 Pre-Election Playlist: 13 Songs to Pump You Up for Pulling the LeverBy
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There’s exactly two weeks left until Election Day. For your pleasure, a pre-election playlist to pump you up for pulling the lever. And, in the spirit of the upcoming political throwdown, JamsBio is holding its own musical election. Vote now!
“Vote, Baby, Vote!” by Deee-Lite 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. A funky public service announcement with great drum breaks.
“I Want to Grow Up to be a Politician” by The Byrds 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. Stupid simple and kinda cute, Roger McGuinn writes a ditty for our future leaders.
“Politician” by Cream 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’s a great pick-up line to use at the polls, courtesy of Jack Bruce: “Hey now baby, get into my big black car / Hey now baby, get into my big black car / I want to just show you what my politics are.”
“Vote for Mr. Rhythm” by Ella Fitzgerald 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 true meaning of “swing vote.”
“Electioneering” by Radiohead 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 will stop / I will stop at nothing / Say the right things / When electioneering / I trust I can rely on your vote.”
“Election Year Rag” by Steve Goodman 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. “You take two steps to the left and two steps to the right/Then just land in the middle and you hang on tight/Come on down now, don’t feel mad/You can do that Election Year Rag.”
“Election Day” by Lyle Lovett 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. A shuffling rhythm, dry wit, and the Lyle Lovett way is a perfect combo for the big day.
“Campaigner” by Neil Young 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 could be John McCain’s elegy: “I am a lonely visitor /I came too late to cause a stir / Though I campaigned all my life towards that goal.”
“Election Day” by The Replacements 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. Anthem for the apathetic: “I don’t care who gets elected / I don’t care who gets to find out / I don’t care who gets elected / ‘Til I find me one to love.”
“The President Wore Pearls Medley” by The Simpsons 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. Lisa Simpson’s touching and inspiring musical plea for votes. Not surprisingly, it worked. McCain might want to consider a last minute song and dance routine to sway any undecided voters.
“I Swung the Election” by Jack Teagarden 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. A swing tune for the swing states.
“Vote for We” by Clint Eastwood & General Saint 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. Not that Clint Eastwood. This is the kickin’ tag team reggae DJ duo comprised of Robert Brammer (aka Clint Eastwood) and Winston Hislop (aka General Saint). Representing London and Kingston, the duo hit it big in 1983 with Stop That Train.
“One Cat, One Vote, One Beer” by Ry Cooder 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. Winning the cat vote is vital to both candidates.
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COMMENTS (12)
Meghan said:
I think this is my favorite political list that I’ve seen. Hands down. Deee-Lite to Ry Cooder. Awesome. PartyGirl said:
Props for a truly inspiring list…I’m pulling my lever Undrallio said:
President by Wyclef Jean is pretty awesome too. ^_^ Hammer said:
What, no Freedom of Choice from Devo? matt said:
If I was Obama - Amadi lynx said:
here’s another great one for your list, “None of the Above” by Beltaine’s Fire: http://beltainesfire.com/2008/10/07/none-of-the-above ah, the joys of voting and the illusionary empowerment of getting to pick a ‘lesser evil’ every four years while all the big and actually important decisions are made by the corporate elites that own both political parties… [...] Pre-Election Playlist - A list of songs to play before going to vote to get you excited about voting! [...] Wow said:
Hah, good job, you totally miss the point of the song Electioneering by Radiohead if you include it on a list with this premise. kiptheenglish said:
How about Vote or Die? The South Park version, of course The Oct8pus said:
matt said: Matt - is this a real song? If Amadi was Obama, he’d learn to speak English properly… PLarby said:
Yo - where’s “Elected” by Alice Cooper? Sarah Ahmad said:
No “Elected” by Alice Cooper? |
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