FReeper Canteen ~ Tunes For Our Troops: It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 04 May 2019

Our Troops Rock !! | The Canteen DJs

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Freeper Canteen Presents....

~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~

Barbershop Quartet ~ Star Spangled Banner

Call To The Post

KENTUCKY DERBY TROPHY

Since the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924, Churchill Downs has annually presented a gold trophy to the winning owner of the famed "Run for the Roses."

History is unclear if a trophy was presented in 1875 to the winner of the first Kentucky Derby, and trophy presentations were sporadically made in following years. Finally, in 1924, legendary Churchill Downs President Matt Winn commissioned that a standard design be developed for the "Golden Anniversary" of the Derby.

Outside of the jeweled embellishments that were added to note special Derby anniversaries in 1949 (75th), 1974 (100th), and 1999 (125th), only one change has been made to the original design. For the 125th Kentucky Derby in 1999, Churchill Downs officials decided to defer to racing lore and change the direction of the decorative horseshoe displayed on the 14-karat gold trophy.

More on the Kentucky Derby Trophy

Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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HISTORY OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

Founded as the Louisville Jockey Club in 1874, the original Churchill Downs was built by Col. M. Lewis Clark, the grandson of the famed explorer. Inspired by England’s Epsom Derby, Churchill Downs hosted the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.

Named for the original owners of the property, Churchill Downs is known for its famous twin spires, built in 1895.

In 2004, the facility underwent a $120 million modernization, replacing much of the mammoth Victorian-era grandstand with luxury suites.

Seats on Millionaire’s Row cost $50,000 (and up) for a table for eight. Suites are priced at $259,000 to $305,000 for two days, including Friday’s Kentucky Oaks program. Reserved clubhouse seats (including lunch and open bar) fetch $1,776 per person (also for two days). General admission (infield, Derby day only) is $40.

Of 133 Derby winners, 100 were born in Kentucky, followed by Florida (six) and Virginia (four). California has produced three Derby winners: Morvich (1922), Swaps (1955) and Decidedly (1962). Three fillies have won: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988).

More Derby History

CHURCHILL DOWNS

While traveling in England and France in 1872-1873, 26-year-old Col. M. Lewis Clark, devised the idea of a Louisville Jockey Club for conducting race meets. Clark toured and visited with a number of prominent racing leaders, including England's Admiral Rous and France's Vicompte Darn, vice president of the French Jockey Club.

Upon his return from Europe, Clark began development of his racetrack which would serve to showcase the Kentucky breeding industry. The track would eventually become known as "Churchill Downs." The first reference of the name Churchill Downs came in an 1883 Kentucky Derby article reported by the former Louisville Commercial.

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Elvis ~ Kentucky Rain

Neil Diamond ~ Kentucky Woman

Red Foley ~ Old Kentucky Fox Chase

Loretta Lynn ~ Blue Kentucky Girl

Everly Brothers ~ Old Kentucky River

CONTENDERS

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MINT JULEP

Make simple syrup by taking equal parts of hot water and sugar. Stir.

Add fresh mint and muddle [mash, preferably with something like a pestle, otherwise use the back of a spoon].

Add crushed ice to an 8-ounce glass.

Add two ounces of simple syrup.

Top off with Kentucky Bourbon, and add a sprig of fresh mint.

Dolly Parton ~ Kentucky Gambler

Julie Ingram ~ Gone To Kentucky

Ricky Skaggs ~ Kentucky Thunder

Skeeter Davis ~ Bus Fare To Kentucky

Hank Hankins ~ My Old Kentucky Home Rock

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[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

HAROLD ARLEN

THE WIZARD OF OZ: “DING-DONG! THE WITCH IS DEAD”

Ella really swings it!

Ella Fitzgerald: “Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead”

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COUNTRY TIME.....

Linda Ronstadt~Blue Bayou

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

HAROLD ARLEN

THE WIZARD OF OZ: “IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN”

Harold’s roommate in Boston from the old days got this immortal song.

Ray Bolger: “If I Only Had a Brain”

This role was a change of pace for Jack, and he made the most of it.

Jack Oakie: “If I Only Had a Heart”

Bert’s work on Broadway with Harold and Yip paid off in spades. No one wrote for Bert better than the boys. Note Bert’s Brooklyn accent.

Bert Lahr: “If I Only Had the Nerve”

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COUNTRY TIME.....

Loretta Lynn/Conway Twitty~Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man [Live]

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

HAROLD ARLEN

THE WIZARD OF OZ: “IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN”

From 1987 comes this contemplative version of the song which turns it into a lament.

Harry Connick, Jr.: “If I Only Had a Brain”

[luvie]

COUNTRY TIME.....

Mac Davis~One Hell Of A Woman

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

HAROLD ARLEN

THE WIZARD OF OZ: “IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN”

From 2008 comes this version, which is wonderfully laid back.

Michael Feinstein: “If I Only Had a Brain”

[luvie]

COUNTRY TIME.....

Marty Robbins~El Paso

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

HAROLD ARLEN

THE WIZARD OF OZ: “IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN”

It’s just Declan MacManus and a jazz guitar. Utter simplicity.

Elvis Costello: “If I Only Had a Brain”

Tune in next weekend for more Harold Arlen and the Great American Songbook.

[Kathy in Alaska]

“Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead”

Love it!! I'm thinking about a few political "ladies" that need this tune sung to them. LOL!!

[luvie]

COUNTRY TIME.....

Roy Orbison/Hank Williams Jr~The Eyes Of Texas

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COUNTRY TIME.....

Slim Whitman~End Of The World

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COUNTRY TIME.....

Soggy Bottom Boys~Brother Where Art Thou

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, spel, and thank you for the Saturday Afternoon Edition of the Salsa Addiction Emergency Room! ((HUGS))

We’ve started into the time of year when one forgets the time if they don’t look at a clock...today sunset is 10:10pm.

[luvie]

COUNTRY TIME.....

Willie Nelson~Unchained Melody

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A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO END THE EVENING.
HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS...
....AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Liberty, and thanks for the video tunes for the troops...and the pictures that go with them. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Music posted for your enjoyment. Thank you for serving our country.

Thanks, unique.

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Dolly Parton ~ Kentucky Gambler

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[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

No prob, Ma! ;-)

I sometimes wish that the Sunset would be late here, too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And it is now 9:15pm and the sun just came out for the first time today. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, D1...

The Pledge of Allegiance...so important.