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Turn! Turn! Turn!

1 December 2022

8:00 AM

1 December 2022

8:00 AM

In 1965, The Byrds announced themselves to the world with their immortal hit Turn! Turn! Turn! The lyrics, which most people will recognise instantly, are from the book of Ecclesiastes.

Tradition has it that the book was written by King Solomon, who was noted for his wisdom. Amongst the other aphorisms contained within the book is another one that most people will recognise – there is nothing new under the sun.

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