Friday, October 22, 2010

Presidential Songs: Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton ushered in the boomer presidents with his 1992 election. That year, he used the upbeat and positive "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac as his campaign theme song. Four years later, the president did not use a theme song, but the campaign considered using "These Are The Days" by 10,000 Maniacs.

Don't Stop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8arvEzHsA8

These Are The Days:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-HLxpWGCzc

Someone more cynical might use this to describe the Lewinski Affair:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G8DCFJ4vr4

Lastly, the Clinton Years were a break from history and coincided with the rise of the tabloid culture. Clinton's antics often fed into that culture and at times seemed like a SNL skit. So, if there is a song that fits the Clinton Administration, it's this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ripdiYe8MUA

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