Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Sauw's Corner: America Celebrates A Change Of Tune


The results of the U.S. election are in, and simply to say that America has a "new" Commander in Chief moving into the Oval Office would be an unbelievable understatement. Last night marked a significant turning point in U.S. history, and most certainly a turning point for world history as well. With Obama's arrival to the White House, we are ushering in a new era of change and hope that our depleted country so desperately needs. So in celebration of this momentous event, and in accordance with Obama's near universal support among the music community, I've compiled what I call "Obamarama: A Soundtrack for Change" that I feel best captures the spirit, energy, and tone of this turning point in history. Feel free to comment on whether you agree/disagree with my picks, and of course let me know about other tracks that you feel deserve a spot in the compilation. So get out those dancing shoes, clap those hands, move those hips, and feel the Obamarama!


U2 - One
Arcade Fire - Wake Up
Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place
The Beatles - Getting Better
Brian Eno & David Byrne - America Is Waiting
The Roots - The Next Movement
The Flaming Lips - Suddenly Everything Has Changed
David Bowie - Young Americans

TV on the Radio - Golden Age
Simon & Garfunkel - America
Bob Marley - One Love/People Get Ready
John Lennon - Working Class Hero
Beastie Boys - Right Right Now Now
The Go! Team - My World
Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A.
Bob Dylan - I Shall Be Released

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