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PLAY THE MAN SONG DEVOTIONAL Beloved, in these last days of increasing apostasy, spiritual darkness, and godlessness, Almighty God calls His blood-bought saints to “play the man”, to stand strong and courageously represent our precious Lord Jesus Christ! Like Joshua standing at the entrance of the Promised Land, our courage does not come from ourselves, but from knowing that our ETERNAL God is always with us: “Be strong and of a good courage...for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Josh. 1:6–9). To “play the man” is to courageously gird up our loins, stand upon the unchanging...

Guo Degang was accused of “violating public order and good customs” after changing the lyrics of a classic Chinese revolutionary song during a recent performance.Prominent Chinese comedian Guo Degang has come under investigation after improvising new lyrics to a well-known revolutionary song, with a complaint accusing him of violating “social order and good customs”. The incident spotlights the fine line performers in China must navigate between creative licence and political sensitivities, amid Beijing’s continued emphasis on ideological discipline. Guo changed the lyrics of Playing My Beloved Pipa during a Peking opera adaptation of Ji Gong, a legendary Chinese Buddhist...

FAR GREATER THAN THESE SONG DEVOTIONAL Beloved, what is our greatest treasure? Dear friends, if we possessed all the lands of this fallen world, mountains of gold and precious jewels, or even somehow called the countless stars and trillions of galaxies our own, we would still possess nothing that could compare with Almighty God Himself! Every created thing came from Him and exists by His power, yet our ETERNAL Creator loved us with such incomprehensible agape love that He came into this fallen world and gave Himself for our sins! I don’t know how to say anything more wonderful than...

Columbia House, the subscription-based mail-order music club, has quietly announced it is shutting down. ”After 9/15/26, The Columbia House will no longer be accepting new orders,” noted a message on the company’s website. “You can still purchase books with your credit card or credits as normal.” Columbia House was originally launched in 1955 by Columbia Records. Designed as a way to reach music lovers in rural or suburban areas that often didn’t have record stores, the Columbia House concept was simple, yet revolutionary. Customers could order records by mail and have them delivered directly to their home. Membership often came...

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77. According to a press release, Beard "was in hospice care when he passed away at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side" on Aug. 17. “Today, (bassist) Elwood (Francis) and I lost a great friend and collaborator," guitarist and singer Billy Gibbons wrote in a press release announcing the news. "And the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top." In March 2025, it was...

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for legendary rock band ZZ Top, has died ... TMZ has learned. According to the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner Frank passed away on August 17 at his Texas ranch with family by his side after a stay in hospice. A cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. ZZ Top founder Billy F. Gibbons released a statement on his passing saying, “Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature...

"Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra extended remix version with beautiful girls dancing to the shuffle, all in HD.

P!nk's official live video for 'Try'

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above.Honoring those who have served before. FReeper Canteen Come on in, we're open Need a place just to hang out? This is it. Pull up a seat and relax. We serve coffee, tea, conversation and music. Our AWESOME military, our AWESOME allies, and their families are welcomed and honored here. Birthday wishes for all August babies.No worries in the FReeper Canteen Just Hangin' Cafe. Grab a cup or a glass, and start a conversation. You never...

Early last month, as part of a year-long celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 270th birthday, his hometown of Salzburg, Austria, unveiled a sprawling public tribute to their beloved composer: 320 miniature golden statuettes featuring the musician and his favorite pup, Pimperl. Mozart, with his reputation for rebellious flair and distaste for authority, may have gotten a chuckle out of what happened next. Within hours of the installation’s debut, at least two statuettes were stolen. This number grew to roughly 80 over the next several weeks. On Wednesday morning, officials announced that 210 statuettes were missing. The installation, titled Mozart—The Untamable...

THY WILL BE DONE SONG DEVOTIONAL Beloved, the Christian pilgrim life is a life of full surrender to the will of Almighty God, but in doing so we will find true liberty and freedom in Jesus. The surrendered heart is the abiding liberated heart, where the internal peace of Almighty God reigns. As God faithfully disciples His children, He lovingly leads them through seasons of joy, burdens, testing, and refining. Though the fires of life may be difficult, they are never without purpose. Our Heavenly Father is continually working all things together for our good, shaping us into the likeness...

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~ ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ Your Guess Is As Good As Ours! PACIFIC OCEAN (June 7, 2023) Comedian and contortionist Jonathan Burns performs for U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a visit sponsored by Navy Entertainment. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Canteen Mission StatementShowing support...

STILL, STILL WITH THEE SONG DEVOTIONAL Beloved, one of the greatest blessings of salvation is the daily fellowship we have with our precious Lord Jesus. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we have been brought into the very presence of Almighty God and invited to fellowship and walk with Him each day. Beloved, how astonishing and wonderful is that! Jesus is not a distant Savior but an ever-present Shepherd who delights in the fellowship with His blood-bought sheep. Whether in the quietness of the morning, the responsibilities of the day, or the stillness of the evening, Jesus remains with us always....

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above.Honoring those who have served before. FReeper Canteen Come on in, we're open Need a place just to hang out? This is it. It's casual FRiday here at the Canteen. Pull up a seat and relax. We serve coffee, tea, conversation and music. Our AWESOME military, our AWESOME allies, and their families are welcomed and honored here. No worries in the FReeper Canteen Just Hangin' Cafe. Grab a cup or a glass, and start a conversation. You...

"Red, White and Blue" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was was recorded at Bradley's Barn studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and released as a single in March 1976 via MCA Records. "Red White And Blue" (Loretta Lynn, 1976)

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~ ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ Welcome Aboard! Future service members participate in a swearing in ceremony held during the Wings Over Wayne air show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The Wings over Wayne Air Show and Science and Technology Expo is a biennial event and has grown to be the largest free air show in North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero) Canteen Mission StatementShowing support and boosting the morale ofour military and our allies' militaryand family members of the above.Honoring those who have served...

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above.Honoring those who have served before. FReeper Canteen Just Hangin' Cafe Come on in, we're open Need a place just to hang out? This is it. We serve coffee, tea,or maybe a tall brew? Topped off with great conversation and music.Hey there... No worries in the FReeper Canteen Just Hangin' Cafe.We're just Grab a glass and start a conversation. You never know who you might meet in the Cafe. Glad you could join us. Enjoy your...

A 95-year-old pop culture icon is performing a heavy metal set at one of America's biggest rock festivals this September. He'll have 35 musicians behind him. He's covering Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest. He calls the entire project "chaos with purpose." And he'd very much like you to take all of this seriously. His name is William Shatner, and if you think this is a joke, you haven't been paying attention.

Over 35 years after the introduction of the Parental Advisory sticker, the record industry is now weighing whether to place labels on music that utilizes AI. In a joint announcement from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and other organizations in the music community, the groups declared "a unified approach to voluntary track labeling to give fans clearer information about the use of generative AI (GenAI) in sound recordings." Their proposal is to add digital markers — like those denoting explicit lyrics on streaming services — to songs either entirely created or assisted by AI technology....

The list for those that don't want to click through: 1. Jungleland - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty 3. Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 4. Young Americans - David Bowie 5. Money - Pink Floyd 6. Urgent - Foreigner 7. The Heart of Rock and Roll - Huey Lewis and the News 8. Turn The Page - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band 9. Deacon Blues - Steely Dan 10. The Logical Song - Supertramp 11. Yakety Yak - The Coasters 12. Can't You Hear...