Do you hear the people sing?

[hedgehog]

I've been fascinated and a little alarmed at the outpouring of songs inspired by Obama from professionals and amateurs. I grew up with anti-war songs from the folkies and from the rockers - from Joan Baez to Cosby, Nash, Stills & Young. I was always a little dubious about folk music, it seemed a little precious at times. In recent years, I've been disappointed that popular music seemed to ignore politics. Rap was angry, but it always seemed angry for the wrong reasons and at the wrong people. I worried at the Messianic flavor to some of the Obama songs, then realized that while he may have inspired the music, it's really all about us. I haven't heard lyrics about a health care plan or windpower, but that's part of what this is all about.

The music makes me laugh (I've got a crush on Obama) and it makes me cry. (This is My American Prayer). It's all good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iD2JclX14I&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub_ioftSiJ4&feature=related

[suston96]

1. Saw Les Mis twice on Broadway. That song has always been a fight song for me.....thanks. nt

[Hamlette]

2. Loved the first one especially. Someone should do a complilation

can't be on CD cause we need the visuals to makes some of these songs "work".

He has inspired a generation and if they turn out to vote this time, he may change the world.

This is the first time in my life I have been really proud of my country.

[Hamlette]

3. I'm kicking cause I can (and love these songs). n/t

[Jersey Devil]

4. For Monday especially - "Les Misbarack"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ijYVyhnn0