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The great Elvis Presley stole the show When it came to music, fast and slow Patsy Cline could sing so sweet and fine Without a doubt, her voice would shine Hank Williams had a son with his name Like father, like son – they claimed fame Ray Charles played despite being blind His listeners knew he was one of a kind Aretha Franklin had a voice of pure gold It was certain that her records were sold Jimi Hendrix’s music would travel the world As his listeners swayed, twirled and swirled Elvis said Orbison was the world’s greatest singer With a three-octave voice, his voice would linger With Ring of Fire, Johnny Cash became world renown His vocals rebuilt faith in those who’d been beat down Me and Bobby McGee made this lady legendary Janis Joplin was a soul who was far from ordinary Diana Ross played for those who loved to hear her With a voice like an angel, she made the soul purr Cher demonstrated what it means to believe in yourself With confidence and guts, she’ll never be put on a shelf Stevie Wonder made the heart feel like it has been blessed Without a doubt, he stirred feelings the heart would attest The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and so many other singers Knew the meaning of giving the 60’s its assembly of swingers I hear he's a wimner Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joe Maverick May 16, 2023

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