Ultimate Playlist for the Democratic ConventionBy
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ALTERNATIVE
“Take the Power Back” – Rage Against the Machine  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. “Lost the culture, the culture lost / Spun our minds and through time / Ignorance has taken over / Yo, we gotta take the power back!”
“All You Fascists (Are Bound to Lose)” – Billy Bragg & Wilco  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’m gonna tell all you fascists you may be surprised / The people in this world are getting organized / You’re bound to lose, you fascists are bound to lose.”
“Road to Joy” – Bright Eyes  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. “So when you’re asked to fight a war that’s over nothing / It’s best to join the side that’s gonna win / No ones sure how all of this got started / But we’re gonna make ‘em God damn certain how its gonna end / Oh yah we will, oh yah we will!”
“(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding” – Elvis Costello & the Attractions  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. “And as I walked on / Through troubled times / My spirit gets so downhearted sometimes / So where are the strong / And who are the trusted? / And where is the harmony? / Sweet harmony.”
“Here Comes Your Man” – Pixies  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. “Here comes your man / There is a wait so long / You’ll never wait so long / Here comes your man.”
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REGGAE
“No Woman, No Cry” – Bob Marley  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. “Everything’s gonna be all right! / Everything’s gonna be all right! / I said, everything’s gonna be all right-a! / Everything’s gonna be all right!”
“Unity” – Desmond Dekker  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. “This is the time that we all should live as one, brothers / This is the time that we all should live as one, sisters / So come along brothers / And come along sisters / U.N.I.T.Y.”
“Declaration of Rights” – The Abyssinians  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. “Get up and fight for your rights my brothers / Get up and fight for your rights my sisters.”
“Things in Life” – Dennis Brown  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. “It’s not everyday we’re gonna be the same way / There must be a change somehow / There are bad times and good times too / So have a little faith in what you do.”
“Sweeter the Victory” – Gregory Isaacs  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. “But the hotter the battle will be / The sweeter the victory.”
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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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