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Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash.
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Ronnie Wood
English rock musician
The Resurrection Shuffle.
Peter Capaldi
Actor and director
Johnny Cash’s version of Danny Boy.
Julie Andrews
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Something triumphant, I couldn’t tell you what but something vibrant and joyous.
Steph McGovern
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For Good, from the bit in Wicked the Musical where the two witches go their separate ways. The lyrics are about people coming to your life for a reason, who might not stay very long, but there’s a reason they’ve played a part in your life. I well up thinking about it.
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