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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Richie Sambora Performs Moving Rendition of “Happy Xmas/War Is Over” with Orianthi & School Of Rock LA Children’s Choir on Hallmark Channel’s
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Richie Sambora</b> is spreading the peaceful spirit of the holiday season with a moving rendition of the John Lennon classic
<b>“Happy Xmas/War Is Over.” </b>Richie delivers blues-y vocals and trades guitar lines with Australian guitar powerhouse
<b>Orianthi</b>, all backed by the sweet sound of the <b>School of Rock LA children’s choir</b>.
<a href="http://youtu.be/OdArXdxvEg4" target="_blank">PRESS HERE</a> to watch the full performance and
<a href="http://youtu.be/Pb9Lgpxz4kU" target="_blank">PRESS HERE</a> to check out Richie and Orianthi’s interview, which aired on
<b>Hallmark Channel’s <i>Home & Family</i></b> today. Read on to learn how this stunning performance came to be….<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Richie initially chose this song to sing during his scheduled performance at
<b>The 83<sup>rd</sup> Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.</b> The children came over to Richie’s house to have lunch and rehearse. Sitting together on the floor of Richie’s living room, he spoke to them about the important meaning of the lyrics. Moved by how
beautiful the children sounded, Richie knew this performance would be special. After waiting all day for the relentless rain to let up, the Parade was forced to cancel all of the music performances. Of course there was much disappointment amongst the children,
but Richie promised them that they would have the opportunity to perform it together. The Hallmark Channel proved to be the perfect home for the performance today, and the children finally got the chance to sing the song that they had been working so hard
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<p class="MsoNormal">In addition to Richie’s appearance on <i>Home & Family</i> today, he will also be appearing on
<b>The 83<sup>rd</sup> Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade </b>as he accepts the first-ever<b> “Stars Give Back” Award,
</b>recognizing him for his outstanding service to the community at large and for his ongoing support of the Parade. The Parade premieres December 10<sup>th</sup> on the Hallmark Channel and then airs on 375 stations nationwide later in December. (Check your
local listings.) Also<b> throughout December</b>, tune into<b> Public Television
</b>to watch Richie’s<b> <i>Front & Center</i> special </b>honoring his friend and mentor<b> Les Paul</b>, filmed at<b> The Iridium in NYC.
</b>For local listings, please visit <a href="http://www.richiesambora.com">www.richiesambora.com</a>.<b>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/theRealSambora">www.facebook.com/theRealSambora</a> / <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheRealSambora">www.twitter.com/TheRealSambora</a>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>For more information on RICHIE SAMBORA, please contact:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">PRESS HERE – 212-246-2640<o:p></o:p></p>
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