Category: Specials

JOSE FELICIANO with “FELIZ NAVIDAD”… “Feliz Navidad” is a popular Christmas song written by Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, José Feliciano. The song’s title (translated as “Merry Christmas”) was first released in 1970, and has since become a holiday classic. The lyrics within express Feliciano’s wishes for a joyful and festive holiday season. In 2010, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Coming in at #12 on DJ Ray’s “12 Days Of Xmas” countdown, here’s JOSE FELICIANO with “FELIZ NAVIDAD”…

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The one thing I don’t really like about Christmas is that it comes and goes so quickly. This got me thinking of ways to stretch out the holiday season, so we can truly enjoy all the festivities…As I was pondering this dilemma, a popular and traditional Christmas song came to mind… Suddenly, I knew what I had to do…Instead of turtle doves and golden rings, I could do a top “12 Days of Xmas” Music Countdown…okay, I guess it doesn’t actually extend the holidays but I’m sure it’ll make the…

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The classic ballad you’re about to hear is a 1960s protest song that shares many similar perspectives to our current state of affairs. It references many social issues of its period, including the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, Turmoil in the Middle East, and the the Threat of Nuclear War. The American media helped popularize the song by using it as an example of everything that was wrong with the youth of the day. Due to its controversial lyrics, some American radio stations claimed it was an aid to the enemy and banned the song. In spite of its…

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