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The world formally bids a respectful and affectionate farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday during her state funeral — forecast to draw a record-breaking worldwide audience of 4.1 billion, according to Wired.com, an industry source.
In the meantime, Inside the Beltway adds this addendum to the mix — a list of Her Majesty’s 10 favorite songs, as compiled by the BBC in 2016. Here they are, listed in no particular order by title and artist, followed by the year they were released, composed or published:
“Oklahoma!” (Howard Keel), 1946.
“Anything You Can Do” from “Annie Get Your Gun” (Dolores Gray and Bill Johnson), 1950.
“Sing” (Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band featuring the Military Wives Choir), 2012.
“Cheek to Cheek” (Fred Astaire), 1935.
“The White Cliffs Of Dover” (Vera Lynn), 1942.
“Leaning on a Lamp Post” (George Formby), 1937.
“Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven,” a traditional Christian hymn based on Psalm 103, 1834.
“The Lord is My Shepherd,” a traditional Christian hymn based on Psalm 23, 1650.
“Medley,” a compilation of 21 popular dance tunes and standards by the Lester Lanin Orchestra, 1957.
“Regimental March Milanollo,” a British military march and state ceremonial music (The Band of the Coldstream Guards), 1837.
WALK THE WALK
Should self-proclaimed “sanctuary cities” actually provide sanctuary for migrants who are actually seeking shelter? One veteran Republican observer insists that these cities should step up to the task.
“Sanctuary cities should welcome illegals. I think it makes perfect sense for Texas, Arizona, Florida, and others overrun by illegal immigrants to ‘share’ the opportunities these illegals bring into their communities. Sanctuary cities played the politics of supporting open borders from afar and should feel the impact at home,” wrote Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, in an essay for 60Plus.com, a nonpartisan advocacy group.
“Martha’s Vineyard has some great houses that sit empty most of the year … most can temporarily house MANY illegal immigrants at a time.
