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"(Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy" is a song by New Zealand musician Shona Laing. According to Laing, the inspiration for the song was her reaction to a television appearance of American politician Edward Kennedy. The song was originally released as a single in 1985, titled "Not a Kennedy", and was included on Laing's 1985 album Genre.
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“(Glad I’m) Not a Kennedy” is one of two politically charged hit singles from Shona Laing’s album South. Inspired by watching an appearance by US Senator Edward Kennedy, whose...
Feb 24, 2024 · In conclusion, Shona Laing’s (Glad I’m) Not a Kennedy is a poignant and thought-provoking song that offers a glimpse into the complexities of fame, power, tragedy, and sacrifice.
Shona Laing (born 9 October 1955) is a New Zealand musician. Laing had several folk hits in her native country and in the 80's became internationally popular for her alternative music, most notably " (Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy " and "Soviet Snow" which was based on the Chernobyl disaster.