"Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé (pictured) for her second studio album, B'Day (2006). The lyrics, about the breakdown of a relationship with an unfaithful man, have a message about empowerment. "Irreplaceable" was originally a country record; it was re-arranged as a mid-tempo ballad with pop and R&B; influences by modifying the vocal arrangements and instrumentation. It was the third single from the album in the United States and the second single elsewhere. It was well received by contemporary music critics, who cited its distinctive production compared with most songs featured on the album, and complimented its hook, "To the left, to the left". The song won Best R&B;/Soul Single at the 2007 Soul Train Music Awards and was nominated for the Record of the Year award at the 50th Grammy Awards. Beyoncé's fourth number-one in the US, the single remained at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten consecutive weeks and was the best-selling US single of 2007. The single's award-winning music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and served as the debut performance of Beyoncé's all-female band, Suga Mama.

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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:

1484:

Pope Innocent VIII issued the papal bull Summis desiderantes affectibus, giving Dominican Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer explicit authority to prosecute witchcraft in Germany. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summis_desiderantes_affectibus

1876:

Fire engulfed the Brooklyn Theater (damage pictured) in Brooklyn, New York, killing at least 278 people, mostly due to smoke inhalation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Theater_Fire

1916:

British Prime Minister H. H. Asquith resigned due to his lack of vigour over the conduct of the Great War. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith

1939:

The remains of Pedro II of Brazil, who was ousted and exiled in a republican coup, were buried after being repatriated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Pedro_II_of_Brazil

1974:

The Birmingham Americans won the only World Bowl in World Football League history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Americans

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archeress: A female archer, a woman who shoots an arrow from a bow: Elizabeth deigned to show her skill as an archeress, to the detriment of the dappled deer in the wide park beyond (John Berwick Harwood). https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/archeress

___________________________ Wikiquote quote of the day:

Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk — especially in new undertakings. Courage to initiate something and to keep it going, pioneering an adventurous spirit to blaze new ways, often, in our land of opportunity.   --Walt Disney https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Walt_Disney