Political Songiscopes
Some people worry about the location among the stars of the planets at the time they were born, but science has pretty much debunked the veracity of horiscopes. On the other hand, there is much evidence that songiscopes, based on the #1 Song at the time of your birth, has a great effect on your destiny. The nascent stirrings of yet another presidential contest prompts us to offer the Songiscopes of our recent leaders and a few of the top contenders for 2008.
Bill Clinton: Born 6 July 1946
#1: The Gypsy, by The Inkspots
Perhaps we shouldn't have been surprised at this president's proclivity for "wandering"!
George Bush: Born 19 August 1946
#1: To Each His Own, by Eddy Howard
Hearing this song as he took his first breath, The President has always had a ready response upon hearing someone say, "I'm not sure that's such a good idea."
Hillary Clinton: Born 26 October 1947
#1: Near You, by Francis Craig
Given that this song contains the lyric, "These foolish things remind me of you," a life surrounded by politicians and politics was almost assured.
Barak Obama: Born 4 August 1961
#1: Tossin' And Turnin' on Baby Boomer Classics: Sock Hoppin' Sixties by Bobby Lewis
The junior seneator from Illinois will be tossing and turning alright. First as he struggles to decide whether to run, and then when he decides yes, wondering if that was such a good idea.
John McCain: Born 29 August 1936
John McCain was born well before the modern charts, but no doubt the #1 song of 1936, Pennies From Heaven, by Bing Crosby had a big influence on his fund raising prowess.
Conoleeza Rice: Born 14 November 1954
#1: Mr. Sandman on Golden Classics by The Chordettes
Keep dreaming, Condi.
