Mary Dawson, in her Internet Writing Journal, writes that this season influenced songwriters to write some of the greatest songs of all time.

VOA: special.2009.11.09

this time with Lorenz Hart. Ella Fitzgerald sings this song about feeling lonely during this season.

VOA: special.2010.03.15

Supporters are hoping to have the fuel issue resolved in time to compete next season.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

Not good,as Alaska heads toward its busiest time of year, the summer vacation season.

VOA: special.2009.03.02

So it is time to play some of our favorite songs about this season.

VOA: special.2009.11.09

At that time, no one knew that it would be his final baseball season.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

The Christmas season is usually a festive time, as families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, sharing delicious meals and exchanging gifts.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

Despite competing all season with an injured groin, Gay won the silver medal in the 100 meters on Sunday with a national record time of 9.71 seconds.

VOA: standard.2009.08.18

But I didn't know how fast, so I was feeling happy,". Alonso Edward of Panama captured the silver while American Wallace Spearmon took the bronze with his season's best time of 19.85.

VOA: standard.2009.08.21