Category Archives: audience

Susan Boyle performs “I Dreamed A Dream” on Britain’s Got Talent

April 27, 2009 – 10:03 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OcQ9A-5noM
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see also: Paul Potts performing “Nessun Dorma” on Britain’s Got Talent

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John McCain performs “Bomb Iran,” 2007

June 18, 2008 – 1:37 pm
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4 outta 5 performs “Rock And Roll,” 2007 (?) (from blog.wfmu.org)

January 22, 2008 – 3:52 am
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Excerpt from “The Beatles at Shea Stadium,” 1965

January 15, 2008 – 1:05 am
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Strawberry Fields at Shea Stadium, 2005

January 14, 2008 – 11:59 pm

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Pantera singer Phil Anselmo, March 1995

January 14, 2008 – 3:03 pm
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Sublime performs “Date Rape,” 1995

January 13, 2008 – 2:41 pm
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“Iran So Far,” SNL 9/29/07 (from www.nbc.com)

January 8, 2008 – 4:34 pm

 

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Ms. Peachez’ “Fry That Chicken,” 2007

January 3, 2008 – 11:10 pm
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The Clash – White Riot Live (1978 Victoria Park London)

December 12, 2007 – 1:13 am
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