Makes me think of Hillsborough and the 96 fans who died. I'm not a football fan, but hearing the crowds at Anfield singing it at the Hillsborough memorial, no-one could fail to be moved. xx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBMUYeq-bi8
Another of the great musicals that has fallen victim to political correctness. Yes, I know its attitude to domestic violence isn't as clear cut as today's sensitive souls would like it to be but life isn't clear cut either. And any show that can pack such an enormous musical and dramatic punch deserves to be seen and appreciated - and learnt from. BA
Makes me think of Hillsborough and the 96 fans who died. I'm not a football fan, but hearing the crowds at Anfield singing it at the Hillsborough memorial, no-one could fail to be moved. xx
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At the leaving ceremony at my daughter's school one girl sung this beautifully. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
ReplyDeleteAnother of the great musicals that has fallen victim to political correctness. Yes, I know its attitude to domestic violence isn't as clear cut as today's sensitive souls would like it to be but life isn't clear cut either. And any show that can pack such an enormous musical and dramatic punch deserves to be seen and appreciated - and learnt from. BA
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