Tag Archives: American Songbook

FMD: Music To Campaign By

I've always been interested in the song selections people use for campaigns (or walk up music for ball players, etc.), and the way some of those "don't use my music" battles play out.

There's a lot of classic rock used, it seems. Lots of yay-rah patriotism too. But I'd like to see song selections expanded, be more tongue in cheek, show some innovative policy proposals. You know, that kind of creative thinking.

So, for example, Rand Paul could campaign to The Clash's "I Fought The Law".
Billy Joel's "Great Wall Of China" seems like it might be apt for Trump.
There are certainly some campaigns focused on helping low-income workers that could just use They Might Be Giant's "Minimum Wage."

So drop your 10 and give us your creative campaign songs.

The New Standards – Toxic

I love the concept of "new standards." I enjoy covers and having new bands bring a different take to a song, and I also love that classic standard American songbook, so having it expanded is excellent. All that said, a band embracing that idea is just awesome in my mind. Once again, not regular listening, just great fun. I've sadly never been to one of their shows, but hopefully someday.

httpv://youtu.be/67PS40PRjb8

I wanted to play their cover of "Hey Ya" but couldn't find a decent version, so "Toxic" will have to do.

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