Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's efforts to generate some Internet buzz by asking people to help her choose a campaign song were so successful she has opted for round two.
The New York senator first appealed to Web users with 10 songs, and after getting more than 130,000 votes the campaign has narrowed it down to another 10 -- the top vote-getters and five write-ins.
Urging supporters to cast their vote, Clinton tells people: "You have spoken [and] there were some truly wonderful selections," and does a little swaying to the beat in her self-deprecating Web video.
"Anyway, I'm so gratified that all of you thought that this was such a wonderful idea," Clinton deadpans, as the video cuts to YouTubers blasting the concept.
"This is ridiculous," one says, as another adds: "Insulting!" and one more asks, "Are you freaking kidding me?"
The frontrunner for the 2008 nomination will announce the winner online or will send text messages to supporters who sign up.
Here are the song finalists. You can vote on her site, or better yet, use our comments section to suggest your own Hillary Clinton theme song.
Round One Winners:
* Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall-- Christina Bellantoni, Capitol Hill correspondent, The Washington Times
* Rock This Country! - Shania Twain
* Beautiful Day - U2
* Get Ready - The Temptations
* I'm a Believer - Smash Mouth
Top Write-In Suggestions:
* Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
* Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
* Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
* You and I - Celine Dion
* The Best - Tina Turner
Comments (278)
I suggest "Shes just a devil woman With evil on her mind Beware the devil woman Shes gonna get you"
That would be a very realistic song for her campaign!
Posted by bob rodriguez | May 24, 2007 1:11 PM
I think the Eagles, "Witchy Woman" or better yet, Elton John's "The [expletive deleted] is Back"
Posted by John C. | May 24, 2007 1:12 PM
Scary.
Posted by Chip | May 24, 2007 1:12 PM
I don't know why she isn't using I'm a Loser by the Beatles as a theme song ?
Posted by David Hamlin | May 24, 2007 1:16 PM
I voted for "The [expletive deleted] is Back" by Elton John. How many votes for that one?
Posted by Little Tommy | May 24, 2007 1:16 PM
See You Next Time - U2
Posted by Mark Malatesta | May 24, 2007 1:18 PM
See you Next Time - U2
Posted by Edward Jamieson | May 24, 2007 1:19 PM
What was the name of the big hit by Sir Mix-A-Lot in the 90s?
Posted by Jim | May 24, 2007 1:19 PM
Lies by Fleetwood Mac
Posted by billkwalsh | May 24, 2007 1:19 PM
See you next time - U2
Posted by Mark Shulzitski | May 24, 2007 1:19 PM
See You Next Time - U2
Posted by mark malatesta | May 24, 2007 1:20 PM
SEE YOU NEXT TIME - U2
Posted by Ric Canfield | May 24, 2007 1:21 PM
See You Next Time - by U2
Posted by mary miller | May 24, 2007 1:21 PM
See You Next Time - U2
Posted by summer daize | May 24, 2007 1:22 PM
See You Next Time - U2
Posted by kelly black | May 24, 2007 1:23 PM
Stray Cat Blues, The Stones
Posted by TONY | May 24, 2007 1:23 PM
Why doesn't she use "Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake?
Posted by Regina Fliangi | May 24, 2007 1:24 PM
Theme Song From the T.V. Show "The Monkeys"
Posted by Laura | May 24, 2007 1:28 PM
Liar, Liar - The Castaways
Posted by Bob | May 24, 2007 1:28 PM
Tell Me Lies - Fleetwood Mac
Posted by Jeannie | May 24, 2007 1:28 PM
How about, "Loser" by Beck?
Posted by Tim Johnson | May 24, 2007 1:28 PM
Some previous theme songs:
-happy days are here again-
-Born in the USA-Regan Campaign
-Don't Stop (thinking about tomorrow) - Bill Clinton
still waiting for a 3rd party candidate to use thw Who's "won't get folled again"
Posted by alex | May 24, 2007 1:30 PM
I'd vote for "Shame Shame Shame" by Shirley & Co., except I don't think either of the Clintons know the meaning of the word.
Posted by Brian | May 24, 2007 1:33 PM
The [expletive deleted] is back
Posted by Snoppy | May 24, 2007 1:33 PM
How about Elton John's "The ***** is Back"?
Posted by Landlocked | May 24, 2007 1:37 PM
Hillary's theme song should be "American Idiot" by Greenday.
Posted by Kara | May 24, 2007 1:38 PM
The Tax (Wo)man - The Beatles
You Haven't Done Nothin' - Stevie Wonder
You're So Vain - Carly Simon
Posted by T.J. McIver | May 24, 2007 1:39 PM
I think it should be "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mixalot.
Posted by Charles Ross | May 24, 2007 1:41 PM
There is a certain Elton John song that fits.
Posted by T Burchfield | May 24, 2007 1:43 PM
"I [Can't] Make it on My Own (Tammy Wynette) her favorite artist!!
Posted by KB Wilson | May 24, 2007 1:45 PM
I still think that Rush had the right idea going with Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back!"
Posted by Bill | May 24, 2007 1:45 PM
My suggestion is Metallica's "Sanitarium (Welcome Home)".
Posted by Todd Hester | May 24, 2007 1:46 PM
How about "The [expletive deleted] is Back!"
Posted by Steven Henry | May 24, 2007 1:46 PM
How about one for Bill, since he'll be global ambassador (or some such silly thing):
I Kissed Her on the Lips, and Left Her Behind for You - Benny Hill
Posted by SWeaver | May 24, 2007 1:48 PM
How about "War Pigs" by Sabbath
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 1:49 PM
Obviously "Devil with the Blue Dress On" got edited out.
Posted by Bill Suphan | May 24, 2007 1:50 PM
Sisters are Doing it For Themselves - Aretha Franklin (v1) Annie Lennox (v2) Spice Girls (v3)
Posted by Jason Oliver | May 24, 2007 1:50 PM
How 'bout "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mixalot. A sure winner.
Posted by Ian | May 24, 2007 1:51 PM
How about: Make An Ugly Woman Your Wife!
Posted by Darryl Weiler | May 24, 2007 1:53 PM
Why didn't somebody suggest "The [expletive deleted] is Back" by Elton John
Posted by Kyle Harris | May 24, 2007 1:54 PM
Elton John's "The [expletive deleted] is Back." Neeed I say more?
Posted by Charlie | May 24, 2007 1:54 PM
"Killer Queen" by Queen
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 1:54 PM
I'd vote for "Lonesome Loser" by the Little River Band.
Posted by Fred | May 24, 2007 1:55 PM
The song from the musical "South Pacific" "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of my Hair"
Posted by Joe Zingher | May 24, 2007 1:55 PM
Cold Hard [expletive deleted] - Jet
As if it were written with Hillary in mind!!!!!!!!
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 1:57 PM
It's Cryin Time Again - Ray Charles
Posted by Psdo51 | May 24, 2007 1:57 PM
There's only one possible choice: Elton John's "The [expletive deleted] Is Back."
Posted by Ellen Arnold | May 24, 2007 1:57 PM
how about "Your Cheatin Heart" by Hank Williams Sr.
Posted by joe | May 24, 2007 1:59 PM
I personally know that this is rigged ;).
Posted by Pooping Propaganda | May 24, 2007 2:04 PM
The song that should be used is "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"
Posted by Jim Snodgrass | May 24, 2007 2:04 PM
How 'bout "Baby's Got Back" for a theme song??
Posted by JACK | May 24, 2007 2:06 PM
im a loser - beatles
Posted by me | May 24, 2007 2:07 PM
How about, "The [expletive deleted] Is Back!" by Sir Elton John.
Posted by Jennifer | May 24, 2007 2:12 PM
I Am Woman - Helen Reddy
Posted by Dan Godzich | May 24, 2007 2:13 PM
How about "Show me the way to go home"? or here's a goody, "She's a Maniac"!!
Posted by lynn | May 24, 2007 2:14 PM
How about "Down with a Sickness" by Disturbed
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 2:15 PM
How about Crazy - Gnarls Barkley ?
Posted by Austin | May 24, 2007 2:15 PM
The Impossible Dream
Posted by Jimmy D Cox | May 24, 2007 2:20 PM
The [expletive deleted] Is Back - Elton John
Evil Woman - ELO
Lying Eyes - The Eagles
Reason to Believe - Tim Hardin or Rod Stewart
Positively 4th Street - Bob Dylan
Posted by Mike | May 24, 2007 2:20 PM
"Leave the Dishes in the Sink, Ma," by Spike Jones and the City Slickers.
Posted by Rod Vessels | May 24, 2007 2:21 PM
I think the song, The Impossible Dream would be perfect for her.
Posted by Jimmy D Cox | May 24, 2007 2:22 PM
"The [expletive deleted] is Back" - Elton John
Posted by Daniel | May 24, 2007 2:22 PM
I would like to suggest, " Under My Thumb".
Posted by Chrisman Smith | May 24, 2007 2:23 PM
Man, I thought my submission to her contest was perfect:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4924085173349496686
Reminds me of my childhood in Northern Virgina, back in the day.
Posted by Wuptdo | May 24, 2007 2:23 PM
Dirty Deeds done Dirt Cheap : AC/DC
Posted by old dad | May 24, 2007 2:24 PM
From Stormin Normnan "the nag"
CHILLIN' AND MAYBE ILLIN', TRILLIN' AND SPILLIN' SONGS FOR BILL'S CHILL PILL HILL FROM ILL.
http://the-nag.livejournal.com/ 5-21-2007
BILL:
I'll Take You There
Lean On Me
Use Me
BIG CHILL:
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
I Second That Emotion
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
BUZZKILL (and ill-will):
It's Over
Na Na Hey Hey
You Can't Always Get What You Want
CARVILLE:
Arkansas Traveller
Dirty Work
Second Time Around
DeVILLE (Mink):
Can't Do Without It
Just Give Me One Good Reason
She's So Tough
DeVILLE (Willy):
I Can Only Give You Everything
Loup Garou
My One Desire (Vampir's Lullaby)
DILL (sour grapes and bitter pills):
Dream On
That'll Be The Day
You Ain't Woman Enough
DR. PHIL:
Respect Yourself
Take It Easy
Try A Little Tenderness
EMERIL:
Burnin' For You
Hungry Like The Wolf
That Smell
MILLS (Heather):
I Get Around
I'm Still Standing
Polythene Pam
MILLS (LANE):
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Let's Get It On
Love Bites
MISTER BILL:
Baby One More Time
I'm Hurtin'
Steamroller Blues
QUILLS (Media Jackals):
Deja Vu
It's Now Or Never
Victim Or The Crime
SHILLS (some breathless Democrats):
I Only Have Eyes For You
Nobody Does It Better
You're The One That I Want
SHRILLS (every breathing Republican):
The [expletive deleted] Is Back
Devil In Disguise
Evil Woman
STEVEN STILLS:
Change Partners
Helplessly Hoping
Isn't It About Time
WILL (George):
Centerfield
Spooky
The Worst That Could Happen
WILLS (Chill):
Back In The Saddle
'Taters and Corn
Where The Boys Are
WILLS (Garry):
History
She's The One
There's A First Time For Everything
WILLS (Maury):
Born To Run
I'm Movin' On
Stealin'
and of course HILL'S:
Always On My Mind
It's My Party
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
and lastly, from the Close-Enough-For-Government-Work Department, DYLAN'S:
A Hard Reign's a-Gonna Follow
Mistress of War
Tangled Up in Bill
--Stormin
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 2:26 PM
My other post probably won't make it. What about "Dueling Banjos" from the movie "Deliverance."
Posted by Wuptdo | May 24, 2007 2:27 PM
From Stormin Normnan "the nag":
CHILLIN' AND MAYBE ILLIN', TRILLIN' AND SPILLIN' SONGS FOR BILL'S CHILL PILL HILL FROM ILL.
BILL:
I'll Take You There
Lean On Me
Use Me
BIG CHILL:
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
I Second That Emotion
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
BUZZKILL (and ill-will):
It's Over
Na Na Hey Hey
You Can't Always Get What You Want ....
Posted by Norm Gaudet | May 24, 2007 2:27 PM
I nominate 'Creep'
Posted by dave | May 24, 2007 2:29 PM
The only appropriate tune is by Elton John, The [expletive deleted] is Back
Posted by Graeme Smith | May 24, 2007 2:29 PM
There aren't enough curse words to write a song about her!
Posted by Phil | May 24, 2007 2:29 PM
"Don't Go Away Mad Just Go Away" by Motley Crue
Posted by me | May 24, 2007 2:29 PM
a few come to mind
Dirty Deeds (done real cheap): AC/DC
If you got the money, I got the time: Hank Williams
Its My Party: Leslie Gore
Posted by Harold | May 24, 2007 2:31 PM
How about "The [expletive deleted] is Back" by Elton John!
Posted by Sheri | May 24, 2007 2:32 PM
"Big-legged Woman Ain't Got No Soul"
The Police would be blasphemy!
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 2:33 PM
This is the song hands down!!! THE [expletive deleted] IS BACK by Elton John
Posted by T.G.Bauer | May 24, 2007 2:34 PM
How about "Dude Looks Like a Lady" by Aerosmith...lol
Posted by Chris | May 24, 2007 2:34 PM
Here's one 'Yada Yada' by Dorie Preven
Posted by Andy302 | May 24, 2007 2:35 PM
Baby got Back by Sir Mix-a-lot
Posted by Jim | May 24, 2007 2:36 PM
Jim Stafford's song, "My Girl, Bill" captures the conservative viewpoint that a Hillary presidency will simply be a repeat - albeit a more-liberal repeat - of a Bill Clinton presidency.
Posted by Bob McCarty | May 24, 2007 2:37 PM
"Liar" by the Rollins Band
Posted by CMA | May 24, 2007 2:37 PM
"Baby Got Back" Sir Mix-a-lot. This is classic Clinton "leadership." Stick your finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing, and go with the flow.
Posted by Phil G | May 24, 2007 2:42 PM
How about - "Kyle's Mom" sung by Eric Cartman.
Posted by David | May 24, 2007 2:42 PM
Cold Blooded by Rick James
I Don't Want to Go On With You Like That by Elton John
Master of Puppets by Metallica
What Is and What Should Never Be by Led Zepplin
A Wolf at the Door by Radiohead
Posted by D Hunter | May 24, 2007 2:43 PM
"Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley
"Burning Down The House" by the Talking Heads
"Back Off [expletive deleted]" by Guns 'n' Roses
"You're Crazy" by Guns 'n' Roses
"Fifteeen Pounds of [expletive deleted] in a Ten Pound Bag" By The Spudmonsters
"Money" by Pink Floyd
Better yet, someone call Dick Morris and have him write a song. He knows her quite well from his years keeping her husband's [expletive deleted] out of hot water.
Posted by Jason | May 24, 2007 2:44 PM
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song!!!
Posted by BOOOSH | May 24, 2007 2:45 PM
Fat bottom girls?
Posted by Dan | May 24, 2007 2:46 PM
Little Miss Can't Be Wrong by Spin Doctors:
Posted by Jake | May 24, 2007 2:49 PM
How about "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Man"
Posted by cjuk | May 24, 2007 2:49 PM
She Got The Gold Mine (I Got the Shaft)
by Jerry Reed
Posted by steve | May 24, 2007 2:49 PM
I feel a little nauseaus, nauseus, nauseous........(sic) whatever.
Posted by Jack NYC | May 24, 2007 2:51 PM
Anyone notice that three of her top 5 were not even American. We all know U2 is Irish. KT Tunstall is Scottish. Shania is Canadian and lives in Switzerland. Two of her write-in winners, Celine Dion and the Police, are non-Americans, too.
Posted by A. Non. | May 24, 2007 2:51 PM
The most appropriate theme song for Calculating Clinton is "SHE'S A [expletive deleted]" the 1999 single recorded by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott for Goldmind/Elektra Records. Produced by Timbaland, "She's a [expletive deleted]" was released as the debut single from Elliott's second album, Da Real World.
Posted by ImpeachmentNOW | May 24, 2007 2:51 PM
you haters are all brainwashed by rush, etc. they have totally taken over your decision making and shaped all your opinions on everything - all for THEIR own good you idiots.
Posted by superslick | May 24, 2007 2:55 PM
"Won't Get Fooled Again" ~The Who
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 2:56 PM
Back In The USSR -- Beatles
Taxman -- Beatles
Fool On The Hill -- Beatles
I'm A Loser -- Beatles
Cold As Ice -- Foreigner
Liar -- Three Dog Night
Liar Liar -- Castaways
Tell Me Lies (Tell Me Sweet Little Lies) -- Fleetwood Mac
Jive Talkin -- Bee Gees
The Hustle -- Van McCoy
Every Move You Make (I'll Be Watching You) -- Police
You're So Vain -- Carly Simon
Karma Chameleon -- Culture Club
Dude Looks Like A Lady -- Aerosmith
The Great Pretender -- Platters
Evil Woman -- Electric Light Orchestra
They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha Haaa! -- Napoleon XIV
The Theme Song from "Mr. Ed"
Posted by sd42webmaster | May 24, 2007 2:56 PM
The [expletive deleted] is back by Elton John.
Posted by Anonymous | May 24, 2007 2:57 PM
Having always been a big ELO fan, I submit "Evil Woman".
Posted by Stewart | May 24, 2007 2:58 PM
And I thought I'd be the only to think of "The [expletive deleted] Is Back"!!!
Posted by Phil Edmond | May 24, 2007 2:59 PM
"Read Between the Lies" - Slayer
Posted by Brian | May 24, 2007 3:01 PM
I'd Love To Change The World ,
by Ten Years After.
Classic line ,
Take From The Rich And Give To The Poor Till There Are No Rich No More.
Posted by Larry B | May 24, 2007 3:01 PM
how about "The [expletive deleted] is Back" by Elton John. or "Evil Woman?" or here's a blast from the past , "My Girl, Bill!" or "Afternoon Delight?"
Hopefully, after the election is finally over we an all the old country song "Thank God and Greyhound She's Gone!"
Posted by robert | May 24, 2007 3:02 PM
The song for Hillary's campaign doesn't exist because our greatest disaster ballad writer, Gordon Lightfoot, hasn't written it yet.
If he can eulogize 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald', he can certainly give her campaign the justice it will deserve.
Posted by Citizen Carrier | May 24, 2007 3:02 PM
i guarantee "[expletive deleted] is back" won the first round as it should have
Posted by fred | May 24, 2007 3:03 PM
how about Devil With a Blue Dress
Posted by jc | May 24, 2007 3:03 PM
Man Eater...
Posted by heh | May 24, 2007 3:06 PM
Is "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" not in the running?
It certainly should be!
Posted by Josh | May 24, 2007 3:07 PM
I voted for the National Anthem of the Soviet Union.
Posted by Frank Corradino | May 24, 2007 3:08 PM
Didn't Heart do a song titled "Barracuda"? Suits the "Hill" to a tee!!
Posted by bojanglesmom | May 24, 2007 3:09 PM
STAND BY YOUR MAN
Posted by George J. | May 24, 2007 3:11 PM
"You're a rich girl" by Hall and Oates. Remember the matching verse?
Posted by Mark | May 24, 2007 3:13 PM
"Daydream Believer" by The Monkees
Posted by Manolo | May 24, 2007 3:14 PM
What about "Evil Has No Boundaries" from Slayer. Oh sure it's an old one, but it seems to fit her just dandy!
Posted by Kirk M | May 24, 2007 3:14 PM
"The Great Pretender"
Posted by Manolo | May 24, 2007 3:14 PM
How about something more subtly appropriate like, "Charade"
Posted by LouScanon | May 24, 2007 3:16 PM
Several titles by Kink Friendman come to mind.
Posted by Gene Giltner | May 24, 2007 3:19 PM