George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong

Magnus Carlsen: "It was about surviving one game at a time, and I am happy I made it."

Valentina Gunina: "I need to mention how proud I am of myself; it is really hard."

Press Conference with Magnus Carlsen and Valentina Gunina, FIDE World Blitz Championship 2023

To sum up:Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen of Norway was a double winner,taking both the Rapid and Blitz Championships and continuing his domination of world chess today.The Russian women split the Championships:Woman Grandmaster Anastasia Bodnaruk won the Rapid Championship,and Woman Grandmaster Valentina Gunina won the Blitz Championship,repeating her victory of 2012.

Round 7 interview with the leader of the FIDE World Blitz Championship, Vladislav Artemiev - YouTube

After Round 1 0f the Blitz Championship,Grandmaster Vladislv Artemiev of Russia was leading.

Valentina Gunina: "I feel tired, but I feel more tired when I am not playing chess,so it is fine!

The distinguished Woman Grandmaster Valentina Gunina of Russia,who has won many tournaments,defeated her compatriot Anastasia Bodnaruk in round 1 of the Blitz competition.

Mikaela Shiffrin STORMS to slalom win in Lienz, Austria for World Cup victory No. 93 | NBC Sports - YouTube - 29 December 2023

Team USA is astonished by Mikaela's achievements.Lena Duerr of Germany came in second,and Michelle Gisin of Switzerland was third.

Anastasia Bodnaruk: "Humpy played better than me, but I played faster. This was my way to success"

Anastasia Bodnaruk of Russia took the women's Rapid championship.Note:Russians are playing under a neutral flag because of the Ukraine war.The male winner of the Rapid phase of the tournament was Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.Next is three days of Blitz competition.Koneru Humpy is an Indian Woman Grandmaster who won the Rapid Championship in 2019.

Mikaela Shiffrin holds on for World Cup giant slalom win in Lienz, Austria - 28 December 2023

American Mikaela Shiffrin added to her GOAT credentials as she continued to rack up World Cup victories in her Giant Slalom win today.It was her 92nd World Cup gold.Italy's Federica Brignone came in second and Sara Hector of Sweden finished third.

Bode Miller interview about Mikaela Shiffrin #sheskis @atomic

Daniil Dubov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov chat with Charlize van Zyl | FIDE World Rapid Championship

Daniil Dubov is a Russian Grandmaster and Nodirbek Abusattorov is an Uzbek Grandmaster.Charlize van Zyl is a Woman International Master from South Africa,their youngest WIM.

Rapid - Day 2 | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2023 - Samarkand,Uzbekistan,Central Asia

FIDE is the governing body of world chess.

Rapid - Day 1 | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2023 - Starts at 5:53 - initially some audio problems - 26 December 2023 - Samarkand,Uzbekistan,Central Asia

Nurgyul Salimova: "I really enjoy rapid lately because of the World Cup." - Samarkand,Uzbekistan,Central Asia

Nurgyul Salimova is a Bulgarian of Turkish descent.In 2019,FIDE,the governing body of world chess,awarded her the titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Pentatonix

Washington Commanders vs. New York Jets | 2023 Week 16 Game Highlights - MetLife Stadium,East Rutherford,New Jersey

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

The vocal was provided by the Youth Choir of St.Paul's Episcopal Church in San Rafael,California.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Benfica | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24 ...21 December 2023 - Deutsche Bank Park,Frankfurt - starts at 2:51

Eintracht Frankfurt is not eliminated from the competition,despite what the commentator implied.According to UEFA,they will now play FC Barcelona on 25 January 2024 and FC Rosengard on 31 January.Bayern Munich is also still in the competition.

Vince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum

Vlhova edges Shiffrin to claim win #30 | Audi FIS Alpine World Cup 23-24

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Ajax - FC Bayern München | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24, Spieltag 4 Ganzes Spiel - 20 December 2023 - starts at 5:24

German commentary-no haters allowed.

Victoria Carl takes long-awaited maiden World Cup win | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24 - Trondheim,Norway

The Rolling Stones — Get Close Feat. Elton John (Lyric video)

Mannheim Steamroller - Carol of the Bells (Audio) (C) 2015 American Gramophone

Nürnberg vs. Bayern Munich | Frauen Bundesliga 2023-24 Matchday 10 - starts at 6:12 - 17 December 2023

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue? Euronews Culture

The Rolling Stones - Whole Wide World (Live From New York 2023) - recorded at Racket Club,New York City - new video

O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Pentatonix - (P) 2014 RCA Records,a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Bayern Munich vs. Ajax | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24 Matchday 3 Full Match -14 December 2023

What Songs Were Sung (P) 2011 Skaggs Family Records,Inc.

So this carol was either collected in,or inspired by,Appalachia by the late American collector and composer John Jacob Niles (1892-1980).This blog can't yet find what exactly the case is with this carol.He did both activities.He was quite a unique and influential figure in American folk music.He was classically trained,so he could read and write music.He also wrote the lyrics to "I wonder As I Wander",basing the carol on a melody he heard in Appalachia.The haunting quality of this additional carol's melody is typical of Appalachia.

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)

The vocal was provided by the Youth Choir of St.Paul's Episcopal Church,San Rafael,California.

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Linus And Lucy

Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Frauen Bundesliga 2023-24 Matchday 9 - 11 December 2023 - begins at 6:05

I Wonder as I Wander - Audrey Assad

Amundsen and Diggins make statement with 10k wins | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24

In the women's race,the USA's Jessie Diggins came in first,with Norway's Heidi Weng in second and Germany's Victoria Carl in third. The FIS (International Ski Federation) oversees all Olympic Alpine Skiing disciplines,including Cross Country and Nordic Combined.

Ariana Grande - Santa Tell Me (Disney's Magical Holiday Celebration)

Mikaela Shiffrin - 1st place - Downhill - St.Moritz - 9 December 2023.

Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her fourth career World Cup Downhill victory.Italian Sofia Goggia was 2nd ahd Italian Federica Brignone was 3rd.It was Mikaela's record-extending 91st World Cup victory,which is the most All-time World Cup victories male or female.

Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 - winner's post race interview, St Moritz women downhill,Dec 9 2023 #sheskis - YouTube - Atomic Ski Fans

Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy (C) 1977 HLC Properties Ltd. and Primary Wave IP Music Fund,LP

This was filmed in 1977,just two weeks before Bing Crosby's death from sudden cardiac arrest at age 74.David Bowie died of liver cancer in January 2016 at age 69.

Jose Feliciano - Feliz Navidad live

The Rolling Stones - Happy (Official Lyric Video) - new video

Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 - Mont Tremblant GS, Dec 2, 2023, 1st run #weareskii...Atomic Ski Fans

With her third place finish,she tied the American record for most World Cup podium finishes (Ted Ligety).

USA's Mikaela Shiffrin has genuine reaction to CBC Radio-Canada reporter's eyes

It's just like Mikaela,so sweet and unaffected.

🎅 Hey Santa - Carnie & Wendy Wilson 1993

They are the daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson and were in the girl group Wilson Phillips.

USWNT vs. China PR | Highlights: December 5, 2023 - Toyota Stadium,Frisco,Texas

Madonna - Holiday (Live Aid 1985)

John F. Kennedy Stadium was part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and was closed in 1992.It existed under various names from 1926-1992.The massive sports complex is still there with Wells Fargo Arena for the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL team;Lincoln Financial Field for the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team;and Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies MLB team.

Norway edges Sweden in Men's Relay | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24 - posted 3 December 2023

USWNT vs. China | Highlights - December 2, 2023 - DRK PNK Stadium,Fort Lauderdale,Florida

Perry Como - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Official Lyric Video)

King's College Cambridge 2013 #9 O Little Town of Bethlehem - British version

Diggins edges Swedish rivals in the 10K | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24

FSI,the International Ski Federation,oversees all Olympic skiing sports,including cross-country,alpine skiing and Nordic combined.

Happy Christmas(War is Over)-by John Lennon

The Harlem Children's Choir was selected to sing on what was to become a Christmas classic.

Hard Candy Christmas - Dolly Parton 1988

Dolly Parton was born in a one room log cabin in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain range of the Appalachian Mountains.Her experiences there shaped her whole life.

Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas (Restored/Remastered HD with Names)

Andy Williams - O Holy Night

Perry Como - The Little Drummer Boy (Official Lyric Video) - new video

Mikaela Shiffrin surges to 90th World Cup win by .33 seconds over Vlhova | NBC Sports

Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Official Audio)

Andy Williams - Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season (Official Audio)

Eintracht Frankfurt - Barcelona | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24 ...Spieltag 2 Ganzes Spiel - full match - Deutsche Bank Park,Frankfurt

Cher - Half Breed [Official Music Video]

Whether Cher is Cherokee or not is controversial.No one's been able to document it.At most,she is a fraction Cherokee,not a half-breed.Still,the song considers the stigma of being multi-racial.

Cher - DJ Play a Christmas Song (Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023)

Born Cheryl Sarkisian in El Centro,California, the legendary pop diva's mother claimed to be part Cherokee.She is also a distinguished actress,winning the Best Actress Oscar in 1988 for "Moonstruck" and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "Silkwood" in 1984.

Perry Como - (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays (Official Audio)

Karen Elson - I'd Have You Anytime Live at George Fest [Official Live Video]

Ann Wilson, Dhani Harrison, Karen Elson & Norah Jones - All Things Must Pass Live at George Fest

Dhani Harrison is a British singer songwriter and composer,the only child of George and Olivia Harrison.Karen Elson is a British model and musician.

I Want You (She's So Heavy) (2019 Mix) - The Beatles (P) 2023 Calderstone Productions Limited (a division of Universal Music Group)/Apple Corps Limited

It was Studio Engineer Alan Parson's idea to end the song abruptly.

Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 20, 2023

Kia Nurse hits at least two 3s,ending with a total of at least 8 points and 1 assist.The WNBA played a regular season from May till September 2023.The playoffs began on 13 September and the finals ended on 18 October with the Las Vegas Aces successfully defending their title by defeating the New York Liberty 3 games to 1.Kia has also played on the Canadian national team in FIBA games and works as a TSN sports analyst.

Hey Bulldog (2023 Mix) - The Beatles - (P) 2023 Calderstone Productions Limited (a division of Universal Music Group)

110th Grey Cup | Built for This (ft. Kia Nurse)

Kia Nurse is a Canadian basketball player with the Seattle Storm WNBA franchise.She is not related to Coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Norah Jones - Behind That Locked Door Live at George Fest [Official Live Video]

Born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar in New York City,she is a daughter of George Harrison's mentor,the late Bengali musician Ravi Shankar.Her parents divorced when she was about seven and she went to live with her mother,the American music producer Sue Jones.She drew closer to her father in the last three years of his life.She is the half sister of Anoushka Shankar,a musician in her own right.

Old Brown Shoe (2023 Mix) The Beatles

Magical Mystery Tour (2023 Mix) - The Beatles

This mix is definitely superior,revealing previously hidden sounds.The late George Martin was producer and perhaps also played the piano solo at the end of the track.New technology enables you to separate each layer of the track and clarify it.

Bebe Rexha - I Got You [Official Music Video] - 362 million views

In this video,Bebe wears her "Bebe" necklace and beats headphones.

HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. Philadelphia Union | November 8, 2023 - Gillette Stadium,Foxborough,Massachusetts

Fifth Harmony - Work from Home (Official Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign

Jessica Pegula vs. Coco Gauff | 2023 WTA Finals Semifinal | WTA Match Highlights

Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) - My Sweet Lord Live at George Fest [Official Live Video]

Jessica Pegula vs Maria Sakkari | 2023 WTA Finals Group Stage | WTA Match Highlights

Love Me Do (2023 Mix) - The Beatles

Now And Then - The Beatles - 2 November 2023

A video will follow.

The Beatles - Now And Then - The Last Beatles Song (Short Film) - excellent film - The finished product willl be released on 2 November 2023 and I aim to present it as soon as it's available on YouTube. 2

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula | 2023 WTA Finals Group Stage | WTA Match Highlights

Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula | 2023 WTA Finals Group Stage | WTA Match Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution | October 28, 2023 - MLS Cup Playoffs - Subaru Park,Chester,Pennsylvania

The Beatles - Here, There and Everywhere - 2022 video

Norah Jones - Behind That Locked Door Live at George Fest [Official Live Video] - Composer Lyricist George Harrison - new release

Norah Jones is a daughter of Ravi Shankar,George Harrison's mentor.She was born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar.She says she only spent a small amount of her adolescence with her father,so downplayed their relationship in the press,but got close to him in the last five years of his life.Her mother is American Sue Jones.

Paul McCartney Live in Adelaide 18 October 2023 - Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight,The End

He missed a few notes,but once he got into it,it got better.None of the fan comments were negative.They were delighted to see him.

US Open Tennis: Meet Hannah Klugman, 14 years old from England,who reaches women's junior singles quarterfinal

Hannah recently broke a record set by CoCo Gauff when she was 15,becoming,at 14,the youngest to ever qualify for an ITF W100 tournament at Shrewsbury.

Meet Hannah Klugman 14 yr old British U16 champion

Bebe Rexha & Dolly Parton - Seasons (Official Music Video) - from her current album Bebe

Dolly Parton - We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You (Official Music Video) from her current album Rockstar

John Lennon and Eric Clapton - Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Toronto 1969) - Larry Williams Composer Lyricist

Larry Williams was an African American songwriter and recording artist admired by The Beatles.He wrote a number of hits,including 'Dizzy Miss Lizzy','Bony Maronie' and 'She Said Yeah'.Later in his short life of 44 years,he acted in three films.He was associated with Little Richard,another African American performer.

Jessica Pegula vs. Yue Yuan | 2023 Seoul Final | WTA Match Highlights

Money John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band Toronto 1969 - Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford Composer Lyricists

Jessica Pegula vs. Yanina Wickmayer | 2023 Seoul Semifinal | WTA Match Highlights

Maintenance

I don't have control of the WiFi.It needs maintenance,and I don't know when repairs will be made.Possibly I will go to the public library and use their WiFi once a week or so.

Cold Turkey John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band Toronto 1969 - Live Peace From Toronto 1969

Liudmila Samsonova vs. Iga Swiatek | 2023 Beijing Final | WTA Match Highlights

Yer Blues John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band Toronto 1969 - Live Peace From Toronto 1969 - John Lennon Composer Lyricist - ft.Eric Clapton guitar,Klaus Voorman bass,and Alan White drums

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina | 2023 Beijing Quarterfinal | WTA Match Highlights

Blue Suede Shoes (John Lennon with Eric Clapton) Klaus Voorman bass and Alan White drums - Live Peace From Toronto 1969 - Carl Perkins Composer Lyricist

Mirra Andreeva vs. Elena Rybakina | 2023 Beijing Round of 16 | WTA Match Highlights

Jessica Pegula vs Anna Blinkova Round 2 Highlights | WTA Beijing China Open 2023

Dolly Parton - What's Up? (feat. Linda Perry) (Official Music Video) - Linda Perry Composer Lyricist - from Dolly's new album Rockstar

Eva Lys vs. Jelena Ostapenko | 2023 Beijing Round 1 | WTA Match Highlights

Slow Down (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles - Larry Williams Composer Lyricist

Daria Kasatkina vs Jessica Pegula Highlights | Tokyo Open 2023 Quarter Final

What You're Doing (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles

Every Little Thing (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles

Interestingly,this track has Ringo playing timpani as well as his regular drum kit.Timpani is a classical music percussion instrument.

Jessica Pegula vs Cristina Bucsa Full Highlights | Round 2 | Tokyo 2023

Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (Remastered 2009) - Carl Perkins Composer Lyricist

Vera Zvonareva vs. Katie Boulter | 2023 Ningbo Round 1 | WTA Match Highlights

Honey Don't (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles - Carl Perkins Composer Lyricist

Another Carl Perkins song recorded by the Beatles and Ringo asks George for a guitar solo.

Maria Sakkari vs. Caroline Dolehide | 2023 Guadalajara Final | WTA Match Highlights

Matchbox (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles - Carl Perkins Composer Lyricist

Carl Perkins also wrote Blue Suede Shoes,Honey Don't and Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby.He's considered one of the Rock'n Roll pioneers.The Beatles loved him.This track got to number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Caroline Garcia vs. Maria Sakkari | 2023 Guadalajara Semifinal | WTA Match Highlights

I Call Your Name (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles

The rhythm change at the guitar solo shows sophistication in this lesser known song.

Sofia Kenin vs. Leylah Fernandez | 2023 Guadalajara Quarterfinals | WTA Match Highlights

Did You Know:Born Sofia Alexandrovna Kenina in Moscow,Russia,Sofia Kenin's parents brought her to the US when she was a baby.Her best result was winning the Australian Open in 2020,defeating Garbine Muguruza of Spain.

Train - Drops of Jupiter (Official Video)

Maria Sakkari vs. Camila Giorgi | Guadalajara 2023 Round of 16 | WTA Match Highlights

Feelings - Morris Albert - Teresa "Live" cover

Veronika Kudermetova vs Eugenie Bouchard Round 2 Highlights | Guadalajara

Eugenie is playing better,putting up a good fight against the no.7 seed.

Eugenie Bouchard vs Renata Zarazua Round 1 Highlights | Guadalajara 2023

It's Only Love (Anthology 2 Version) - The Beatles

This is a pared down version that sounds live.

Barbora Krejcikova vs. Danielle Collins | 2023 San Diego Semifinal | WTA Highlights

Danielle Collins vs. Caroline Garcia| 2023 San Diego Quarterfinals | WTA Highlights

Yes It Is (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles - John Lennon Composer Lyricist

This song was written by John Lennon solo but credited to Lennon-McCartney.

Jemma Reekie becomes two-time winner of 5th Avenue Mile | HIGHLIGHTS | NBC Sports

Only A Northern Song (Anthology 2 Version) - The Beatles - Composer Lyricist George Harrison

Krajicek/Pegula On-Court Interview | 2023 US Open Semifinal

Pegula/Krajicek vs. Shelton/Townsend Extended Highlights | 2023 US Open Semifinal

The Rolling Stones - Angry (Official Video) - from their new album Hackney Diamonds to be released on 20 October 2023

You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) (Anthology 2 Version) - The Beatles

This is a slightly different version from the Let It Be single B-side.

Pegula/Gauff vs. Ruse/Kostyuk Highlights | 2023 US Open Round 3

If You've Got Trouble (Anthology 2 Version) - The Beatles

This was an unreleased track until the Anthology 2 album came out in 1996.

Jessica Pegula On-Court Interview | 2023 US Open Round 3

Elina Svitolina vs. Jessica Pegula Highlights | 2023 US Open Round 3

That Means A Lot (Anthology 2 Version) - The Beatles

This is another rarely heard Beatles song.

Patricia Maria Tig vs. Jessica Pegula Highlights | 2023 US Open Round 2

Yafan Wang vs. Katie Boulter Highlights | 2023 US Open Round 2

Jessica Pegula On Court Interview | 2023 US Open

Camila Giorgi vs. Jessica Pegula Highlights | 2023 US Open Round 1

At World #3,Jessica Pegula is the top-rated American tennis player.