Songs you thought were sung by the opposite Race?

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September 10th, 2019 at 2:53:07 AM permalink
Wizard
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I don't know why, but I always assumed UB40 were black until I saw this video. Great song, by the way.

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September 10th, 2019 at 4:14:54 AM permalink
KNathan
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Quote: Wizard
I don't know why, but I always assumed UB40 were black until I saw this video. Great song, by the way.



Ub40 sounds Caribbean, that's why. :) They sound like they are from Jamaica kind of....:)
September 10th, 2019 at 10:16:53 AM permalink
Wizard
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Quote: KNathan
Ub40 sounds Caribbean, that's why. :) They sound like they are from Jamaica kind of....:)


Yes, that Reggae (why is that capitalized?) kind of sound.

Here is my favorite cover of this famous song.

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September 11th, 2019 at 4:51:29 AM permalink
Pacomartin
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Here is my favorite cover of this famous song.


As this melody was written in 1784 (French lyrics) it probably has had more covers than any song in history.
September 11th, 2019 at 6:51:45 AM permalink
Wizard
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As this melody was written in 1784 (French lyrics) it probably has had more covers than any song in history.


I had no idea. Had you forced me to guess, I'd have said Elvis wrote it.
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September 11th, 2019 at 9:36:14 AM permalink
Mosca
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I had no idea. Had you forced me to guess, I'd have said Elvis wrote it.


I knew this some time long ago, but had forgotten it.

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