At the Democratic Party Debate Sheryl Crow, Grammy-award winning singer will perform

[appalachiablue]

the National Anthem. As a Democrat, an active environmentalist and avid follower of politics, Crow would like to see environmentalism as a main topic of discussion along with her hope that Democrats will push to help middle class and poorer families by raising the minimum wage.

Crow thinks debates are vital to hear what candidates themselves have to say and it's important for people to be involved in the political system. She will pay close attention to the debate before deciding which of the candidates to support.



CNN, 'Sheryl Crow Set to Perform at CNN Democratic Party Debate', Fri. Oct. 9, 2015.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/07/entertainment/sheryl-crow-cnn-debate-feat/index.html

[jberryhill]

1. You know what would be cool

Instead of breaking for commercials, they could have product placements.

Like, while Hillary answers a fluff question, Bernie opens up a bag of Doritos and starts crunching them. This distracts everyone, and Bernie shares the Doritos and makes some point about income equality. At the end, all the candidates agree on Doritos.

[4139]

9. CNN Half Time Show to feature cheerleaders with big pom-poms

[Snotcicles]

2. She has preformed at the White House more than once. She is great.

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[appalachiablue]

4. Very nice video. I like Sheryl's music, singing and appreciate her interest in politics

and environmental activism. For this occasion, she's an excellent choice. Looking forward to the Debate Tuesday night.

[appalachiablue]

3. I like Sheryl Crow's singing, music and democratic activism. She's an excellent choice.

[appalachiablue]

24. REMINDER: Democratic Debate Event Time is *8:30 PM ET this Tuesday, Oct. 13, on CNN.

[msongs]

5. doing the war monger song (or any song) at the debate is sort of stupid IMO nt

[zappaman]

10. "The war monger" song.

[yeoman6987]

11. Oh brother. Always one.

[Doctor_J]

20. what's the war monger song?

[Art_from_Ark]

31. I think it's a song about a flag that is still standing

after surviving a night-long battle.

Well, at least it's not the Marseillaise, which glorifies a literally bloody flag.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

6. Hmmm. 'No One Said It Would Be Easy' and 'A Change Would Do You Good' sound about right. nt

[Uncle Joe]

7. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, appalachiablue.

[appalachiablue]

8. Sure thing Uncle Joe. Sheryl's a fine choice for this event esp. for us music lovers.

[CTyankee]

13. This is a Bachrach song, right? He wrote it for Dion Warwick, IIRC?

[appalachiablue]

15. The 'Walk on By' song in #2. that Sheryl sang at the White House was originally written

by Bacharach, first recorded by Dionne Warwick and released in 1964. After a quick search and I didn't see that he specially wrote it for her although he did many other works in his incredible career. Born 1928, amazing Burt Bacharach is still around.

[CTyankee]

21. That was my era and Iloved Bachrach so much. I just loved his sound.

And I loved Warwick, too. I had just moved to NYC right out of college and was so impressed with everything that NY was at the time...

[beam me up scottie]

12. Awesome!

I saw her perform at an outdoor venue in Vermont back in the day.

That was the same day they wouldn't let me in Magic Hat's beer tent because I didn't have my license with me and the guy thought I looked too young to drink.

Good times!

[appalachiablue]

16. Great choice. Isn't it nice to be carded when you're (well) over 21! That happened to me too.

Terrific that you saw her perform live.

SHERYL CROW, YOU ROCK!

[LWolf]

14. Please excuse my confusion.

Is this a sporting event, or an entertainment venue?

I haven't watched a primary debate in 8 years, so maybe my aging memory is faulty.

Do we usually have a performance to lead off political debates?

Not that I've ever truly been impressed by primary debates, which subtly and not-so-subtly favor some candidates over others, and don't allow an honest, non-biased debate.

At least, not since the early 80s.

Still, if it has to be a dog-and-pony show, I'm sure Crow will do a great job of the national anthem.

[appalachiablue]

17. Your concern was brought up by a couple hosts on a recent FSTV program I caught.

They mentioned that the National Anthem was also performed at the GOP debate. I don't know if this is the first year for this, and it's definitely getting into the 'sports/Superbowl' entertainment realm.

But our broadcast news is already there, since the late 80s really when the 3 major TV networks put their News Depts. under the Entertainment Divisions to make more revenue after Reagan ended the Fairness Doctrine.

There are downsides and some potential problems clearly, but for now I'm pleased with the choice of Sheryl Crow.
Entertainment Nation, USA I guess.

[beam me up scottie]

18. Imo if her appearance causes more to watch the debate it's all good.

[appalachiablue]

19. Quite true and good point. At the GOP debate performance there was no singer, cuz

we sure would have heard of it, endlessly-

[CTyankee]

22. Is there any artist popular today that would even WANT to be associated with the repubs?

I kinda like the idea, myself. It makes the Dems seem more in touch with ordinary folks and importantly, with a younger group of voters. The GOP is hopelessly out of touch...

The Dems are really rubbing it in the faces of the repubs...heh heh

[LWolf]

26. Yes.

I hope the debates offer something of substance to the country's voters.

[Buns_of_Fire]

30. I'm thinking maybe something from the Busby Berkeley portfolio.

Are the June Taylor Dancers still around? I remember them from the old Jackie Gleason variety show ("Live! From Miami Beach!&quot Or maybe something subtle like the "Anything Goes" production number from the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom:

[LWolf]

32. "Anything Goes"

And not just any version, but the dramatic music, the fiery dragon, leading up to it...

That's perfect. Unfortunately.

[kenfrequed]

34. Agreed.

I raised the same concern downthread before I read your comment.

This is a waste of time and now they are continuing the transition to absurdity with this. Who the hell set this entertainment nonsense up?

[DCBob]

23. Cool!

[appalachiablue]

25. EVERYDAY IS A WINDING ROAD, Sheryl Crow Sounds Time-

[Kath1]

27. Excellent choice, IMHO.

She was right then and she is right now.

[Smarmie Doofus]

28. A hideous idea.

When did this get started?

No refection on Crow.... but what's next? The Pledge of Allegiance?

God Bless America?

A "Salute to Our Brave men and Women in Uniform"

Military fly-overs?

Strangle this idiot baby in the crib.

It's friggin' DEBATE, ferchrissakes.

[JunkYardDogg]

29. What? Was Ted Nugent busy that nite???

n/t

[kenfrequed]

33. What the hell?

When the hell did debates start requiring entertainment like this? I don't mean to be a curmudgeon about all this but isn't this time that would better be spent discussing and debating the issues? Do we really have to play forward the politics as professional sports metaphor this one more step forward?

This is a waste of frigging time.