Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(34,857 posts)

12. I am not a fan of overly religious music, but the Battle Hymn of the Republic gives me goosebumps.

Mon Mar 10, 2014, 12:57 AM

Mar 2014

This was an exceptional version at Pres. Obama's second inauguration:

You'll notice it has the original lyrics - as He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm binge-watching Ken Burns' "The Civil War" [View all] Recursion Mar 2014 OP

I love Ken Burns. My favorite was the Lewis and Clark expedition. Arkansas Granny Mar 2014 #1

I guess I am really over the hill..... left on green only Mar 2014 #2

You are lucky. Morning Dew Mar 2014 #3

One of Ken Burns' best works. And he's done many. lpbk2713 Mar 2014 #4

Great hymn, The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Thanks. nt bemildred Mar 2014 #5

Here's a performance we all own Recursion Mar 2014 #6

That was amazing. MadrasT Mar 2014 #8

They did the fiddle solo in one take. It was intended as a sound check. Recursion Mar 2014 #10