This political singing hockey mama, Sandy Riccardi and her accompanist (the moose) Richard Riccardi, professional musicians from the Bay Area in California, have taken the internet by storm by taking Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin on through song. Their musical editorial, which only took one hour to write, is set to the tune "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from the play "Evita" and starts off with the line "Don't speak for me Sarah Palin." If you aren't already singing her tune, take the time and watch this three minute political statement now.
"I wrote the song because the words 'Don't speak for ME, Sarah Palin' came into my head every time I heard her say 'hockey mom,' Sandy said during an interview about her song. "I didn't even make the association with the actual Evita Peron until others pointed it out to me!! If the Manolo fits...."
When I asked why she decided to make this video, Sandy said, "I cringe every time she says "hockey moms" like it's her voting block." Sandy continued, "And frankly, I don't want an 'average American mom' running the country when McCain keels over. We don't want average Joe-six packs in the White House."
"When a person who may very well end up with their finger on the button can't pronounce 'nuclear' correctly, that really bothers me. Bush was the same," she explained. "Now to be fair, I think Jimmy Carter had a hard time with that one too, but come on, he didn't GROW UP with nuclear threats. Palin and I did ..." "I think her education is seriously lacking. McCain's is too, but at least he has hard core experience in life, war and politics."
Sandy's personal background gives a charge to her passion against Palin and a special insight. "... I was a fundamentalist Christian for a large percentage of my adult life. I know that she will never be able to separate her Bible from her politics, and I KNOW what the Bible says. It's ok for a church to be run with the Bible as the standard, because people can choose to reject the church's rules and go somewhere else if they want, but a country as diverse
"I know she feels divinely appointed to this position of power and will attempt to run the nation (if given the chance) as close to her own interpretation of 'church rules' as possible." Adding, "Thank God for Congress!"
Sandy's song doesn't just bash Palin; it encourages a vote for Obama. "Some have called Obama an elitist. I personally WANT someone in charge of the country to be sort of elite---educated thoroughly and very open-minded and wise as a result. We want amazing brains, intelligent and insightful beyond the run-of-the-mill middle-management supervisor...."
"I trust his plans, his calmness, his manner, his education, and the leaders he says will be his advisors. Colin Powell will be a great person for him to talk with about military strategy; Hillary wants to work herself hard for his administration. It's a great new day with Obama, and 30 years backwards with McCain and Palin."
"Don't Speak for Me Sarah Palin," Sandy and Richard's song, seems to be resonating deeply with both supporters and the opposition. All sides of the political argument are writing comments of escalating passion about her video. Personal insults, racist and sexist slurs of the singer and candidates dot the page. New comments and arguments are posted on YouTube about their video almost by the minute.
A YouTube user calling himself YankeesJMB13 commented on the pair's video, "McCain is no Socialist. Obama is the one that will raise taxes to unbelievable new highs. More people are going to get welfare, and start living off of MY HARD WORK. and then hes going to take the guns right out of our hands! He also wants everyone to get an equal share, cause its not fair to some people... flat out bull. This guy will ruin this country. And as far as 80 bucks a month... well you are an fool for wasting your money, cause the Gov't is a big conspiracy anyway."[sic]
randomstables, another YouTube user, left the comment, "Palin truly has the characteristics of a pit bull - bred to destroy anything perceives as a threat without thinking... librarians, books, museum directors, state troopers, polar bears, wolves, moose,the media, Obama.... Enough - She is no Hilary Clinton - my children know what the VP does and doesn't do better than she. Obama will truly go down as one of the greatest leaders of our time."[sic]
Agree or disagree, "Don't Speak for Me Sarah Palin" may be this election's song to memorize and share.
Check out Sandy and Richard's newest video "Opera for Obama"
About the Musicians
Sandy and Richard are both highly trained professional musicians. Sandy, who has a master's degree in music from Manhattan School of Music, performs jazz, cabaret, musical theater and classical music. Richard is a Mr. Holland's Opus Award winning music teacher with a degree from Oberlin and Yale and works as a professional pianist and conductor.
Full Disclosure: I have known Sandy Riccardi for several years.
First Published - Nov 1, 2008
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