Ríu Ríu Chíu
Ríu Ríu Chíu is a Spanish Christmas song from the 16th Century. The traditional carol would likely have passed unnoticed by the English-speaking world had the made-for-television American band The Monkees not performed the song as part of their special Christmas show back in 1967. The show's producer, Chip Douglas, had been a member of the Modern Folk Quartet, which recorded the song three years earlier for their 1964 Changes album. According to Wikipedia, "ríu ríu chíu" represents the call of a kingfisher, a metaphor for God's protection the Virgin Mary from the devil. Indubitably, the 1967 performance of the pop quartet of Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, and Mickey Dolenz is outstanding. Made-for television The Monkees may have been, but, boy, could these guys sing! May it provide Bowalley Road's readers with a moment of magic in what I trust will be a blessed and joyous day for all of us.
Chris Trotter.
(Acknowledging 'The Barron's' inspiration.)
Video courtesy of YouTube.
This posting is exclusive to the Bowalley Road. blogsite of Wednesday, 25 December 2024.
10 comments:
Merry Christmas, Chris Trotter!
Cheers,
Ion A. Dowman
RIP Davey, Peter and Mike
Seasons best Mickey and Bowalley Roaders.
Best wishes for Christmas and 2025 to you and yours Chris.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wish the world a merry Christmas and unequivocally praise the Lord God. Excerpt, 2 minutes. https://youtu.be/4aK1j7ZyU5A
Trump the fraudster, serial adulterer and rapist praises the Lord God. I guess he needs all the help he can get. :)
While America has a tradition of continuing to allow official titles after office, such as President, Judge, Secretary etc, this does not extend to uncodified positions.
Melania Trump may not be referred to as First Lady until after inauguration.
Still, as a comedian quipped, if Jill Biden really is the first lady, mankind is younger than thought.
Tasteful
A look back at 2024.
Jordan Peterson revisits some of his most engaging and substantial moments from 2024. Includes highlights of discussions with Katharine Birbalsingh, Tommy Robinson, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy, Richard Dawkins and Jonathan Pageau. https://youtu.be/ejvH4GBXmfA
"Melania Trump may not be referred to as First Lady until after inauguration"
Technically true but that's the way many people already view this elegant, enigmatic, intelligent and beautiful woman. The best FL in a generation? President Trump is blessed with a genuinely remarkable wife and family.
elegant, enigmatic, intelligent and beautiful woman.
Yes, it's a pity he committed adultery while she was pregnant with Baron though isn't it?
Still, she is intelligent enough to make money off the presidency and to be repulsed by his physical advances.
The best FL in a generation?
Hahahsahahahahahahahaha! How long is a generation? Because Rosalyn Carter was a "lady" whatever that means, and Jimmy – for all his weaknesses as a president – behaved exactly like a Christian is supposed to, particularly after retirement.
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