A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-09-04....Let Us Have MUSIC

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Mama_Bear, dutchess, Aquamarine ~

Let it be known that today, Wednesday, the 9th of June, 2004, is hereby declared Music Day at the Finest, and you may B.Y.O.M. or click on mine. I hope you dance, if you are so inclined; sing along, if the music moves you. Clap your hands, snap your fingers, tap your toes.....but whatever you do, don't just sit there - move *something*!

A brief note: most of the links are midi files, because they load and play quicker, though there are some wave files - several are full-length, beautiful songs for you to enjoy; some are clips to give you just a taste.

Now playing, in no particular order ...

Classical


1812 Overture
Trumpet Voluntary
Ave Maria
Fur Elise



Irish Love Songs

I'm going to linger here for a while. Sigh.... see you on down the thread a bit later. :) These lilting, Irish Love Songs are sung by John Gary.

Danny Boy
My Wild Irish Rose
Kathleen Mavourneen
I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen
Once Upon A Time
Softly As I Leave You
This Is All I Ask

The following song is dedicated to a certain Irishman (and sometimes wolfie), because it holds a very special place in his heart....right next to his mom.

The Last Rose Of Summer (midi file)
by Thomas Moore (Arr. Frank Gallagher)

Tis the last rose of summer,
Left blooming alone,
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone.
No flow'r of her kindred
No rosebud is nigh
To reflect back her blushes,
Or give sigh for sigh.

I'll not leave thee, thou lone one,
To pine on the stern,
Since the lovely are sleeping,
Go, sleep thou with them

Thus kindly I'll scatter
Thy leaves o'er the bed,
Where thy mates of the garden
Lie scentless and dead.

So soon may I follow
When friendships decay;
And from love's shining circle
The gems drop away
When true hearts lie wither'd
And fond ones are flow'n
Oh! Who would inhabit
This bleak world alone?



Oldies But Goodies

Is any music thread complete without the Beatles? Let your mouse hover over each one for their names. But you already know who they are. :)

Yesterday
Hey Jude
Life Goes On (Obladi Oblada)
A Hard Day's Night
And I Love Her
Let It Be

Is any music thread complete without Elvis? He is The King, a Legend, and his music lives on.

Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Don't Be Cruel
Jailhouse Rock
Loving You
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Love Me Tender
You Ain't Nothing But A Hounddog


Country & Western

Real old stuff, real 'old' guys :) - Willie Nelson, Charlie Rich, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, George Jones, Glen Campbell, Roy Orbison, and more....

Always On My Mind
I Always Get Lucky
Good Hearted Woman
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Behind Closed Doors
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
By The Time I Get To Phoenix
I Cross My Heart
Crazy Arms
Pretty Woman
This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away
Waltz Across Texas



A Taste of the Forties

Just a taste...short wave file sounds from some of the songs of "the Greatest Generation" during World War II....

White Cliffs Of Dover
I'll Be Seeing You
There I Said It Again
When The Lights Go On Again
That's My Desire
The Boys In The Back Room
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
You Belong To Me
I'll Get By



Cajun & Nu Aw'leens

Louisiana has it's own brand of music, which I find colorful and jazzy; but most of all, I find whenever I listen to it I just *gotta* tap my toes!

Jambalaya
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Jolie Blonde
Don't Mess With My Toot Toot
Alexander's Ragtime Band
City Of New Orleans
When The Saints Go Marching In
Yakety Sax



Divas

Bette Midler, Celine Dion, Diana Ross....there's no mistaking these three are Divas who take command of the stage and hold their audience captive from the first note to the last. I hope you enjoy these three full-length songs I've chosen.

Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)
When I Fall In Love (Celine Dion Duet)
The Best Years Of My Life (Diana Ross)




Easy Listening

Easy on the ears... sit back, relax, and let the music take you away.:)

Blue
True Love Ways
Thanks For The Memories
My Heart Will Go On
I Will Always Love You
Argentina
Tiny Bubbles
Saved The Best For Last



Taps
               

We've all been thinking of President Reagan, and his family, and reflecting on the many wonderful things he did for our country during his two terms in the White House. I'd like to dedicate the last two groups of music to his memory.

To the Gipper, with great fondness, tremendous respect, and deep admiration.

Hymns

Because He Lives (wave file - beautiful!)
I've Got A Mansion
Amazing Grace
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
Whispering Hope
It Is No Secret
Let There Be Peace On Earth



Patriotic

Anchors Aweigh
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
America Medley
The Star Spangled Banner

God Bless America!

And God Bless You! Thank you for listening. Most of the links are uploaded to my server; a few of the others might change sometime in the future, but for now they all work. Hope you will enjoy the music and keep coming back throughout the day!

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[Billie]

[Billie]

[Billie]

Be back in the morning! Hope someone has coffee about 8. :)

[Mama_Bear]

Wow, Billie!! I know what it takes to put something like this together. It's a time consuming job linking all that music and those graphics! What a great job you have done!

Thank you for the tunes and this beautiful post. I hope to be able to spend some time here tomorrow.

But, for now, it's time for bed. Sistah hugs! Good night, FRiend.

[zip]

ping

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Wednesday !

[MeekOneGOP]

Coffee ? Did you say coffee ???? :^D

Have a cup while you Freep !

[Lakeside]

Good morning, Billie! A big thumbs up to today's musical topic here at the Finest. Ya done good!

Happy Hump Day to all the Finest on this glorious Wednesday.

Thanks for the coffee Meek One. I NEEDED some!

[SpookBrat]

Have a great day everyone. I wish I was going to be here today to enjoy the music. I'm having minor surgery next Monday, so today I get to go hang out and do pre-op stuff. Y'all have a blessed day. I'll try to show up this afternoon.

[The Mayor]

I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. —John 15:15

When you spend time with God, you invest in a forever friendship.

[The Mayor]

June 9, 2004

Friendship With God

Read: John 15:13-15

I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. —John 15:15

Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 32-33; John 18:19-40

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Page through an old-time hymnal and notice how often the songwriters referred to the blessing of God's friendship. Stop and think about what that really means.

Yes, it's a blessing to have human friends who enrich our lives. A devoted friend, as Proverbs 17:17 tells us, "loves at all times," standing with us steadfastly through life's sunshine and storm.

Indeed, some of us know gratefully by our own experience that "there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). We identify with David and Jonathan when we read about the bond between them (1 Samuel 18:1).

Friendship on a human level is wonderful, but what about friendship with God? It's an incredible blessing to have the Creator and Sustainer of our universe as a friend. Although worshiped by countless heavenly hosts, He takes great joy in His relationship with us.

Are we neglecting the privilege of walking with God, the greatest of all friends? Today, with gratitude and awe, let's spend time with Him in prayer and in reading His Word.

Remember that Jesus called His followers friends (John 15:15). What an honor that we can enjoy friendship with God! —Vernon Grounds

I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. —Small

When you spend time with God, you invest in a forever friendship.

[The Mayor]

[Conspiracy Guy]

Good choice. Thanks

[mrstank]

I have found a website with what I thought were some very interesting pictures from Iraq. Especially the ones of all of the UneXploded Ordinance, or UXO...for anyone who wonders where the get the supplies for their IEDs and other stuff, this might give you some answers.

The link is: http://malenski.com/

There are several different albums, I've only looked at a few of the Iraq pictures, so I'm not sure what other treasures might be there as well.

[The Mayor]

Just one of many, incredible....

[Billie]

Wow, Billie!! I know what it takes to put something like this together. It's a time consuming job linking all that music and those graphics! What a great job you have done!

Thank you, Lori - I KNOW you know! And I appreciate your saying it! LOL!

Thank you for the tunes and this beautiful post. I hope to be able to spend some time here tomorrow.

I hope you can, too. I plan to bookmark this myself, because I think it will be an easy way to access so many different songs all in one place!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, BillieBlue.

You've done it again....a great thread!!! I'll be back, have to get my dance card filled.

*You* are 'first', of course. I hope. : )

[Diver Dave]

KEWL!, Billie. Bookmarked. 'Fraid I'll have to take a rain-check for the festivities in the Grand Ballroom, though. Got a procedure schedule in a couple of hours that's gonna put me in drydock for a while.

[Billie]

You've done it again....a great thread!!! I'll be back, have to get my dance card filled.

Why thank you, kind sir! I appreciate your compliment and glad you'll be back later!

*You* are 'first', of course. I hope. : )

Well, I certainly hope so! Haven't danced with a wolfie since the Canteen Dance a couple of years ago. :) You were so dashing in your white tux.