James Moody hipped Jimmy Heath to this YouTube clip and Jimmy sent it to me.
Watch, enjoy, and don’t forget to vote. (No matter what your viewpoint, it’s your right and your responsibility to make your voice heard)
Here are the lyrics:
Hate to see the nation being run by a hack
Dig the situation that he dug in Iraq
Half the population wants to give him the sack
And now he’s lookin’ round for somebody else to attack
We need somebody great to get us back on the trackSo we’re takin’ it back with Barack, Jack!
Choo Choo, Change to believe in
Woo woo, we can achieve it
Choo Choo, Change to believe in
Takin’ it back with Barack, Jack!Now that global warming is a matter of fact
The only real question is just how to react
The new administration needs the guts to enact
Drastic legislation, leave the planet intact
We can’t be foolin’ round with some Republican MacSo we’re takin’ it back with Barack, Jack!
Choo Choo….
He only gets his money from your regular macs
Doesn’t take a penny from some whackity PAC’s
For bringin’ folk together he’s the man with the knack
And he’ll supply the hope and inspiration we lack
Cause he’s the best we got and did I ….mention he’s black?So we’re takin’ it back with Barack, Jack!
I Love it
A hit!!!!!!!!
I think Louis Jordan would approve!
That is TOO much fun!!!
It’s dee-lightful! Cheers to the songwriter, cheers to Obama!
A real winner1
BEAUTIFUL! Success to songwriter, singers, musicians and Obama!
This is amazing I love it keep up the good work he’s got my vote
yes! It says it all and with class!
Regina at 4:50pm on 10/1/08
That the best political toon ever made. Absolutely amazing! This toon should win an award!
Hey Everybody,
Its a joy and a special feeling that I have working in the Alabama Absentee Election Office, It’s that same feeling that I had with Dr. Martin L. King. All you baby boomers, know what I mean.
Ha! Ra! for BARACK OBAMA. LET’s All Keep The Faith.
I like it. cheers to the musicians, Obama has my vote too!
what a gem! i’m sending this to everyone i know. thank you. it’s truly sweet (and inspirational, too)!
barack in 2008!!
OUTSTANDING! Bringing the message to the people in song and lyrics…music is a great way to communicate. Upbeat and clever — I hope you plan to add more to your repertoire.
I love “Jazz For Obama”, and he has my vote and my husband’s.
Yes, lets take it back, before there is nothing left to take back. Very delightful.
Teeriffic!
SMOOTH,COOL AND RIGHT ON TIME. THE KIND OF SOUNDS I GREW UP ON. SENDING TO EVERYONE.
That Jazz message gives you the upbeat feeling you will have with Obama as President.
Awesome….let’s all memorize it and sing it all over the place!!!!!!!!!!!Jm
He got my vote. Go Barrack!
In the words of Barry White, “Sho’ u right”!
Hi Devra! A friend in SC sent me the link to your post! How cool is that?
This has that 50’s beat and really is on the one. Kudos for this song as it rocks!!!!!
WOW!
WOW this is more than teeeeerific, it is right on the button. Lets all sing together all over the world. Unite now! takin it back with Barrack, right now!
Totally Great ! I would “hire” these guys for a gig – just to thank them – Want to come and play somewhere else – ? THANK YOU
Music is the International language what a concept. Go Barack!!!!!!
…i love it!!!…i wish it could be played at tonights debate….i’ll be sending it to everyone i know…believe that!!…i’m definitely baracking the vote!!
WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This is the song to take on Barack’s campaign trails.
Delightful. At a time like this a little entertainment is just great
Obama is the ONE! Voted early
It amazes me how people prefer to have their ears tickled rather than seek truth with substance about a candidate.
Excellent! You guys are fantastic! Great harmonies!
well awright, Jack!
Sivraj
That was the coolest thing Ive witnessed in a while. You guys are good and Im a very critical audience as I have sung with bands for 30 years and I know when the music is right. I am sending this to every musician I know, and I know a few 🙂
Cheri
“Takin’ it Back with Barack” Fantastic!
What a sweet piece and the lyrics are wonderful. Thanks for contributing this to the mix in the thick of a truly disgusting week. I hope he gets to see it. I’m going to pass it along to some folk who have clout in that arena. Keep making groovy music.
Go well,
Daphne Muse
¡Excellent jazz! I hope Barack will win by far. I am from Panama, Central América, and I wrote an article devoted to Barack Obama in my Blog “Palabra Justa”: http://www.palabrajusta.blogspot.com. The article is written in spanish and is entitled “La Era de Barack Obama”. Inside the article there´s a link to the YouTube video in your web.
Eric
Straight from the heart!! Awesome job
Our country will be much better if Barack become our next President. My only regret is that 4 years won’t be lone enough for him to complete the job of bring all Americans together. Your music is the bomb keep swinging
Yes We Can
God Bless you and America
This rendition is pure genious! Get ready to perform this one at the inauguration in January. Let’s sing and swing all the way to the White House by voting for Barack Obama!!
I Love it love it love it man, you guys are fantastic. Blew me away. Played it til I learned it. Keep it up
I loved it. sending it to many friends
Love the song, been doing it with my own band for years, and I love this rendition. You’re happening, dude. Couldn’t help noticing the only un-cheerful comment so far is from the only commenter who apparently doesn’t like Obama. Is conservative humor an oxymoron?
Great!
Yah Mon, Jamaican style.
Very interesting,inspiring and well writen, played and great voices.
Lets take it Back, Jack!
Awesome.
Chris
This is great…
I live in S. Florida and would love to hear it on our radio stations. Will you send a copy to Tom Joyner morning show?
fun for this gloomy day toda! thank you!
but why mention that he’s black? is this a code?
I am not sure if it opens up the discussion or keeps races in a box!
peace and love and a whole lotta hope- grandmother
awesome!
I love music from the 30’s & 40’s era. Send on to the Micheal Basden show also.
it’s all right, tight.and out of sight Jack !!!!!