Monthly Archives: December 2015

Monday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 14, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 13, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

“Do You Hear What I Hear?” is a Christmas song written in October 1962 with lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker.[1] The pair were married at the time, and wrote it as a plea for peace … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958 on Decca9-30776. Although Decca released it in both 1958 and again in 1959, it did not sell well until Lee … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray Case | State vs Officer William Porter | Day 10

Posted on December 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Baltimore (CNN)—Officer William Porter acted reasonably in not seat belting Freddie Gray in a police wagon and in waiting to call for medical assistance until he could see that Gray was injured, a former Baltimore Police Department commander testified Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

“Jingle Bells“ is a song featured in the 1948 album, Christmas Songs by Sinatra. Sinatra rerecorded this song in his Capitol album, A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra. A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra is a Christmas album by American … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray Case | State vs Officer William Porter | Day 9

Posted on December 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

A defiant William G. Porter took the witness stand Wednesday afternoon, squaring off with a prosecutor intent on proving that he allowed Freddie Gray to die. Chief Deputy State’s Attorney Michael Schatzow zeroed in on differences between Porter’s testimony in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

“Blue Christmas” is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. It is a tale of unrequited love during the holidays and is a longstanding staple of Christmas music, especially in the country genre. The song was … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks at the 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment

Posted on December 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please forward video to 45:00 mark. The Blessings of a Black President speaking on the 150 anniversary of the 13th Amendment, and especially in this racially-charged environment in America. THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT! President #Obama gave a powerful speech today … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside“ is a pop standard with words and music by Frank Loesser. The song is popularly associated with winter weather, and although it does not refer to any specific time or holiday, it is commonly played alongside … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 8, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Please Come Home for Christmas” is a Christmas song, released in 1960, by the American blues singer and pianist Charles Brown. Hitting Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in December 1961, the tune Brown co-wrote with Gene Redd peaked at position #76. … Continue reading →

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