What should the grassroots theme song be

[Montana Patriot]

I personally like the following
Lynerd Skynerd Red,White and Blue
or
Chris Cagle You might want to think about

[foofighter20x]

I Won't Back Down - Johnny Cash :p

[Mommy2Princesses]

Not sure who does it but my DH was playing it the other day and it got me PUMPED!!!

[brandon13830]

Bob Dylan - "The Times They Are A-Changin'"

[Drknows]

credence clearwater revival fortunate son

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Med926aDBoc



WOOOO THAT RED WHITE AND BLUE!

[Richandler]

Um... There are way to many great songs to choose from!

[Jojo]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: The Revolution starts now - Steve Earle

[tnvoter]

The Beatles - Revolution :)

but I know this ones been used already in some videos

[Cunningham]

This is it.....sorry guys...it just is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWvub_WBho

[twister5400]

movin on up... from the jeffersons. haha

[terlinguatx]

...

[moonbat]

The Rocky theme song :D

[ctb619]

This is it.....sorry guys...it just is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWvub_WBho

hahahaha

[surf]

this is it -

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

[randy9294]

"Fix You" by Coldplay

It's in one of Avaroth's videos and every time I hear it now I get teary eyed. Perfect song.

[conner_condor]

I personally like the following
Lynerd Skynerd Red,White and Blue
or
Chris Cagle You might want to think about






Here we come
Walking down the street
We get the funniest looks from
Everyone we meet.

Hey, hey we're the Monkees,
and people say we monkey around.
But we're too busy singing,
to put anybody down.

We go wherever we want to,
Do what we like to do.
We don't have time to get restless,
There's always something new.

Hey, hey we're the Monkees,
and people say we monkey around.
But we're too busy singing,
to put anybody down.

We're just trying to be friendly,
Come watch us sing and play.
We're the young generation,
And we got something to say.

Hey, hey we're the Monkees,
You never know where we'll be found.
So you'd better get ready,
We may be comin to your town.

Hey, hey we're the Monkees,
and people say we monkey around.
But we're too busy singing,
to put anybody down.



:D:D:D:D:D:D

[rajibo]

The 'official grassroots theme' should definately be:

Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER9b0yWGcfs

[Magsec]

Queensryche - Revolution Calling (http://youtube.com/watch?v=YZWUw16qDm4) (Youtube link) It's the perfect song for the campaign IMO, but I'm a metal guy.

I also like Cusco - Inca Dance (for those who listen to Coast to Coast AM it's the folky song usually played at the very end of each show)

[ksuguy]

We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister

[Syren123]

Anarchy in the UK.

Or my all time favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG8kf-6_TY8

[sparebulb]

Won't get fooled again--The Who

[njandrewg]

that song from Hitman commercial

[Lord Xar]

Our campaign song should be:

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

[Bryan]

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" performed by the US Army band.

[parke]

Truth is Here, Uncle Sam Goddamn or Freedom Aint Free by Brother Ali.

http://www.myspace.com/brotherali

[njandrewg]

how about national anthem?

[Syren123]

how about national anthem?

Sure. That would work too.

[SWATH]

"The Revolution" Chris de Burgh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0zp9uX9B6I

[michaelwise]

Ring of fire. Not for us, For them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2iv_E-Fn9E

[V4Vendetta]

Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cYWfq--Nw

[CurtisLow]

They said Ron Paul was the underdog!

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/1051/underdogdk4.jpg

The song...
http://www.delorie.com/users/dj/tidbits/underdog.wav







.Of course this is old as I am, but the listen to the words of the song!

[V4Vendetta]

Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cYWfq--Nw

[terlinguatx]

...

[beerista]

I Won't Back Down - Johnny Cash :p

I was thinking "I Won't Back Down" also. But I was thinking the Tom Petty version.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3lfpqZaaM74

[Gimme Some Truth]

wow people love the stupidest things

7mill views for that? :S

[Pride]

How about the song Frontline by the band Pillar?

"Everybody, with your fists raised high
Let me hear your battle cry tonight
Stand beside, or step aside
We’re on the frontline"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-3gmRslIks

[american.swan]

How about something like this...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

[Pride]

Frontline by the band Pillar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-3gmRslIks

[ValidusCustodiae]

VAN HALEN BABY!

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

[V-rod]

A better theme song for our grassroots :Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mVKUpT4g5k

[francisco]

Revolution-The Beatles

For What It's Worth-Buffalo Springfield (There's somethin' happening here...)

Original Songs:

The Ron Paul 2008 Campaign Song- New York Violets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-t_YD-sDhw

Ron Paul is Here- Three Shoe Posse (Great Reggae !)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naMtwqBzja0

[kill the banks]

how about frank :
http://www.youtube.com/v/HKZ5qhXBnIA&rel=1

kill the banks

[V-rod]

Whoa, listening to it again, the lyrics actually goes with our efforts. I'm not even kidding! :eek:

[american.swan]

how about frank :
http://www.youtube.com/v/HKZ5qhXBnIA&rel=1

kill the banks

LOVE IT, haven't heard that in a while.

[richard1984]

How about something like this...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

GOOD CALL!!!! :D


What's Going On is without a doubt one of the best albums ever! (And very pertinent, too!)

[Energy]

depends on the mood: 1812 overture

[SeanEdwards]

The Rocky theme song :D

I agree. Makes me think of this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDtLv3I_UaY

[Sparx]

This is it.....sorry guys...it just is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWvub_WBho

Haha, this is exactly what I was thinking.

You’re the best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down!

[Primbs]

I never would have thought of that song.

[V4Vendetta]

How about the song Frontline by the band Pillar?

"Everybody, with your fists raised high
Let me hear your battle cry tonight
Stand beside, or step aside
We’re on the frontline"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-3gmRslIks

Yes thats a good one too

[beerista]

Four pages of songs and not a single Rick Roll?!?!
It may not be your favorite song, but you know it's the most appropriate. No song says RonPaulForums like a Rick Roll.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
Enjoy. :)

[Sparx]

Four pages of songs and not a single Rick Roll?!?!
It may not be your favorite song, but you know it's the most appropriate. No song says RonPaulForums like a Rick Roll.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
Enjoy. :)

Rick Rolled! LMAO.

[Mandrik]

how about national anthem?

Totally agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9p9BaCfLD4

Great Less Than Jake song, and would actually be very fitting for a Ron Paul vid. Listen to the awesome lyrics.

And yes, I know you were referring to THE National Anthem, but I couldn't resist.

[Matt Collins]

"Don't Tread on Me" by Metallica.


or


"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour


or



"The Revolution" by BT


or


"Right Here, Right Now" by Van Halen


or any of the following:

Rage Against the Machine - Guerrilla Radio
Rage Against the Machine - Know Your Enemy
Authority Zero - thousand years of war
Limp Bizkit - My Generation
Disturbed - 10,000 Fists in the Air
System of A Down - BYOB
Bad Religion - Atomic Garden
Bad Religion - Flat Earth Society
Greenday - Nice Guys Finish Last
Skid Row - Youth Gone Wild
Sammy Hagar - Can't Drive 55
Greenday - American Idiot
Greenday - Holiday
Guns and Roses - Civil War
Joe Satriani - Motorcycle Driver
Lenny Kravitz - American Woman
Motley Crue - Dr Feelgood
Velvey Reolver - Set me Free
Pepper - No Control
Genesis - Land of Confusion
Billy Joel - We Didn't start the Fire


I like the Daft Punk track, but it's a little too down-tempo/slow/mellow/gay for something like this.

[BagelOfTheDead]

The Smashing Pumpkins' new one, "United States," I think would fit pretty well for some campaign videos. It's very energetic, urgent, and political, and contains many passionate declarations of "revolution."

[conner_condor]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5491467439680928829&q=Megadeth+-+Peace+Sells%2C+But+Who%27s+Buying&total=64&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0


What do you mean, I dont believe in god?
I talk to him every day.
What do you mean, I dont support your system?
I go to court when I have to.
What do you mean, I cant get to work on time?
I got nothing better to do
And, what do you mean, I dont pay my bills?
Why do you think Im broke? huh?

Chorus
If theres a new way,
Ill be the first in line.
But, it better work this time.

What do you mean, I hurt your feelings?
I didnt know you had any feelings.
What do you mean, I aint kind?
Im just not your kind.
What do you mean, I couldnt be president, of the united states of america?
Tell me something, its still we the people, right?

Chorus (repeat)

If theres a new way Ill be the first in line, but, it better work this time. can you put a price on peace?
Peace,
Peace sells...,
Peace,
Peace sells...,
Peace sells...,but whos buying?
Peace sells...,but whos buying?
Peace sells...,but whos buying?
Peace sells...,but whos buying?
No, peace sells...

[JenHarris]

Pride (In the name of love) from U2

[Sola]

Get Knocked Down by Chumbawamba

We'll be singing
When we're winning
We'll be singing
I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down
...

[Matt Collins]

Get Knocked Down by Chumbawamba
LOL - I was just listening to that!

[Sola]

or even

O Fortuna from Carmina Burana

:p

[Madison]

Legend of Zelda Theme Song. A song for a true hero.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUM_W6C1tEU

[goldenequity]

The Beatles - Revolution :)

but I know this ones been used already in some videos

Try this version (http://69.65.26.137/~ronpaula/BeatlesAndMarkThornton.m3u) (just received it tonite!) :)

[fluoridatedbrainsoup]

It should definitely be "For The Love Of You" by the Isley Brothers.
excerpted lyrics:

I wanna be living for the love of you
Ah yes I am
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Alright now yes

Ooo! lovely as a ray of sun
That touches me when the mornin' comes
Feels good to me yeah
My love and me well

Smoother than a gentle breeze
Flowin' through my mind with ease
Soft as can be well
When you're lovin' me
When you're lovin' me
Ooo!

:D

[nayjevin]

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

[nayjevin]

aright doods here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbxfe7DMxVo

the only metal band to ever produce an original lick they say...

Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerers of deaths construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds, oh lord yeah!

Politicians hide themselves away
They only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor

Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait till their judgement day comes, yeah!

Now in darkness, world stops turning
As the war machine keeps burning
No more war pigs of the power
Hand of God has sturck the hour
Day of judgement, God is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings
All right now!

[american.swan]

I was watching some ron paul youtube vids and thought to myself, I really like that sound. It's great, so I googled it and bingo.

Great youtube video with a great song for us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7kIgcYgIQk

[Matthew Zak]

how about the song "grassroots" by 311. 311's fan base is generally supportive of ron paul. I'm not sure how 311 themselves feel about him though. And the song is anything but mainstream. It's a mixture of rock and hip hop. But it's interesting.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oGa73YuKwI

[starless]

Queensryche - Revolution Calling (http://youtube.com/watch?v=YZWUw16qDm4) (Youtube link) It's the perfect song for the campaign IMO, but I'm a metal guy.

I also like Cusco - Inca Dance (for those who listen to Coast to Coast AM it's the folky song usually played at the very end of each show)

I was gonna say Queensryche too.

"The Revolution Starts Now" by Steve Earle would be a good chocie too, especially for our non-rocking Ron Paul supporters. :cool:

[Ra_]

The 'official grassroots theme' should definately be:
Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER9b0yWGcfs

That's a great one.
I also have a lot of love for the Underdog tune.

If you want a real Grass Roots song though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTD5P4n9i2A

[jrich4rpaul]

Not great for a theme song, but I really like this one. Just listen to the words.

Three Days Grace- Are You Ready?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BcI_W3cDWs

[Nathaniel Macon]

I'm for "American Pie" by Don McLean. The song captures our loss of control over our government and our anxiety over what America is becoming, that makes Ron Paul's campaign so important. The song's age, popularity, and importance will appeal to most Americans and, crucially, help win over the large Baby Boomer vote. Its allusions to the upheaval of the 1960s symbolize our own rEVOLution for liberty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHkT2YfqHE4

A long, long time ago...
I can still remember
How that music used to make me smile.
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could make those people dance
And, maybe, they’d be happy for a while.

But february made me shiver
With every paper I’d deliver.
Bad news on the doorstep;
I couldn’t take one more step.

I can’t remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride,
But something touched me deep inside
The day the music died.

So bye-bye, miss american pie.
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
And them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
Singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die.
"this’ll be the day that I die."

Did you write the book of love,
And do you have faith in God above,
If the Bible tells you so?
Do you believe in rock ’n roll,
Can music save your mortal soul,
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?

Well, I know that you’re in love with him
`cause I saw you dancin’ in the gym.
You both kicked off your shoes.
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues.

I was a lonely teenage broncin’ buck
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck,
But I knew I was out of luck
The day the music died.

I started singin’,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
And singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die.
"this’ll be the day that I die."

Now for ten years we’ve been on our own
And moss grows fat on a rollin’ stone,
But that’s not how it used to be.
When the jester sang for the king and queen,
In a coat he borrowed from james dean
And a voice that came from you and me,

Oh, and while the king was looking down,
The jester stole his thorny crown.
The courtroom was adjourned;
No verdict was returned.
And while lennon read a book of marx,
The quartet practiced in the park,
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day the music died.

We were singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
And singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die.
"this’ll be the day that I die."

Helter skelter in a summer swelter.
The birds flew off with a fallout shelter,
Eight miles high and falling fast.
It landed foul on the grass.
The players tried for a forward pass,
With the jester on the sidelines in a cast.

Now the half-time air was sweet perfume
While the sergeants played a marching tune.
We all got up to dance,
Oh, but we never got the chance!
`cause the players tried to take the field;
The marching band refused to yield.
Do you recall what was revealed
The day the music died?

We started singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
And singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die.
"this’ll be the day that I die."

Oh, and there we were all in one place,
A generation lost in space
With no time left to start again.
So come on: jack be nimble, jack be quick!
Jack flash sat on a candlestick
Cause fire is the devil’s only friend.

Oh, and as I watched him on the stage
My hands were clenched in fists of rage.
No angel born in hell
Could break that satan’s spell.
And as the flames climbed high into the night
To light the sacrificial rite,
I saw satan laughing with delight
The day the music died

He was singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
And singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die.
"this’ll be the day that I die."

I met a girl who sang the blues
And I asked her for some happy news,
But she just smiled and turned away.
I went down to the sacred store
Where I’d heard the music years before,
But the man there said the music wouldn’t play.

And in the streets: the children screamed,
The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed.
But not a word was spoken;
The church bells all were broken.
And the three men I admire most:
The father, son, and the holy ghost,
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died.

And they were singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
And them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
Singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die.
"this’ll be the day that I die."

They were singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
Singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die."

[dude58677]

"Don't stop believing" Steve Perry This song actually inspired the 2005 Chicago White Sox to win the World Series.

"Dream On" Areosmith

"Spirit In The Sky"
Written and Performed by Norman Greenbaum

[surf]

since "right here right now" didn't go over as i'd hoped....
How about "Get Up Stand Up" by Bob Marley and the Wailers

"Get up. stand up
Stand up for your rights
Get up stand up
Don't give up the fight"

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vzxAwQHhccw

[Van Damme]

The 'official grassroots theme' should definately be:

Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER9b0yWGcfs

Absolutely.

[pcosmar]

Merle Haggard- America First
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jrHPjm4qKM

[EvilEngineer]

We Will Rock you!

[nayjevin]

The 'official grassroots theme' should definately be:

Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER9b0yWGcfs

now that's music

[Syren123]

"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" by the Daz Band.

[garrettwombat]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=I9hpMgKI_NU

FREEDOM OF CHOICE!

[garrettwombat]

"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" by the Daz Band.

dude.. that was the gap band... and its also spelled "DAZZ BAND"

know your funk rootz sucka

[Syren123]

dude.. that was the gap band... and its also spelled "DAZZ BAND"

know your funk rootz sucka

LOL! I get those two mixed up. Same with the Scorpions and Def Leppard.
Thanks for straightening that out.

[garrettwombat]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=syJ-aE6JF5E

another great song...

[JMO]

for the older generation you have the ultimate vietnam protest song.

"Eve Of Destruction" by Barry Mcguire

[scbissler]

"You're Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore" - by John Prine

sample lyric - "Jesus don't like killing, no matter what the reason's for, and your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore."

[dwdollar]

I think something from the Revolutionary War would be appropriate.

[1000-points-of-fright]

Volunteers by Jefferson Airplane is a good choice. So is Fortunate Son by CCR. Here are some others I thought of. At the very least the choruses are usable for videos.

T.Rex - Children of the Revolution (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvVfjW4OQe8)

The Cult - Revolution (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnTO9cWyJC8)

Gil Scott Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCQSk2l8bc)

[Jan2017]

Well, we just inaugurated a President not afraid to go against the grain - it might be healthy sometimes -
in that way a bit like that Dr. No Congressman whose son will head the re-write of health care in USA.

"Main Street felt like Park Avenue" or something I guess


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTCnno-3EGE

[osan]

I personally like the following
Lynerd Skynerd Red,White and Blue
or
Chris Cagle You might want to think about

Feh... bloody amateurs.

Try this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m38EdJeM6dU