Category Archives: Music

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

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Stella

“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. The song was written in late 2001, and was inspired by Keith’s father’s death in March 2001, … Continue reading →

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The Stars & Stripes Forever

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Stella

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is Sousa’s most famous composition. He composed the march at sea on Christmas Day in 1896 and committed the notes to paper on his arrival in the United States. In 1987, it was made the … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Stella

For all of my Irish, part Irish, wish-you-were Irish, and temporarily Irish friends, I lift a glass to your health and happiness! An old Irish/Celtic folk song Of all the money, e’er I had, I spent it in good company, … Continue reading →

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Song of the day – Heartbreak Hotel

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Stella

Elvis Presley,  born January 8, 1935. Today would be his 90th 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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Music of the day – We Three Kings

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Stella

This song is appropriately sung on Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. It represents the time when the Wise Men, also known as the Magi, came to visit Jesus, and is the official end of the Christmas season. Epiphany is a … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – How Great Thou Art

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Stella

I don’t know that this is seasonal, but it is certainly appropriate to praise our Lord! I have asked that this version be played at my memorial service.

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Music of the day – O Tannenbaum

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Stella

Believe it or not, I learned one verse of this carol in German (the second one he sings here) when I was in about 2nd grade! The church we attended was founded in a German community, and many of the … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Angels from the Realms of Glory

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Stella
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Music of the day – Happy New Year (Abba)

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Stella
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Music of the day – Auld Lang Syne

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Stella
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