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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Frank Sinatra: High Hopes (Kennedy 1960)

FDR had "Happy Days Are Here Again" and JFK followed with a catchy tune of his own. He borrowed Frank Sinatra's talents for "High Hopes" to tap into the optimism and youth of his campaign. JFK won a nail biter over V.P. Richard Nixon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHRTCVwSKMs

Here is another campaign song from 1960:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DoUiNxh6_0&feature=related

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