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In reply to the discussion: Beyoncé did not sing the national anthem live at President Obama’s inauguration [View all]obamanut2012
(26,068 posts)105. It isn't a trivial response, it's a dig
As a non fan of Beyonce's music and personality, I don't give a damn if she lipsynced. It's what 99% of everyone does when they sing the anthem at a big deal event. Not only was my money not wasted, I also don't think they get paid anything but expenses.
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Beyoncé did not sing the national anthem live at President Obama’s inauguration [View all]
BeyondGeography
Jan 2013
OP
Many performances at Inaugurals are pre-recorded due to the really awful conditions and the cold.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#4
In 2009 Yo Yo Ma's performance was pre-recorded. I still wonder how he "played" but what we
CTyankee
Jan 2013
#18
It's a raging flu season. She may have felt a cold coming on. And singing in extreme cold
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#22
My theory is Beyonce chickened out - she was afraid she wouldn't be as good as Kelly.
reformist2
Jan 2013
#27
What really annoys me is that there are so many really talented people that
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2013
#61
The question is, how much money did it cost taxpayers to listen to a recording?
RedCappedBandit
Jan 2013
#74
Then they should have just saved all that taxpayer money and played a CD. nt
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#81