'Right Now'

I watch a lot of news. I mean, just a ton of CNN. And all they talk about these days is American politics, specifically Donald Trump. I'm not a Trump supporter or a Republican, but I'll be darned if CNN doesn't show his rallies every night.

Trump has taken to using Van Halen's "Right Now" as his campaign song (a brilliant choice, honestly). That song just sounds damn killer on a loud PA. So, after watching the news last night, I had to jump to YouTube and check out the video for "Right Now." Good stuff. Reminds me of my childhood. And all the little word phrases on the screen are basically still true. I do love Van Hagar. Sue me. 

Comments

[Ace Steele]

Songwriter Sammy Hagar is. (Republican & a Trump supporter)
He was also a donor to George W. Bush's re-election campaign & when John McCain also used the song, Hagar was fine with it, also.
It IS a brilliant campaign song:
Because... "Right Now, nothing his stronger than regret".

[Ace]

IS. not his.

[Jack T. Ripper]

Great song! Love Hagar and Lets go Donald, Make America Great Again!!

[Metalboy!]

Things Trump is right about -- Bush ignored the evidence of the attack on the World Trade Center... Bush started a phony war that wiped us out financially... He's also right about what idiots all the other Republican'ts are... And he's also right for picking 80's Hard Rock and Classic Rock for his events.

Thing Trump is wrong about -- That he will be President!

Hail Hillary!

p.s.

[Jack T. Ripper]

Lol! Hillary should be and quite possibly WILL be wearing an orange jumpsuit after the FBI investigation! Kills Ripper to say but the country is better off with the mess thats in office now than a complete liar that gets our soldiers killed! Lets go Mr. Trump lets make America Great Or atleast better than the past 7 years!

[Bob]

Never have been a fan of that song. Way too much pomp and circumstance to have the Van Halen name slapped on it. to my mind, Van Halen is all about swaggering party rock, not introspective piano wankery. And as for Trump, in a twisted way, I actually hope he becomes president. He will be in for a rude awakening when he quickly learns that this isn't a reality show. He won't be able to look at world leaders he doesn't like and simply say, "You're fired."

[GNR]

I wish the following was true "Right Now Van Halen is planning a world tour" :)

As for the political use of it ? Clinton got elected by Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop", so why not someone getting elected with Van Halen (Hagar) ?

Its really about anyone but Hillary. America needs a leader, not someone you vote just to think your vote is cool and you voted for a woman. I do hope a woman becomes our president someday, just hope its not this one.

[fletch]

Love me some Van Hagar, too, but Bob is spot on with this:

"Never have been a fan of that song. Way too much pomp and circumstance to have the Van Halen name slapped on it. to my mind, Van Halen is all about swaggering party rock, not introspective piano wankery."

I assert, that Thee only reason it became a 'hit" was because of so much promotion and overplay that the up and coming 'soccer moms' sought out VH to be hip and 'in the know'. Whereas, I would say to that demographic (and still do)..."NO!" The song sucks just like many of your outlooks in life.

MB is spot on with this:

"Things Trump is right about -- Bush ignored the evidence of the attack on the World Trade Center... Bush started a phony war that wiped us out financially... He's also right about what idiots all the other Republicans are... And he's also right for picking 80's Hard Rock and Classic Rock for his events.

Thing Trump is wrong about -- That he will be President!"

My wife hates Hillary more than JT Ripper himself, and even when I press her on who she would vote for between Trump or Clinton, she (very reluctantly) concedes, "Probably Hillary". Although that's not an absolute, she is starting to understand that the top three Republican candidates are Neanderthal, hillbilly rubes...much like Senor Ripper.

[fletch]

And, BTW, America "is" already great! (Bill Clinton reference). What have you wankers been smoking?

Hillary and/or Bernie can only make it better!

[oper8n]

"Right Now" Hillary is scheming to get out of the treasonous felonies she has committed.
"Right Now" Bernie is thinking up more ways to punish successful people and reward deadbeats. "Right Now" is a great song, regardless if you think Van Halen should be only party rock or not. "Right Now" many of you are probably thinking I am a Trump fan. "Right Now" many of you would be incorrect.
"Right Now" I would vote for anyone BUT Killary, even Neanderthal, hillbilly rubes.

[fletch]

^^^obviously the doctor who is performing my colonoscopy next wedsesday. have I gone to far, st john bosco rubes?

[Jack T. Ripper]

Lol Fletch, Ripper has no love for you either. But Ripper loves all the honey babies even the ones with zero taste, to marry a DILDO like you! Hillary will be in jail and Ripper hopes Sanders swipes your $$ first or are you one of our great citizens with your hand out?

[fletch]

JTR: "great citizen with your hand out". Clearly, you are speaking to hillbilly, reubish Neanderthals. And DILDO needs chrome lettering, as evidenced by most, if not all, of metalboy's posts.

Boy Ripper: you think you have what it takes to keep up with me? Now, that's funny!

[Metalboy!]

Knock yourself out on the FOX Kool-Aid, Ripper... Mark my words, time and date stamp 'em... and put it in All Capped Chrome Lettering...

HILLARY

... will be our next President!

p.s. Oh, and "Right Now" frickin' s*cks just like Van Hagar! It just may be THE worst song they ever recorded and I'm talkin' both versions of the band... Viva Diamond Dave!

[Jack T. Ripper]

Rofl! Two clowns! Killary belongs in prison! Good chance thats where she will end up!

[Jack T. Ripper]

Fletch, I dont think I can keep up with you! Most of the tine Ripper doesnt even know what the hell your saying. Never took Retard 101 in School! So keep ramblin on Corky!

[Badland]

Lmao Corky! Havent heard that one in like forever.

This is some funny stuff. Most post on here all month and it has nothing to do with glam. Maybe change it to Bring Back Politics. Most of the stuff posted on here has already been read on other sites days earlier anyways. Yall should make a side bet and whoever loses never post on here again. Walk the walk.

Btw none of my business but arent the Clintons from Arkansas? Hillbillys?

[Kevon]

Lol Corky!!! Havent heard that in ages, good one JTR. I have to side with Jack, Im no Trump fan but my god Hillary Clinton is a lying piece of trash.

[Dj]

Totally agree with you Bob!!
Music is such a huge part of politics, whether it's Right Now or We're Not Gonna Take It, the music specifically the message and lyrics pull people in..

[Legend]

It's ok to like Sammy and Diamond Dave. It is human nature that once a decision is made, the alternative becomes less desirable, or even hated. I think they are both great! The video was always a bit too political/ lame for my taste. I preferred the Crystal Clear Pepsi commercial!
Which presidential candidate exemplifies the freedom and expression of Rock n Roll?? Who will wake up the sleeping giant of the Rock n Roll world? Who will make America Great Again?? :)