Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 11:59 PM EDT, August 20, 2024


CHICAGO (AP) — Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday.

DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of royal blue, spinning a special song for each state and territory awarding their delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. What America got was a mashup of an elite karaoke night: Detroit native Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” for Michigan, Dropkick Murphys’ “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” for Massachusetts and Tupac Shakur’s “California Love” for California.

Georgia brought out one of its natives in person: Atlanta’s Lil Jon striding through Chicago’s United Center to the beats of “Turn Down for What,” his song with DJ Snake.

In short, Democrats were determined to put the party in political party, part of their broader effort to project joy and positive energy even as they issue dire warnings about the need to beat Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/dnc-roll-call-lil-jon-dj-cassidy-35c00f31ebddf664cbfaa4b4b9eb370d

[IronLionZion]

1. To the window, to the wall

I like how Lil Jon changed those lyrics to "VP Harris, Governor Walz"

Our side is exponentially more excited than the GOP

[BumRushDaShow]

2. ....

[IronLionZion]

4. Skeet, skeet

[Mersky]

11. "...to the WALZ!!!

[ChazInAz]

3. The whole thing took forever.

And I loved every second of it!

[Wednesdays]

7. There were audible boos when the leader called for adjournment

They didn't want the party to stop!

[Mysterian]

5. Wow! Reminds me of old-timey conventions....

that were really raucous.

[IronLionZion]

6. Turn Out To Vote!

[CANADIANBEAVER69]

23. I can't stop watching this

I loved how they did the Roll Call and especially loved Georgia's for sure!!

Makes me smile and cheer every. single. time.

[SunSeeker]

24. Same! Playing it on loop!

Announcer: "Georgia, how do you cast your votes?"
Lil Jon: "HEEEYYAAAAAHH..."😅

[TommieMommy]

8. That was very entertaining 😁

Every body was having a wonderful time and very happy 👍

[MuseRider]

9. I will be watching it today.

I heard they played Kansas, the bands, music for Kansas. I can't stop smiling over that. Those guys really did it and even now I smile whenever I think or hear them. When they were beginning we had never had anything like that kind of big deal. They did it and I got to watch it and it still makes me smile. I can't wait to see it later. 😃

[disappearingboy]

17. When they got to Idaho, the song sounded familiar.

Then I realized, "wait a minute... this is 'Your Own Private Idaho' by the B-52s!"

[Hekate]

10. Did we have a party or what?! It was so much fun.

[geardaddy]

12. Don't forget they played Prince representing his home state of Minnesota!

[BumRushDaShow]

14. 1999 (IIRC)

[geardaddy]

15. I think it was "Kiss"

That opening guitar lick is quite memorable. But you may be right that is was "1999"

[BumRushDaShow]

22. For some states, he played a couple excerpts of songs

either by the same artist or different ones (PA's had at least 2 different artists and their songs that were played).

So for Prince (since he has so many) the DJ probably did a couple excerpts of his popular ones. I know I was texting with my sisters and cousins as the roll call was going and we were IDing songs... I did hear the 1999 opening riff. I know MN initially passed so they could go towards the end with California. I have an uncle who lives in MN so was paying attention.

[DinahMoeHum]

27. I believe "Kiss" was played initially. . .

. . .but then Minnesota asked to cast their votes later.

When they did, next-to-last from California (symbolically for Walz and Harris), then they played "1999"

[geardaddy]

29. Thanks!

I forgot that MN was on twice.

[Silver Gaia]

20. Yes!

That one had me up and dancing!

[iluvtennis]

13. The Roll Call was awesome! n/t

[yardwork]

16. Another brilliant move by the Democrats. I loved it!

[BumRushDaShow]

18. PA Roll Call (in da house)

[IronLionZion]

19. Full video if anyone wants it

[CrispyQ]

21. It was fun! The entire evening was fun!

The other side isn't fun. They are dreary, old, & we've had enough of them.

[FlyingPiggy]

25. Minnesota and Michigan had me screaming. It was the roll call of roll calls

Beautifully done!!! I loved it so much, I watched it twice last night.

[LisaM]

26. I loved it!

Of course, I am partial to Michigan and it was fun to see Big Gretch and Debbie Stabenow, but my favorite was Massachusetts and the Dropkick Murphys.

[Tommymac]

30. Gonna Get me a Roe Tattoo!

Harris/Walz 2024
Blue Wave is coming. 🌊 🌈

[Dem4life1970]

28. I have seen 20 roll calls in my lifetime...

...that, last night blew them all away!

[beaglelover]

31. Whoever came up with that idea deserves a promotion. It was awesome!

Morning Joe did a comparison between the RNC roll call and the DNC roll call, it was hilarious!

[Clouds Passing]

32. Here's the list with significance of each tune:

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/21/g-s1-18188/democratic-national-convention-roll-call-music-state

Very cool 😎

[MistakenLamb]

33. I think that The Commodores or Lionel Richie shoulve been used than that predictable Lynyrd Skynyrd song

Brick House and All Night Long much more banging and party time music

[Baron2024]

34. Democrats Have Always Been Cooler

Democrats have always been cooler than Republicans. Republicans are usually squares. Not hip. Since the days of contrast between the cool guy Kennedy versus the detestable Richard Nixon, Democrats have always been hipper than Republicans. We also have better ties to Hollywood. We can produce more entertaining events and ads. This Convention is well produced. We have better entertainers supporting us. The Republicans just have old weirdos like Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock. I am hoping that Taylor Swift endorses Kamala soon. We have better celebrities on our side.

[Hekate]

35. Sitting at home, we had So. Much. Fun.

Too old to recognize the pop music, but it was a blast