Category Archives: Music

Archuleta announces plans to serve mission

Here’s the story (in the Hollywood Reporter, no less): Slightly overwhelmed with emotion and fighting back tears, Archie, as he’s affectionately known, explained to an audience of over 2,000 at Abravanel Hall why he felt a two-year mission was his … Continue reading

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And now a song for Christmas

A wonderful Christmas season to everyone.

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“I am a Child of God” — in Klingon. No, really.

Hat tip to Guy Murray over on Facebook (who got it from Emily Jensen). ..bruce..

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…and to all, a good night!

Hat tip to Jerry Pournelle. ..bruce w..

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“The Tonight Show” returns the favor

As you may know, Sen. Orrin Hatch co-authored a song for Hannukah. The Tonight Show decided to return the favor, as per the clip above.  ..bruce..

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A cautionary note on archeology

Heh. Hat tip to American Digest. ..bruce..

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“O My Father” sung to “Gentle Annie”

First, before you play the video below, go over to Keepapitchinin (one of my favorite LDS blogs) and read this post about an LDS missionary pamphlet printed over 100 years ago that is absolutely exquisite. Or, better yet, start the … Continue reading

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A Mormon lullaby

My former wife, Marla, bought me two Marvin Payne CDs for Christmas this year: “Ships of Dust” (1971) and “Houses and Towns” (1973). Back when we were both undergrads at BYU, Marvin used to go door-to-door through the Provo student … Continue reading

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