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Little Richard, Beyonce, Matthew Morrison deliver big July 4th performances
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What's the 4th of July without fireworks and a little side of pop stars singing their greatest hits peppered with Americana? Little Richard, who performed in D.C. as part of the annual "A Capitol Fourth" celebration, brought down the house (the house being the National Mall) with his signature high-energy piano playing. Also performing in D.C: Steve Martin on banjo (fans of "The Jerk" won't be surprised), "American Idol" alumna Jordin Sparks, "Glee's" Matthew Morrison and singer/songwriter Josh Groban.
In New York, Beyonce covered Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American" before launching into her new single, "Best I Ever Had."
Lionel Richie was scheduled to headline the Boston Pops, but Martina McBride stepped in at the last minute to sub for the Richie -- who was reportedly too sick to perform.
Watch some of the performances below:
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what was so big about beyonce performance
im pretty sure its "god bless the usa" not "proud to be an american"
For real- God Bless America and not so sure about "Proud to be an American"
Beyonce singing Lee Greenwood; and a full barf bag was had by all.
It was "Best Thing I Never Had," Beyonce sang...
DEAR SIR: I DO I GET A COPY OF A
DVD CONCERT FROM PBS JULY 4, 2011
WITH LITTLE RICHARD, WHO PERFORMED
IN DC IN A CAPITOL FOURTH CONCERT.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
What's up with the Beyonce haters? it was for the 4th,get with it you unpatriotic bunch...God bless America and Beyonce...
I watched the 4th from the capitol. Thought it was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Steve Martin and his group was wonderful.
A great show; really enjoyed Little Richard. I haven't seen Little Richard in years. He looked great. Kelli O'Hara what a voice ! She was absolutely fabulous; not to mention beautiful.
It would have been wonderful to view the performance of Little Richard "bringing down the house" as he was the lead performer you mentioned in your review. Thanks