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America 250: Robert Davi Sings American Songbook, Knocks Pop Music That Doesn't 'Lift or Inspire'

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Wednesday, on “The Alex Marlow Show,” actor, singer, and filmmaker Robert Davi talked about music. Davi said, “At this 250th anniversary, there’s wonderful artists, but nothing that touches the American Songbook.” The Alex Marlow Show, hosted by Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex The post America 250: Robert Davi Sings American Songbook, Knocks Pop Music That Doesn’t ‘Lift or Inspire’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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