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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Send us a song...
Like you, we're huge Celine Dion fans. That goes without saying.

We were bummed to hear Hillary Clinton had picked "You and I" as her theme song, because we had been talking about using it as our theme for 360's presidential race coverage.

So in true Celine Dion fashion, we've picked ourselves up by our bootstraps and are heading back to the drawing board, but we need your help.

So search your CD collection. Scan your iPod. Dust off those LP's if you still got them.

Use the comment option to send us your suggestions for our political coverage theme song. We'll choose the winner in a few weeks.

Some ground rules first:
1) No entries from Journey, Leo Sayer, or Sheena Easton will be considered. Ok, maybe Leo Sayer.
2) Please avoid submitting songs with explicit lyrics. Our bosses will get upset.
3) It has to have a good beat and you can dance to it. Or not.

We'll keep you posted on the ideas we like, and the ones that, well, we don't.

Thanks. And hey, keep on rockin'.

-- By Anderson Cooper
Posted By CNN: 8:08 PM ET
  589 Comments
Dear Anderson,

Maybe it is a little cynical, but for some reason or another that "CSI:Miami" theme song "Won't Get Fooled Again" keeps running through my head!! It's kind of old, but it sure seems to say it all!

Thanks for the fun blog!

Jo Ann
Posted By Jo Ann Matese, North Royalton, Ohio : 8:59 PM ET
oh so many choices......well my top 3 of the top of my head

1. American Idiot - Green Day
2. Freedom of Choice - Devo
3. Ironic - Alanis Morrissette

This was a hard one Anderson......but fun :P

WIll we get to vote on like the top 3 choices.......I want to vote on something in this election!!!!

PS - two blogs in one day....AWESOME!!!!!!
Posted By Megan O. Toronto, ON, Canda : 9:12 PM ET
Well with Journey off the table I'll have to struggle a bit but I'll give it a go. :)

A bit obvious I know, but my first thought is:
Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode.

I'll look through my LPs (yep, still got em) and try to top it. A fun assignment for a long time music buff. Hope you get some great ideas.
Posted By Jennifer, Washington DC : 9:17 PM ET
Hi Anderson,

A song that comes to mind when I think of the current world conditions and the upcoming election is Lou Reed's "Strawman".

Here are the lyrics:

We who have so much to you who have so little
to you who don't have anything at all
We who have so much more than any one man does need
and you who don't have anything at all, ah
Does anybody need another million dollar movie
does anybody need another million dollar star
Does anybody need to be told over and over
spitting in the wind comes back at you twice as hard

Strawman, going straight to the devil
Strawman, going straight to hell
Strawman, going straight to the devil
Strawman, Strawman
Strawman, Strawman, yes

Does anyone really need a billion dollar rocket
does anyone need a $60,000 car
Does anyone need another President
or the sins of Swaggart parts 6, 7, 8, and 9, ah
Does anyone need another politician
caught with his pants down money sticking in his hole
Does anyone need another racist preacher
spittin' in the wind can only do you harm, wow

Strawman, going straight to the devil
Strawman, going straight to hell
Strawman, going straight to the devil
Strawman, Strawman
Strawman, Strawman

Does anyone need another faulty shuttle
blasting off to the Moon, Venus or Mars
Does anyone need another self-righteous rock and roll singer
whose nose he says has led him straight to God
Does anyone need yet another blank skyscraper
If you're like me I'm sure a minor miracle will do
A flaming sword or maybe a gold ark floating up the Hudson
When you spit in the wind it comes right back at you

Strawman, going straight to the devil
Strawman, going straight to hell
Strawman, going straight to the devil
Strawman, Strawman, Strawman
Strawman, Strawman
Posted By Joseph Kowalski, North Huntingdon, PA : 9:20 PM ET
Hey! Mr. Anderson Cooper here's my suggestion. hope your boss will like it. goodluck!



SCISSOR SISTERS LYRICS

I Don't Feel Like Dancin'


Wake up in the morning with a head like 'what ya done?'
This used to be the life but I don't need another one.
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gowns.
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?

So I play along when I hear that favourite song
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right.
You better know when you're swingin' round the room
Look's like magic's solely yours tonight

But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shoop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today.

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you

Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile.
You got so many colours make a blind man so confused.
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?

So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine.
Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine.

But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shoop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today.

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you

You can't make me dance around
But your two-step makes my chest pound.
Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light.

But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shoop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today.

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
Posted By Jemillex Bacerdo Chicago, IL. : 9:21 PM ET
Anderson,

Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer is a great song for the campaign coverage. The beat is good and the lyrics are poignant.

Thanks for getting us involved!
Posted By Annette LaCanna, Alpha NJ : 9:22 PM ET
OMG...You are so dang crazy Coop! I could hardly read from laughing! What do you mean no Journey....And you mean we have to keep it clean! LOL AAAWW MAN!! There goes my song....LOL

OK well how about Lyin' Eyes by the Eagles we all know all of the candidates will be trying to hide something! LOL NO..NO how about for the CNN crew who have to put up with this mess...We Are Family....LOL...Ok I'm getting crazy myself! I'll have to get back with ya!! LOL

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.
Posted By Cindy : 9:23 PM ET
Hi Anderson, I may thought of a song if is not it I may give you another one. How about Huey Lewis And The News, The song The Heart Of Rock And Roll.

You did want something to rock right?

From Jennifer - In Anderson, South Carolina.
Posted By Anonymous : 9:25 PM ET
I suggest "The Dictator" by The Clash! Nobody will forget that.
Suzanne, Detroit, MI
Posted By Suzanne, Detroit, MI : 9:47 PM ET
How about Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now by Jefferson Starship.
Posted By Marcia, Warren Mi : 9:52 PM ET
Chuck Berry's "Too Much Monkey Business" -- you can use it over & over again for every political campaign & it will always apply.
Posted By Mac, San Jose, Calif : 9:57 PM ET
Hmmmm,

I don't think this would be politically correct for CNN but my thoughts run to "Give Peace A Chance" by John Lennon.

Seriously, perhaps something more classic like "The Best is Yet to Come" or "The Good Life" would work.
Posted By Sandra Street, of Seattle : 9:58 PM ET
hey again Mr. Anderson Cooper here's another one but it sounds cheesy too I don't know if you know this song.
well I'm just trying to help LOL!

Musical: Rent
Song: Seasons Of Love


COMPANY
525,600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear.
525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee.
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife.
In 525,600 minutes - how do you measure a year in the life?
How about love? How about love? How about love? Measure in love.
Seasons of love.

SOLOIST 1
525,600 minutes! 525,000 journeys to plan.
525,600 minutes - how can you measure the life of a woman or man?

SOLOIST 2
In truths that she learned, or in times that he cried.
In bridges he burned, or the way that she died.

COMPANY
It's time now to sing out,
tho the story never ends let's celebrate remember a year in the life of friends.
Remember the love!
Remember the love! Remember the love!
Measure in love.
Seasons of love! Seasons of love.
Posted By Jemillex Bacerdo Chicago, IL. : 9:58 PM ET
I DO hope the beginning of your post is dripping with as much sarcasm as I think it is..

Land of Confusion, Genesis (or Disturbed, either version works).
Posted By BJ, Bangor, ME : 10:01 PM ET
How about "Another Bites the Dust" by Queen?

Vinyl, who is still spinning records? Cooper, don't tell me you still have 8 Track tapes and cassettes? And people say New Yorkers are so savvy.
Posted By Renee Bradenton, FL : 10:12 PM ET
Dear Anderson,

I'm partial to the old school songs and love John Lennon's "Power to the People". He was so revolutionary. How much better can you get than that?!
Posted By Karen Tipton, Abbeville,Al. : 10:13 PM ET
Anderson,

I would choose "Do the Evolution" by Pearl Jam. Something different. It covers everything from war to the environment to faith. It rocks but it is a tad too cynical.

Have fun and rock on!
Posted By Kay Temple, TX : 10:35 PM ET
Hey Anderson,

Great "political" blog!! So many songs, so little time.. Hmm..how about Scissor Sister's "Take your Mama"? Oh, sorry, that would be a Bill Clinton song. How about Green Day's "American Idiot"? Sorry again, that would apply to many of those running individually...Ok, how about Abba's "Take A Chance on Me"?? After all, we are all taking a chance on voting for one of these candidates in the running!

Thanks!!
P.S. Yes, platform shoes would be required in conjunction with the Abba song!
Posted By SP, Villa Hills, KY : 10:36 PM ET
Ha, very crafty Anderson! How about the Smash Mouth version of "I'm a Believer" (not the Monkee's version!).

Great summer pick-me-up for your blog, thanks!
Posted By Kelly Breuer, San Francisco, CA : 10:43 PM ET
"I'd Love to Change the World" by Ten Years After has got dynamics- both the cool, searing guitar runs that you can use as bump music, and the "summer of love" vocal sound. You can bop along to the ending guitar solo, too. The lyrics aren't Democrat vs. Republican, and it's not against the "present administration", but vaguely about "change" in general. And, the singer takes it up a notch at the end, if you need something more heavy.
Posted By xtina - chicago IL : 11:01 PM ET
Hey Anderson,
Sing, sing a song, sing out loud, sing out strong. . YES, OK~ this could be fun!
First I thought of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion singing "My Prayer" but nah, too religious, Then I thought of "Freedom of Choice" by Devo. That might be a good one with a good dance beat.
Or, If you want to talk immigration what about "That's Why God Made Mexico" by Tim McGraw?
Maybe "Land of A Thousand Words" by the Scissor Sisters, no, too slow.
Um, "Turn The Beat Around" Gloria Estefan. Nope, to loopish.
I'VE GOT IT! "WATING FOR THE WORLD TO CHANGE" BY JOHN MAYER!
Yes!!!
Posted By Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX : 11:10 PM ET
Hey Anderson,
Being from the same province as Celine and having been a fan since her start at 12 years old,it's odd to see her song linked to a US presidential race,but hey,she's universal now!
So,if I follow your ground rules I guess that "Filthy/gorgeous" from Scissor Sisters is out of the question?!? And also "The world needs a drink" from Terri Clark.
There's another song from Celine Dion for you: "Rain,tax(it's inevitable)". LOL
Ok,now,some serious choices:
"There's gotta be a change" from Jonny Lang.
""Get up"from Doc Walker(could incite the viewers to "get up and go vote!".
"Me and my gang" from Rascal Flatts(they name a few States in there,and it's upbeat).
That's gonna be fun to revisit our music collections.
Oh,Anderson,will your team and YOU be providing the dancing....or Not?!?!??!
Joanne R.
Laval Quebec
Posted By Joanne R.Laval Quebec : 11:28 PM ET
Hey Anderson! I think a great song would be "World hold on" by Bob Sinclair. This song always makes me whistle and move my head to it. Good luck choosing a song.
Posted By Nallely Castillo, Miami, Florida : 11:47 PM ET
Queen "Another one bites the dust" because most candidates will be falling off like flies.

The other suggestion is Green Day "American Idiot", perfect lyrics for these perfect times, except for the "F" bomb that will need to be bleeped out. So fitting.
Posted By Amanda White from Northborough, Taxachusetts : 11:48 PM ET
Pink Floyd's 'Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict'
Posted By Arachnae, Sterling VA : 11:50 PM ET
How about "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon, it's a great song with great lyrics. Go Hilary!!!!!
Posted By Emily Casper,Wyoming : 12:00 AM ET
Marvin Gaye's "What's Going ON seems most appropiate considering the nations problems.
Posted By D Cosby : 12:02 AM ET
I thought this through very carefully and think the perfect song would be John Denver's Rhymes and Reasons. Why?How can you beat lines like this;

For the children and the flowers are my sisters and my brothers. Their laughter and their loveliness can clear a cloudy day and the song that I am singing is a prayer to non believers come and stand beside us we can find a better way.

Corny yes, but couldn't find any Scissor Sisters that was appropriate.
Posted By Marcia, Warren MI : 12:02 AM ET
Anderson,

How about "I'm With Stupid" by the Pet Shop Boys. This should account for many of the politicians, celebrities, and especially celebutants that are a staple of the news.

Ken
Posted By Kenneth Armstrong, Spring, TX : 12:15 AM ET
Anderson,
I am a huge fan of a band called Our Lady Peace. They actually have 2 terrific songs on their album Healthy in Paranoid Times. The first is not as up beat, but has memorable lyrics....Wipe That Smile Off You Face. The second is will The Future Blame Us.
I am eager to see what it is that you choose.
Carrie
Posted By Carrie N. Dallas, TX : 12:19 AM ET
Hi Anderson,

Not sure the feel you're going for so here are some options . . .

Hip: You Get What You Give- New Radicals
Reggae: Keep'n It Real- Shaggy
Old School: Think- Aretha
A little Leo: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

I also like Annette's pick of Waiting on the World to Change!
Posted By Joy Meredith, Chicago, IL : 12:31 AM ET
Hey Anderson,

I cannot decide between the following two:
1) "Walk On" by U2
2) "Beautiful Day" by U2

I think both songs speak to the soldiers as well as the immigrants, whose lives, as we all know, have changed tremendously, and also influenced us greatly.

Thanks,
Yong
Posted By Yong, Atlanta, GA : 12:37 AM ET
Oh, as much as I'd love to be a smart aleck and pick something by Roy Zimmerman, the first real idea that came to mind was "Eli's Coming" by Three Dog Night.

It's got a fantastic beat, very addictive, and the lyrics are nicely anticipatory (if that's even a word) and signal a sort of oncoming trouble.

If not that, maybe a slightly more obscure song: "Pale Horse" by John Vanderslice. Awesome riff and, oh, the whole song is a statement on change and revolution.

Good luck picking a song! Nothing too heavy, please.
Posted By Danielle Martino, Knob Noster, MO : 12:38 AM ET
Since politicians are fonder of talking about problems than they are of actually doing anything to solve them, I say this calls for something from the King:

"A Little Less Conversation"

And you can dance to it!
Posted By Stacy, St. Louis, MO : 12:50 AM ET
Dear Anderson,

I think it is a blessing in disguise that Sen. Clinton picked that song. I consider myself to be a pretty sensitive guy, but I think that Celine Dion's voice is the only one more irritating to men than Hillary Clinton's.

When most men think of Celine Dion, they think of Titanic, (which was an average to above average movie) the most overrated movie in the history of Hollywood (at least that I have seen). That being said, the sound of her songs makes me queasy. I'm not saying she has a bad voice, because I think she has a pretty good voice, just that her songs are generally lame.

As for Sen. Clinton, all politics aside, she has a very shrill voice, similar to Edith Bunker's. Whether you agree or disagree with her policies you have to admit that her voice is irritating.

As for songs, I would recommend "Land of Confusion" preferably the remake by Disturbed, but the original by Genesis would be good. I think with the out of control congress that has lost touch with the American people, this song fits for an election cycle.
Posted By Nestor, Austin, TX : 1:03 AM ET
I have three ideas depending on the message you're trying to send--"Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner (in case you're all in need of inspiration before heading off into political battle), "Don't Look Back" by Boston (in case you need to be reminded we shouldn't be reminded of what we've endured for the last few years), or "Better Days" by the Goo Goo Dolls (in case you're looking at the elections as I am, a positive, hopeful start to something amazing for us as a nation). Best of luck to you all with this little project.
Posted By Tammy C., Berwick, LA : 1:14 AM ET
Well, since you are such a huge Celine Dion fan, how about "My Heart Will Go On." Never can get enough of that one!

Now, for myself, when I think of the presidency, a number of song titles spring to mind. Coincidentally, all of them happen to be by Fleetwood Mac:

1. Peacekeeper
2. What's The World Coming To
3. Never Going Back Again
4. What Makes You Think You're the One
5. I'm So Afraid!

Of course, when I think about the uneventful debates and primaries to come, the situation in Iraq, the problems unfolding in Iran, 2008 and perpetuity, I acknowledge that although I HOPE things will change, the probability is that they won't -- just like they didn't change when the Democrats took over Congress last year. So . . . I'd have to propose that Sonny Bono classic: The Beat Goes On.

Michele
Posted By Michele Jackson, Northridge, CA : 1:15 AM ET
Well, since you are such a huge Celine Dion fan, how about "My Heart Will Go On." Never can get enough of that one!

Now, for myself, when I think of the presidency, a number of song titles spring to mind. Coincidentally, all of them happen to be by Fleetwood Mac:

1. Peacekeeper
2. What's The World Coming To
3. Never Going Back Again
4. What Makes You Think You're the One
5. I'm So Afraid!

Of course, when I think about the uneventful debates and primaries to come, the situation in Iraq, the problems unfolding in Iran, 2008 and perpetuity, I acknowledge that although I HOPE things will change, the probability is that they won't -- just like they didn't change when the Democrats took over Congress last year. So . . . I'd have to propose that Sonny Bono classic: The Beat Goes On.

Michele
Posted By Michele Jackson, Northridge, CA : 1:16 AM ET
Anderson,

Hmmmm... Political coverage theme song... How About Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House? Just kidding.

I scanned my massive iPod library and came up with the following songs which have appropriate lyrics, I think.

-Workin' Together by Ike and Tina Turner
-With a Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker
-Don't Give Up by Peter Gabriel
-Groovy Times by The Clash
-If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley

I've got the music in me,
Barbara, Los Angeles
Posted By Barbara, Los Angeles, CA : 1:18 AM ET
Anderson, Anderson.....I can take a joke, but really.....Celine Dion? Say it isn't so!

My suggestions - "Torture" or "Fight" by The Cure
"Straight to Hell" or "Know Your Rights" by The Clash

Is my cynicism obvious?
Posted By Barbara in Las Vegas, NV : 1:20 AM ET
How about "A little less conversation" (Elvis, the JXL 2002 dance remix).

Would love to hear that in the background at one of these debates... Could CNN do that next time Anderson? :)
Posted By Shehan Jayawardena, Middletown CT : 1:22 AM ET
Anderson,

What could be more perfect than "Promises Promises" by Naked Eyes!

Thanks for the cute blog and for asking for our help!

Monika
Posted By Monika, Eagar, Arizona : 1:23 AM ET
Hi Anderson,

Just a meaningful suggestion compared to my other ones which may come off as cynical. John Mayer, "Waiting on the world to change". And your personal theme song . . . Justin Timberlake's, "Sexy back" because you have Anderson, brought sexy back that is. Amanda in Mass. :)
Posted By Amanda from Northborough, Massachusetts : 1:24 AM ET
If you are serious about a song for CNN's 360's presidential race coverage, which I cannot believe you are...as you are being biased in your selection...why not Journey or Easton???? Am I missing something? I, for one will not enter into this biased song choice. Get real! Am I really suppose to care if your "bosses" get upset....I think not!
Posted By Moe, Liverpool NY : 1:25 AM ET
Given your recent reports on "earmarks" I would suggest Yo Lo Tengo's version of "I'm Your Puppet" but that's even too synical for a sceptic such as myself. More importantly, you can't dance to it! But seriously, how about "Power to the People" by the Blackeyed Peas.
Posted By E.M. SLC, Utah : 1:48 AM ET
Given your recent report on earmarks, I was thinking Yo Lo Tengo's version of "I'm Your Puppet" but that's even a bit synical for me..besides you can't dance to it! So how about "Power to the People" by the Blackeyed Peas.
Posted By E.M. SLC, Utah : 1:51 AM ET
I think Juicy by Better than Ezra would be a good song.
Posted By Ashley, Las Vegas, NV : 1:51 AM ET
I think a funny one to do would be "American Dream" by Switchfoot. :)
Posted By Rebekah Harrison, Tulsa, Oklahoma : 1:51 AM ET
How about "People Have the Power" by Patti Smith? Some sample lyrics:

The power to dream / to rule
To wrestle the world from fools
Its decreed the people rule
Its decreed the people rule
Listen
I believe everything we dream
Can come to pass through our union
We can turn the world around
We can turn the earths revolution
We have the power
People have the power ...
Posted By Fay, Vacaville, CA : 2:13 AM ET
I think Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer" would be a good choice. To save time you could just play the refrain, "Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie" over and over.
Posted By Stacie Poyner Corrales, NM : 2:50 AM ET
I think Kim Wilde's "Kids in America" is the rockin' choice you're looking for -- and double points if you can get Ryan Seacrest to reprise his dancing skills for an ad campaign! (Remember American Juniors? If not, here's a refresher!)
Posted By cassie t., auckland, new zealand : 2:58 AM ET
Well Anderson, I'm aware of your affinity for indie music, so my suggestion is "It Ended On An Oily Stage" by British Sea Power. It has a lively, optimistic sound that I think would work well for campaign coverage.

Have fun selecting!
-Andrew
Posted By andrew parker, stratford, connecticut : 3:11 AM ET
How's about 16 Military Wives by The decemberists ("and the anchorperson on TV goes La De Da De Da...")

Or, more reasonably: What's So Funny ('bout peace love and understanding) by Elvis Costello!

Sure, they're not great dance beats, but they're hip and happenin', and thats what CNN is goin' for these days, right?
Posted By Addison in Portland, Oregon : 3:35 AM ET
Anderson--

Thanks for the opportunity to bop down memory lane. Who knew that '80s and '90s music could be such a treasure trove of inspiration for political coverage theme music!

While I didn't go all the way back to the 8-track tapes (yet another resident of the music technology graveyard), I did manage to unearth a few gems worth considering:

In no particular order:

Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House

I Heard A Rumor - Bananarama

True Colors - Cyndi Lauper

True - Concrete Blonde (or Spandau Ballet)

Candy Everybody Wants - 10,000 Maniacs

Love of the Common People - Paul Young

Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears

and my personal favorite...

Things Can Only Get Better - Howard Jones

Of course, if these more recent tunes don't make the cut, there's always:

You're The One That I Want - Grease soundtrack

or

Who Are You? - The Who (not just a CSI theme song!)

Hopefully, your bosses won't get upset, sneeze from the virtual dust on these oldies or merely OD on nostalgia!

Enjoy!

Carolyn
Posted By Carolyn, Washington, DC : 5:28 AM ET
Hello Anderson

I am thinking about one of these...

by COLDPLAY

1 speed of sound
2 fix you

By the way, if you want to dance, 'speed of sound' is better!
Take care.
Posted By Gui-Hyun Nahm / South Korea : 7:09 AM ET
Dear Anderson:
Not since the Civil War has America been so divided as now. I hope this song is choosen because of its profound meaning which applies especially in 2007 and beyond. It is my wish and prayer is that our U.S. Congress would understand the wisdom of these lyrics.

UNITED WE STAND - Brotherhood of man 1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WkehMfakQg
Posted By Rocco Denami, Nashville, TN : 8:24 AM ET
There's only one song ...The Best H.Knight/M Chapman. Published by Colgems-EMI Music Inc. o/b/o itself and Knightly-Knight-Music/Mike Chapman Publishing Ent Produced by Dan Hartman and Tina Turner..Arranged by Tina Turner...it's on Tina's Simply the Best CD.. Great Blog ...The Politico ego will love it..
Posted By Christina Williams,Hemet,Ca : 8:39 AM ET
Van Halen's "Right Now" is appropriate to everything going on in the present.
Posted By Kim Bernot, Pgh, PA : 9:15 AM ET
How about "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz?
Posted By lpfoong, Penang, Malaysia : 9:18 AM ET
Hi Anderson,
This one is a shout from the '80s, but goes hand in hand with the Keeping Them Honest theme from your show and reflects the population's attitude towards Washington these days.

Twisted Sister's

We're Not Gonna Take It


Oh We're Not Gonna Take It
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
oh We're Not Gonna Take It Anymore

we've Got The Right To Choose And
there Ain't No Way We'll Lose It
this Is Our Life, This Is Our Song
we'll Fight The Powers That Be Just
don't Pick Our Destiny 'cause
you Don't Know Us, You Don't Belong

oh We're Not Gonna Take It
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
oh We're Not Gonna Take It Anymore

oh You're So Condescending
your Gall Is Never Ending
we Don't Want Nothin', Not A Thing From You
your Life Is Trite And Jaded
boring And Confiscated
if That's Your Best, Your Best Won't Do

oh.....................
oh.....................
we're Right/yeah
we're Free/yeah
we'll Fight/yeah
you'll See/yeah

oh We're Not Gonna Take It
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
oh We're Not Gonna Take It Anymore

oh We're Not Gonna Take It
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
oh We're Not Gonna Take It Anymore
no Way!

oh.....................
oh.....................
we're Right/yeah
we're Free/yeah
we'll Fight/yeah
you'll See/yeah

we're Not Gonna Take It
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
we're Not Gonna Take It Anymore

we're Not Gonna Take It, No!
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
we're Not Gonna Take It Anymore

just You Try And Make Us
we're Not Gonna Take It
come On
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
you're All Worthless And Weak
we're Not Gonna Take It Anymore
now Drop And Give Me Twenty
we're Not Gonna Take It
oh Crinch Pin
no, We Ain't Gonna Take It
oh You And Your Uniform
we're Not Gonna Take It Anymore
Posted By Christiane, NYC, NY : 9:46 AM ET
Hi, Anderson! First of all, I'm bummed the Clinton Campaign went Celine on me, but hey, "That's the Way It Is." (It's a Celine song, I had to.) Although, not that I'm saying "You and I" isn't good presidnetial music, but isn't CNN is more deserving of something with a little more pizzaz, more "umph" if you will? So if you're ready for my 2007 CNN Presidential Coverage song, here's my pick: "Move on Up" by Curtis Mayfield. It's catchy, it's fun, and the lyrics, well, they speak for themselves. After all, just like the folks over at FoxNews, aren't we all trying to Move on Up? Have a great day, Anderson!
Posted By Ann, Lehigh Acres, FL : 9:52 AM ET
Anderson,

I think you should use "Smiling Faces Someties" by: The Undisputed truth. I think it accurately describes piloticians.
Posted By Sarah, Atlanta GA : 9:59 AM ET
I'd chose "We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters. And Anderson gets to dance to it!!
Posted By Wynona, San Diego : 10:31 AM ET
After my morning coffee I went back to memory lane and I think any of these can make it:

1. We are not going to take it - Twisted Sisters.
2. Anything from The Clash
3. 5 Minutes by Gonzo Goes to Washington
4. People have the Power by Patti Smith
Posted By Christiane, NYC, NY : 10:32 AM ET
"Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash is a song that comes to mind every time I see coverage of the candidates.

Thanks!
Posted By Ariann, Cleveland, Ohio : 10:38 AM ET
Is "Help!" by the Beatles a little too on the nose?

I've really enjoyed CNN's political coverage, a catchy theme song will just make it better!

Thanks!
Posted By Annmarie, Boston, MA : 10:38 AM ET
Anderson,

Relax Take it easy by Mika.

Because all of you will need to be relax for this coverage.

Or Good people by Jack Johnson? Hmmm... not so catchy!
Posted By Delphine, Paris, France : 10:51 AM ET
Hey Anderson,
I've got a few suggestions:

1. "Land of Confusion" by Genesis

2. "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters

3. "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher

4. " Muscrat Love" by the Captain and Tennille (sp?)

Good luck!!!!
Posted By Pamina, Pittsford, New York : 11:01 AM ET
Marvin Gaye
"Lets get it on"
Posted By D from Jacksonville, FL : 11:02 AM ET
Hey Anderson,
I love your blog. Thanks for inviting us to participate.
Here are a few ideas:

U2 - One
Follow you, Follow me - Genesis
Cult of Personality - Living Colour
I fought the law - The Clash
Are you gonna go my way - Lenny Kravitz
Let it Be - Bealtes

Take care.
Posted By Lynne, Philadelphia, PA : 11:17 AM ET
Hey Anderson,
I have a few suggestions:

1. "Land of Confusion" by Genesis

2. "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters

3. "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher

4. "Dance Into the Light" by Phil Collins
Posted By Pamina, Pittsford, New York : 11:19 AM ET
Hi Anderson, there's so many great songs to chose from. Anyhow, here's a variety that might be apropos:

1)Wiseguys, "Start the Commotion"
2)Dylan, "These Times are A-changin"
3)Young, "Long May You Run" or
4)From A Chorus Line, "One"
Posted By Carol B., Frederick, MD : 11:22 AM ET
Someone already suggested "Help" which I think fits. The first thing that came to my mind is really long in the tooth, "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." However, I want to be optomistic, so I suggest the theme from "Rocky." That way you don't have to worry about words and we can just picture all the candidates rushing up those famous steps in Philly. Whoever gets to the top first gets the nomination.
Posted By Charlotte D, Stockton CA : 11:23 AM ET
Perhaps a little old, but has a good beat. "I will Survive" or "Reach Out, I'll be There" by Gloria Gaynor.
Posted By Marian, New London, MO : 11:28 AM ET
Perhaps a little old, but has a good beat. "I will Survive" or "Reach Out, I'll be There" by Gloria Gaynor.
Posted By Marian, New London, MO : 11:28 AM ET
"Jive Talking" by The Bee Gees. Afterall, I'm sure we will be hearing enough of that between now and election time!
Posted By Jolene, St. Joseph, MI : 11:32 AM ET
Linkin Park "Hands Held High" But you'd have to edit out the F word. But since that's my favorite bad word, I'd leave it in.
Posted By Debbie, Denham Springs, LA : 11:33 AM ET
Hey Anderson,

My suggestion for your election coverage song would be "HOLIDAY" by GREENDAY. I think this would be a very fitting song for the 2008 elections since it talks about politicians, wars and religion (among other things). Aside from the really great beat of the song, I believe the line "I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies, this is the dawning of the rest of our lives" in the chorus of the song would really suit the voters and what their attitude towards the elections should be... but that's just my interpretation. Thanks.
Posted By Eudan Bantola, Manila, Philippines : 11:57 AM ET
How about: the Rolling Stones'- 'I can't get no satisfaction"

This would probably express the views of the majority of Americans who find our political system amok
Posted By Gene Kubena : 12:00 PM ET
"Holding out for a hero" by either Frou Frou for a more modern beat, or Bonnie Tyler for some 80's sweetness. I just think the song says it all, in a fun way.
Posted By Law School Blues : 12:10 PM ET
Dear Anderson,

Although I sent in a selection yesterday, I was reminded of another song and another war.

Maybe it is too obvious, but I am surprised that no one suggested "Revolution" by the Beatles.

There are some good suggestions here on the blog, but I think, after all we have been through these past few years, this election season calls for a "take charge" type of song, we have been waiting too long for a change.

No matter what you pick Mr. Cooper we better see some serious booty shaking going on!

Jo Ann
Posted By Jo Ann Matese, North Royalton, Ohio : 12:12 PM ET
Well there are a lot of good suggestions, but there was one that I thought of immediately…
Queen – "Under Pressure"
If I could back up a suggestion, Coldplay – "Talk"
Have fun sorting!

SrA Robert Ballesteros,
Edwards AFB, CA
Posted By Bob : 12:12 PM ET
"Holding out for a hero" says it all. The one by Frou Frou has a modern beat, or you could go Bonnie Tyler for that throw-back 80's goodness.
Posted By Dave Goldthorpe, Salem Oregon : 12:16 PM ET
Even though it was done primarily for "An Inconvenient Truth" when you listen to the lyrics you can see that it applies to a lot of the problems we have now - refugees, world disease and water shortages, Iraq war, global warming (of course), etc. So what about Melissa Etheridge's song "I need to wake up".
Posted By Annie Kate, Birmingham AL : 12:19 PM ET
Hey Anderson! Only one obvious choice here:

"Hot to Handle" by the Black Crowes.

It's fun, danceable, clean, and pretty much says it all in a nutshell. You know it.
Posted By Lucy, Toronto, ON : 12:23 PM ET
Sorry - typo in my last comment.

That's
"Hard to Handle" by the Black Crowes.
Posted By Lucy, Toronto, ON : 12:24 PM ET
How about "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2?

Monique
New Orleans
Posted By Anonymous : 12:26 PM ET
Hi Anderson,

Great idea-loved your show last night and how you kept showing the Asian Carp attacking that reporter!:0) These are my suggestions.

1) Beat It-Michael Jackson
2) Mr Wendel-forgot who sang it
3) Waiting for the world to change-
John Mayer (I don't think you
can dance to it though but you
can always listen to one of
your favorites if you want to
dance-such as "Family Affair"
by Mary J Blige!)
Posted By Khonnie from Mesa, AZ : 12:30 PM ET
Anderson,

2 Good Suggestions:

Arcade Fire - Windowsill -

-Has a terrific intro with steady drumbeat that will immediately catch viewers attention. Also contains very fitting chorus "I don't want to live in my father's house no more"

Thanks. Will send next one and a few more later...
Posted By Kyle Mt. Prospect, IL : 12:39 PM ET
Anderson, how about "A New Day Has Come", also by Celine Dion? It sounds hopeful.
Posted By Lilibeth, Edmonds, WA : 12:46 PM ET
What about "Better Days" by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Posted By Deepa, Seattle, WA : 12:48 PM ET
Okay, second thoughts. Perhaps in light of the situation the current adminstration's machismo has left us in, Tina Turner's "We don't need another hero" might be appropriate.
Posted By Arachnae, Sterling VA : 12:48 PM ET
How about "World" by Five for Fighting: It's pretty fitting and a great tone...but you can't dance to it....Sorry!!!
Here are the lyrics:

Got a package full of wishes
A time machine, a magic wand
A globe made out of gold
No instructions or commandments,
Laws of gravity or indecisions to uphold
Printed on the box I see ‘Acme’s Build a World to Be’
Take a chance, grab a piece
Help me to believe it

What kind of world do you want
Think anything
Let’s start at the start
Build a masterpiece
Be careful what you wish for
History starts now

Should there be people or peoples
Money, funny pedestals
For fools who never pay
Raise your army, choose your steeple
Don’t be shy, the satellites can look the other way
Lose the earthquakes, keep the faults
Fill the oceans without the salt
Let every man own his own hand
Can you dig it baby?

What kind of world do you want
Think anything
Let’s start at the start
Build a masterpiece
Be careful what you wish for
History starts now

Sunlight’s on the bridge
Sunlight’s on the way
Tomorrow’s calling
There’s more to this than love

What kind of world do you want
(x3)
Think anything
Lets start at the start
Build a masterpiece
History starts now
Starts now
Be careful what you wish for

Start now
Now...
Posted By Rachel-Albuquerque, NM : 12:51 PM ET
Oh geeze. Okay so I have a couple that I'm thinking would do veeerrry nicely.

Forgive Durden: Il Tango Della Signora Francesco Di Bartolommeo Di Zanobi Del Giocondo

Anberlin: Godspeed

Anberlin: Never Take Friendship Personal

Bayside: (pop)Ular Science
Here's a taste of those lyrics-

And I can say...
I've got to say...
Dollar by dollar your soul gets smaller.
Trending what we fought to make ours.
And they don't care about, they don't care.
It's a good thing bad trends fade away.
It's so much cooler in the shade.
And they don't care about, they don't care.
We give in nightly to our addiction.
A self-afflicted public crucifixion.
They don't care about, they don't care.
Dollar by dollar your soul gets smaller.
Trending what we fought to make ours.
And they don't care about, they don't care about.
They don't care, they never cared.

SOO those are my choices.

This is a pretty awesome blog, by the way. Have fun picking!
Posted By Ann, Millbury MA. : 12:53 PM ET
Hey Anderson,

How about "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen? Somehow it just seems fitting...
Posted By AmyLynne, Verona, Ohio : 12:58 PM ET
"You're so vain" - Carly Simon

"Sunshine and lollipops" - Lesley Gore

Anything by Captain Beefheart
Posted By john harlow, richmond VA : 1:07 PM ET
Hi Andy,

Well, even though I have no right to vote in the US, I'd like to propose Oasis' "Roll with it" as the theme song for your Presidential race coverage. It's just rock n' roll for me.
Posted By Nop, Bangkok, Thailand : 1:08 PM ET
...and another one.

Modest Mouse - "Float On" -

-not that political but very, very catchy. Plus, everyone relates to this song. Who hasn't sung this one out loud.
Posted By Kyle Mt. Prospect, IL : 1:16 PM ET
How about Roam by the B52's or Invincible by Pat Benetar?
Posted By Maura, Beacon, NY : 1:17 PM ET
Somebody Stand by Me
written by Cherly Crow & Todd Wolf
performed by Stevie Nicks.

Think it represents both sides of the campaign; the People and the candidates.

Thanks for the invite.
Posted By Carol from Va. Beach VA : 1:22 PM ET
Sons and Daughters-The Decemberist

The ending saying 'all the bombs fade away' is what makes it fitting.
Posted By Chelsea Hester, Acworth, Ga : 1:30 PM ET
Since AC360 is suppose to be a program that doesn't take sides, how about an instrumental? Better yet, how about a Harry Connick Jr. song...It would be a great way to keep New Orleans in the American mindset. Just a thought. You've got lot's to choose from. Good luck! Take Care
Posted By Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif. : 1:39 PM ET
For The Longest Time-Billy Joel
Workin' My Way Back To You-The 4 Seasons
Spinning Wheel- Blood Sweat & Tears
What A Day For A Daydream- The Lovin' Spoonfuls
We Didn't Start The Fire-Billy Joel
Midnight Blue-Melissa manchester
Can't Help Falling In Love-UB40
It Takes Two-Rob Bace
So Happy Together-The Turtles
Posted By Ziggy, Destin,Florida : 1:46 PM ET
World In Motion--New Order (although the 'We're playing for England' references should probably be taken out accordingly)
What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love & Understanding--Elvis Costello
Ain't to Proud to Beg--The Temptations
Just Can't Get Enough--Depeche Mode
Rock Steady--The Whispers
All These Things That I've Done--The Killers
Think--Aretha Franklin

Despite the fact that all of these songs are quite good, I'm certain that a Journey/Sheena Easton cover of any one of them would prove to be far superior to the originals. Well, that or just candy coated enough to give viewers a few cavities.
Swathi, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Posted By Swathi : 1:49 PM ET
Hey Anderson,

How about:

Can't Truss It-Public Enemy
Out of Touch-Hall and Oates
It's A Shame-The Spinners
No More Drama-Mary J. Blige
Virtual Insanity- Jamiroquai
I'm Afraid of Americans-David Bowie

Actually, my real choice would be Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley.
Posted By Keisha R. Kansas City, MO : 1:56 PM ET
Hi Anderson,

Since this is a big event how about Barbara Streisand's song "The Main Event"; or one of the theme songs from "Rocky".
Posted By Lori, Boston, MA : 1:56 PM ET
Since candidates are constantly changing their minds (and who knows how many more times they'll change in the next year), how about "Everybody's Changing" by Keane?

Also, can I just say that I desperately miss the Flin Flon intro from years ago...please bring it back!!!!!!!!!!

Keep up the great work Anderson!
Posted By Rebecca, Vancouver, WA : 2:02 PM ET
Hi Anderson, I came up with more songs. Here are a few of them.

1. Papa Got A New Bag, by James Brown.

2. I Got You ( I Feel Good) by James Brown.

3. Mess Around, by Ray Charles

4. Nothin' But A Good Time, by Poison.

5. Jesus, Take The Wheel, by Carrie Underwood.

That's all I came up with for right now I think of more later.

Jennifer - From Anderson, South Carolina.
Posted By Jennifer Dutton : 2:03 PM ET
Okay so I have found the absolute PERFECT song for the presedential race '08.

Say Anything: Admit It!

Some Lyrics:

WHen yuo walk by a group of,
quote unquote, normal people
you chuckle to yourself
patting yourself on the back
as you scoff.
It's the same superiority complex
shared by the high school jocks
who made your life a living hell
that makes you a slave
in the competitive,
capatalist, dogma

I think it describes most politicians nicely
Posted By Rebecca, Millbury Mass. : 2:11 PM ET
Hey Anderson, what about the new White Stripes song Icky Thump. It's fun, it has a political theme to it. Anything would have to be better than Celine Dion!
Posted By Jess, Paris, KY : 2:13 PM ET
I think the sheer joy of political coverage can be best expressed by playing the classic ditty "Mahna, Mahna" performed by my favorite Muppets of all time: Mahna Mahna & the Two Snowths. Then you can have alternating pundits playing Statler and Waldorf at the song's end.

Anderson, of course, will play Gonzo. And toot his horn for commercial breaks.
Posted By Javier San Miguel, Los Angeles CA : 2:14 PM ET
Andeson-
How about An Honest Mistake By the bravery
Or
I Fought the Law by the the clash
or
Retreat by the rakes
or
History repeating by propellerheads and miss shirey bassey it seems to fit an election
or
Big spender by peggy lee LOL since they spend lots on their campains
or
Natural's Not in it by gang of four
(if bill clinton was running i would say touch me by the doors LOL)
or
Dance Tonight by paul McCartney
i tried to find some with a good dance beat hope you find a really good one! HAPPY SEARCHING!

Ellen Kuntz-Billings Montana
Posted By Ellen Kuntz : 2:17 PM ET
Hey Anderson, alrighty now, a fun blog. OK:
Not ready to Make Nice (tongue in mouth)
Leader of the Pack (you'll love the motorcycle revving in the background..lol)
We Will Rock You (gets the adrenaline going)
Posted By Lisa Scarborough Ontario : 2:19 PM ET
Destiny's Child "Survivor"

The very beginning of the song is very classical-sounding vioins, beautiful. Then it jumps right into the hip-hop kind of beat. Skip the verse, it's not applicable for what you want. Go straight to the chorus:

I'm a survivor (what),
I'm not gonna give up (what),
I'm not gon' stop (what),
I'm gonna work harder (what),
I'm a survivor (what),
I'm gonna make it (what),
I will survive (what),
Keep on survivin' (what),

In case that does not work for you, I'll keep on looking. This is FUN! I'm so glad you asked for our help. Is there a prize? Like, maybe a tour of the AC360 studios and meeting Anderson? Please pretty please? With sugar and sprinkles on top. :<)
Posted By Mariela, New York, NY : 2:29 PM ET
I want to dd "Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer to my 3 earlier choices.

That's a great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By Megan O. Toronto, ON, Canada : 2:29 PM ET
I want to dd "Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer to my 3 earlier choices.

That's a great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By Megan O. Toronto, ON, Canada : 2:29 PM ET
Anderson, the first song that came to mind was "Born to Run" by the Boss.

"'Cause tramps like us,
baby we were born to run"


Can't wait to see you in Charleston, SC!!
Posted By Pam, Columbia, SC : 2:30 PM ET
Anderson,
It's got to be Michael Jackson's "Heal the World". My cynical side wants to choose "It's Too Late Baby" by Carly Simon. I'm not sure America will ever recover from this administrations blunders. Love your show. Keep up the good work. Krista
Posted By Krista Paull, SLC UT : 2:31 PM ET
Anderson,
It's got to be Michael Jackson's "Heal the World". My cynical side wants to choose "It's Too Late Baby" by Carly Simon. I'm not sure America will ever recover from this administrations blunders. Love your show. Keep up the good work. Krista
Posted By Krista Paull, SLC UT : 2:32 PM ET
I second both: Depeche Mode's [i]Policy of Truth[/i] (suggested by Jennifer, Washington, D.C.) and Abba's [i]Take a Chance on Me[/i] (suggested by S.P., Villa Hills, KY. Here is another:

[i]Return to Innocence[/i] - Enigma (thanks nb, for the memory jog)
Posted By Lyn F., Durham, NC : 2:40 PM ET
Hey Anderson -
As part of Keeping Them Honest -

Jayne Ferguson
Santa Monica, CA


Buffalo Springfield
FOR WHAT'S IT'S WORTH
Posted By Jayne Ferguson : 2:48 PM ET
WHAT!!??? No Celine Dion?? How about "Fly Away" by Sugarland or "Longway Down" by the Goo-Goo Dolls?? You can even dance to both if you want to.
Posted By Christy Smith; Ft. Stewart, Georgia : 2:50 PM ET
How about Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen !!
Posted By Kathy, Moorpark, CA : 2:59 PM ET
Hey Anderson,

I think "Oh Yeah" by Yello from Ferris Bueller's Day Off" would be great! Ohhhhhh yeahhhhhh!!!!!!!

Thanks for the laughs. I'm sure you'll find the perfect song.
Posted By Carrie M. Ames, IA : 3:03 PM ET
Hi Anderson! Here's one for you that I think will fit: "Stand Up" by Dave Matthews Band. Or I think I remember reading an article where Dave Matthews said he wrote "Where Are You Going?" with Bush in mind. I'll go through my iPod looking for more...
Posted By Danielle - Honolulu, HI : 3:07 PM ET
Top 5 campaign coverage theme songs:

5. "The Thrill Is Gone" (B.B. King)
4. "Ball of Confusion" (Temptations)
3. "The Harder They Come" (Jimmy Cliff)
2. "Won't Get Fooled Again" (The Who)
1. "Pop Goes The Weasel" (circa 1700, author unknown):

"Up and down the city road,
In and out the Eagle,
That’s the way the money goes,
Pop! goes the weasel.
For you may try to sew and sew,
But you'll never make anything regal,
That’s the way the money goes,
Pop! goes the weasel."
Posted By David Greenberg, Chicago : 3:12 PM ET
My song choice is "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones.
Gimme shelter from negative campaign ads.
Gimme Shelter from the endless BS spewed out of the candidates mouths.
Gimme Shelter from broken campaign promises.
Gimme Shelter from politicians who are bought and paid for by special interest groups.
Gimme Shelter from rigged elections (hello, Florida?) and re-drawn campaign districts.
Gimme Shelter from anyone whose last name is Bush or Rove.
Gimme Shelter from the constant blabbering of the TV talking heads, except for you Anderson, because you are worth listening to, not to mention totally HOT.
Posted By Ms. Donine Henshaw, Tucson, Arizona : 3:13 PM ET
OH this is fun. My nominees are:

1.) The Compromise- by The Format...an ode to bipartisan politics? And dancing.

2.) Do What You Want- by OK Go, "What could go wrong? Do what you want." Sounds like a good policy.

3.) Are You Feelin' It?- by Teddybears, featuring Elephant Man. ...Yeaahhh, I just like the fact it features Elephant Man (I'm imagining the sad guy with the paper bag over his head singing lyrics I don't understand. That's horrible.). Plus the chorus is filled with obligatory dance moves, "throw your hands up!".

I could make a long list, but I'll stick with these for now. Party on.
Posted By Sarah, Grantham, PA : 3:16 PM ET
How about an instrumental piece like "Entry of the Gladiators?" It's the theme was played during the golden age of the circus. But with all the different personalities in the race for the White House this show is going to need more than three rings...
Posted By Carly, KS : 3:20 PM ET
Funky President by James Brown!
Posted By Matt, San Diego, CA : 3:25 PM ET
Hi Anderson,

How about "Kill the Poor" by the Dead Kennedys? Better yet "Deify" by Disturbed. Lyrics follow:

All my devotion betrayed
I am no longer afraid
I was too blinded to see
How much you've stolen from me

You wanna know why I feel so horrified?
I let my innocence die
You wanna know why I can't be pacified?
You made me bury something
I won't be sleeping tonight

I only wanted the blessing made
Now I've been labeled a renegade
It seems so clear now what I must do
You're no immortal
I won't let them
Deify you
They view you as the new messiah
Deify you
Renew belief in some demented man

You wanna know why it seems the passion's died?
We've all been living this lie
You wanna know why my will's been fortified?
You've made me hunger again
Good luck sleeping tonight

I only wanted the blessing made
Now I've been labeled a renegade
It seems so clear now what I must do
You're no immortal
I won't let them
Deify you
They view you as the new messiah
Deify you
Renew belief in some demented man

All my devotion betrayed
I am no longer afraid
All my devotion betrayed
I am no longer afraid
I was too blinded to see
How much you've stolen from me
I was too blinded to see
All my devotion betrayed
I am no longer afraid
I was too blinded to see
How much you've stolen from me

Deify you
They view you as the new messiah
Deify you
Renew belief in some demented man

Deify you
(All my devotion betrayed)
They view you as the new messiah
(I am no longer afraid)
Deify you
(I was too blinded to see)
Renew belief in some demented man...
(How much you've stolen from me...)
Posted By Mei, Costa Mesa, CA : 3:27 PM ET
What is wrong with a Journey song?
Posted By sherry,cleveland,oh : 3:40 PM ET
How about "So Much to Say" by the Dave Matthews band? The candidates do a lot of talking, but who are they REALLY? That's what we really want to know, and that's what the news media can help us find out!
Posted By Jill Granger, Pittsburgh, PA : 3:46 PM ET
Anything by Mellencamp would be good...or you could use Mary Chapin Carpenter's "I Feel Lucky".

I've always had a soft spot for Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop"

Or...take the high road and use Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man. You can't dance to it, but it sure gets your attention!
Posted By Maryann Mercer,Champaign IL : 3:47 PM ET
Golden Oldie -- "Don't go breaking my heart" by Elton John and Kiki Dee. Ac you can dance wearing platforms and big glasses, and I'm sure if you asked nicely--Erica would dance with you!! I like it. . . pick mine, pick mine!!
Posted By Bonnie - St. Louis : 3:48 PM ET
How about "So Much to Say" by the Dave Matthews band? The candidates do a lot of talking, but who are they REALLY? That's what we really want to know, and that's what we need the news media to help us find out!
Posted By Jill Granger Pittsburgh PA : 3:48 PM ET
If I can't "win", I want to see Anderson and Wolf dance around to that other suggestion: "Funky President" byJames Brown !
Posted By xtina - chicago IL : 3:48 PM ET
How about "So Much to Say" by the Dave Matthews band? The candidates do a lot of talking, but who are they REALLY? That's what we really want to know, and that's what we need the news media to help us find out!
Posted By Jill Granger, Pittsburgh, PA : 3:49 PM ET
Excellent request Anderson and the staff at CNN. Knowing full well these will never get voted into the 360 Presidential Race theme, here are my two suggestions in order of preference....

Nine Inch Nails - Survivalism
"I got my propaganda I got revisionism. I got my violence in high-def ultrarealism. All a part of this great nation. I got my fist I got my plan I got Survivalism".

Or...Rage Against the Machine - Township Rebellion. On second thought....profanity abounds in this one. Still...food for thought. "Why stand on a silent platform. Fight the war...(blank) the norm".

Good luck with the theme song.
Posted By Jon - Pittsburgh : 3:50 PM ET
The song Acid Rain by Liquid Tension Experiment would be really cool. If you do not injure yourself or anybody else while dancing to this song then you are not a very good dancer.
Posted By Martun, Belmont, MA : 3:59 PM ET
Okay, so this is the one! (I hope). It's upbeat, funky, and has an amazing rhythym.

Ben Harper: When It's Good

Lyrics:

You're a prison I can't escape.
You're a decision I never make.
Heard me laughing, you heard me weep and moan.

When it's good
it's so so good,
when it's gone
it's gone.

They say that time will
kill the pain.
T say that pain is gonna
kill my time.
Lord won't you save me
or leave me alone?

'Cause when it's good
it's so so good,
when it's gone
it's gone.

I hang your picture right above my mind.
Don't do anything you can't deny;
I could never be your pawn

when it's good
it's so so good
when it's gone,
it's gone.

Some drink to remember,
some to forget,
some for satisfaction, and
some for regret.
I hope a brighter
day to you i've shown

'Cause when it's good
it's so so good,
when it's gone
it's gone.
Posted By Becca, Washington D.C : 4:02 PM ET
Okay, so this is the one! (I hope). It's upbeat, funky, and has an amazing rhythym.

Ben Harper: When It's Good

Lyrics:

You're a prison I can't escape.
You're a decision I never make.
Heard me laughing, you heard me weep and moan.

When it's good
it's so so good,
when it's gone
it's gone.

They say that time will
kill the pain.
T say that pain is gonna
kill my time.
Lord won't you save me
or leave me alone?

'Cause when it's good
it's so so good,
when it's gone
it's gone.

I hang your picture right above my mind.
Don't do anything you can't deny;
I could never be your pawn

when it's good
it's so so good
when it's gone,
it's gone.

Some drink to remember,
some to forget,
some for satisfaction, and
some for regret.
I hope a brighter
day to you i've shown

'Cause when it's good
it's so so good,
when it's gone
it's gone.
Posted By Becca, Washington D.C : 4:02 PM ET
Heeeey Anderson
what about Trent Reznor's Capitol G song?
eh? eh? its poppy, its dance-able I think its a hit


;)
Posted By Sabrina Orlando,FL : 4:03 PM ET
Dear Anderson,

I think the Barenaked Ladies have quite a few songs that are fun and could also be used in a debate context. Possible suggestions:

"Testing 1, 2, 3"
"Unfinished"
"Too Little, Too Late"
"Angry People"

Among others, I also like:

"The Kid is Hot Tonight" - Loverboy
"Revolution" - The Beatles (I believe someone already suggested this)

I love your show! Have fun picking a song.
Posted By Anne, Bay City, MI : 4:05 PM ET
How about the chorus to Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer"? That should rock a little.

Or, to slow things down, "Imagine", by John Lennon.
Posted By Maria, San Antonio, TX : 4:07 PM ET
How about:

Beethoven: Ode to Joy. -It's The European Anthem already

Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance. -Basically what else?

Mozart: Requiem, - It's a
question of death anyway...
Posted By Anna Sophie, Europe : 4:09 PM ET
Hi there,
How about 'C'mon Over' by Rob Thomas? It's not Celine, but it's got a catchy beat and upbeat lyrics.
Posted By Cheryl, Johnston, RI : 4:21 PM ET
Rolling Stones - You can't always get what you want
Clash-"I faught the law"
Radiohead --"Karma Police", "Idioteque" or "Paranoid Android"
Beatles -- "Helter Skelter"

Since Democrats already picked their campaign song I have an idea for the Republican campaign:
Dead Kennedys -- Bleed For Me or Kill the Poor -they can choose!
Posted By ivy, new york : 4:30 PM ET
Hi AC-sorry, no Celine here! I would have to go back to my hippie days and go with "Truchin" by the Greatful Dead, but I don't know if the lyrics will pass. I like the You Tube song-Here We Go Again also. I hope you let us vote for the winner. Great idea!
Posted By Kathy Chicago,Il : 4:39 PM ET
It has to be Russian Roulette by Van Morrison. It's from his CD called Days Like This. The lyrics are perfect: "They're playing Russian Roulette with your mind..."
Posted By Carol in Hollywood, FL : 4:42 PM ET
Anderson:

How about "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen?
Posted By Kim, Bolingbrook, IL : 4:49 PM ET
Hi Anderson,

Ok my love for Hair Metal is apparent with this one - how about "Something to Believe In" by Poison?
Posted By Mandy, Los Angeles, CA : 5:02 PM ET
The theme from "Midnight Cowboy" ...."everybody's talking about me, and I don't hear a word they're saying" or Elvis Costello's "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace Love & Understanding"
I also think Cake's "Sheep Go To Heaven" would be appropriate.
Posted By Shamiss, San Diego : 5:04 PM ET
Hey Anderson,

A few things by The Brooklyn Funk Essentials would be great for the song - like:

Blow Your Brains Out
Mizz Bed-Stuy
Bop Hop

They all have great beats and excellent danceability, and they make a statement. I know this stuff is over 10 years old, but it's pretty good!
Posted By Gina, San Diego, Calif. : 5:05 PM ET
Hi Anderson, You gave me an idea for a fun playlist to listen to during the election coverage. Here's what I have so far.

Randy Newman - Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)
Three dog night - Liar
Traffic -Dear Mr Fantasy
Allman Brothers Band - Don’t Want You Know More
Allman Brothers Band or Molly Hatchet – Dreams I’ll Never See
Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
Pure Prairie League - Just Can’t Believe It
Little Feat - Trouble
Cream or Los Lobos - Politician
3 Doors Down - Duck and Run
Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell
AC/DC - Dirty deeds done cheap, Highway To Hell or Beating Around The Bush
Aerosmith - Dream on, Same old song and dance
Monty python bruce Cockburn - - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
The Animals - We Gotta Get Outta This Place
The Beatles - I Should Have Known Better, Revolution, Don’t let me down, Magical Mystery Tour,
The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill, and I’m So Tired
Keb’ Mo’ - Keep It Simple
Joe Bonamassa - Headaches To Heartbreaks, Lie #1 “
Brooklyn Bridge - The Worst That Can Happen
The Rascals I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore
Martin Briley - The Salt In My Tears
Jackson Browne - Lives In The Balance, My Problem Is You, For America, and Here Comes Those Tears Again “
Buffalo Springfield - For What It’s Worth
Chris Rea - Fool If You Think It’s Over
The Call - War Weary World
Canned Heat, Refried Boogie
The Cars - You’re All I Got Tonite
Cinderella - Don’t Know What You Got ‘Til It’s Gone
Eric Clapton - Tearing Us Apart
Bruce Cockburn - The Trouble With Normal
Albert Collins - The Lights Are On But Nobodys Home
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen - Lost In The Ozone
Alice Cooper, Elected - Welcome To My Nightmare “
The Count Five - Psychotic Reaction
Dada - Dizz Knee land
Deep Purple – Chasing Shadows, Money Talks
Dire Straits – Money For Nothing, Industrial Disease
The Donnas – All Messed Up
The Doobie Brothers – Divided Highway, What A Fool Believes
The Doors - Been Down So Long, Ship Of Fools
B.B. King – The Thrill Is Gone
The Eagles – Wasted Time
Evanescence – The Weight Of The World
The Fixx – One Thing Leads To Another
Foo Fighters – Breakout
Peter Gabriel – Big Time, Kiss That Frog
Ian Gillian – Unchain Your Brain
Golden Earring – Twilight Zone
Grand Funk Railroad – Destitute and Losin’
Grateful Dead – Friend Of the Devil
Great White – Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Nancy Griffith – Is This All There Is?
Arlo Guthrie – The Motorcycle Song
Sammy Hagar – Both Sides Now, Not 4 Sale
Thanks for the opportunity!

DW
Posted By Don Wheeler, Colorado Springs, CO : 5:06 PM ET
"Stomp!" The Brothers Johnson
"Shining Star" Earth, Wind & Fire
"September" Earth, Wind & Fire
Posted By Ricky, Panama City, FL : 5:13 PM ET
"Dirty Laundry"...Don Henley 80's version...not the Lisa Maria Presley version. Oy!
Posted By Mary / Pittsburgh, PA : 5:15 PM ET
RULE by Nas
samples from "Everybody wants to rule the World" by Tears for Fears


Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Nas, uh
Yo, yo, I come from the housin tenement buildings
Unlimited killings, menaces marked for death
Better known as the projects where junkies and rock
heads dwell
Though I owe to it my success
Well, survival of the fittest every day as a child
I would think Im a part of you and say and be proud
In front of racism, started to foreign
Like it bother you all, now deal with your problems
I reached for the stars, but I just kept slippin
On this life mission never know whats next
Aint your king from Fiji, but the Julius Caesar
Had a piece of the globe, every continent
There was Asia, Africa, Europe, France, Japan
Pakistan, America, Afghanistan
There was Protestants, Jews, Blacks, Arabics
Call a truce, world peace, stop actin like savages
No war, we should take time and think
The bombs and tanks makes man kinda extinct
Cause since the beginnin of time, its been man with
arms fightin
No slobs in the towers and Pentagons
Why then must we it on, we must stop the killin
Tell me why we die, we all Gods children


All this hating lasts forever
Its time that we stand together
Everybody wants to rule the world


Come on (World...world....world...)
Peace (World...world....world...)
Peace (World...world....world...)
Peace (World...world....world...)


All those brothers on the block posted up like they
own it
Thats they Kona from New York to California
Go blocks locked down
Like dog, you safe whenever you with me
See, this is my town
So the youngstas, pros, and ghettos goes to prison
At a early age, already know whats against them
So in order for him to survive one day
He must open up his eyes to the ???
Cause everybody wants a shot in this land of
opportunity
Look at what this countrys got
There shouldnt be nobody homeless
How can the President fix other problems when he aint
fixed home yet
The earth wasnt made for one man to rule alone
To all colors and creeds is to whom it belongs
I want land, mansions, banks and gold
To diamonds in Africa, oil in my control
The worlds natural resources own its residuals
But then comes foes, I have to guard it with missiles
And I become the most wanted
But is it worth hearin a million people problems and
followed by secret service
I guess attempts at my life are loaded
So move over Colin Powell, just throw in a towel, yo


All this hating lasts forever
Its time that we stand together
Everybody wants to rule the world


Come on (World...world....world...)
Peace (World...world....world...)
Peace (World...world....world...)
Peace (World...world....world...)


Young harass my style and hit you at the right time
No other compares to what Nas write down
Tell you my dreams, show you my pain is yours
You could get what you love, be a chain to cause
Youre alive right now
Theres so many thats dead or locked up inside the
beast
Imma holler it now
Its whatever man thinkll manifest to the real
The plan is to wake up cause time reveals
All this hate cant forever last
All my ghetto heroes in heaven its like you right
here and never passed
You just transcend, I know Im gonna see you again
Hopin Ill reach the world ears and win
Aint nothin without struggle, listen up, its
critical
We used to fear arms, now the weapons are chemical
In hip-hop the weapons are lyrical
To be the best you challenge the rest, and the blessed
keeps it spiritual
Top of the world for the kid none less
Shoot any Rappers head off his shoulders, no contest
I know the most high hear me, so fly you cant hear me
You scared of a mirror
My theory is that Nas is peril
To every projects and every street corner
We gotta get out of this now


All this hating lasts forever
Its time that we stand together
Everybody wants to rule the world
Posted By Kelley from Chicago : 5:17 PM ET
Road to Nowhere by the Talking Heads

Title sounds pessimistic, but the song reflects uncertainty, a yearning for something better. Potential voters need to watch CNN to figure it all out. :)

Well we know where were goin
But we dont know where weve been
And we know what were knowin
But we cant say what weve seen
And were not little children
And we know what we want
And the future is certain
Give us time to work it out

Were on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin that ride to nowhere
Well take that ride

Im feelin okay this mornin
And you know,
Were on the road to paradise
Here we go, here we go

Chorus

Maybe you wonder where you are
I dont care
Here is where time is on our side
Take you there...take you there

Were on a road to nowhere
Were on a road to nowhere
Were on a road to nowhere

Theres a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And its all right, baby, its all right

And its very far away
But its growing day by day
And its all right, baby, its all right

They can tell you what to do
But theyll make a fool of you
And its all right, baby, its all right

Were on a road to nowhere
Posted By Jen NY, NY : 5:18 PM ET
Would it help if we got Celine to cover "Funky President?"
Posted By xtina - chicago IL : 5:31 PM ET
So many great suggestions, so little time. 360 staffers certainly have their work cut out for them.

my random list, in no particular order of preference:
"Instant Karma" -- John Lennon
"New Attitude" -- Patti LaBelle
"America" -- Throwing Muses
"Reach for the Sky" -- Social Distortion
"How Soon is Now" -- The Smiths
"Channel Z" -- B52s
"Blah Blah Blah" -- Iggy Pop
"Life During Wartime" -- Talking Heads
"Put the Message in the Box" -- World Party
"Serve the Servants" -- Nirvana
"Lonely Planet" -- The The

Have fun, and good luck choosing the winning tune!
Posted By lori, chapel hill, nc : 5:34 PM ET
How about TAX MAN by the Beatles:

if you drive a car, I'll tax the street;

if you try to sit, I'll tax your seat;

if you get too cold, I'll tax the heat;

if you take a walk, I'll tax your feet
Posted By Steve, Peoria, IL : 5:54 PM ET
Hi there. I hope it's not too late
to add a couple more:

The Kinks: "Better Things" or
The Beatles: "Come Together"
Posted By Carol B., Frederick, MD : 6:23 PM ET
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Anderson's guilty pleasure The Captain and Tennille.
Posted By r. curtain- beloit, WI : 6:31 PM ET
Dear Anderson,

I promise; this is my last comment on this subject.

Now that I have given you my suggestions for your theme song, it's time for me to suggest one to the candidates.

Since most of what I have been hearing from them is mostly disingenuous BS, I think this song is more than appropriate:

"Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones. Here is a sample of the lyrics:

Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and faith
.................................
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
.................................
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
'Cause I'm in need of some restraint

So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Use all your well-learned politesse
Or I'll lay your soul to waste, um yeah

Until later,
Jo Ann
Posted By Jo Ann Matese, North Royalton, Ohio : 6:56 PM ET
I think a great song for this campaign is "The Black Parade" performed by My Chemical Romance. It pretty much puts in words the way I feel about who we are looking for.
Posted By Robert from Tucson, AZ : 6:57 PM ET
You Will Obey! from Spongebob Squarepants.
Posted By Anthony Ainley, Grant, MI : 7:01 PM ET
I thought I'd put in my two cents again with some more:

1. On the classical side- The Toreadors from "Carmen." The campaign is like a bullfight with each candidate stepping into the arena. Plus it's upbeat and recognizable, and it'll keep it unbiased.

2. A song whose title embodies what every candidate is really saying to his or her constituents- "I Want You to Want Me" (Cheap Trick)

3. And just for kicks, "Mr. Roboto" by Styx, so we can watch Anderson do the robot. Hahaha...
Posted By Rebecca, Vancouver, WA : 7:09 PM ET
You know Anderson, I was thinking, depending on how you want to approach this, that's how you should pick the song. For instance, from the voters' perspective then Tina Turner's "You Better Be Good To Me"

Oh you better be good to me
That`s how it`s got to be now
Cause i don`t have no use
For what you loosely call the truth
And i don`t have the time for your over loaded lines
Oh you better be good to me
Yes you better be good to me

And i really don`t see
Why it`s so hard