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Jordan River (other)
The Jordan River is a river in the Middle East draining into the Dead Sea. Jordan River or River Jordan or River of Jordan may also refer to: Rivers Australia *Jordan River (Tasmania) *Jordan River (Victoria) Canada *Jordan River, British Columbia, or River Jordan, a settlement on Vancouver Island *Jordan River system of the Tobeatic Game Reserve, Nova Scotia New Zealand * Jordan River (New Zealand), the name of two rivers United Kingdom * River Jordan, a tributary of the River Valency in Cornwall * River Jordan, Dorset * River Jordan, Liverpool *River Jordan, Northamptonshire United States *River Jordan, the original name of the East Bay River, Navarre, Florida *Jordan River, a section of Clear Creek (Salt Creek), Indiana * Jordan River (Maine) * Jordan River (Beaver Island), Michigan *Jordan River (Michigan) *River Jordan, a name given to the Ohio River by escaping slaves *Jordan River (Utah) *Jordan River (Virginia) Songs *"River Jordan", by Clancy Eccles, 1960 *"River Jor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan River
The Jordan River or River Jordan ( ar, نَهْر الْأُرْدُنّ, ''Nahr al-ʾUrdunn'', he, נְהַר הַיַּרְדֵּן, ''Nəhar hayYardēn''; syc, ܢܗܪܐ ܕܝܘܪܕܢܢ ''Nahrāʾ Yurdnan''), also known as ''Nahr Al-Sharieat'' ( ar, نهر الشريعة), is a river in the Middle East that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee (Hebrew: כנרת Kinneret, Arabic: Bohayrat Tabaraya, meaning Lake of Tiberias) and on to the Dead Sea. Jordan and the Golan Heights border the river to the east, while the West Bank and Israel lie to its west. Both Jordan and the West Bank take their names from the river. The river holds major significance in Judaism and Christianity. According to the Bible, the Israelites crossed it into the Promised Land and Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist in it. Geography The Jordan River has an upper course from its sources to the Sea of Galilee (via the Bethsaida Valley), and a lower course south of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan River (Virginia)
The Jordan River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map , accessed April 1, 2011 headwater tributary of the Rappahannock River in northern Virginia in the United States. It rises in Shenandoah National Park and flows for its entire length in northern Rappahannock County. The river generally flows eastward and joins the Rappahannock River from the west. It is part of the watershed of Chesapeake Bay, via the Rappahannock. See also *List of Virginia rivers This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Virginia. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries, arranged in the order of their confluence from mouth to source, indented under each larger stream's nam ... References Rivers of Virginia Tributaries of the Rappahannock River Rivers of Rappahannock County, Virginia {{Virginia-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan (other)
Jordan is a country in the Middle East. Jordan or Jordán may also refer to: People * Jordan (name), a list of people with this given name or surname ** Michael Jordan, former NBA Player * Jordan (footballer, born 1932), Jordan da Costa, Brazilian football defender * Jordan (footballer, born 1999), Anderson Jordan da Silva Cordeiro, Brazilian football centre-back * Katie Price (born 1978), British glamour model known as Jordan * Pamela Rooke, English model and actress also known as Jordan Businesses * Jordan (dental company), Norwegian manufacturer of toothbrushes and cleaning supplies * Jordan Grand Prix, an Irish Formula One constructor * Jordan Motor Car Company, an automobile manufacturer of the 1920s * Air Jordan, a nickname for Michael Jordan and the brand name of his athletic wear Music * "Jordan" (Buckethead composition) * "Jordan", a 2006 song by Bellowhead from ''Burlesque'' * "Jordan", a hymn tune by William Billings * "Jordan", a 1998 song by Megaherz from ''Kopfsc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satan Is Real
''Satan Is Real'' is a gospel bluegrass album by American country music duo The Louvin Brothers, released in 1959. History Producer Ken Nelson set up recording sessions in August 1958 to record enough tracks for two albums. The first was to become ''Country Love Ballads'', the second the gospel music for ''Satan is Real''. Over 20 songs were recorded in a seven-day span. The 3-minute title-track, with only two sung choruses, is largely taken up by a personal narrative monologue describing the dangers of Satan. Cover Designed by Ira Louvin, the cover features the brothers standing in a rock quarry, dressed in matching spotless white suits and black ties, in front of a plywood rendition of the Devil, as several hidden tires soaked in kerosene burn behind them as fire and brimstone. Reception While reviewers have generally commented on the distinctive album cover, they have also highly praised the song writing and performances. Mark Deming stated in his AllMusic review: "You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carter Family Discography
This is a discography of the Carter Family - Sara Carter, her husband A.P. Carter, and their sister-in-law Maybelle Carter - often cited as "the most influential group in country music history":Artist Biography by David Vinopal, Allmusic.com (For recordings by the second generation of the Carter Family see The Carter Sisters.) Singles Selected 78 rpm records The Carter Family's career predated any sort of best-selling chart of country music records. (''Billboard'' did not have a country best sellers chart until 1944.) Below is a select list of their 78 rpm releases. Bluebird Records * "Anchored in Love" * "I'll Be All Smiles Tonight" * " Keep on the Sunny Side" * "Little Moses" * "Mid the Green Fields of Virginia" * "My Clinch Mountain Home" * "Picture on the Wall" * "Wabash Cannonball" * "Wildwood Flower" * "Worried Man Blues" Montgomery Ward Records * "Lonesome Pine Special" * "Two Sweethearts" * "Where We'll Never Grow Old" Decca Records * "Coal Miner Blues" * "Hello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine (Jeff & Sheri Easter Album)
''Sunshine'' is an album from Christian duo Jeff & Sheri Easter. It was released on September 28, 2004. Track listing All songs written by Sheri Easter, except where noted. # "Why Don't You Try Jesus?" - 3:13 # "He Can't See My Past" (Bowman, Isaacs, Wilburn) - 2:58 # "Sunshine" (Isaacs Bowman, Isaacs) - 3:53 # "Guilty" (Hawkins, McBride LaBar) - 4:03 # "We Are Broken" (Isaacs, Shamblin) - 3:00 # "It's My Time" - 3:27 # "His Heart's Already Home (Pop's Song)" - 3:42 # "You're My Best Friend" (Holyfield) - 2:53 # "Live Like That" (Beck, Johnson, White) - 4:17 # "In the Garden" (Miles) - 3:35 # "River of Jordan" - 2:19 Awards The album was nominated to a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year at the 36th GMA Dove Awards The 36th Annual GMA Dove Awards, also called the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards, were held on April 13, 2005 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2004. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee and was ho .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reno And Smiley
Reno and Smiley were an American musical duo that was composed of Don Reno (May 17, 1925 – October 16, 1984) and Red Smiley (February 21, 1925 – January 2, 1972). They were one of the most acclaimed duos in country and bluegrass music in the 1950s and early 1960s. Background Arthur Lee Smiley, Red Smiley, was born in Marshall, NC. Little is known about his early life, but his musical inspiration is said to have surfaced at the age of seven when seeing two hobos playing in Bushnell, North Carolina. By the late 1930s, he was playing on WROL in Knoxville, Tennessee, with guitar being his primary instrument. In 1942, he joined the Army. After he was discharged, he attended diesel mechanic school in Nashville, Tennessee, where he first saw Don Reno playing on the Grand Ole Opry with Bill Monroe. At this time, he was also performing in East Tennessee and western North Carolina. Donald Wesley Reno, Don Reno, was born in Spartanburg, SC, but made his home in Clyde, North Carolina. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shack (2017 Film)
''The Shack'' is a 2017 American Christian drama film directed by Stuart Hazeldine and written by John Fusco, Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by William P. Young. The film stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Graham Greene, Radha Mitchell, Alice Braga, Sumire Matsubara, Aviv Alush, and Tim McGraw. Filming began on June 8, 2015, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The film was released in the United States on March 3, 2017, and grossed over $96 million worldwide. Plot Mackenzie "Mack" Phillips suffered physical and emotional abuse as a child at the hands of his drunken father, who abused his mother as well. One day, Mack tells the preacher at his church of his abuse, and as punishment, his father harshly beats him, leading to Mack's mother's decision to leave them. As a 13-year-old boy he chose to poison his father with strychnine in his whiskey. As an adult he has a fulfilling life with his wife, Nan, and their three children ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livity
''Livity'' is a 1981 reggae album by Prince Far I. Livity is a word used by Rastafarians to refer to the energy or life-force that flows through all living things. The album is generally considered one of Prince Far I's weaker albums.Greene, Jo-Ann " Prince Far I Biography, ''Allmusic'', Macrovision Corporation As on many of his albums, the backing comes from the Roots Radics The Roots Radics Band was formed in 1978 by bass player Errol "Flabba" Holt, guitarist Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont and drummer Lincoln "Style" Scott. They were joined by many musicians, including guitarist Noel "Sowell" Bailey, Dwight Pinkn ..., under the guise of The Arabs.Thompson, Dave (2002) ''Reggae & Caribbean Music'', Backbeat Books, , p. 223 The album was mixed by Lancelot "Maxie" McKenzie. Track listing #"Reggae Music Moving" #"Badda Card" #"Some With Roof" #"Marble Stone" #"Put It Out" #"Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janis (1975 Album)
''Janis'' is a collection of performances by Janis Joplin, issued in 1975 as a compilation album containing film soundtrack and live recordings. Disc one is subtitled "From the soundtrack of the motion picture '' Janis'' (with substituted performances of 'Piece of my Heart' and 'Cry Baby')". In addition to concert recordings from Toronto and Frankfurt, there are several short TV-interviews. Disc two contains recordings from Austin, Texas (1963 and 1964), plus four recordings from San Francisco (1965). The album booklet contains a photo documentary, with 22 pictures from Janis Joplin's life and career. Track listing Disc one: ''Janis'' # "Mercedes Benz" (Janis Joplin, Michael McClure) (With The Full Tilt Boogie Band; from the album ''Pearl'') # "Ball and Chain" ( W. M. Thornton) (With The Kozmic Blues Band; Frankfurt, Germany Concert 1969) # Rap on "Try" (Toronto, Canada Concert 1970) # "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)" (Jerry Ragovoy, C. Taylor) (With Full Tilt Boogie; Toronto, Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Civil War (musical)
''The Civil War'' is a musical written by Gregory Boyd and Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Jack Murphy and music by Wildhorn. The musical centers on the American Civil War, with the musical numbers portraying the war through Union, Confederate, and slave viewpoints. The musical was nominated for two Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. Its styles include Gospel, Folk, Country, Rock, and Rhythm and Blues. Production history A studio cast album was released in 1999 by Atlantic Records, and included Linda Eder, Maya Angelou, James Garner, Hootie & the Blowfish, Travis Tritt, Dr. John and Betty Buckley. Both a double-disc album was released as "The Complete Work", and a "highlights" version entitled "The Nashville Sessions". "The Nashville Sessions" charted on Billboard's Top Country Albums, eventually peaking at #48. The musical had its world premiere at the Alley Theatre, Houston, Texas, on September 16, 1998, where co-author Boyd is the Artistic Director. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
