Tom Lehrer once wrote a song, "The Folk Song Army," that mocked protest singers with the words
Remember the war against Franco?
That's the kind where each of us belongs.
Though he may have won all the battles,
We had all the good songs.
Well, it may be that this year winning and having the best songs have finally come together.
While prowling the Internet for songs about Barack Obama, I was impressed by the variety of musical genres that have taken to the Democratic candidate. So I have put together my 11 favorite songs about Obama.
To quote Tom Lehrer again:
Guitars are the weapons we bring
To the fight against poverty, war, and injustice.
Ready! Aim! Sing!
Barack for Swing Voters (Will Galison and his Orchestra)
Country Obama (Toby Keith)
Barack Rap (MC Yogi)
Norteño Obama (Los Dorados Del Norte)
Irish O'Bama
Oui, on peut: Zydeco Obama
Reggae Barack Obama (Cocoa Tea)
Mariachi Obama
Calypso Barack (Mighty Sparrow)
This one is long, but the lyrics cover most of the major issues.
Obamanos: Salsa Obama (José Conde y Ola Fresca)
Last, but most definitely not least...
Bollywood Barack
