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The Leningrad Cowboys and the Red Army Choir and Orchestra perform Dylan's Knockin' on Heaven's Door. Cultural appropriation at its finest. Enjoy !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73KU-bCjdUk

Thanks, Joe. Curious. Are these real Russkis? In any case, Dylan's song is a great farewell song.

His YouTube content is being blocked as of last night.

Hi Bill ! To answer your question (plus some more farewell tunes), the Cowboys are from Finland; the orchestra and choir are genuine Red Army; they have collaborated for quite a while.

The Red Choir ( Also known as the Alexandrov Ensemble )
has helped to keep the cold war cold; here they sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and they sing it well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIiGj9llVKY

Here is Leadbelly singing Farewell Titanic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKH_TEVzUOc

Here are the lyrics to Leadbelly's song:

Captain Smith, when he got his load
Mighta heared him holl'in', All aboa'd
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well
Jack Johnson wanted to ge on boa'd;
Captain Smith hollered, "I ain' haulin' no coal."
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well
It was midnight on the sea
Band playin', "Nearer My God to Thee."
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well
Had them lifeboats aroun'
Savin' the women, lettin' the men go down
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well
When the women got out on land
Cryin', "Lawd, have mercy on my man."
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well
Jack Johnson heard the mighty shock
Mighta seen the black rascal doin' the Eagle Rock
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well
Black man oughta shout for joy
Never lost a girl or either a boy
Cryin', Fare thee, Titanic, fare thee well

And here is a great rendition of Nearer My God to Thee:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-R7zYeb9w

Happy Sunday ! You and I, and all of us, are one day nearer to our day of judgement.

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