Democratic Mix

Megan asks for suggestions for a tribute tape to the late and lamented Democratic primary race. A quick glance at my iPod suggests these tunes…

“Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards” – Billy Bragg
“A Century of Fakers” – Belle & Sebastien
“Let’s Get Out of This Country” – Camera Obscura
“The Queen is Dead” – The Smiths
“We’ll Sweep out the Ashes in the Morning” – Gram Parsons
“Love will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division
“I Wanna Be Adored” – The Stone Roses
“Should I Stay Or Should I Go” – The Clash
“The Song is Over” – The Who
“God Knows I’m Good” – David Bowie
“Double Crossin Time” – John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers
“You Get What You Deserve” – Big Star
“The Light At the End of the Tunnel (Is the Light of an Oncoming Train) – Half Man Half Biscuit
“Yesterday’s News Just Hit Home Today” – Johnny Paycheck
“Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck was Still Silver)” – Merle Haggard (also good for Ron Paul fans…)