Jamey Johnson - "In Color" I said Grandpa what's this picture here It's all black and white, and it ain't real clear Is that you there, he said yeah, I was eleven And times were tough, back in thirty-five That's me and... Show
John Michael Montgomery - "Letters From Home" My dearest son, it's almost June I hope this letter catches up with you and finds you well It's been dry but they're callin' for rain And everything's the same ol' same in Johnsonville Your stubborn... Alabama - "Angels Among Us" I was walking home from school, on a cold winter day Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way It was getting late, and I was scared and alone But then a kind old man, took my hand, and... Pat Green - "Wave On Wave" Mile upon mile I got no direction We're all playing the same game We're all looking for redemption Just afraid to say the name So caught up now in pretending What we're seeking is the truth I'm just... A Fathers Love by George StraitI got sent home from school one day with a shiner on my eye Fighting was against the rules and it didnt matter why When Dad got home I told that story just like Id rehearsed Then stood there on those trembling knees and waited for the worst And he said, Let me tell you a secret, about a fathers love A secret that my daddy said was just between us He said daddies dont just love their children every now and then It's a love without end, amen, its a love without end, amen When I became a father in the spring of 81 There was no doubt that stubborn boy was just like my fathers son And when I thought my patience had been tested to the end I took my daddys secret and I passed it on to him And I said, Let me tell you a secret, about a fathers love A secret that my daddy said was just between us I said daddies dont just love their children every now and then It's a love without end, amen, its a love without end, amen Last night I dreamed Id died and stood outside those pearly gates When suddenly I realized there must be some mistake If they know half the stuff I done theyll never let me in Then somewhere from the other side I heard these words again And they said, Let me tell you a secret, about a fathers love A secret that my daddy said was just between us You see daddies dont just love their children every now and then It's a love without end, amen, its a love without end, amen Still reelin' from a relationship that left me torn in Baby all I got's this beat up leather bag And everything (Harlan Howard/Jackson Leap) Well my baby's wearin' a permanent smile A satisfi I'm not yours an' baby you're not mine We've got somethin' As far as all my friends can tell, I took I can see you're falling for her Friend you know she Picture a fellow with his boots shined up A new coat I'm glad I had the nerve To talk to you that We made it final today I gave you all I had, Well, I was out a drinkin' With a couple of friends Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive O Christmas tree (2) Thy leaves are so unchanging Not O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Up on the housetop reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Your data, controlled by youOutlook puts you in control of your privacy. Author InterviewsWhat a classic '50s Western can teach us about the Hollywood BlacklistFresh AirDecember 16, 2022 • Author Glenn Frankel says the 1952 film High Noon was inspired by the toxic political climate of the time. Originally broadcast Feb. 21, 2017. What a classic '50s Western can teach us about the Hollywood BlacklistListen · 36:30 36:30 Toggle more options
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Author InterviewsBanned Books: Author Ashley Hope Pérez on finding humanity in the 'darkness'December 14, 2022 • Ashley Hope Pérez published Out of Darkness in 2015 to critical acclaim. The novel re-contextualized contemporary issues of race providing a historical framework in a not-so-post-racial America. Banned Books: Author Ashley Hope Pérez on finding humanity in the 'darkness'Listen · 6:53 6:53 Toggle more options
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Jason Reynolds, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2019, has spent the last three years speaking with students across the United States in his role as national ambassador for young people's literature. Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images hide caption toggle captionRoberto Ricciuti/Getty ImagesLiterature ambassador Jason Reynolds knows young people have a story of their ownDecember 13, 2022 • NPR's A Martínez talks to writer Jason Reynolds, who is ending his term as the national ambassador for young people's literature. The Library of Congress appointed him to the post three years ago. Literature ambassador Jason Reynolds knows young people have a story of their ownListen · 6:45 6:45 Toggle more options
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ReviewBook ReviewsLooking for a twist on the whodunit? Two mysteries veer into uncharted territoryFresh AirDecember 12, 2022 • A Dangerous Business, by Jane Smiley, is mash-up of a Western, a serial killer mystery and a feminist erotic romp. Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt, is a noir story about an octopus. Looking for a twist on the whodunit? Two mysteries veer into uncharted territoryListen · 6:18 6:18 Toggle more options
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Picture This'I Don't Care' is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friendsDecember 10, 2022 • When illustrator Molly Idle read the text of Julie Fogliano's children's book, she immediately thought of her buddy Juana Martinez-Neal — and in true friend form — she volunteered her for the job. 'I Don't Care' is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friendsListen · 8:11 8:11 Toggle more options
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Author InterviewsAt your service: A restaurant maître d' tells all in 'Your Table Is Ready'Fresh AirDecember 6, 2022 • Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has worked in several high-end New York City restaurants — adrenaline-fueled workplaces where booze and drugs are plentiful and the health inspector will ruin your day. At your service: A restaurant maître d' tells all in 'Your Table Is Ready'Listen · 43:11 43:11 Toggle more options
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ReviewPop Culture Happy Hour2022 Books We Love: Staff PicksDecember 6, 2022 • Books We Love is a yearly labor of love here at NPR. Every year, the Books We Love team solicits recommendations from NPR staff and book critics and culls through them, creating an interactive reading guide you can use to find the perfect book for you or someone you love. Today, we're talking staff picks. 2022 Books We Love: Staff PicksListen · 10:42 10:42 Toggle more options
Picture ThisKids want to know: 'Will It Be Okay?' — this book answers that questionDecember 4, 2022 • Crescent Dragonwagon was in her 20s when she wrote a story told entirely in dialogue between a mother and her child. Now, she's updating her 1977 text with new illustrations by Jessica Love. Kids want to know: 'Will It Be Okay?' — this book answers that questionListen · 7:07 7:07 Toggle more options
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Author InterviewsJournalist Maria Ressa explains 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'Fresh AirNovember 30, 2022 • The Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist faced criminal charges in the Philippines after her news site's reporting angered government officials. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is her new memoir. Journalist Maria Ressa explains 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'Listen · 36:47 36:47 Toggle more options
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ReviewBook ReviewsMaureen Corrigan's favorite books of the year: 10 disparate reads for a hectic 2022Fresh AirNovember 30, 2022 • Some years, this annual book list falls into a pattern: like stand-out memoirs or dystopian fiction. But 2022 could not be contained, and these titles sprawl all over the place in subject and form. Maureen Corrigan's favorite books of the year: 10 disparate reads for a hectic 2022Listen · 7:44 7:44 Toggle more options
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Ukrainian flags fly in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 19, marking the graves of soldiers killed in action following the Russian invasion earlier this year. Carl Court/Getty Images hide caption Who wrote the song Love Without End Amen?Little did we know, however, the inspiration behind the chart-topping country music tune, which was penned by songwriter Aaron Barker. "My son was born when I was 17.
How old is George Strait?70 years (18 May 1952)George Strait / Agenull
Is George Strait a songwriter?George Harvey Strait Sr.
(born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time.
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