Cultured Views

The Americans do these affairs so well don’t they?

This significant event had enough pizzazz to remind the world this nation is number one when it comes to showbiz – and just that right touch of solemnity to show that this is something that the American people are proud of.

And by all accounts so far, Obama will make that country feel hopeful about their future.

Itzak Perlman played the violin, Yo Yo Ma played the cello – I was hoping there would be some culture in this show rather than too much of the brass marching band thing.

But why oh why did Aretha Franklin – wearing something resembling a hat only the Queen would wear – have to murder the American anthem the way she did?

She had a great voice – once – but I’m afraid that voice has not worn well. The American anthem is a rousing piece – Aretha took the tune and made it her own…it certainly wasn’t anyone elses!

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