Four more losses to reflect on here in April of 2026…
These guys were a popular puppeteer and TV producer known for shows including H.R. Pufnstuf; an actor known of TV and Movies such as Batman Begins; a celebrated country music songwriter known for hits such as “The Gambler; and a radio and tv personality known for his gardening know how.
Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then we’ll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” one of the most beloved holiday songs, was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane for the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Judy Garland introduced the song in the film, delivering a poignant performance that captured its bittersweet essence. Over the decades, it has become a holiday standard, with numerous notable covers. Frank Sinatra recorded a more upbeat version in 1957 for his album A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra, after asking Martin to revise the lyrics.
He threw a present really hard
That almost hit Mom’s new boyfriend Ray
And yelled ho-ho lucky for you she’s here
And said that Santa can’t stay
The song “That Christmassy Feeling” is a duet by Johnny Cash and Tommy Cash, featured on Johnny Cash’s 1972 holiday album The Johnny Cash Family Christmas. The song, written by Johnny Cash and Tommy Cash, reflects the nostalgic and joyous emotions associated with Christmas, blending themes of family, faith, and seasonal warmth.
He formed his first band, a folk duo called Longbranch Pennywhistle, alongside Glenn Frey.
John David Souther, commonly known as JD Souther, was born on November 2, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Amarillo, Texas. Growing up in Texas, Souther was exposed to a variety of musical influences, ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to country, which later shaped his unique style. Souther learned to play multiple instruments,
