For decades after the deal, Australians would continue to sing the U.K.'s national anthem and refer to their currency as the Australian pound.

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Already a hit in the U.K., "Sing to the Moon" will find an audience in the U.S. among those who like smart, sophisticated contemporary pop infused with a sense of bliss.

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With palm trees framing the stage and singer Lee Greenwood on hand to sing "God Bless the U.S.A., " supporters cheered Mr. Ryan's arrival in Florida.

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We've taken some super up-close photos of Wii U karaoke title Sing Party, as well as comparison shots alongside its hard-edged Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 brethren, which can be found in the gallery below.

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While it would be hard to sing the same tune regarding the overall state of the stock market in the U.S. it might be okay to hum along.

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Williams, who also records for Capitol in the United States, topped the U.K. charts with his latest album, "Sing When You're Winning, " but it debuted in America this week at No. 110.

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So Krouham had that language added into U.S. contracts, as well as a requirement that the waitstaff sing and dance.

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It is one of very few all-string orchestras in the U.S., although on occasion it will hire a guest to sing or add a new musical sound.

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