Democratic National Convention Roll Call Turns Into a Dance Party
The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned into a boisterous dance party on Tuesday as each delegation announced their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a fitting song.
The musical nods spun by DJ Cassidy were mostly obvious with each state or territory choosing a song connected to their locality. For example, Massachusetts went with a punk song about Boston, while Kansas picked a song from the band Kansas.
Some picks were curious, like American Samoa rolling out to Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory,” and some delegations admitted they had no say in the matter.
Here’s a breakdown of how each song (likely) fits each state or territory, in order of the roll call:
Alabama: “Sweet Home Alabama,” Lynyrd Skynyrd
Alaska: “Feel It Still,” Portugal. The Man
American Samoa: “Edge of Glory,” Lady Gaga
Arizona: “Edge of Seventeen,” Stevie Nicks
And the list goes on to feature songs like “Don’t Stop,” “September,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” and so on, each with a unique connection to the state or territory it represents.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, the medley of songs represented a diverse mix of musical genres and artists, culminating in a celebration of Harris’ home state of California, with a selection of West Coast hip-hop anthems.
The roll call was an energetic tribute to the diversity and vibrancy of the United States, showcasing the unique identities and cultures of each state and territory.
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