’s problems. From Front Page: Maybe Bob Dylan is a prophet after all. On stage in Omaha back on Jan. 25, 1980, Dylan, in the midst … Continue reading →

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