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3 unusual facts about Rendition


Rendition

Extraordinary rendition, the apprehension and extrajudicial transfer of a person from one nation to another

Rendition: Guantanamo

He claims that the main character was not going to be Moazzam Begg, an actual detainee of Guantanamo, but was instead going to be a man named Adam.

He also states no American or British soldiers would be killed, but instead the institution would be run by mercenaries.


AaRON

The version they perform on the album is drawn largely from Nina Simone's rendition on her 1965 album Pastel Blues.

Alfred Burt

Other recordings of Burt's carols include Simon and Garfunkel's 1967 recording of "The Star Carol", Kenny Loggins' version of "Christmas Cometh Caroling", George Winston's 1982 rendition of "Some Children See Him", and James Taylor's 2004 recording of "Some Children See Him".

Ali Slaight

Her rendition of Seal’s "Kiss from a Rose" was nominated for best AC single at the 2006 Canadian Radio Music Awards, while her version of Etta James’ "At Last" was featured in the Real Divas — Torch Light Volume 2 compilation.

Barbara Prey

She has painted the x-43, the world's fastest aircraft; a commemorative work for the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy titled The Columbia Tribute; a rendition of the International Space Station; and a painting of the Space Shuttle Discovery titled Shuttle Discovery: Return to Flight.

BBC Alba

The channel began broadcasting on satellite at 9:00pm on 19 September 2008 with a launch video featuring a new rendition of the Runrig song, Alba.

Best of Vanessa Paradis

The album also contains Vanessa's rendition of I Love Paris that was used in advertisements for Aéroports de Paris.

Beyond a Joke

Meanwhile, Kochanski (Chloë Annett) decides to educate Lister (Craig Charles) and Cat (Danny John-Jules) on the finer points of etiquette by introducing them to a virtual reality rendition of "Pride and Prejudice Land" in "Jane Austen World".

Buddy's Show Boat

Buddy and Cookie perform a rendition of "Under my Umbrella," after which Buddy introduces, to his pleased crowd, an Aboriginal performer called "Chief Saucer-lip", who, upon the captain's departure, immediately becomes a caricature of Maurice Chevalier, who recites "So I Married the Girl," with a kangaroo at the piano.

Can't Smile Without You

"Can't Smile Without You" is a song written by Christian Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow, best known in its rendition by Barry Manilow.

Classics Live I and II

The other two tracks were the first track of 1985s Done with Mirrors, "Let the Music Do the Talking", and a rendition of 1977s "Draw the Line" from California Jam II.

Cynthia Clawson

In 1985, Cynthia's rendition of "Softly and Tenderly" was included in the soundtrack of the Academy Award winning movie The Trip to Bountiful.

Dean Miller

Universal also released a rendition of "Old Toy Trains", which Roger had written for Dean when he was two years old; this version included Roger's vocals dubbed in on the chorus.

Dispersive prism

An artist's rendition of a dispersive prism is seen on the cover of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.

Frak!

As part of the copy protection, illegal copies would cause a fully polyphonic rendition of Trumpet Hornpipe, the Captain Pugwash theme tune, to play endlessly rather than loading the game properly (Pugwash being a pirate).

Goodbye, My Coney Island Baby

As was Mr. Wilson's original rendition Coney Island Baby was often included in the repertoire of a barbershop quartet.

Grapevinyl's Love Fest

The festival finished with all the musicians on stage and the whole crowd playing and singing along to an extended rendition of The Beatles Hey Jude.

Hansen Nichols

His rendition of the song “Wala Kang Katulad” which was first sang by Ariel Rivera became part of the album Scholars Sing Cayabyab – a compilation album of Ryan Cayabyab-composed songs performed by the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 Top 10 scholars.

I Have Returned

The first track, "Thus Cacked Henrietta", is a rendition of Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra", performed in chicken clucks.

I'm Walking Behind You

In the same year, Frank Sinatra released a recording of his own rendition on the album Capitol Collector's Series.

John B. Bachelder

From his brief association with military topics, he retained a lifelong interest in them, and when the Civil War began in 1861, he was already collecting notes on Bunker Hill, planning to paint an accurate rendition of the battle.

Joseph C. Yates

As Governor, Yates sat for a portrait by John Vanderlyn, famed for his rendition of such eminent historical figures as George Washington, Aaron Burr, James Monroe, George Clinton, Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor.

Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits

While the original arcade version of Track and Field featured Chariots of Fire by Vangelis, in this version, the theme is retained, but has been altered into a non-copyright infringing rendition presumably due to licensing issues.

Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch

Following a loss on the April 28 Raw, Murdoch sang a rendition of "Friends in Low Places".

Leah LaBelle

Her rendition of the soul classic "Betcha by Golly, Wow" by The Stylistics was included on the Season 3 American Idol finalist compilation album American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics.

Leon Rausch

Rausch made a memorable appearance as a band singer in the 1998 Stephen Frears film The Hi-Lo Country, in a scene featuring one of the film's highlights — Don Walser's rendition of "I'll Hold You in My Heart."

Liu Qingtang

In 1958, Liu Qingtang became well-known in the ballet circuit in China for his successful rendition of the prince Ziegfried in Swan Lake.

Low Estate

Most notably, the Nouvelle Version also included a rendition of the Gun Club song "Fire Spirit" and Marly/d'Astier composition "The Partisan", both with the participation of Bertrand Cantat, as well as a re-recording of "Coal Black Horses", originally featured on the 16 Horsepower EP.

Luna de Xelajú

A fairly notorious rendition by amateur musician Jared Smith was made famous by its use in the "software toy" Jared: Butcher of Song.

Mairi Campbell

The best-known recording of Campbell's voice is probably The Cast's rendition of Robert Burns poem "Auld Lang Syne", which is featured on the soundtrack of 2008 hit film Sex and the City.

Medieval Christian views on Muhammad

When the Knights Templar were being tried for heresy reference was often made to their worship of a demon Baphomet, which was notable by implication for its similarity to the common rendition of Muhammad's name used by Christian writers of the time, Mahomet.

Mer' end kærlighed

In addition to the general release that contains 12 songs, Mer' end kærlighed also appeared in a special Limited Edition, that includes, in addition to the 12 songs, a DR1 documentary film entitled Snapshot: Rasmus Seebach and a 20-minute interview during which he also gives a rendition of "I mine øjne".

Monk's Music

The first song "Abide With Me"—a hymn by W. H. Monk—is an austere rendition played only by the septet's horn section.

MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends

Barajas noted that De La Rocha sounded "out of place" on "Somos Mas Americanos", trying to turn the track into a rendition of his own song "Bulls on Parade".

Mubarak Begum

Another major hit in her career was the song "Kabhi Tanhaiyon Mein Yun" for composer Snehal Bhatkar in Kidar Sharma's film Hamaari Yaad Aayegi which is, till this day, regarded as a classic rendition.

Noble Sissle

His rendition of the song "Viper Mad" was included in the Woody Allen film Sweet and Lowdown.

Number 9 Dream

Lennon liked the string arrangement he wrote for Harry Nilsson's rendition of "Many Rivers to Cross" from the album Pussy Cats so much that he decided to incorporate it into the song.

Omar Metwally

Metwally's film roles include Gavin Hood's Rendition and Steven Spielberg's Munich, The City of Your Final Destination, released in 2010 (filmed 2006–07), and Amsterdam.

Prelude to a Dream

The album consists mainly of covers of classical crossover songs such as Andrea Bocelli's "Con te partirò" and "The Prayer", Josh Groban's "To Where You Are" and Martina McBride's "Concrete Angel", and also included some classical pieces and a rendition of "Amazing Grace", among other selections.

Rabbit Brown

His topical event songs, "Mystery of the Dunbar's Child" and "Sinking of the Titanic" also remain popular - and the latter contained within its verses a truncated rendition of the old gospel music standard "Nearer, My God, to Thee," demonstrating the further versatility of his repertoire.

Saint Fabiola

Jean-Jacques Henner painted his portrait of Fabiola (in a classical Roman profile) in 1885; this idealized rendition of the saint was lost in 1912.

Sara Teasdale

In 1967 Tom Rapp and the group Pearls Before Swine recorded a musical rendition of "I Shall Not Care" on their first album One Nation Underground.

Se Alli Diastasi

Jean Michel Jarre gave his permission for the first time for a rendition of one of his songs, as he was impressed by Mando's vocal abilities when he listened to her demo tape.

Stéphan Rizon

In the final he sang "Think" from Aretha Franklin, in addition to Lucio Dalla's "Caruso" as well as teaming up with Johnny Hallyday in a duo rendition of Hallyday's "Requiem pour un fou", and teaming up with his mentor coach Florent Pagny in "You Raise Me Up" to capture the title with 31.5% of the public vote against runner-up Louis Delort mentored by Garou with 29.9% of the vote, Al.Hy coached by Jenifer Bartoli third with 24.1%.

Stoked for the Holidays

This has led to many memorable cover songs and originals such as Nothing to Say's rendition of 'Feliz Navidad' and I Was a Spy's 'What Child Is This?'.

The Knockouts discography

Highlight of the tour was the encore performance at the Helsinki Ice Hall on the last night of the tour when The Knockouts frontman Johan Frandsen joined Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom on stage with a special rendition of the rockabilly classic, "Seven Nights to Rock".

Too Much Love Will Kill You

In 2003, May and Luciano Pavarotti performed a rendition of "Too Much Love Will Kill You", at the tenor's benefit concert held in Modena, Italy.

Trampled by Turtles

Simonett, Saxhaug, and Young also play in a side project called Dead Man Winter, and Young fronts The Fiddle Heirs and continues to collaborate with Pert Near Sandstone, perhaps most notably on their rendition of The Beatles classic "I Am the Walrus".

You're Cut Off!

Gia, Jaqueline, Pamela, Erica, and Jessica get into a fight (not the least bit helped by Jessica's response to Erica's rendition of Kumbaya or Gia's deflated air mattress).


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