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Old 20-01-2009, 19:33   #20
Lolly
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Re: Inauguration

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris View Post
The best bit was Aretha singing what appeared to be God Save The Queen with different words.
She was brilliant, as was the Rev Joseph Lowery his speach was brilliant! (he was the last person to speak, a noted Civil rights activist)

I wondered about the music to 'Let Freedom Ring' or 'My Country tis of Thee' so did a bit of digging, its all quite confusing, but this is the best I could find:

My Country, 'Tis of Thee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My country 'tis of thee [Song Collection]:Song Collection Brief Display: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress
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