7 campaign song controversies
THE NOW video -- It's hard to run a good political campaign without some catchy hooks involved to help reel the voters in. Music is a huge part of this process, and is often at the heart of many campaign hardships. Here's a rundown of tunes, which have all been added to ever-growing list of songs that musicians have asked politicians to stop using.
Videos Cited:
Twisted Sister -- We're not gonna take it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1v6_pym8Io
Bulls On Parade -- Rage Against The Machine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-58-36lSqG4&feature=youtu.be
Boston -- More Than A Feeling Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XBGEft83zE
Heart -- Barracuda (HD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usY7vJMWjFE&feature=fvwrel
Best part of last night of GOP Convention
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVzr5r4YAik&feature=player_embedded#
John Mellencamp -- Pink Houses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfkpu6749w&feature=plcp
Jackson Browne -- "Running On Empty"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdHg4QEmBvk
Foo Fighters -- My Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqWRaAF6_WY
Bon Jovi -- Who Says You Can't Go Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abzbVFuxigg
Right Now -- Van Halen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTCnhc-JHTo
Born In The USA -- Bruce Springsteen Paris 85
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIekamBDiAw
Sam & Dave -- Hold On I'm Comin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN4DHY_9gOs