Line Out - Comments on Post-Election Soundtracks

Comment by Kathy Fennessy

Kathy Fennessy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:12:40 -0800

Pretty much anything by the Impressions; not just "Move on Up," but also "Keep on Pushin'," "People Get Ready," and "We're a Winner." As for P-Funk, not just "One Nation," but also "Chocolate City" and "Up for the Downstroke." As for James Brown, I'd start with "Funky President" and "It's a New Day" before seguing into Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") or Stevie Wonder ("Higher Ground"). And as a tribute to Obama's island roots, I'd throw in the "Hawaii 5-0" theme.

Comment by Mason

Mason — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:59:13 -0800

"a change is gonna come" Sam Cooke!

i swear i have been listening to it all day tearing up- such a moving track

Comment by segal

segal — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:26:13 -0800

Good selections, Kathy.

I almost included James Brown's "It's a New Day."

Comment by Kathy Fennessy

Kathy Fennessy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:29:49 -0800

Awesome choice @2. Then there's Fela Kuti's "Black President"...

Comment by Grrr

Grrr — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:34:42 -0800

I'm cranking out Nina Simone's To Be Young, Gifted, and Black as tribute to today's historic event.