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Meteor Man

(385 posts)
Tue May 31, 2016, 03:55 PM May 2016

We Shall Overcome [View all]

Ok help me out here. Does DU have a problem with Pete Seeger singing The Song?

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How about Joan Baez?



Is it ok for Bruce Springsteen to sing We Shall Overcome?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-performs-surprise-cover-of-we-shall-overcome-at-norway-memorial-concert/



I don't expect one, but a rational explanation would be nice.
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We Shall Overcome [View all] Meteor Man May 2016 OP
I think it is ok. deathrind May 2016 #1
it's a non issue. nt msongs May 2016 #2
I guess it depends on what you are overcoming? Beaverhausen May 2016 #3
why would anyone care who sings any song? wendylaroux May 2016 #4
I'm missing the context. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #5
This Pie Fight Meteor Man May 2016 #6
I've learned from long experience that commenting on what people choose to get outraged over, here Warren DeMontague May 2016 #8
here's the spark MisterP May 2016 #7
Not mentioned - the guy leading the song was PoC Prism May 2016 #9
Thank-you! Meteor Man May 2016 #10
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