HOT DAMN! I'm struggling to grasp the immense reality of what this means. This is one of those moments that we'll remember when we're old and gray. Those moments don't come too often in life and its all the better when you can feel like you're a part of it. I'm not gonna say much more, cause I think these songs here say enough. I couldn't help myself and just on kept adding more songs to the post, some of them in a couple different versions.
Skull Snaps - It's A New Day. . . And a better day is coming.
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna ComeI first uploaded the Baby Huey version (now bumped to the bottom), but Sam's original version more accurately reflects the grace and eloquence that embodies our new President.
The Pointer Sisters - Medley: Yes We Can / Love In Them HillsYes We Can! (Can!)
James Brown - Funky President (People, It's Bad)Well, I don't know that "funky" would be one of the words I'd use to describe President-elect Obama, but I can agree with James Brown (RIP) that, "People, It's Bad!"
Parliament - Chocolate CityWe all know Obama is no racial radical, but Da Capitol is no longer an oreo, black on the outside and white in the middle. As of January 20th this cookie will have a deliciously fudgy center. (I hope that's not offensive to anyone, as it's not meant to be)
Donnie - Our New National AnthemThis came out after 9/11 and immediately spoke to me. It speaks louder now.
Baby Huey & the Babysitters - A Change Is Gonna ComePsychedelic Politics
Lee Dorsey - Yes We CanGod Bless Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey for bringing us this anthem that inspired the nation.
and finally . . .
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