Here’s The Opening Ceremony Tribute To Terrorism Victims NBC Didn't Air

A major transitional element of the London Olympics opening ceremony was a downtempo performance of adoptive sporting anthem "Abide With Me" by Scottish singer Emeli Sandé. The song and accompanying dance were a tribute to the victims of the 7/7 terror attacks in London that claimed 52 victims days after the 2012 Summer Olympic hosts were named. (It's also been suggested the performance was a memorial to the war dead.)

It was a significant and emotional moment in the opening ceremony, that aired just before the parade of nations, but it wasn't aired in the US. 

Instead, viewers were treated to a long and meaningless interview featuring Ryan Seacrest and Michael Phelps. 

NBC normally does not air small portions of the ceremony to make room for commercials, but never before have they censored out an entire performance, especially to air a boring interview. 

The site Deadspin asked NBC why they didn't air the tribute, but so far they haven't answered. 

In the meantime, enjoy the performance everyone else in the world saw, by watching the video here.