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Old 11-24-2015, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Walt. View Post
The sad part is that too many performers just use these songs as ways to punch up their act. The other night at one of the clubs the singer-comedian just had to end the show with the Lee Greenwood songs. Almost everyone stood up as if it was something other than what it was... a song meant to win over the crowd.

Well it sounds like the performer did win over the crowd.

There are some songs that just rouse one's spirit. It's great to enjoy them even if the performer may have an ulterior motive. That wouldn't lessen my enjoyment any.
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