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

Posted on 06/08/2004 9:58:19 PM PDT by Billie



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.
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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. :)

Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr John Lennon


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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To: Billie
Thank you for the wonderful music collection today Billie.

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41 posted on 06/09/2004 9:23:55 AM PDT by ValerieUSA
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To: Pippin

Good morning, Pip! You probably can't listen to the music at work, but hope you'll check it out when you get home this evening. Tried to mix in a little taste of everything, and several actual songs scattered among the midi files.


42 posted on 06/09/2004 9:26:35 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie
Canteen Dance?

I never heard of the Canteen Dance

Does it goes like this?

Oh can you do the can-can!

Can you do the can-can-teen!

43 posted on 06/09/2004 9:26:43 AM PDT by Pippin (God Bless Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 RIP)
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To: Billie
Then finish up with another slooooow one. : ) What else could I expect, coming from a wolf? :)

As long as you 'know' what to expect....LOL

Looks like we're the only ones on the dance floor right now anyway, swishy tail. :)

That's 'why' my tail is swishin' so hard. I got you all to myself. : )

44 posted on 06/09/2004 9:28:15 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: ValerieUSA

Hi, Valerie - that photograph is breathtaking! Hope you'll find some music you enjoy listening to.


45 posted on 06/09/2004 9:28:19 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
KEWL!

Cant wait till i get to my pc at home. :O)

46 posted on 06/09/2004 9:28:35 AM PDT by Pippin (God Bless Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 RIP)
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To: Pippin
Does it goes like this?
Oh can you do the can-can!
Can you do the can-can-teen!

That's it, of course! LOL! You're a cutie, Miss Pipster!

47 posted on 06/09/2004 9:29:51 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
Let's DANCE!!!!!

Weinie

48 posted on 06/09/2004 9:30:14 AM PDT by lonestar (Me, too!--Weinie)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
"you gonna dance with woofy? : )"

If it's a nice slow one, Sir Wolfie, it would be my pleasure... |:>)

49 posted on 06/09/2004 9:30:31 AM PDT by LadyX (((( Proud Member of the tail end of The Greatest Generation ))))
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To: Pippin; Billie
PIPSTER!!!!

Let's dance! I'll try to get rid of Billie. LOL!!!!

Now, BillieBlue, you know wolfie teases a lot. : )

50 posted on 06/09/2004 9:30:36 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: ST.LOUIE1
That's 'why' my tail is swishin' so hard. I got you all to myself. : )

TweetAhRooooo! Be still, my little bluebird heart. :)


51 posted on 06/09/2004 9:33:02 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
Oh, c'mon - let's see you shake a leg, (if your skinny legs aren't so fragile you're afraid you'll break one.) :)

So that's what I get for being complimentary.......... sheesh! :-)

52 posted on 06/09/2004 9:33:22 AM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: Pippin
Can you do the can-can-teen!

LOL Tell me you haven't been tippling this morning. : )

53 posted on 06/09/2004 9:33:43 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: jwfiv
Speaking of swishy tails, where are yooooooo,
YipAROO ??


54 posted on 06/09/2004 9:34:26 AM PDT by LadyX (((( Proud Member of the tail end of The Greatest Generation ))))
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To: lonestar

Great! Does Weinie like to jitterbug or dance the slow ones? :)


55 posted on 06/09/2004 9:34:40 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

Gotcha laughing! :O)


56 posted on 06/09/2004 9:35:12 AM PDT by Pippin (Spitting between the threads)
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To: LadyX

I did see it and expressed my concern. :)


57 posted on 06/09/2004 9:35:15 AM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: LadyX

Hi, (((Maggie)))!


58 posted on 06/09/2004 9:35:59 AM PDT by Pippin (Spitting between the threads)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Good!

Let's do a fox-trot! ;O)

59 posted on 06/09/2004 9:36:52 AM PDT by Pippin (Spitting between the threads)
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To: ST.LOUIE1

NAH!


60 posted on 06/09/2004 9:37:53 AM PDT by Pippin (Spitting between the threads)
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