Campaign Songs: Harmony vs. Discord

 

Music has helped set the stage for politicians for generations, and some songs have become intertwined with campaigns, from Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A.," to Beyoncé's "Freedom." But sometimes artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate – and sometimes they sue! Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at when the playing of political anthems segues into copyright infringement.

1) What messages or values do campaign songs convey?

2) Why do you think some artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate?

3) Are Republican and Democrat's tastes in music different?  Which artists associate with each party?

4) Listen to the playlist from the roll call of the DNC.  Which song represented Ohio?   Do you agree?  Why or why not?

5) If you were a candidate, which song would you pick as your anthem? Why?