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Barack Obama And John McCain Unveil Favourite Songs Ever

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Barack Obama And John McCain Unveil Favourite Songs Ever

Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain have each unveiled their top-ten favourite songs ever.

In what are two very different lists, Frank Sinatra was the only musician that both candidates agreed on - with Mr Obama choosing Sinatra's 'You'd Be So Easy To Love' and McCain selecting 'I've Got You Under My Skin'.

Fugees 'Ready Or Not' topped Mr Obama's list, while 'Dancing Queen' by Abba is Mr McCain's favourite song.

Overall, Democrat Mr Obama selected a far more diverse collection of musicians, ranging from Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm On Fire' to 'Touch the Sky' by US rapper Kanye West.

While a song by Neil Diamond and Beach Boys' 'Good Vibrations' appeared in 71-year-old republican John McCain's top-ten.

Both lists, which appear in Blender, show how important music has become in each politicians bid to become America's next president in November.

You can see all the musicians who have supported Mr Obama in our gallery HERE.

Which candidate do you think has the better taste? Leave your comment by filling out the form below.

Check out the full lists below:

Barack Obama's Top Ten:

Fugees - 'Ready Or Not'
Marvin Gaye - 'What's Going On'
Bruce Springsteen - 'I'm On Fire'
The Rolling Stones - 'Gimme Shelter'
Nina Simone - 'Sinnerman'
Kanye West - 'Touch The Sky'
Frank Sinatra - 'You'd Be So Easy To Love'
Aretha Franklin - 'Think'
U2 - 'City of Blinding Lights'
William - 'Yes We Can'

John McCain's top ten:

ABBA - 'Dancing Queen'
Roy Orbison - 'Blue Bayou'
ABBA - 'Take A Chance On Me'
Merle Haggard - 'If We Make It Through December'
Dooley Wilson - 'As Time Goes By'
The Beach Boys - 'Good Vibrations'
Louis Armstrong - 'What A Wonderful World'
Frank Sinatra - 'I've Got You Under My Skin'
Neil Diamond - 'Sweet Caroline'
The Platters - 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'

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  • Obama has the better taste by far and a more diverse mix too. But he’s a better candidate for many other reasons. Please vote for OBama, visit WHYOBAMA08.ORG!!

    ~ by Aiken Blue 8/13/2008

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  • Mr. Obama should have added my favorite song Sweet Caroline By Neil Diamond.

    ~ by Jean 8/13/2008

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  • Worringly, some people could decide who to vote for on the basis of this list alone...

    ~ by Moi 8/14/2008

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  • both of them suck. no black metal in either one.

    ~ by kvlt hat 8/23/2008

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  • Wow... This article was pretty obviously biased toward Obama. Any Billy Joel? Nope... Simple Plan? nope... MJ? Nope... POISON!?! STILL NO!!! Okay Obama wins for having U2, but both lists kinda stink. McCain for ’08 everyone!!!

    ~ by TUNA 9/15/2008

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