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    "comment": "It's been called \"the unofficial Black national anthem.\"\n--\n“Before I Let Go,” is a one of a kind cultural treasure. In a little over five minutes, Beverly — who died Sept. 10 — packs a river of emotion: sadness, hope, joy, pain, and love in the iconic tune. His moans are sweetly layered over jazzy strings and drums in such a way he sounds as if he’s crying. Beverly is indeed pleading, not for someone to stay, but that he finds the strength to “let go.” Move on. Grow. Change. We cry with him. Our hands lift in unison at the opening line: \"You make me happy.\" The love is palpable as the last dancers on the floor get lost in the night’s final groove.\n\nThen we let go and go home.: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/frankie-beverly-classic-song-20240912.html",
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