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  2. My Country, 'Tis of Thee - Wikipedia

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    "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as simply "America", is an American patriotic song, the lyrics of which were written by Samuel Francis Smith. [2] The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. [3]

  3. List of songs with Latin lyrics - Wikipedia

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    Many of their other songs contain some lines in Latin, have a Latin name and/or are supported by a choir singing in Latin. Rhapsody of Fire – Ira Tenax; Rotting Christ: Sanctus Diavolos: Visions of a Blind Order, Sanctimonius, Sanctus Diavolos; Theogonia: Gaia Telus, Rege Diabolicus; Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού: Grandis ...

  4. Brilliant Mistake - Wikipedia

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    "Brilliant Mistake" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello that was first released on his 1986 album King of America.Written about Costello's experiences in America, the song features introspective lyrics and a performance from the Confederates, who performed on the track after his usual backing band the Attractions could not perform to Costello's liking.

  5. O Antiphons - Wikipedia

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    Each text, in the original Latin, begins with the vocative particle "O". Each antiphon is a title of Christ, one of his attributes mentioned in Scripture. They are: 17 December: O Sapientia (O Wisdom) 18 December: O Adonai; 19 December: O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse) 20 December: O Clavis David (O Key of David) 21 December: O Oriens (O Dawn of ...

  6. King of America - Wikipedia

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    King of America was reissued again on CD, with no bonus tracks, in June 2007 by Hip-O Records and Universal Music Group. [103] An LP reissue by UM e followed in November 2015, again with no bonus tracks. [104] King of America & Other Realms, a super deluxe box set, was released on 1 November 2024. It is an expanded collection that celebrates ...

  7. Suit of Lights (song) - Wikipedia

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    "Suit of Lights" is a song written and performed by new wave musician Elvis Costello that was first released on his 1986 album King of America. Written about Costello's memories of his father, the song includes introspective lyrics about the "dubious embrace of celebrity" [2] while also featuring the sole performance of the Attractions on the album, who were largely supplanted by the studio ...

  8. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland - Wikipedia

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    " Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" (original: "Nu kom der Heyden heyland", English: "Savior of the nations, come", literally: Now come, Saviour of the heathen) is a Lutheran chorale of 1524 with words written by Martin Luther, based on "Veni redemptor gentium" by Ambrose, and a melody, Zahn 1174, based on its plainchant.

  9. Lauda Sion - Wikipedia

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    Praise thy Savior and thy King, Praise with hymns thy shepherd true. All thou canst, do thou endeavour: Yet thy praise can equal never Such as merits thy great King. See today before us laid The living and life-giving Bread, Theme for praise and joy profound. The same which at the sacred board Was, by our incarnate Lord, Giv'n to His Apostles ...