Saturday, January 17, 2009

Way to make something totally new into something old again

As you may have heard, Beyonce will be one of those performing at the Inaugural Balls. Reportedly, the song she will be singing for the first dance of the Obamas as President and First Lady will be, "At Last."

Really?

I mean, obviously, nothing against Beyonce (more's the pity). And I'm mindful that the country electing its first black president is the rare, truly historical moment.

I guess it's just that "At Last" is one of those songs which has gone past being a staple into becoming a cliche.

(also see: "I Will Survive.")

And nothing about this Tuesday should be a cliche.

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