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Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa: Player ratings to the theme of songs that make a better American national anthem than Star-Spangled Banner
What a game! Tottenham Hotspur won their ninth match in their last 11 played on Sunday, riding a second half wave to four ...
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The Akathist Hymn
Rejoice, birth-giver of the aromatic balm of the King of all. Rejoice, O Bride unwedded, the world's salvation." The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy ...
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Why is the national anthem played before American sporting events?
“We are actually debating real issues, We are having an adult discussion and that is great, as long as it’s civil.” ...
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More about the hymns
Since 1919, it has been paired to an Irish folk tune “Slane”. The hymn writer, Fanny Crosby and the American composer, Phoebe Knapp were friends. Knapp had written the tune “Blessed ...
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'Black national anthem' makes its debut at the NFL
The Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off professional American football's first game ... widely known today as the US black national anthem - has been played at the opening game ...