August 28, 2008 10:13 AM
No Boss at Obama's rising
Bruce Springsteen won't appear today at Barack Obama's acceptance, the campaign has announced.
And the Los Angeles Times' Top of the Ticket blog wonders if The Rising was an appropriate song to play when Springsteen appeared onstage last night.
An excellent song, to be sure, but a strange one for a campaign rally. Perhaps an Obama staffer just heard the title and listened to the chorus and thought, "Hey, it's a song about rising, like we want to do in the polls!"The Ronald Reagan campaign was criticized in 1984 for having "Born in the USA" played during campaign stops, confusing a Vietnam War song with a patriotic anthem. For us, this was a similar faux pas -- it took a bit away from a moment meant to be inspiring to hear a song about death played so loudly.
Next time, the Obama camp might consider Springsteen's "Waitin' on a Sunny Day."
August 25, 2008
1:36 PM
Shaggy writes:
Well, beings questions are starting to surface about Obamas true Citizenship, I don't think it would be appropriate to play "born in the U.S.A".
Maybe he should play "an illegal alien"
August 25, 2008
2:00 PM
Tbone writes:
I think he should play Born in the USA.
Seeing as how WcCain was born in Panama, I think it will be especially poignant.
shaggay, maybe you should worry a little more about your candidate's citizenship status.
August 25, 2008
2:10 PM
Karen Jacobs writes:
How about the fact that he replaced the American flag on his 747 to a symbol of himself. Makes me wonder if he is running for president or dictator. I can't think of any song pertaining to America that would apply to Obama.
August 25, 2008
2:11 PM
bropous writes:
I'll suggest he do covers, since all of his so-called "music" is overrated, puerile crap:
For George Hussein Obama in Kenya, either "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" or "We Are Family"
For Bill Clinton, "Livin' Lovin' Maid" or The Human League's "Don't You Want Me Baby" or Frank Zapppa's "Don't You Want a Man Like Me"
For Hillary, "Pigs on the Wing" by Pink Floyd.
For Michelle Osama: "Mongoloid" by Devo or Frank Zappa's "I Am the Slime"
For Nasty Pelooozer: "Fool on the Hill" or the theme from "Popeye"
And for the entire Dhimmi Party, how about a nice rousing rendition of "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Sexually Aroused Gas Mask" by Frank Zappa.
August 25, 2008
2:23 PM
Anonymous writes:
Amusing that Springsteen still thinks he is relevant
August 25, 2008
2:37 PM
Anonymous writes:
Land of Hope and Dreams is the most fitting song for the occasion, as it strikes at the heart of what this country is supposed to be about. I'd also suggest The Promised Land.
I don't think Born In the USA is the best choice -- it's really a sad, angry story about betrayal. The Rising is another possibility.
Springsteen is our greatest national poet when it comes to examining the meaning of this country in song. His presence automatically lends a great deal of intellectual credibility to the Obama campaign. I'm very glad he will be here, even though I won't be witnessing the event in person.
August 25, 2008
2:38 PM
gr8fuldude writes:
"Adam Raised McCain"...
August 25, 2008
2:38 PM
Rbcc writes:
Land of Hope and Dreams is the most fitting song for the occasion, as it strikes at the heart of what this country is supposed to be about. I'd also suggest The Promised Land.
I don't think Born In the USA is the best choice -- it's really a sad, angry story about betrayal. The Rising is another possibility.
Springsteen is our greatest national poet when it comes to examining the meaning of this country in song. His presence automatically lends a great deal of intellectual credibility to the Obama campaign. I'm very glad he will be here, even though I won't be witnessing the event in person.
August 25, 2008
2:40 PM
Froward69 writes:
Anonymous writes:
"Amusing that Springsteen still thinks he is relevant"
well yes, he would be still be "relevant" if he played the rnc. huh?
"Born in the USA" would be appropriate with all the homeless vets out there.
then maybe "Reason to Believe" or "Long Time Coming" or "Land of hope and dreams", "Promised land" would be fitting also.
August 25, 2008
2:41 PM
KING writes:
thats an easy one TAPS
August 25, 2008
2:45 PM
BERT CONVY writes:
*
ebony and ivory
August 25, 2008
3:21 PM
jsd writes:
who is Bruce Springsteen
August 25, 2008
3:22 PM
Tree writes:
Well, if we bring cover tunes into the mix, how about Nature Way by Spirit. Before jumping on the Going Green bandwagon, smoke a little first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kknbg7xquQ&feature=related
August 25, 2008
3:29 PM
Guy writes:
Born in the USA is perfect, isn't this his anti American anthem where he expresses his shame at being born here?
Perfect for a majority of Democrats.
August 25, 2008
3:37 PM
Shaggy writes:
jsd writes:
"who is Bruce Springsteen"
He is that flaming Liberal who thinks he is important.
He hangs out with another flaming Liberal named George Clooney.
George Clooney is that flaming Liberal who hangs out with Barrack Obama.
Barrack Obama is that flaming Liberal who thinks he is the messiah running for President.
Did that clear it up??
August 25, 2008
3:55 PM
McGowdog writes:
"Woah ho ho, my D!@&'s on fire..."
August 25, 2008
4:06 PM
Frank Hartle writes:
yes
August 25, 2008
4:19 PM
history buff writes:
I bet the Boss plays a song that he has never played in public before.
Born in the USA is about another era, but it does express the plight of the outcast veteran that is definitely a problem today. The GOP are gung-ho for the troops staying and fighting in Iraq, but they don't seem to care too much about their lives when they come back from the war. They even question someone's patriotism if they question the need to be fighting in Iraq, but how can you call yourself patriotic if you have no concern for our troops when they come home?
The poster named Guy really catches the indifference of the GOP. What is he saying? That we should be proud of the indifference paid to the men who have risked their lives for our freedom? We shouldn't be ashamed that the GOP Congress ignored the medical and psychological needs of our retired fighting men and women? That Bush and Cheney aren't concerned about the education and employment of men and women who have sacrificed for the rest of us?
But it isn't surprising because sacrifice is not a word found in the GOP lexicon.
August 25, 2008
4:22 PM
Anonymous writes:
there is only one song fitting .... Jungleland ... from the era when his lyrics were outstanding, his music provocative and engaging, and making a point about life in this country could still be greeted with rational, logical, and educated discourse .... Hail to the Boss!
August 25, 2008
4:23 PM
Tree writes:
McCowdog-
They can't. No one buys the paper anymore in our new and improved digital age, this is their source of $. Let me ax you, do u subscribe to the RMN paper for around $75./ year?
August 25, 2008
4:29 PM
Buddy writes:
The collective lack of intelligence and ferocity of thinly veiled hatred is truly disturbing on this post.
The only thing this liberal is ashamed of is the behavior and comments of some of my countrymen who are not smart enough to understand lyrics…
It’s OK, it not your fault. Fox News told to hate all those people, and I am sure supplied you with all those “facts”…
Sad.
August 25, 2008
4:30 PM
F Springsteen writes:
"Darkness on the edge of town", "Brilliant Disguise" or "One step forward, two steps back".
August 25, 2008
4:36 PM
Joe writes:
How about a tune from his first album, " Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street"?
Who can forget the first line from that classic: "Hey bus driver, keep the change..."
Or, even better: "Countin' on a Miracle"
August 25, 2008
4:43 PM
Joe writes:
I think that "Counting on a Miracle" would be an appropriate opening number.
He should follow it up with " I Wish I Were Blind"
And then for the encore..."Nothing Man" Or, "Part Man Part Monkey"
August 25, 2008
5:42 PM
Froward69 writes:
as we see Again and again Above the Retardlicans did not get the memo...
(or did not read it like their leader Bushy)
re post that memo RMN...
Obama '08
August 25, 2008
5:49 PM
mark92677 writes:
"I'm going down..."
August 25, 2008
6:11 PM
Anonymous writes:
tsk tsk RMN .... censoring again, are we? .... i'm very disappointed
August 25, 2008
6:34 PM
Hogar De Vuelta (العودة) Will the real Obama just concede and go back to Hawaii writes:
He should sing Arab Pride by Trell Brown song to Mother's Pride by George Michaels.
Oh they know
they take his hand
And prays the child will understand
At the door they watch the girls go by
In the clothes that Ayat wore-
arab pride
arab aoy
His sister's eyes
He's a bomber waiting for a war
Time will come
He'll hold a bomb
His his sister's love
And as he grows
He hears the band
Takes the step from boy to man
And at the shore they wave her brother goodbye
Like the girl they did before
Arab pride
Just a boy
His sister's eyes
He's a bomber waving at the shore
And in their heart the time has come
To lose a son
And all the husbands, all the sons, all the lovers gone
They make no difference
No difference in the end
Still hear the grandmas say your brother died a hero
In the name of Allah and man
Arab pride
Crazy boy
His lifeless eyes
He's a soldier now forevermore
He'll hold a bomb till kingdom come
August 25, 2008
7:18 PM
Phillip McKrevis writes:
Springsteen could cover the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again." It would pretty much sum things up.
August 25, 2008
7:26 PM
Hiway441 writes:
How about "57 Channels and there's nothing on"?
August 25, 2008
7:40 PM
Big_D writes:
Born in the USA. Because we all know Barak was and Sydney was not.
August 25, 2008
9:34 PM
KW writes:
Actually, "Born In Ha-why-I-A" would be more fitting. Brice could sing about Barack's trials and tribulations of being forced to attend elite private schools before being shoved into going ivy league.
Wait a minute, that would contradict Michelle's speech tonight were she claimed she and Obama are so much "in touch" with the likes of being cursed to live in a "blue collar" America while growing up.
I guess we'll hafta scratch that idea...
Maybe just a few rounds of "Kumbaya" would be fitting? That way all the left can relate... and of course chime in (just hum when the word "Lord" comes around, you'll get over it).
August 26, 2008
4:42 AM
Keith writes:
Bruce does a very good solo No Surrender. He may do The Promised Land. Land of Hope and Dreams would be great. The Rising shouldn't be a surprise.
August 26, 2008
7:43 AM
Kelly56 writes:
He first should start with “Badlands”, because that's what this country has become under the republicans. Or “Blinded by the Light”, because of all that oil money shinning in Bush and Chaney's eyes. Maybe "War", because McCain is planning on making the War in Iraq continue on for 100 years. Bruce should finish it up with “Land of Hope and Dreams”, because that’s what we will again become under President Obama.
August 26, 2008
7:46 AM
Kelly56 writes:
He first should start with “Badlands”, because that's what this country has become under the republicans. Or “Blinded by the Light”, because of all that oil money shinning in Bush and Chaney's eyes. Maybe "War", because McCain is planning on making the War in Iraq continue on for 100 years. Bruce should finish it up with “Land of Hope and Dreams”, because that’s what we will again become under President Obama.
August 26, 2008
10:23 AM
Tbone writes:
KW-
The way you talk, you'd almost think WcCain DIDN't attend elite private schools. Or own 8 houses. Or take a 9 car motorcade to starbucks.
Why is that?
August 26, 2008
11:05 AM
KW writes:
The difference Tbone is McCain doesn't pretend he didn't... like Obama and family do.
The biggest question, since you seemed rather focused on the number of houses one owns (otherwise known as success), is how could you then have been in Kerry's corner back in '04 when he owned 7 houses.
The math of your logic just doesn't add up.
August 26, 2008
2:20 PM
Tbone writes:
KW-
Right back at ya, pal. In 2004, republicans said how Kerry was a kept man, since he married into money, and signed a prenup.
Now, in 2008, all the sudden marrying into money is otherwise known as success - pulling yourself up by the bootstraps.
WcCain's a kept man.
That's gotta hurt!
Why are you so willing to contort yourself for republicans, KW? Seems like you're.....flip-flopping quite a bit on the issue.
Let me guess - it wasn't OK for Kerry to marry into money, because he was a vietnam vet, but it IS ok for WcCain to marry into money, because he was a POW. Is that about right?
And, FWIW, I was not a big Kerry fan. He was a weak candidate.
August 26, 2008
3:01 PM
McGowdog writes:
""Phillip McKrevis writes:
Springsteen could cover the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again." It would pretty much sum things up.""
Hey, Phillip McKrevis! Say high to Pat McGroin for me, will you?
Oh hoe hoe, my Groin's on Fire!
August 26, 2008
3:09 PM
McGowdog writes:
""Phillip McKrevis writes:
Springsteen could cover the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again." It would pretty much sum things up.""
Hey, Phillip McKrevis! Say high to Pat McGroin for me, will you?
Oh hoe hoe, my Groin's on Fire!
August 26, 2008
3:35 PM
KW writes:
Tbone... FOCUS!
I was referring to YOUR fascination with how many houses McCain owns while not caring about Kerry's.
I personally could care less. I've never once ever made any reference to Kerry money wise... Ever.
I understand though, when you've nothing to argue with you kinda hafta make things up to argue about huh? That must suck.
August 26, 2008
5:25 PM
trout writes:
"Reason to Believe" is probably most appropriate for this moment in history, although the obvious choice is "Born to Run".
August 26, 2008
11:51 PM
zgmj writes:
Bruce channels Woody Guthrie so well that this would be the best time for him to bring back that voice from another era but a similar time most especially with:
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
he has performed this in the past with the true spirit of Guthrie and the disparity of the haves and have nots while keeping the campfire memories alive.
PLANE WRECK AT LOS GATOS (deportee)
story of the nameless workers who support our country, yet receive no such support in return.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Speaking to the time when we're out from under the thumb
BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGES
For those who served and are lost here at home
HELD UP WITHOUT A GUN
Not just for the pain at the pump, but Enron, Bear Sterns and all the robber barons
ROULETTE
The feeling of not being told the truth, when we need it the most
NO SURRENDER
YOUNGSTOWN
corporate betrayal
YOU'LL BE COMING DOWN
A message to those who believe their hands are clean
LAST TO DIE
Somber statement to those with the ultimate sacrifice
BETTER DAYS
LOCAL HERO
A man is not all that he is perceived to be, we all have clay feet
Had Ms. Clinton been nominated, perhaps:
SHE'S THE ONE
Then just because he can
THUNDER ROAD
August 27, 2008
2:44 PM
Bob Z writes:
Born to Run
Dedicated to the I25 shutdown.
The highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive Everybody's out on the run tonight but there's no place left to hide ...
August 27, 2008
2:46 PM
Bob Z writes:
Born to Run
Dedicated to the I25 shutdown.
The highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive Everybody's out on the run tonight but there's no place left to hide ...
August 28, 2008
11:00 AM
Porterhouse writes:
T-Bone "And, FWIW, I was not a big Kerry fan. He was a weak candidate."
Yes he was, but heckavu lot stronger than this current Democratic candidate. I wonder if, when, Obama loses in 08, how many times the Dems will push him. 2012,16,20, 24,28,??
August 28, 2008
11:17 AM
bropous writes:
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Well, will Glans Spangfongoulo sue him like he is suing Pubic Enema for not showing up to his free shindig?
Bruce Springsteen is a no-talent hack who is completely overrated by people who can't tell the difference between musical talent and a plate of beans negotiating its way out of a cow's digestive system.
Additionally, the shut down of I-25 for the Assumption of the Messiah is a slap in the face to every person in the Denver area who holds a job. Screw you, a MESSIAH is being crowned! So what if it takes you five hours to get home?
If it makes you mad you are pushed off I-25 so that the Dhimmi Savior may be crowned King of Heaven, then vote for John McCain.
August 28, 2008
11:18 AM
MongoLikeCandy writes:
Rick Springfield's playing tonight?
Awesome!
Although I luuuuuuuuv "Jessie's Girl" I don't think Jesse Jackson would appreciate Obama insinuating he wants to move in on his lady... so I'll go with "What Kind of Fool Am I."
Rick Springfield ROCKS!!!
August 28, 2008
11:21 AM
bropous writes:
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Well, will Glans Spangfongoulo sue him like he is suing Pubic Enema for not showing up to his free shindig?
Bruce Springsteen is a no-talent hack who is completely overrated by people who can't tell the difference between musical talent and a plate of beans negotiating its way out of a cow's digestive system.
Additionally, the shut down of I-25 for the Assumption of the Messiah is a slap in the face to every person in the Denver area who holds a job. Screw you, a MESSIAH is being crowned! So what if it takes you five hours to get home?
If it makes you mad you are pushed off I-25 so that the Dhimmi Savior may be crowned King of Heaven, then vote for John McCain.
August 28, 2008
12:04 PM
history buff writes:
Funny how the chorus can be misleading in a song. But my favorite is the commercial, I think it is Levies, that uses the first line from Fortunate One, and drops the rest of the lyrics...
Some people are born
Made to wave the flag
Oooh they're red, white and blue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu8voQT89Qk&feature=related
August 28, 2008
1:06 PM
JMH writes:
Fortunate One... G.W. Bush's theme song!
Seems to be McCain's too... The guy is the ultimate Washington insider. Another rich kid who only got into his elite private schools because of who his daddy was! also got into flight school because of it too... even thoug he was a horrible student. Sound familiar?
Obama and Biden are both men who grew up in the middle class and are self-made. Thier intelligence and hard work got them to where they are today!!! No amount of spin from the "right-wing attack machine" can change that fact. Though I'm sure they will try...
This is why Clinton was such a good president, he understood what most of us go through on a daily basis as he came from the middle class as well. Think Mr. Juan (I have no idea how many houses I own) McSame can relate? Please... just another elitist working for his rich and powerful buddies! Hell, even after being a POW, he still votes against veteran benifits! He cares about no one but his upper-class masters!
No more rich spoiled kids for the White House! Only WORKING CLASS HEROES!!!
August 28, 2008
1:14 PM
Ludacris writes:
Party like a rock star
Party like a rock star...