Via my friend Red in San Jose:
According to will.i.am, founding member and frontman of Black Eyed Peas, the "Yes We Can Song" was inspired by Senator Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and especially the speech Obama gave following the New Hampshire primary. He states, "It made me reflect on the freedoms I have, going to school where I went to school, and the people that came before Obama like Martin Luther King, presidents like Abraham Lincoln that paved the way for me. . . ."
The music video includes excerpts from Obama's speech and appearances from several celebrities: Scarlett Johansson, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriquez, Kelly Hu, Adam Rodriquez, Amber Valetta, and Nick Cannon.
Yay!
I am so caught up in the campaign excitement this year. This man really inspires me. And the effect he's having on younger, hopefully new, voters, is a sight to see. Next week is going to be an amazing battle. Wonder if can call in sick...
Posted by: Red | 02 February 2008 at 09:16 PM
Again- thank you so much Christie, for your support of this fantastic candidate. We need him to be our president. A beautiful video I wouldn't have seen except for your site.
Love,
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | 02 February 2008 at 11:38 PM
Yes. We. Can.
Attagirl Maria!
Posted by: Gina Spadafori | 03 February 2008 at 08:06 PM