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August 13, 2008
I'll Bet He Thinks He Knows that Song is About Him
Obama, the Illinois Democrat, chose Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” as his No. 2 pick after the Fugees. Songs “I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stone’s “Gimme Shelter” and Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman” rounded out his leading five.Allah's got the full list. Other than the inclusion of Kanye, it's a pretty good list. Never heard of the Nina Simone song, though.Other artists on Obama’s list were Kanye West, U2 and Aretha Franklin. The contender also gave a nod to will.i.am and his Internet sensation, “Yes We Can,” which was written for Obama.
McCain's list has two ABBA songs and one by Neil Diamond. Gack. My parents used to listen to ABBA on road trips. To this day, "Dancing Queen" makes me think of the backseat of the family car, ham sandwiches and kool-aid. Of course, that didn't stop me from enjoying this scene - best use of an ABBA song, ever.
The will.i.am song at the bottom of Obama's list is one of his speeches set to music, with various celebrities mouthing his platitudes as if they were reading scripture. Obama is already developing a reputation for being a bit narcissistic. You'd think he would avoid doing or saying anything to fuel that fire.
I guess his self-regard overpowered his sense of shame.
Posted by slublog at August 13, 2008 07:22 PM
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I guess his self-regard overpowered his sense of shame.
What sense of shame?
Posted by: Sean M. at August 14, 2008 03:44 PM
All I can say is, I am not impressed by celebrities. I am not impressed with the video which idolizes Barack Hussein Obama. You will never catch me worshipping at the Obama throne. Go Mccain Go!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: One Black in America at August 25, 2008 08:25 PM