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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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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[Pippin]

Yeah, FR mustv'e hiccuped as I had to delete a duplicate of my post.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Yipperoo ... now, that's a foxy lady ... )

She sure is, too bad you got to her first. : (

Her tail swishes more than ours put together. LOL

[GailA]

This has been a fun thread, I love music, some of my favorite music is Bluegrass. See link for some Bluegrass music Bluegrass

[Pippin]

Thanks for the link Gail!

[Aquamarine]

Enjoyed our dance.

Now take a bow, you've posted some great graphics today and given me some much needed laughter. :)

[Billie]

:) Well, we just all know Weinie pretty well. :)

[Pippin]

(((AQUA)))!

[Pippin]

Hey (((Billie)))

Glad I get to "see" you before I log off and go to bed.

[Aquamarine]

(((PIPPIN)))!!!

[Billie]

Whatta great thread, Billie ... )
The Last Rose of Summer is just beautiful.

I just spent a little time in a futile effort create a music file small enough to upload, but can't seem to figure out how to make an MP3 ... I think I need some new sound software.

Well, I just liked everything you said so much I didn't know what to 'address'. I'm glad you arrived before the day was over, and I think there are still a few doing the last tango anyway. :)

I wouldn't have a clue how to make an MP3 - the file sizes are HUGE anyway! I felt like the few wave files I linked were manageable enough for everyone - I just get weary waiting for an MP3 to load - it seems to buffer forever and a day for me, but the waves are better - and I guess unless your speaker system on your PC is really sophisticated, there's probably no difference in the sound quality. I just enjoy music - even the midis are pretty cool.

Thanks always for your words of appreciation and the encouragement you give all of us to hold our Finest Family together.

I think I hear a foxtrot coming up - better get out there and swish that tail. :)

[Billie]

*clears throat* *shyly* not all the girls...my dance card is still totally empty. Guess it's because my dance partner is in the big sandbox. Or perhaps because I haven't really been introduced to the seemingly handsome wolf.

How could you have missed meeting the seemingly handsome wolf? :) Or more to the point, how did he let you get in and out of here without hitting you up for a hug? :)

mrstank, may I introduce you to ST.LOUIE1, akaa wolfie. (that would stand for "also known affectionately as") :)

[jwfiv]

All these good tunes have got me doing the jitterbug... )

[Pippin]

I just heard the instrumental version opf one of my favoriet hymns. and I want to post the lyrics here as I can remember them. This is in honor of President Ronald Wilsom Reagan and most especially to Nancy Reagan.

Let there be peace on Earth! Let this be the moment now! Let peace begin with me, let this be my solemn vow! To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally!

Let ther be peace on earth! Let this be the moment now! With God as our Father! Brothers all are we Let me walk with my brother in perfect harmony! Let peace begin with me let this be the moment now.

Amen.

That is all that I can remember.

Good night! and may God bless you all and may God bless America!

[Billie]

Well, Billie .... what did you think of the Texas 5-step by me and my Bro?

LOL! Too cute! And I've GOT to quit pinging your bro, cause his paws are worn out but he's too polite not to answer, and then I have to answer his answer, which he answers again.

See, I usually give up before he does, but today I told him he'd cry "Uncle" before I do! (I think he did!)

But I pinged him anyway! LOL!

[jwfiv]

Yes, me too ... at the moment, I'm listening to Will The Circle Be Unbroken midi at one of the sites you link me to ... thank you .

Makes me wanna get out some early Emmylou Harris CDs to keep me company this evening ... )

[Billie]

Uh-huh. Look Billie.....here's who Johnny Fox has been "twisting" with. : )

(picture of foxy female fox swishing foxy tail)

YIPPEROO! No wonder he's late to our party - had a little private one going on. :)

[Billie]

Uh-huh. Look Billie.....here's who Johnny Fox has been "twisting" with. : )

(picture of foxy female fox swishing foxy tail)

YIPPEROO! No wonder he's late to our party - had a little private one going on. :)

[Billie]

Oh, Gail - I'm sorry I missed bluegrass music! I thought I covered a little of most everything anyone might like. Thanks for your link to bluegrass - wish I'd had it in the main post.

[Billie]

Have you clicked on any of the links tonight? What would be one of your favorite kinds of music?

[Billie]

ILOL! Are you sure that's not the Limbo? He's down pretty low! Course that tail would knock the limbo stick down!