Barack Obama, John McCain Reveal Top 10 Favorite Songs


We know where they stand on off-shore drilling and the differences on their exit strategies for Iraq, but one question remains: What do they have on their iPods? Sure, we know that Barack Obama is partial to Stevie Wonder for rallies and John McCain liked John Mellencamp (before the singer asked him to stop using his music), but what do they listen to to get pumped up or to wind down on the campaign trail? Flip through the photos below to find out. We were surprised at some of the picks that they revealed to Blender. You might be, too.

Barack Obamas Top 10 Songs

    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 1: The Fugees 'Ready or Not'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 2: Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 3: Bruce Springsteen 'I'm On Fire'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 4: Rolling Stones 'Gimme Shelter'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 5: Nina Simone 'Sinnerman'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 6: Kanye West 'Touch the Sky'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 7: Frank Sinatra 'You'd Be So Easy to Love'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 8: Aretha Franklin 'Think'

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    Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
    No. 9: U2 'City of Blinding Lights'

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