BESIDES the speech and the oath of office, was the highlight of the Inauguration Ceremony?

[Bicoastal]

Poll question: BESIDES the speech and the oath of office, was the highlight of the Inauguration Ceremony?

Ie, Obama's speech doesn't count.

ON EDIT: My own vote goes to the beautiful, haunting performance given by four musicians at the very top of their game. Really, though--someone though Pastor Rick's speech was a highlight? Yaaaaaawn.

[Hokie]

1. I voted for the Lowery Benediction

It was cool.

[katusha]

2. other

when the crowd sang na-na-na-na-hey-hey goodbye to the outgoing failure of a president.

[Lucinda]

3. Obama's comments at the luncheon after Teddy was taken to the hospital

and the joy of the crowds.

[Alameda]

4. Aretha!

[SoCalDem]

5. Air & Simple Gifts & the anthem were great.. the others..um no thanks

I had to mute the tv for them..

[mnhtnbb]

6. Lowery's benediction was more poetic than the poet--and I don't mean the rhymin' at the end

[stuntcat]

7. I liked the Itzham Perlman/Yo-Yo Ma part :D

His speech was the most amazing part though.

[kanrok]

8. I liked the "Bush flys away in the Marine Helicopter" part

It was my personal favorite.

[bigwillq]

9. Aretha got the tears started for me.

I thought she was wonderful! :bounce: