Comments on: One “Barracuda” Songwriter Makes Best Of The Whole Sarah Palin Situation http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com Sat, 26 May 2012 18:17:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: T'Challa http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702662 T'Challa Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:50:56 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702662 <p>Sarah Palin's campaign song has been staring her in the face this whole time: Kid Rock's "American Bad-Ass"</p> <p>And he would LOVE it if she used it...</p> Sarah Palin’s campaign song has been staring her in the face this whole time: Kid Rock’s “American Bad-Ass”

And he would LOVE it if she used it…

]]> By: Nicolars http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702672 Nicolars Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:10:17 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702672 <p>@<a href="#c7690774">loudersoft</a>: I think she should use "Stupid Girl".</p> @loudersoft: I think she should use “Stupid Girl”.

]]> By: loudersoft http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702682 loudersoft Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:29:35 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702682 <p>@<a href="#c7682456">ObtuseIntolerant</a>: Maybe she should try using "Stand By Your Man". I doubt she'll hear any dissent with that one and, if you've watched any of her campaign stops during this election, you understand why a) my statement is not sexist and b) it's a much more appropriate choice than "Barracuda".</p> @ObtuseIntolerant: Maybe she should try using “Stand By Your Man”. I doubt she’ll hear any dissent with that one and, if you’ve watched any of her campaign stops during this election, you understand why a) my statement is not sexist and b) it’s a much more appropriate choice than “Barracuda”.

]]> By: ObtuseIntolerant http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702692 ObtuseIntolerant Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:03:50 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702692 <p>@<a href="#c7680463">loudersoft</a>: I choose instead to interpret it as an eloquent statement of how much they give a shit about what American citizens want. Apparently, we make superfun speedbumps to drive over.</p> @loudersoft: I choose instead to interpret it as an eloquent statement of how much they give a shit about what American citizens want. Apparently, we make superfun speedbumps to drive over.

]]> By: loudersoft http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702702 loudersoft Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:55:46 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702702 <p>And wouldn't you know it, those ignorant motherfucking assholes running the McCain/Palin campaign (who don't listen to anyone when they're asked to do anything anyways) are *STILL* using the song at public rallies, as they did today.</p> <p>Wow, you're fucking dense. NO MEANS NO.</p> And wouldn’t you know it, those ignorant motherfucking assholes running the McCain/Palin campaign (who don’t listen to anyone when they’re asked to do anything anyways) are *STILL* using the song at public rallies, as they did today.

Wow, you’re fucking dense. NO MEANS NO.

]]> By: Anonymous http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702712 Anonymous Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:47:34 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702712 <p>I find this simply amazing! It reflects the poor judgement of both Sarah Palin and John McCain. Did either of these candidates listen to the lyrics? Barracuda isn't a flattering song... but if the shoe fits... “If the real thing don’t do the trick No, you better make up something quick You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick Ooooooohhhh, barra barracuda…” From Wikipedia: Upon its release “Barracuda” became Heart’s second top-twenty hit in the U.S., peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has become one of the band’s signature tunes and is still a staple on American classic rock radio playlists. Ann Wilson revealed in interviews that the song was about Heart’s anger towards Mushroom Records attempted publicity stunt involving sisters Ann and Nancy and a made up lesbian affair. The song particularly focuses on Ann’s rage towards a fan who came up to her after a concert asking how her “lover” was. She initially thought he was talking about her then boyfriend, band member Michael Fisher. After he revealed he was talking about her sister Nancy Wilson, Ann became angry and went back to her hotel room to write the song.[1] “Barracuda” Heart (A.Wilson/N.Wilson/R.Fisher) So this aint the end - I saw you again today I had to turn my heart away Smiled like the sun - Kisses for real And tales - it never fails! You lying so low in the weeds I bet you gonna ambush me Youd have me down down down down on my knees Now wouldnt you, barracuda? Back over time we were all Trying for free You met the porpoise and me No right no wrong, selling a song- A name, whisper game. If the real thing don’t do the trick You better make up something quick You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick Ooooooh, barracuda? Sell me sell you the porpoise said Dive down deep down to save my head You…i think you got the blues too. All that night and all the next Swam without looking back Made for the western pools - silly fools! If the real thing don’t do the trick No, you better make up something quick You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick Ooooooohhhh, barra barracuda. Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. FMR</p> I find this simply amazing!

It reflects the poor judgement of both Sarah Palin and John McCain.
Did either of these candidates listen to the lyrics? Barracuda isn’t
a flattering song… but if the shoe fits…

“If the real thing don’t do the trick
No, you better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooohhhh, barra barracuda…”

From Wikipedia:

Upon its release “Barracuda” became Heart’s second top-twenty hit in
the U.S., peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song
has become one of the band’s signature tunes and is still a staple on
American classic rock radio playlists.

Ann Wilson revealed in interviews that the song was about Heart’s
anger towards Mushroom Records attempted publicity stunt involving
sisters Ann and Nancy and a made up lesbian affair. The song
particularly focuses on Ann’s rage towards a fan who came up to her
after a concert asking how her “lover” was. She initially thought he
was talking about her then boyfriend, band member Michael Fisher.
After he revealed he was talking about her sister Nancy Wilson, Ann
became angry and went back to her hotel room to write the song.[1]

“Barracuda”

Heart (A.Wilson/N.Wilson/R.Fisher)

So this aint the end -
I saw you again today
I had to turn my heart away
Smiled like the sun -
Kisses for real
And tales – it never fails!

You lying so low in the weeds
I bet you gonna ambush me
Youd have me down down down down on my knees
Now wouldnt you, barracuda?

Back over time we were all
Trying for free
You met the porpoise and me
No right no wrong, selling a song-
A name, whisper game.

If the real thing don’t do the trick
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooh, barracuda?

Sell me sell you the porpoise said
Dive down deep down to save my head
You…i think you got the blues too.

All that night and all the next
Swam without looking back
Made for the western pools – silly fools!

If the real thing don’t do the trick
No, you better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooohhhh, barra barracuda.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.

FMR

]]> By: The Illiterate http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702722 The Illiterate Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:49:22 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702722 <p>Not this year.</p> Not this year.

]]> By: revmatty http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702732 revmatty Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:37:25 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702732 <p>Wait, I thought we hated all politicians equally</p> Wait, I thought we hated all politicians equally

]]> By: Chris Molanphy http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702742 Chris Molanphy Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:26:15 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702742 <p>We here at Idolator pride ourselves on our shameless blue-stateyness.</p> We here at Idolator pride ourselves on our shameless blue-stateyness.

]]> By: rajmahall http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702752 rajmahall Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:03:54 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702752 <p>@<a href="#c7677067">Audif Jackson Winters III</a>: Considering that as mayor she <a href="http://www.americablog.com/2008/09/wasilla-charged-rape-victims-for-their.html">chared rape victims for their own forensic exams</a>, meanwhile <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12987.html">sinking the town 20 million in debt</a> for a fucking sports complex, yeah. She's an asshole.</p> @Audif Jackson Winters III: Considering that as mayor she chared rape victims for their own forensic exams, meanwhile sinking the town 20 million in debt for a fucking sports complex, yeah. She’s an asshole.

]]> By: loudersoft http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702762 loudersoft Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:53:40 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702762 <p>I like her just fine as Governor of Alaska.</p> I like her just fine as Governor of Alaska.

]]> By: Audif Jackson Winters III http://idolator.com/401041/one-barracuda-songwriter-makes-best-of-the-whole-sarah-palin-situation/comment-page-1#comment-702772 Audif Jackson Winters III Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:33:48 +0000 http://e1b155971535d586ae9f2417d367e73e#comment-702772 <P>I'm begining to think you guys don't like Sarah Palin that much.</P> I’m begining to think you guys don’t like Sarah Palin that much.

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