American Prayer - Dave Stewart (Barack Obama Music Video)

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AMERICAN PRAYER SONG on iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=287966214&s=143441 RINGTONE http://www.myxer.com/CHANGE or text "CHANGE" to 69937 to get your "American Prayer" ringtone FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT SONG http://www.myamericanprayer.com Earlier this year when I was recording American Prayer, a song I originally co-wrote with Bono, the phrase, "When you get to the top of the mountain, remember me" seemed to take on a whole new resonance, given the inspirational candidacy of Barack Obama. The song always contained one of my favorite passages from Dr. King, which was hauntingly delivered the night before he was assassinated. King says: "I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land!" People long for a connection— whether it is to music, to their country, or to a big idea. Regardless of what happens in November, Senator Obama has reminded millions of people that they have the power to connect to bigger ideas. He is, in essence, the embodiment of a new anthem for change. He has continued King's narrative from what was once thought of as a dream to a reality. I find it especially relevant that Barack Obama will accept the Democratic Party Nomination for President 45 years to the day of King's "I Have a Dream" speech. When we were originally writing the song, Bono was crafting the words in a way that would make people think about the fact that 'America' as a concept was a truly great idea, based on the bedrock of equality. I find it more pertinent than ever to release it now; to the moment America finds itself in, daring to re-imagine itself and its place in the world. When I set out to make a video for the new version of this song, I wanted to honor all of those millions of people, especially young people, who are, for the first time, feeling empowered to voice their beliefs. I wanted to capture how Obama's message of change has echoed across the broad fabric of what is America. To do that, we've cast the film with an eclectic array of personalities, including Forest Whitaker, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, Cyndi Lauper, Barry Manilow, Joan Baez, Macy Gray and Joss Stone. They appear alongside veterans, teachers and everyday citizens— all of whom have been touched by this simple idea of change. As an Englishman, I'm not an expert in all the intricate details of American politics. But as an artist, I understand how rare it is to inspire a connection to a bigger idea or purpose. This video isn't so much an endorsement of Barack Obama as much as it is a celebration of all those who have picked up a sign, who have registered to vote and are working to make the world a better place. So as Senator Barack Obama ascends to the mountain top, let us not forget all of the others who for the past 40 years have sung anthems of change to make this moment possible. LYRICS This is my American Prayer This is my American Prayer This is the time to finish what you started And this is no time to dream This is the room We can turn off the dark tonight Maybe then we might see American Prayer American Prayer And this is the ground That keeps our feet from getting wet And this is the sky over our head And what you see depends on where you stand And how you jump will tell you where you're gonna land American Prayer American Prayer My oh my Couldn't get much higher Lets not kick out the darkness Make the light brighter And these are the hands What are we gonna build with them? This is the church you can't see Give me your tired, your poor and huddled masses You know they're yearning to breathe free This is my American Prayer American Prayer American Prayer When you get to the top of the mountain Will you tell me what you see If you get to the top of the mountain Remember me LIST OF GUESTS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Dave Stewart Forest Whitaker Amy Keys Macy Gray Jason Alexander Colbie Caillat Whoopi Goldberg Joss Stone Buju Banton Ann Marie Calhoun Barry Manilow Linda Perry Cyndi Lauper Sergio Mendes Herbie Hancock Mike Bradford Margaret Cho Cindy Gomez Speech Joan Baez Daedelus Pamela Anderson Peter & Gordon Sierra Swan Nadirah X Perez Hilton http://davestewart.com/

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  1. LISBET on November 18, 2008 at 21:00:47: ur poor soul
  2. Davine on November 18, 2008 at 21:23:46: Beautiful song. To uriykir, if you want the government to regulate your body that is called a theocracy. Read the Constitution before you spout out things you haven't a clue about.
  3. Marvella on November 18, 2008 at 21:46:45: Beautiful!
  4. Maddalen on November 18, 2008 at 22:09:44: there is no such thing as a Christian Democrat
  5. LOKELANI on November 18, 2008 at 22:32:43: obama will never do that
  6. RYBAR on November 18, 2008 at 22:55:42: OBAMA, I'M WITH U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Gray on November 18, 2008 at 23:18:41: He won..get over it!!!
  8. WAZIR on November 18, 2008 at 23:41:40: God bless Obama and give him the strength to do what is right!
  9. Gaspara on November 19, 2008 at 00:04:39: These people with the NWO stuff,wow. Look we had Obama or McCain to choose from,we chose what we though was best,if it turns out otherwise and Obama starts all these wars or whatever so be it,we'll know better next time,but do I reallllllllllllllyyy reallyyyyyy doubt that is gonna happen,just have faith that there are good people in this world,no matter how bad it may seem we have had a few already like one minister King,that was taken to early,maybe this is god's way to correct that for us.
  10. MacKenzie on November 19, 2008 at 00:27:38: Yes, indeed it was! Excellent song!
  11. Maeve on November 19, 2008 at 00:50:37: tasinallb-I thought I was the only one checking this daily!Ditto on your sentiments.Whether people out there don't agree on our new president that is what the beauty of living in this country is all about.We have freedom of choice but we also have to realize that the world not just America is happy for the new change whether it works or not. We just have to have the faith for that's all we have in this world with all that goes on everyday on this planet. rsmulling
  12. Gray on November 19, 2008 at 01:13:36: I just want to say that although I have hope and an earnest yearning for Obama to fulfil his campaign promises and to stand on his stated ideals, we must remember first and foremost that America was founded on Freedom and the love of God. We must remember that it is a folly to put our complete trust and all our faith in one man instead of God. May the Lord guide Obama in all his doings, and give him the strength and the courage and the wisdom to bring America back to it's original Glory
  13. CONWAY on November 19, 2008 at 01:36:35: I click on this regularly just to feel the love, the hope. So thankful this was created. I also pity and pray for all the damaged people who have so much hate in their hearts, they are missing the connection between the world community alliance for the Earth, for our future.
  14. KRAL on November 19, 2008 at 01:59:34: This song was performed at The Pangea Day right?
  15. Watelford on November 19, 2008 at 02:22:33: Insiders know Obama is the perfect "Manchurian Candidate." Obama was molded by the CFR Neocons to be the next NWO puppet prez. Obama doesn't represent the American people at all. He works for the international bankers, the Rothschilds, Chase, JP Morgan, Rockefellers. He's a CFR. His VP, Biden is CFR. He believes in Marxism, just like his father did. His real Change includes more wars, more taxes, more bailout money for bankers,"required volunteerism" or in other words "force servitude."
  16. Guy on November 19, 2008 at 02:45:32: lmao? mccain agreed with 90% of wat bush said? and u do know that ur on a site that Americans made soif u h8 them so much u can get off this webiste matrixr
  17. FLEURETTE on November 19, 2008 at 03:08:31: It's not "American Idolatry" as you stated,it's American and the world coming together as a whole because the rest of the world hates the Americans.We all have freedom of speech and your opinion is your opinion but lets be happy that we have a milestone in our lives then we'll see how it all works out.Because of Obama becoming our future president it has brought all of the world together.
  18. Bestandan on November 19, 2008 at 03:31:30: This is most excellent, Theopolis
  19. GARR on November 19, 2008 at 03:54:29: Living in Memphis and finally being old enough to VOTE really made me think of the connection between this election cycle and all of the sacrafices that have been made in the past, such as MLK, so that "we as a people" could get here today... and now I think it's time to make some sacrafices today so that "we as a people" can defeat the new challenges that face us today. Not just here in the U.S., but around the world. Beautiful song.
  20. Crowley on November 19, 2008 at 04:17:28: When the power of LOVE overcomes the LOVE of power the WORLD will be as one...HENDRIX Do I think that will happen,who knows,but if we don't try it never will.
  21. NECALLI on November 19, 2008 at 04:40:27: Does MONEY and organizations rule the world? Are we all not related eventually? Do I think dems & repugs are working together,not hardly.But YES the world is being controlled.Now who is it that needs to wake up.GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!
  22. AZIBO on November 19, 2008 at 05:03:26: WAKE UP PEOPLE! This is the reason why America is in such a big mess, excessive idol worshiping. Obama, McCain, Republicans, Democrats, good cop, bad cop... it's all a scam to fool the dumb down Americans - it's not even funny anymore...it's downright sad, pathetic. Get this, Obamanites...Obama is a CFR member and related to Cheney and Bush!! Don't believe it? Watch and weep. watch?v=_Qy97pFDLig Now wake up from your trance before it's really too late!
  23. AHLAM on November 19, 2008 at 05:26:25: um... does whoever made this video still not realize that he's actually half white??? i love how he's being called first black president and hes only half... oh yeah, and his black father was absent in his life... funny
  24. WETHERBY on November 19, 2008 at 05:49:24: It's amazing that we still have people here bemoaning the choice of 66.7 million Americans who voted for Obama. I'm sorry, but we simply do not need to be lectured about our choice for president by members of a party who elected the biggest fool of a national disgrace TWICE. When Obama sends 4,200 to their deaths in a needless war, presides over the worst economy since the depression, ignores catastrophic disasters and shreds the Constitution, then you may complain, but as for now, SHUT IT!
  25. SHAKER on November 19, 2008 at 06:12:23: Absolutely phenomenal! I am ecstatic that Barack Obama will be in the White House, and both houses of the Congress will be led by Democrats again. Only this time, there WILL be an effort made to bring all points of view together and develop policies all of us can live with...no more "you're either with me or you're not" crap. We ALL share this country, and we need to act like it.

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