Pete Yorn, 'American Blues Vol. 1' -- Video of the Day

On the 4th of July, after reading a particularly negative morning paper, Pete Yorn wrote 'American Blues Vol. 1.' The singer-songwriter sent his new tune to some friends, and one of them was so moved that he put together this video. Clips of current news events flash onscreen as Yorn strums along on his acoustic guitar. The video ends with a a simple, straight-forward message encouraging we, the people to vote. Have a look.



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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    No. 9: U2 'City of Blinding Lights'

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