Was anyone else struck yesterday by the similarity between Rev Joseph Lowery's benediction and the lyrics of Mr Big Bill Broonzy?
Big "Bill" Broonzy:
Rev "Joseph" Lowery:
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Well we all have to get our inspiration from somewhere...
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I'm pretty sure I've heard Obama's oath of office somewhere before too.
I was disappointed that Obama didn't give his oath in rhyme and do the dance as well.
Scarls - Indeed we do. In my case, I getit from "The Reader's Digest Book of Inspiration" (£2.99).
Boyo - I've heard something similar, but with the words in a slightly different order.
Gadj - we all share your disappointment...
"Change is gonna/has come" was lifted from Sam Cooke. It's government by song titles. I hope Spliffy Cameron picks up on this. Billy Holiday's "Don't Exhale" might be appropriate.
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