What songs should be performed at Trump's inauguration? (The Guardian) [View all]

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Tuesday 3 January 2017 17.36 GMT

Readers were quick to suggest tongue-in-cheek tunes after Rebecca Ferguson said she would only perform Strange Fruit at the ceremony. Share yours

So far, Donald Trump has just three performances lined up for his 20 January inauguration: Jackie Evancho, a former America’s Got Talent contestant; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir; and the dance troupe the Rockettes. It’s not been a smooth process either – a choir member quit, and dissent within the Rockettes may lead to dancers boycotting the ceremony.

Meanwhile, British singer Rebecca Ferguson made waves when she said she would be happy to perform, but only if she could sing Strange Fruit. The song, recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939 and one of the most famous songs about racism, is not likely to get the green light. You, our readers, jumped into the comments section with tongue-in-cheek suggestions. Here’s a selection:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/03/donald-trump-inauguration-songs

A few suggestions so far from link?

Heaven Help Us All - Stevie Wonder

You're So Vain - Carly Simon

American Idiot - Green Day

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