Make It Better - Los Lonely Boys (contains Barack Obama speech excerpts)
Pride, In The Name Of Love - John Legend
I Have A Dream - BeBe Winans (contains Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech)
Am I All Alone? - Suai
One Is the Magic Number# - Jill Scott (contains Barack Obama speech excerpts)
Love And Hope - Ozomatli (contains Barack Obama speech excerpts)
Looking East - Jackson Browne
Out Of Our Heads - Sheryl Crow
Promised Land - Malik Yusef with Kanye West and Adam Levine
Hold On - Yolanda Adams
America The Beautiful - Keb' Mo' (contains Barack Obama speech excerpts)
America - Ken Stacey
Wide River To Cross - Buddy Miller (contains Barack Obama speech excerpts)
The 18-song disc, titled Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement, borrows its name from one of the campaign's central messages and boasts a stellar collection of artists from across genres, including such renowned, mul... more »ti-platinum performers as Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Kanye West, Jill Scott, Los Lonely Boys, Jackson Browne, BeBe Winans, Lionel Richie, Adam Levine, Keb' Mo' and John Legend. The project features current and classic material as well as new music heard here for the first time including speech excerpts from President elect Barack Obama intertwined throughout the project. In collaboration with the Barack Obama presidential campaign, this first ever-political soundtrack has been produced by Hidden Beach Recordings. In this unprecedented approach to using music as an integral character within a political campaign to raise the awareness and importance of voting by utilizing the power and influence of music and its recording artists in support of various campaign initiatives, fundraising and voter registration campaigns, Hidden Beach Recordings has been selected to produce this monumental soundtrack. The historical precedence of the compilation, overwhelming support and participation by such superstar/multi-platinum recording artists spanning all genres of music, has positioned this CD to be an incredible body of work, which represents a worldwide cry for "Change" and will be a collectors' item cherished by generations to come. Special Collectors Edition features a 52 page booklet.« less
The 18-song disc, titled Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement, borrows its name from one of the campaign's central messages and boasts a stellar collection of artists from across genres, including such renowned, multi-platinum performers as Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Kanye West, Jill Scott, Los Lonely Boys, Jackson Browne, BeBe Winans, Lionel Richie, Adam Levine, Keb' Mo' and John Legend. The project features current and classic material as well as new music heard here for the first time including speech excerpts from President elect Barack Obama intertwined throughout the project. In collaboration with the Barack Obama presidential campaign, this first ever-political soundtrack has been produced by Hidden Beach Recordings. In this unprecedented approach to using music as an integral character within a political campaign to raise the awareness and importance of voting by utilizing the power and influence of music and its recording artists in support of various campaign initiatives, fundraising and voter registration campaigns, Hidden Beach Recordings has been selected to produce this monumental soundtrack. The historical precedence of the compilation, overwhelming support and participation by such superstar/multi-platinum recording artists spanning all genres of music, has positioned this CD to be an incredible body of work, which represents a worldwide cry for "Change" and will be a collectors' item cherished by generations to come. Special Collectors Edition features a 52 page booklet.
"This CD is a perfect reflection of everything the Obama campaign and his future for our country stands for. The Lionel Richie track is just an amazing and uplifting track, and the collaboration of Malik, Kanye West and Adam Levine is a real stunner! The John Legend interpretation of the U2 track is beautiful and a testament to both Legend's talent and the quality of the original song.
The packaging is awesome and the 52 page book that is included is a wonderful read and I will cherish this for years to come. I intend to purchase several of these as gifts for the holidays."
Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement (Barack Obama)
Larks Angel | New Jersey | 11/18/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have to say that in the many years that I have been a record buying fan, I have never had such a strong reason to purchase a CD as this one. Not only are the songs great, but the passion behind the project is what really drove me to not only buy the CD but to make sure that all of my friends knew about it.
YES WE DID!!!!"
Making History!
Tuned In, Turned Up | 11/17/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is by FAR, one of the best political souvenirs to have on hand, while it marks history as well. Such inspirational music mirrors exactly what we felt during the Barack Obama campaign. The music is awe inspiring, thought-provoking, toe tapping, finger snapping and a musical piece to uphold for years to come. I can't remember the last time I purchased a CD and didn't tire of it's message and music after repeated plays. The booklet that comes with this collector's edition alone, is worth the price of the CD. I'm giving this to everyone I know for Christmas--a gift with meaning and a piece of history. Don't sleep on this one!!!"
A historical Event
Monica A. Williams | San Francisco, CA | 11/17/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"In the waking of such historical events many are inspired to do whatever they feel possible to be apart of such occasions. This cd is the result of one of those historical events. Like so many I was truly moved by the occasion as well as this album. Every song chosen is a fugitive illustration of what the campaign in essence was truly about the unifying others past party affiliations, cultural or ideological beliefs/backgrounds. I felt it potent that more than one genre was used fully illustrating the unifying of not just music but people as well. My favorite pieces are John Legend's version "Pride, In The Name Of Love," "I Have A Dream," and "Promised Land." This album is the soundtrack to this historical event."
AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE!
I. parvaz | Pasadena, CA | 11/17/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The historical movement we have, and are continuing to experience truly inspired a masterpiece. Excerpts from Obama's speeches during his unforgettable run for president have been spliced with work from the who's who of music (both today's and all-time legends) to perfectly capture the feeling of this monumental time in US and World History. From Kanye West to John Mayer to Sheryl Crow to STEVIE WONDER(!) and the list goes on, Yes We Can musically has something for everyone, and as a collective body of work is absolutely incredible.
For anyone putting together a time capsule of Barack Obama's historic run to become our leader and president, be sure to include the following:
- news paper clips from Nov. 5
- various magazine cover shots
- and a YES WE CAN: VOICES OF A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT album!!!