Ultimate Playlist for the Democratic ConventionBy
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PUNK
“Rise Above” – Black Flag  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “Jealous cowards try to control / Rise above / Were gonna rise above / They distort what we say / Rise above / Were gonna rise above.”
“People Have the Power” – Patti Smith  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “I awakened to the cry / That the people have the power to redeem / the work of fools / Upon the meek / the graces shower / it’s decreed / the people rule.”
“If the Kids Are United” – Sham 69  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “Just take a look around you / What do you see / Kids with feelings like you and me / Understand him, he’ll understand you / For you are him, and he is you / If the kids are united then we’ll never be divided.”
“New Day Rising” – Husker Du  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “New day rising / New day rising / New day rising.”
“I Believe in Miracles” – The Ramones  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “I believe in miracles / I believe in a better world for me and you.”
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RAP
“Black President” – Nas  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “They said this day would never come / They said our sights were set too high / They said this country was too divided / too disillusioned to ever come together around a common purpose / They Said, They Said . . .”
“The Message” – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “Don’t push me, cause I’m close to the edge / I’m trying not to loose my head / It’s like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder / How I keep from going under.”
“Fight the Power” – Public Enemy  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “Right on, c’mon / What we got to say / Power to the people no delay / To make everybody see / In order to fight the powers that be.”
“Stakes is High” – De La Soul  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “The facts are gettin’ sick / Even sicker perhaps / Stickabush to make a bundle to escape this synapse.”
“Umi Says” – Mos Def  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “Umi said shine your light on the world / Shine your light for the world to see / My abi said shine your light on the world / Shine your light for the world to see / I want black people to be free, to be free, to be free.”
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COMMENTS (6)
Nancy R. Lichtenstein said:
Douglas, I wish they’d read this…the song choices yesterday were horrible, yours are much better! Mike Long said:
Probably the first music related article on this here internet that I’ve been able to agree with. NICE JOB. I especially appreciate the New Day Rising inclusion. I just heard that song in a new light there. I usually just picture my friend Ian screaming that at the bar every time I’ve played it. Thanks. DJ Markie said:
James, I’m playing a party tonight in Denver. A very BIG party. I wish I was able to brag about which one. Some great suggestions here. Thank you. Jan Owen said:
Can anyone tell me about the orchestral music that was played after Barak Obama’s speech at the Democratic Convention tonight (Thursday)? It seemed familiar, but I have no idea what it was. By the way, this was the best political convention I’ve ever experienced. Finally, I have hope for this country after so many years of oppressive leadership. Raj said:
Can anyone tell me the music when Barack Obama came out onto the stage at Mile High Stadium? Paul said:
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