The Marshall Tucker Band is going to be with romney's campaign

[loyalsister]

It's hilarious because they had a song called "Mr President" that came down on Reagan in 1982.
I hope they use it now and history catches up. Romney looks foolish for having them there in the first place, seeing supporters cheering to a song that originally bashed St. Reagan would be an inspiring irony.

[Hissyspit]

1. They're not really the Marshall Tucker Band

Only one is an original member and Toy Caldwell,
George McCorkle, and Tommy Caldwell are all dead

[loyalsister]

2. I still hope they play that song

Maybe the new members are too dumb to know who it was originally directed at. I find it extremely entertaining that they have a ghost band vs. Bruce Springsteen. lol

[pinboy3niner]

6. Hey, Romney was played onstage at least once to John Fogerty's 'Fortunate Son'

I was watching the livestream when that happened at a Michele Bachmann campaign event two years ago, and I just about fell off my chair! The lyrics fit Romney to a T--and not in a good way.

[Blue_In_AK]

97. I used to play "Can't You See " on my flute.

Aren't those guys all dead now?

[glacierbay]

98. The only original member left still touring is

Doug Gray, Toy and Tommy Caldwell are both dead, Toy allegedly died of cardiac arrest due to cocaine use and Tommy was killed in a vehicle accident.
Here's a live version of Can't You See with the original band members.

[catfish57]

25. Snoozer band

Saw them in 1978. Awful concert, and had to endure the entire ordeal to hear their one hit wonder... "Can't You See". I'll never get that $4 back

[Tommy_Carcetti]

44. Sounds like Lynard Skynrd. nt

[Spirochete]

86. Toy is also deceased

Has been for nearly 20 years, I think.

I think Doug Gray is still with MTB?

[fasttense]

3. The strangest people come out for Rmoney

I never would have thought Clint Eastwood would make himself look so ridiculous and stupid for Rmoney. It totally surprised me.

Then I saw Meatloaf drooling all over Rmoney the other day. I was seriously surprised.

I thought both men were smarter than what they appeared to be. Too bad these once interesting characters turned out to be nothing more than easily manipulated fools.

[KharmaTrain]

15. Eastwood Is A Lifetime Rushpublican/Libertarian...

...No surprise he came out for his fellow million/billionaire buddy. I think he showed up at the convention since he felt "burned" appearing in the Chrysler superbowl ad that many felt was a pro-Obama ad. He had to show his true colors.

Meatloaf is on Trump's payroll...the man who brought him out of the obscurity he truly belongs in. Smart means nothing when you're self-centered and arrogant...a trait both have.

Cheers...

[RFKHumphreyObama]

80. I never imagined Meatloaf to be anything other than a Republican

There's just something to his style which convinced me that he was probably on the conservative side...can't place my finger on it but it was definitely a feeling I had

[RBInMaine]

4. The Marshall FUCKER Band.

[LTR]

5. Well, that should seal up the youth vote!

[a la izquierda]

7. Who?

I'm guessing they're country artists?

[Barack_America]

13. Yeah, I'm not familiar with these guys.

And I'm fairly knowledgeable about music in general. This name doesn't ring a bell.

Off to wikipedia. Ah, so it seems they are a washed up Southern Rock band (not one of my fortes), with a single original member left and a highest-peaking single at 14 back in 1977. I no longer feel bad for not knowing who they were.

[Hissyspit]

23. "Heard It In A Love Song" was a big hit and great song.

But the guys responsible for it are all dead.

[glacierbay]

31. So was the live version

of 24 Hours At A Time.

[TwilightGardener]

35. I haven't heard that song in many, many years--like running into

an old friend! Thanks for posting it.

[a la izquierda]

40. Ahhh, I'm sure if I heard the song I'd know.

My dad is really into southern rock, for some odd reason. He's from the freakin' Bronx.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

64. Like to hear it? Here it goes...

[a la izquierda]

74. Ah dear god that's awful.

But thanks!

[Hissyspit]

87. Actually the lyrics are clever. It contains all the cliches

from country and pop songs that justify being a rambler and unfaithful lover, but ultimately all he can do to justify his behavior is say "heard it in a love song, can't be wrong." But of course it can be wrong, which the song itself proves. It's pretty meta for a country rock song. This goes over most people's heads, I guess.

Toy Caldwell, who wrote the song, is long dead. I don't know what his politics were but he was a two-tour Vietnam vet and the band, as the OP points out, did do Randy Newman's "Mr. President (Take Pity on the Working Man)" on a 1982 album, which was written to criticize Richard Nixon and would have been read as criticism of Ronald Reagan then. Clearly the only remaining original member, Doug Gray, the vocalist, is now a bone-headed Rethug.

[Barack_America]

78. Ah. I have heard that song. Sounds not unlike Neil Young's "Long May You Run".

I'll stick with that version.

[Iggo]

19. They weren't that famous even when they were famous.

[Hissyspit]

24. No, 70s Southern Rock. Innovative for its time.

But as I pointed out earlier, they're all pretty much dead. It's that band in name and vocalist only. Toy Caldwell, who died in 1993 tragically at 45 was the main songwriter.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

82. My initial reaction as well

Never heard of them

[liberal N proud]

8. Last time I saw the Marshall Tucker Band, I walked out

The music was terrible and they are just making appearances based on nostalgia.

[Le Taz Hot]

9. They were a crappy pop band

30 years ago. As far as I know, nothing's changed.

[dawg]

10. Well that does it.

Now Romney will have South Carolina in the bag.

[Botany]

11. Obama has the Boss and Jay Z Romney has the Marshall Tucker Band

compare the venues:

Nationwide Arena Obama



Landmark Aviation Romney

[Enrique]

54. don't forget Meat Loaf

[DisabledDem]

93. I always get the kick out of Republican entertainers

Every Republican working in the arts/entertainment industry tend to always be washed up performers who want to cash in on politics and help the Republicans. The Republican candidate thinks he's being "hip" and in touch with people when in reality it's the Democratic party that has the artists of yesteryears, today, and tomorrow.

[heppcatt]

12. Who?

[Ghost of Tom Joad]

14. some talking head on msnbc brought this up (and I can't remember who) perhaps ducky todd, but

anyway calling this the battle of the bands: Springsteen vs Marshall Tucker. How delusional.

[renate]

49. spoiler alert

Springsteen wins.

[tabasco]

89. LOL

Thanks.

[onethatcares]

16. let's see, they had a hit album in 1973

what makes them think they have any relevance at this point?

[DefenseLawyer]

17. If Foghat and Pure Prairie League come on board

All is lost!

[TwilightGardener]

36. Or the Outlaws and Molly Hatchet...

[glacierbay]

39. Ah yes, The Outlaws.

Green Grass and High Tides

&feature=related

And just for shits and giggles, some Molley Hatchet, Flirting With Disaster.

[TwilightGardener]

42. ...

[Erose999]

53. Or 38 Special and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. We gonna have us a Champagne Jaaaaammmm...

[TwilightGardener]

58. ARS--my favorite song from them will always be "Dog Days".

My brother had that album--they're pretty obscure, I think. Edit to add: they did have a pretty big hit with "So Into You", as I review their YouTube catalog. I didn't know that was them!

[OriginalGeek]

69. Don't forget Spooky!

I like that song.

[TwilightGardener]

76. Yeah, I remember that song!

I think they're only marginally southern-rock, though.

[glacierbay]

77. How about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?

He's a committed Liberal and a southern rocker, he would be good for Pres. Obama.

&feature=related

Pack up the Plantation is my fav. album by him.

[TwilightGardener]

84. Love Tom Petty! We just heard "Woman in Love" piped in last night at dinner

in an Italian restaurant. I don't really consider him southern rock (although there's obviously some influence there), but one of my all-time favorites. His music has held up tremendously through the decades, I don't get tired of it even with endless classic-rock radio play.

[glacierbay]

85. The one thing I don't like about him

is that he has a Confederate flag in most of his concerts. Other than that, he is very liberal.

Never get tired of listening to him.

[loyalsister]

90. I think you've got the wrong guy...

Tom Petty was delighted to hear his rock anthem "I Won't Back Down" played at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, saying the moment gave him "chills."

http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=755856

[glacierbay]

92. No

he does use the confederate flag as a backdrop. Here he is with the flag behind him.

[loyalsister]

94. :( Has there ever been an explanation for it?

n\t

[glacierbay]

96. Not that I know of.

When my wife and I saw him in St. Louis, he had the flag as a backdrop, I don't know if he still uses it.
I hope not, it's kinda weird, he's a committed Liberal but he has/had a racist symbol as a backdrop.
Maybe it's because he's from FL where racism was rampant when he was growing up and for some strange reason, he uses it.

[loyalsister]

99. There's always that southern pride excuse

I had an annoying conversation about that, but I was convincing. "Why would anyone want to use a symbol that has been attached to neo-nazis for anything let alone, pride?"

[glacierbay]

59. .38 Special was really good

I really liked their song Hold on Loosely.

[TwilightGardener]

62. They were the pop-ification of southern rock, kind of the

death knell. Progressive rock and southern rock died roughly the same year--1979. I still love both genres. Nobody's bothering to mention the Allman Brothers, because they're in a league by themselves, of course!

[glacierbay]

73. Here we go

Allman Brothers Live before Duane Allman was killed in that motorcycle accident.

[TwilightGardener]

79. Yep...no one else ever really came close.

The original and best, to quote the cornflakes box.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

67. ARS - one of my favorite bands during high school in Arkansas. eom

[Erose999]

88. I forgot the best one... the Georgia Satellites, haha

Pretty sure they're not voting for the Bishop.

[Horse with no Name]

45. When Pure Prairie League lost Vince Gill

they ceased so no worries there! LOL

[TwilightGardener]

48. Pretty much. I know Vince is a rightie (at least I think so),

but an excellent singer and a good guitarist nonetheless.

[Horse with no Name]

50. I'm not sure

I have honestly never seen him assert politics anywhere.

But I do love his stuff.

[TwilightGardener]

51. I don't know if he is still married to Amy Grant or not, but I would

assume that puts him in religious-right territory. I saw him play at the Plant City Strawberry Festival in Florida a while back--he was very good.

[glacierbay]

55. Vince Gill can make a guitar sing.

Saw him years ago in St. Louis, really enjoyed the show.

[TwilightGardener]

61. Yes--my husband does not like much in the way of country music, but

three country guitarists he respects (being a guitar player himself): Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and Vince Gill. It's a shame they don't often put out music that showcases their talents, any of them.

[glacierbay]

65. I would love to see all three

perform a concert together. That would be one hell of a show.

[DefenseLawyer]

60. That's good. I'm still worried that Bob Seger may tip the scales against us

Anyone know if Grand Funk Railroad is supporting a candidate?

[tanyev]

18. Whew. For a second there, my brain was thinking Marshall Crenshaw.

[progressivebydesign]

72. now THAT would be blasphemy. He is way too cool for Romney. nt

[hatrack]

20. If they can work in Charlie Daniels and Hank Jr. they'll have the Has-Been Trifecta!

The Marshall Tucker Band? Seriously?

[spanone]

21. fuck 'em. and big & rich. and kid rock. fuck 'em all.

[jillan]

27. Big & Rich broke up because of politics. "Big" is a liberal and Rich is a teapuke. That said -

I did hear they came out with a new song.

But it is Rich that sings at goper rallies.

[TwilightGardener]

29. Nope, the "Big" guy was with Rich when the Meatloaf debacle happened.

At this point, I'm sure money and exposure is more important than politics for these guys--their best days were about 10 years ago, along with Gretchen Wilson.

[DefenseLawyer]

41. Somehow my rich, asshole brother-in-law became good friends of one of those two

Can't remember if it was "Big" or "Rich" because I didn't care, but if he was friends with my right wing tool of a brother in law he had to be a right wing tool himself.

[TwilightGardener]

46. LOL--doesn't really matter, they're both talentless bozos.

[spanone]

57. big kenny was hugging romney last week...

saw it with my own eyes....

[DCBob]

22. the 60 year old rednecks should be thrilled.

yeehaw!

[TwilightGardener]

26. That's a shame. I still love "Take the Highway" and

"Can't You See"--classics.

[jillan]

28. Me too :(

[TwilightGardener]

33. To me it doesn't really matter, because this is nowhere near

the original band anyway (same as with Lynyrd Skynyrd)--it shouldn't ruin the good stuff they did 40 years ago.

[glacierbay]

32. I've always liked the Marshall Tucker Band

the live version of 24 Hours at a Time kicks ass.

[TwilightGardener]

34. Yeah--I'm not going to retroactively declare them talentless

and say I never liked them because some surviving member in his 60's or 70's wants to get exposure and gigs this way.

[glacierbay]

37. The modern version of the band

is nowhere near what the original band was, w/o Toy, it's just not the same.

[sweetapogee]

52. one of my all time fav songs

Fire on the Mountain

[TwilightGardener]

56. Lightning in the air..

Glad to see so many southern rock fans on DU, actually.

[glacierbay]

63. Gold in them hills

and it's waitin' for me there.
I've always loved southern rock and country rock.
One of my favorite southern rock female singers is Bonnie Raitt, I can listen to Thing Called Love every day and not get tired of it.

[TwilightGardener]

70. I always considered her more blues, but yeah--talented lady.

Love that slide!

[glacierbay]

75. I think it's a combination

of southern rock and blues. She is a very talented singer/guitarist.

[mac56]

30. Joining the all-star roster of washed-up has-beens,

If there was enough time left I'm sure he'd locate The Bay City Rollers.

[KamaAina]

83. T-U-E-S-DAY Night!

[nolabear]

38. Bummer. I love This Old Cowboy.

[win_in_06]

43. Ouch! One of my favorite bands :( n/t

[Quantess]

47. Can't you see....

can't you see
what this election
has been doin' to me.

[GoneOffShore]

66. Who?

[Roy Ellefson]

68. a good band in the 70s

They were a good band in the '70s...in some ways a poor man's Allman Brothers. Some fine albums...A New Life, Where We All Belong, Marshall Tucker Band, Searchin' For a Rainbow, and Long Hard Ride were very good. After the Caldwell brothers died (especially Toy Caldwell) they began to suck...Doug Gray must be a wingnut.

[progressivebydesign]

71. OMG.. So the "Also Ran" seems to love the "Has Beens" marriage made in Kolob. nt

[yellowcanine]

81. Obama has Bruce Springsteen and Romney has the Marshall Tucker Band.....

How appropriate.

[Melinda]

91. Don't they have a fire on a mountain somewhere?

Difference between us... Democrats have a fire in our bellies and we are voting with it tomorrow!!

GOTV!!!

[ellie]

95. Like following him around?

Like his very own soundtrack?