Obama Playlist
| Obama Playlist | |
| Created by: | RetroJoe |
| Tracks: | 16 |
| Length: | 01:07:03 |
| Keywords |
1. obama 2. barack 3. elect |
| Created on | 9/14/08 12:39pm |
| Level | 3 |
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This is a mix I put together last January while Obama was pitted against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.
Half of these songs were used as background music during Obama's large campaign meetings with his supporters (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 & 14). The rest are by artists that Obama has said he likes (either in interviews or on his facebook page; Hillary wasn't as open about her musical tastes).
Track 9 has an association with the group Outkast (who Barack has stated that he thinks that they do a lot of interesting work). Some artists/groups not used that he showed an interest in are Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and the Fugees.
Other songs he's used as background music that I didn't use are Respect by Aretha Franklin, Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield and City of Blinding Lights by U2.
Half of these songs were used as background music during Obama's large campaign meetings with his supporters (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 & 14). The rest are by artists that Obama has said he likes (either in interviews or on his facebook page; Hillary wasn't as open about her musical tastes).
Track 9 has an association with the group Outkast (who Barack has stated that he thinks that they do a lot of interesting work). Some artists/groups not used that he showed an interest in are Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and the Fugees.
Other songs he's used as background music that I didn't use are Respect by Aretha Franklin, Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield and City of Blinding Lights by U2.
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| 1 | Aretha Franklin : Think |
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Updated version of an Aretha classic puts emphasis on listening to ones conscience to do the right thing and the importance of freedom. It also kicks butt (1980).
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Track 1 from The Blues Brothers
Length: 00:03:16 Year: 1980 |
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Updated version of an Aretha classic puts emphasis on listening to ones conscience to do the right thing and the importance of freedom. It also kicks butt (1980). SHOW LESS
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| 2 | Stevie Wonder : Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) |
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A Stevie Wonder classic (originally charting at #3 in 1970), in an updated mix (DJ Smash Essential Funk Mix from 2005), that has become probably Obama's most used theme song (during the convention at least).
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Length: 00:04:20 |
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A Stevie Wonder classic (originally charting at #3 in 1970), in an updated mix (DJ Smash Essential Funk Mix from 2005), that has become probably Obama's most used theme song (during the convention at least). SHOW LESS
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| 3 | Earth, Wind, and Fire : Got to Get You Into My Life |
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Obama has said that this group is one of his favorites. Think the title of this song fits with his mission of inclusion (to make him the leader in the process of bringing people of all stripes together to solve the problems that face us). I know that's a bit of a stretch, but hey, I'm a supporter (1978 #9).
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Length: 00:04:02 |
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Obama has said that this group is one of his favorites. Think the title of this song fits with his mission of inclusion (to make him the leader in the process of bringing people of all stripes together to solve the problems that face us). I know that's a bit of a stretch, but hey, I'm a supporter (1978 #9). SHOW LESS
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| 4 | Beyonce : Crazy in Love (feat. Jay-Z) |
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This song brings us more up to date with a modern beat (demonstrating that this presidential contender is also a with it kind of guy) (2003).
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Track 4 from Crazy in Love
Length: 00:04:11 |
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This song brings us more up to date with a modern beat (demonstrating that this presidential contender is also a with it kind of guy) (2003). SHOW LESS
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| 5 | Jackie Wilson : (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher |
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Jackie Wilson, like Obama, expresses the glory of letting our spirits soar to new heights (yeah, I am laying it on a bit thick again) (1967 #6).
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Track 5 from The Greatest Hits of Jackie Wilson
Length: 00:02:57 Year: 1969 |
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Jackie Wilson, like Obama, expresses the glory of letting our spirits soar to new heights (yeah, I am laying it on a bit thick again) (1967 #6). SHOW LESS
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| 6 | Stevie Wonder : A Place In The Sun |
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A truly appropriate song. I think Stevie Wonder is Obama's favorite artist (who happens to be one of his most loyal supporters) so he is used the most on this mix (1966 #9).
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Length: 00:02:50 |
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A truly appropriate song. I think Stevie Wonder is Obama's favorite artist (who happens to be one of his most loyal supporters) so he is used the most on this mix (1966 #9). SHOW LESS
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| 7 | Aretha Franklin : Rock Steady |
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"What it is" is Rock Steady, with the implication that Obama is on the right track and has sound judgement (at least in my book) (1971 #9).
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Length: 00:03:09 |
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"What it is" is Rock Steady, with the implication that Obama is on the right track and has sound judgement (at least in my book) (1971 #9). SHOW LESS
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| 8 | O'Jays : Give The People What They Want |
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This song fits the campaign theme like a glove (1975 #45).
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Length: 00:04:12 |
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This song fits the campaign theme like a glove (1975 #45). SHOW LESS
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| 9 | Slick Rick (feat. Outkast) : Street Talkin' |
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Obama has said that he thinks Outkast does some interesting work. Thought I'd keep the mix a bit fresher by including them here (1999).
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Length: 00:03:41 |
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Obama has said that he thinks Outkast does some interesting work. Thought I'd keep the mix a bit fresher by including them here (1999). SHOW LESS
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| 10 | Bill Withers : Lovely Day |
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An upbeat song who's title fits with Obama's vision for better times (1978 #30).
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Track 10 from Menagerie
Length: 00:04:16 Year: 1977 |
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An upbeat song who's title fits with Obama's vision for better times (1978 #30). SHOW LESS
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| 11 | Curtis Mayfield : Move On Up (extended vers) |
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Again, the theme of this song fits well with Obama's campaign (and so they've used the song extensively) (1970).
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Length: 00:08:48 |
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Again, the theme of this song fits well with Obama's campaign (and so they've used the song extensively) (1970). SHOW LESS
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| 12 | Stevie Wonder : Higher Ground |
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This version is actually 3m44s long. One last song by Stevie Wonder. Again the title fits with the last song and Obama's theme of change that will direct movement of the middle class from higher rather than lower expectations (1973 #4).
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Track 12 from The Definitive Collection
Length: 00:03:11 Year: 2002 |
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This version is actually 3m44s long. One last song by Stevie Wonder. Again the title fits with the last song and Obama's theme of change that will direct movement of the middle class from higher rather than lower expectations (1973 #4). SHOW LESS
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| 13 | Earth, Wind, and Fire : That's The Way of The World |
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Getting real with some more EW&F and Barack Obama approves their message (1975 #12).
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Length: 00:05:46 |
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Getting real with some more EW&F and Barack Obama approves their message (1975 #12). SHOW LESS
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| 14 | Ben Harper : Better Way |
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Another song used in the campaign for Obama, this one is more current than most (2006), and has a message of change for America towards better times.
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Length: 00:03:58 |
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Another song used in the campaign for Obama, this one is more current than most (2006), and has a message of change for America towards better times. SHOW LESS
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| 15 | John Coltrane : I Hear a Rhapsody |
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Time for a break from the campaigning with an artist that Obama has said is one of his favorites (1957).
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Length: 00:05:58 |
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Time for a break from the campaigning with an artist that Obama has said is one of his favorites (1957). SHOW LESS
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| 16 | Johann Sebastian Bach : Preludium (Cello Ste #1) |
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Again, another number to unwind to that Barack Obama has expressed a preference for (this performace from 1966).
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Length: 00:02:28 |
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Again, another number to unwind to that Barack Obama has expressed a preference for (this performace from 1966). SHOW LESS
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Tag Board
Team Robot - First Place
i knew there was a reason im deeply in love with mr Ba(Rock My World)rack Obama... he has impeccable music tastes.
8/11/09 4:42pm
The One Year Anniversary Badge
How random that this shows up as a random mix?
10/29/08 3:51pm
The Level 10 Badge
My kind of mix. Glorious soul from Stevie, Aretha, Bill Withers et al..
9/15/08 1:37pm
