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7:53 am
Tue February 5, 2013
Tuba Players Take Valentine's Day Requests
By editor
Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 1:47 pm
Transcript
RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:
Good morning. I'm Renee Montage. As one considers the many ways of wooing a beloved on Valentine's Day, the ungainly tuba and its deep bass sound are not the most obviously romantic. Still, a dozen tuba players at the University of Memphis in cute red vests and bow ties are offering a tuba serenade that will at least bring smiles. Their fee includes chocolates, a card, and two classic tunes like "My Girl" and "My Guy."
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:
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MONTAGNE: It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.