[ConorMacNessa]

In!

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi fatima - how are you doing tonite?

[taxed2death]

“I like big butts”

...catchy tune....

[SandRat]

That Old Rugged Cross!

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

“Sniper” by Harry Chapin. A real feel-good tune!

[G8 Diplomat]

Well it's not a real story, but "The Saga Begins" by Weird Al Yankovic summarizes the first episode of Star Wars to the tune of "Bye Bye Miss American Pie"

[pissant]

Mexican Blackbird! ;o)

[puppypusher]

Harry Chapen’s Taxi,Cats in the cradle.Two great story songs.

[The Worthless Miracle]

Hurricane by Dylan.

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

Shelter from the Storm

Written by a Jew who understood the final travails of the Lord, what it means that He actually suffered what we would, and, because of that, would eventually follow Him.

[Graybeard58]

"Does your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavor On The Bed Post Overnight?"

There's a lot of deep meaning in that song.

Also anything that Roger Miller ever sang.

[william clark]

Canadian Railroad Trilogy by Gordon Lightfoot

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Proud2BeRight]

Dead Man’s Curve

[gate2wire]

As soon as I read the title of your thread, the first artist I thought of was Harry Chapin. The song I thought of was “I Want to Learn a Love Song.”

[Michael.SF.]

Long Black Veil -- Best Country Song ever written - Love, death, friendship and betrayal all in minutes.

favorite Version: Mick Jagger and the Chieftans

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread




FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
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our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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Can you spare a few moments today to either
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PLEASE Click on the graphic and help cheer them up.
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Some links are broken. These are being worked on.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Dante3]

"Long Black Veil"
"Davy Crocket"

[Socratic]

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

;0)

[Randy Larsen]

Here's one...

Leanne Rimes~ Nothin' Better To Do