Sidetracked

See? I told you.

Okay, technically, “The Daily Show” said it first. And maybe a few others after that. But I was right up there, saying that VP nominee Sarah Palin looks a lot like “30 Rock” creator/star Tina Fey. And now, wer’e told, Fey might make a special appearance on this week’s “Saturday Night Live” as — you guessed — it: Barack Obama.

No, no. Actually, Obama is expected to make a guest appearance on the show’s season premiere this week, and “SNL” is hoping to bring Fey back to play Palin.

Of course, Palin has become a bit of a celebrity ever since she was chosen to be John McCain’s running mate. And several YouTubers have written songs about her. I’ll warn you — there’s some salty language in the rap one. And, oh yeah — these are not especially good songs. Terrible, in fact. Also, I’m pretty sure one of the writers is singing while sitting on a toilet.

Of course, Obama has several songs written about him as well, including this one co-written by Bono and former Eurythmic Dave Stewart. Guests on this video include Forest Whitaker, Macy Gray, Pam Anderson, Cyndi Lauper and Barry Manilow. Of course, will.i.am already beat them to it with “Yes We Can.”

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t remember a whole lot of songs about Reagan and Mondale.

Most songs about Obama on YouTube are from supporters, while Palin and McCain songs tend to mock them. But McCain does have one half of Big & Rich on his side. John Rich, who sang at the RNC last week,  has a song called “Raising McCain,” which, of course, led me to wonder: Where’s Big?

According to various reports, Kenny “Big” Alphin is an Obama supporter, who donated $2,300 to the Obama campaign.

Ah, yes. Don’t you just love politics?

Don’t worry — it’ll all be over soon.

Posted on September 12th, 2008 by Pat
Filed under: Music, TV