Come on up for the rising tonight

“Come on up for the rising tonight“

Inauguration anthem of President Barack Obama.

Song (click for full lyrics): The Rising

Artist: Bruce Springsteen

Album: The Rising

Year: 2002

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Won’t you help me share my load from the dark end of the street to the bright side of the road

“Won’t you help me share my load, from the dark end of the street to the bright side of the road?“

A classic from Van Morrison as President Barack Obama takes office.

Song (click for full lyrics): Bright Side of the Road

Artist: Van Morrison

Album: Into the Music

Year: 1979

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Freedom of choice is what you’ve got. Freedom from choice is what you want.

“Freedom of choice is what you’ve got. Freedom from choice is what you want”

Rock the Vote

Song (click for full lyrics): Freedom of Choice

Artist: DEVO

Album: Freedom of Choice

Year: 1980

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When I walk beside her, I am the better man

“When I walk beside her, I am the better man”

Dedicated to Gina, on our anniversary.

Song (click for full lyrics): Hard Sun

Artist: Covered by Eddie Vedder (lyrics and original by Gordon Peterson/Indio)

Album: Into the Wild Soundtrack

Year: 2007

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I’m free to do what I want any old time

“I’m free to what I want any old time“

Song (click for full lyrics): I’m Free

Artist: The Rolling Stones

Album: December’s Children

Year: 1965

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And so this is Christmas, and what have you done?

A fitting lyric for today and a call for Peace on Earth.

“And so this is Christmas, and what have you done?“

Song (click for full lyrics): Happy Christmas (War is Over)

Artist: John Lennon

Album: Shaved Fish or Imagine

Year: 1971

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Rock the Casbah

“Rock the Casbah“

Song (click for full lyrics): Rock the Casbah

Artist: The Clash

Album: Combat Rock

Year: 1982

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I’ve got the pistols so I ‘ll keep the pesos…..

“I’ve got the pistols so I ‘ll keep the pesos. Yeah that seems fair.”

Song: Banditos

Artist: The Refreshments

Album: Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy

Year: 1996

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You take your car to work, I’ll take my board

“You take your car to work, I’ll take my board”

Song: Surf Wax America

Artist: Weezer

Album: Weezer (Blue Album)

Year:1994

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9/11…nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could

In honor of the 5th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Never forget.

“…nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could”

Song: Fragile

Artist: Sting

Album: Nothing Like The Sun

Year:1987

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