[AZamericonnie]

****Liberty Call****

[Publius]

Sergei Rachmaninov plays “The Star Spangled Banner”

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Taking Refuge
December 21, 2013

Read: Proverbs 18:1-10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. —Proverbs 18:10

Bible in a Year:
Micah 1-3; Revelation 11

In the medieval world, farmers would care for their crops until an enemy appeared on the horizon. Then they would flee with their families to their fortified city for protection from the marauders.

The city of Carcassonne has been a refuge for generations. Built in the 5th century bc, this stone fortress has provided protection for Romans, Gauls, Visigoths, Franks, and French. Its sprawling size and majestic watchtowers and battlements gave confidence to those hiding inside its protective walls.

As believers, we can take refuge in the presence of the living God. The book of Proverbs tells us: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Prov. 18:10). “The name of the Lord” refers to God’s character—abounding with faithfulness, power, and mercy. The term safe means “set on high out of danger.”

We all face threats at times that make us want to run for cover. Some seek security in material wealth or relationships. But the Christ-follower has a more secure refuge. Because of who God is and what He can do for us, our best protection ultimately rests in Him. If you are facing a threat today, go to the Lord, who is a strong tower. You will find refuge in His care.

In the times of greatest struggle,
When the angry billows roll,
I can always find my Savior,
Christ, the Refuge of my soul. —Woodruff

In good times and bad, God is our safe resting place.

[2111USMC]

In

[SandRat]

Today's the 1st Day of Winter on the Calender

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Connie: Edwin Clemente - Aqui Te Traigo La Rumba, ( Here, I Bring To You The Rhumba )

Welcome to the Salsa Addiction Emergency Room!

We are all in critical condition here!

The music page will open in a new window. There is the option of clicking on individual songs or clicking the Jukebox link. If you choose the Jukebox link then the page can be minimized while you continue surfing:

Friday Night Salsa for 12-20-2013 for the TROOPS and their supporters everywhere!

Here is a list of the songs in the Jukebox:

Artist/s - Song Names:

3D Ritmo De Vida - Baila Para Mi

3D Ritmo De Vida - Cuando Te Veo

3D Ritmo De Vida - En La Calle

Alberto Barros - Ahora Me Toca A Mi

Alberto Barros - Cargamento Colombiano

Alberto Barros - Dime Que Paso Vs Sobre Las Olas

Bio Ritmo - A La Cha

Bio Ritmo - Bionic Boogaloo

Bio Ritmo - [ Untitled Jam ]

Carlos Joel Y La Balanza - Has Llegado

Carlos Joel Y La Balanza - Que Te Vaya Bien

Carlos Joel Y La Balanza - Dame Lo Que Me Toca

Edwin Clemente - Aqui Te Traigo La Rumba

Edwin Clemente - Auxillo

Edwin Clemente - Desde Los Tiempos De Adan

Issac Delgado - Ajena

Issac Delgado - Asi Soy

Issac Delgado - Como La Primera Vez

La Excelencia - Ahora Que Te Tengo Aqui

La Excelencia - American Sueno

La Excelencia - Ana Pa' Mi Tambor

Little Richard - Long Tall Sally

Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee

Luisito Carrion - Asi Paso

Luisito Carrion - Como Estoy

Luisito Carrion - Como Nuevo

Uriah Heep - Easy Livin'

Van Halen - Jump

Vanilla Fudge - You Keep Me Hangin' On

Yngwie Malmsteen, Billy Sheehan And Doug Pinnick - Light Up The Sky ( Tribute To Van Halen )

[Colonel_Flagg]

Hi, Connie, and greetings to the Canteen!

My soldier came home today and is with us for Christmas leave. We’re a happy group and life is good. Blessings to all and profound thanks to those in service who are away from home over the holidays.

[HiTech RedNeck]

A Humble Redneck I Was Born (yes, a Christmas song)

[Gay State Conservative]

My favorite...*very* favorite...Christmas song.Since I was a little kid.It still brings a tear...a tear of joy *and* sadness...to my eye.

Little Drummer Boy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z07LaaY8VJ8

[BenLurkin]

A Different Christmas Poem
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3103862/posts

[TMSuchman]

Good evening all, I hope you all are doing great.

How about some music for the Scrooge or the Grinch. I am just not feeling the Christmas spirit this year!

[Iron Munro]

Bob Rivers - Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire

Chipmunks roasting on an open fire,
Hot sauce dripping from their toes,
Yuletide squirrels fresh fileted by the choir,
They poked hot skewers up their nose.

Everybody knows some pepper and a garlic clove
Help to make them seasoned right.
Tiny rats with a crisp golden coat
Will really hit the spot tonight.

And now when Santa sees his tray,
There'll be some home-made chipmunk jerky for his sleigh.
And every hungry child is gonna' spy
To see if chipmunks really sing when they fry.

And so I'm brushing on some honey glaze
To keep them crisp and juicy too.
Let's hope they get served many times, many ways...
Tasty chipmunks..... good food.

And so I'm offering some recipes
From chipmunk pie to chipmunk stew.
I'm not really sad that it ended this way
Furry chipmunks..... screw you.

[Drumbo]

Kicking off this weeks' continuation of Canteen oddities is Paul McCartney's demo of the song "Come and Get It" which he wrote for the 1969 Ringo film, The Magic Christian, to be recorded by the newly signed Apple label-mates Badfinger.

McCartney recorded the solo demo of the song on 24 July 1969, when he arrived early for an Abbey Road session with the Beatles. He sang the double-tracked lead vocal and played all the instruments: singing and playing piano on the first take, singing again and playing maracas on the first overdub, drums came third and then bass guitar was added last. It took less than an hour to finish.

McCartney presented his demo to Badfinger (then called The Iveys). He offered produce this song and two other Iveys originals for the movie starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. The Badfinger single was released on Apple Records in sarly December 1969 in the UK, but not until mid-January 1970 in the U.S. where it became a hit for the band, peaking at number 7 in the United States, and number 4 in the United Kingdom. It was the opening theme for the film and was repeated during the movie's closing credits.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Come And Get It (Demo)
~ Paul McCartney ~

Come And Get It
~ Badfinger ~

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[Liberty Valance]

Ol' Blue : Mark O'Connor / James Taylor "An Appalachian Christmas"

[luvie]

A
Very
Merry
Christmas
Everyone--with
Canteen Christmas
Fun!
hugs

Thank you, Canteen DJs
for all your hard work!

[Drumbo]

Robbie Robertson wrote "Up On Cripple Creek" released as a single in November 1969, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, The Band's biggest hit record. Drummer Levon Helm sings lead on this rousing country-classic slice of Americana (despite the fact that the members of The Band hail from Canada). They got their start as Bob Dylan's back-up band after he shocked the Folk Music establishment at 1967's Newport Folk Festival when he showed up with an electric guitar and The Band. A few weeks ago, Dylan's Stratocaster from Newport sold at auction for over $1,000,000, the highest price ever paid for a single guitar.

"Cripple Creek" was a staple of Band concerts throughout the group's career. The first live version is from their "Before The Flood" tour when they reunited with Dylan in 1974. The final selection is from The Band's "farewell" concert, The Last Waltz which took place at Bill Graham's Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day 1976 and was filmed for a 1978 motion picture. The event included an actual Thanksgiving dinner for the 5000 invited attendees, with ballroom dancing and guests artists ranging from fellow Canadians Neil Young, Ronnie Hawkins and Joni Mitchell to Van Morrison, New Orlean's Bobby Charles & Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Neil Diamond and an extended set with Bob Dylan.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Up On Cripple Creek (out-takes)
~ The Band ~

Up On Cripple Creek (Master)
~ The Band ~

Up On Cripple Creek (Live Before The Flood)
~ The Band with Bob Dylan ~

Up On Cripple Creek (The Last Waltz)
~ The Band ~

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[Drumbo]

Last week I spun a selection of Van Halen demos from 1976 and 1977. Here's one from the Gene Simmons financed demos that never made it to an official =VH= album.

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

She's The Woman (Gene Simmons Demo)
~ Van Halen ~

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[Drumbo]

This week there was a thread on FR about a new release of Beatle Demos, Out-takes and alternate versions. I didn't participate in that thread because the majority of posters seem to think that alternative Beatle stuff must be crap. I must now say that at the age of nine I saw them debut on The Ed Sullivan Show and Beatlemania crept into my childhood and robbed me of it. From that Sunday night in February 1964 forward, I gave up my ambition to be an astronaut or a cowboy when I grew up. I wanted to be a Beatle! So, I know I've got a soft-spot for the greatest R'N'R band ever, but that's my lot in life and my collection of rarities leans heavily upon the fab four. Even their crap is better than most band's heavy lifting imho. Here's one of the most beautiful ballads ever composed:

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

And I Love Her (BBC Studio 52 Demo, July 14, 1962)
~ The Beatles ~

And I Love Her (1963 Abbey Road Master)
~ The Beatles ~

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[Drumbo]

Demos, Out-takes and Rarities

Everything Is Broken (Out-Take)
~ Bob Dylan ~

Everything Is Broken (Columbia Master)
~ Bob Dylan ~

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