Wish this could be the singer for The National Anthem at the inauguration.

Are_grits_groceries

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:09 PM
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Wish this could be the singer for The National Anthem at the inauguration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

The best!!!!!

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taterguy

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:12 PM
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1. Maybe it's not too late to book him

Nice voice

Who is he?

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parasim

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:14 PM
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3. Really?

naaah...

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taterguy

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:39 PM
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7. I gather from the rest of the thread his name is Marvin Gaye

But who is he?

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parasim

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Fri Jan-16-09 08:35 PM
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9. Only the greatest soul singer of all time...

Edited on Fri Jan-16-09 08:37 PM by parasim

who unfortunately died in 1984.

Kinda surprised you're not familiar with him, but then again, I'm old.

on edit: more info... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye

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Are_grits_groceries

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Sat Jan-17-09 06:19 AM
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10. I cannot believe it was 1984.

Seems like he was just here. That version of the
"National Anthem" gives me chills.

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lamp_shade

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:13 PM
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2. You got that right. Wow.

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panader0

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:14 PM
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4. I can't watch videos on my pos computer

so I don't know who it is, But I vote for Aretha Franklin.

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Are_grits_groceries

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:15 PM
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5. Marvin Gaye nt

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JuniperLea

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Fri Jan-16-09 07:17 PM
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6. I love Marvin Gaye...

And I mourn his passing often. His contribution to R&B is immense, and beautiful.

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psychmommy

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Fri Jan-16-09 08:17 PM
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8. dang that was good.

i actually enjoyed that. marvin's voice is hauntingly beautiful. would have been awesome.

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