October 14, 2008
Posted: October 14th, 2008 12:36 PM ET
From CNN's Wes Little
Hank Williams, Jr. is campaigning for McCain.
(CNN) – Country music star and Monday Night Football fan Hank Williams Jr. has released a song in support of the Republican ticket. “McCain – Palin Tradition” - based on the Williams tune “Family Tradition” - was unveiled in a performance yesterday by the singer at an event in Virginia. While John McCain receives top billing in the song’s title as the head of the ticket, the lyrics pay as much tribute to running mate Governor Sarah Palin. In a studio recording of the song, the vice presidential nominee is referred to as a “good lookin dish” and a “mama bear,” though the McCain campaign omits the “good lookin dish” line from its’ official lyrics. The song also touches on current events, blaming the Democrats for “bankrupting” Fannie Mae n Freddie Mac and Bill Clinton for forcing unwilling bankers to make “all those bad loans.” According to Williams this created the conditions for the financial bail-out which he characterizes as a “Democrat liberal hoo doo”. The honky tonk-tune contains a lyric that seems to reference Barack Obama’s acquaintance with violent 60s radical Bill Ayers: “John and Sarah … don't have radical friends to whom their careers are linked.” In the studio recording the line is sung “don't have terrorist friends,” while the lyrics released by Williams’ publicist read “radical friends.” At a Virginia Beach, Virginia performance, Williams sung “terrorist,” while at a performance in Richmond he used “radical.” Hank Williams Jr.’s publicist says he plans to release a revamped single of the song soon, featuring other performers supportive of McCain – Palin, including singer/rapper Kid Rock. Full lyrics after the jump:
Lyrics: The left wing liberal media have Always been a real close knit family But, most of the American People Don’t believe em anyway ya see Stop and think it over Before you make your decision If they smell something They’re gonna come down strong It’s a McCain – Palin tradition Now this old Union’s got problems That is plain to see The Democrats bankrupted Fannie Mae N Freddie Mac Just like 1, 2, 3 The bankers didn’t want to make all those bad loans, But Bill Clinton said you got to Now they want a bail out, what I’m talking about Is a Democrat liberal who doo CHORUS John N Sarah tell ya Just what they think And they’re not gonna blink And they’re gonna fix this country Cause they’re just like you N ole Hank Yes John is a maverick And Sarah fixed Alaska’s broken condition They’re gonna go just fine We’re headed for better times It’s a McCain – Palin tradition I am very proud of America’s name Bu no society is perfect And we have had our stains If I’m down at the coffee shop and Somebody wants to give our flag friction We say please move on Cause we’re standing strong That’s an old John McCain tradition CHORUS John N Sarah tell ya Just what they think And they’re not gonna blink And they’re gonna fix this country Cause they’re just like you N ole Hank Yes John is a maverick And Sarah fixed Alaska’s broken condition They’re gonna go just fine We’re headed for better times It’s a McCain – Palin tradition Some are bound to tell you I’m Preaching to the choir And that is very true And we are going even higher Like a mama bear in Idaho She’ll protect your family’s condition If you mess with her cubs She’s gonna take of the gloves It’s an American female tradition CHORUS John N Sarah tell ya Just what they think And they’re not gonna blink And they’re gonna fix this country Cause they’re just like you N ole Hank Yes John is a maverick And Sarah fixed Alaska’s broken condition They’re gonna go just fine We’re headed for better times It’s a McCain – Palin tradition Filed under: John McCain Sarah Palin |
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