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John Legend covers Pride (in the name of love)

Just finished watching The History Channel's documentary King, which was incredible. It's too easy -- even now, when race and poverty and war are once again at the forefront of the national consciousness -- to blunt the memory of Dr. King, to try to wrap up his legacy in pithy Hallmark sentiments. But this documentary reminded me of how radical he was, the degree to which he changed and challenged this country. I highly recommend that you see the film, even if you think you know what Dr. King was about. We all need to have our eyes re-opened from time to time.

In that spirit of generational re-awakening, the documentary begins with the classic U2 song Pride (In the Name of Love) and closes with a new rendition of the song by John Legend. I'm not usually one for covers, but Legend does a good job. I at least give him props for correcting the artistic license Bono took with historical accuracy (although I guess it could be argued that in Ireland, it was early morning when King was shot?). Anyway, it's a good song:

John Legend performs PRIDE (In The Name of Love)