Frank E. Lee’s Election Day Voting Rock Block

November 2, 2010 10:28 AM

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17 Frank E. Lee’s Election Day Voting Rock Block If you vote early and often like we do here in Chicago, you’re gonna need some tunes to rock the booth. Here’s some non-partisan suggestions:

“Politician” by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Cream[/lastfm]. A three-person ogliarchy including god (Eric Clapton.)
“Election Year Rag” by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Steve Goodman[/lastfm]. A lifelong Cubs supporter, probably a Democrat.
“Mr. President” by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Randy Newman[/lastfm]. The working man needs presidential pity.
“Ball Of Confusion” by the [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Temptations[/lastfm]. Vote for me and I’ll set you free.
“Salt of the Earth” by the [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Rolling Stones[/lastfm]. The voter stays home in this one.
“Freak” by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Smashing Pumpkins[/lastfm]. Progressive progressive rock.
“Revolution” by the [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Beatles[/lastfm]. Ballots over bullets.
“It’s Alright Ma, ( I’m Only Bleeding) by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bob Dylan[/lastfm]. The commander-in-chief gets naked! (not that one.) Now, go to the polls!

Would you like to add any songs to this list? Comment below!

Frank E. Lee’s Election Day Voting Rock Block

Gary Chartraw

Everybody wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
Dave

Election Day by Arcadia. Not a typical XRT song, but good, nonetheless.
Jan Lundeberg

My block includes “What’s Goin’ On” and “Inner City Blues” by Marvin Gaye, “You Haven’t Done Nothin”" by Stevie Wonder, “Fortunate Son” by CCR, “Born in the USA” by Springsteen, “The Times They Are A-Changin”" and “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Dylan, “Good People” by Jack Johnson, “Belief” and “Waitin’ on the World to Change” by John Mayer, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by the Who, “Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley, “Immigration Man” by Nash/Crosby, “Taxman” by the Beatles, and “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. Playing it at my school, which is a polling place!
Mike

Anything by the Statutes of Liberty – maybe One State Two State or Whitey Comes in Many Colors – that’ll help you get your vote on.
Erika

“Know Your Rights” – The Clash
Brendan D

…and now that the election’s over: “Devastation” by the Besnard Lakes.
Major Tom

I Wanna Grow Up To Be A Politician, Byrds