Carol of the Day
If there is one Christmas carol that has been recorded so many times, it's "Silent Night." This touching carol was originally written in German and then translated to English. The tune of this carol has been kept similar to the original music composed by Franz Gruber.
This Day in Music History
On this day in 1995, Joni Mitchell received the Century Award at the Billboard Music Awards. Aside from being a musician, she is also an accomplished painter. What makes her unique, apart from her distinctive vocals and her knack for writing beautiful songs, is her openness to experimentation; and her guts to challenge the "norms" set by the entertainment industry.
Movie of the Day
Walk the Line (Compare Prices) - Based on the story of Johnny Cash, played by Joaquin Phoenix and his relationship with June Carter, played by Reese Witherspoon. It retells the life of Cash, his troubled childhood, his relationships and his music.
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
iTubes Gift Cards (Manufacturer's Site) - Here's something that every music aficionado will appreciate - gift cards. iTunes have gift cards in $15, $25, $50 and $100 denominations and comes in various colors or styles. It can be used to purchase songs, movies or audiobooks from the iTunes store. This year they have the Beatles Special Edition gift cards.