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For the sheer cleverness of its songs alone (melodies and lyrics), "Chess" is one of my all-time favorite musicals. The voices who performed the original concept recording are each notable, unique, and utterly stellar in their performances.
This particular number has always been near and dear to my heart and, perhaps, also to the hearts of anyone who understands the concept of patriotism. I was thrilled to find a video of Tommy Körberg, the original "Russian", performing it live. And proving to be deserving every bit of praise he has received as a singer.
No man, no madness
Though their sad power may prevail
Can possess, conquer, my country's heart
They rise to fail
She is eternal
Long before nations' lines were drawn
When no flags flew, when no armies stood
My land was born
And you ask me why I love her
Through wars, death and despair
She is the constant, we who don't care
And you wonder will I leave her - but how?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her?
Where would I start?
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
My land's only borders lie around my heart
(Tim Rice)
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Videos submitted by sciurusniger:
| Tommy Körberg - "Anthem" (from the musical "Chess") |
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