Category Archives: Music

Music of the day – The Little Drummer Boy

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Stella

Never MY favorite Christmas carol (probably because the year I learned it, our children’s church choir seemed to always sing slightly flat) it is nevertheless a favorite of many. This is, in my opinion, one of the best versions.

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Music of the day – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Stella

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics, which has become more common than the original. … Continue reading →

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Music of the day: Children, go where I send thee

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Stella

It will be our fourth Christmas without Kenny Rogers here on earth, but his music will always be with us!

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Music of the day: Do You Hear What I Hear?

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Stella

It’s time to enjoy Christmas holiday music! If you have any favorites, let me know, and I may include it in the daily music postings. At least one every day until Epiphany.

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Music of the day – Autumn Leaves

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Stella

The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I’ll hear … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Stella

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Holy wisdom, love most bright Drawn by Thee our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light Word of God, our flesh that fashioned. With the fire of life impassioned. Striving still to truth unknown Soaring, dying … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Stella

Today I will be setting up my “Music of the day” posts for the Christmas season, and so I thought I would also include the days between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday in Advent. By the way, if  you have … Continue reading →

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“The Man”

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Stella

John Rich: “I wrote this song about my Grandfather’s service in WWII, but also for ALL our Veterans who have served over the decades on behalf of our nation. I hope this song reminds everyone of their family heroes who … Continue reading →

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The Beatles’ last song is here!

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Stella

Our friend czarina alerted us to this “new” Beatles song this morning. Well, here it is, on YouTube:

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Labor Day Music

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Stella

To honor all of those who work hard every day, and for those who did so for many years and are honorably retired! There are many great songs celebrating workers – the good bits and the bad bits. What’s your … Continue reading →

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