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Campaign music: Politicians are playing their song

Barack Obama channel's Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together.' Mitt Romney leans on K'naan's 'Wavin' Flag.' If there's a politician, there's a song ready to blare. Like less charismatic hip-hop artists, politicians routinely repurpose other people's songs. And like a great...

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03:22 on May 15 2012

Campaign music: Politicians are playing their song

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Barack Obama channel's Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together.' Mitt Romney leans on K'naan's 'Wavin' Flag.' If there's a politician, there's a song ready to blare. Like less ch... more info
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