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
Friday, October 22, 2010
Presidential Songs: Bill Clinton
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