2007-02-14 11:57:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
"Hail to the Chief" is what I think you're referring to.
2007-02-14 11:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Pibb 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Th name of the song is "Hail to the Chief" There are actually lyrics to the song:
Hail to the Chief we have chosen for the nation,
Hail to the Chief! We salute him, one and all.
Hail to the Chief, as we pledge co-operation
In proud fulfillment of a great, noble call.
Yours is the aim to make this grand country grander,
This you will do, that's our strong, firm belief.
Hail to the one we selected as commander,
Hail to the President! Hail to the Chief!
It was originally written by an English composer named James Sanderson for a stage adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's poem, "The Lady of the Lake". The song was first performed in the U.S. in 1812. The tune for the song; however, may have been borrowed from an old Scottish melody.
On July 4, 1828, the Marine Band performed the song at a ceremony for the formal opening of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which was attended by President John Quincy Adams. The song was first played to announce the arrival of the president at James K. Polk's inauguration on March 4, 1845. It was Julia Tyler, wife of Polk's predecessor, John Tyler, who suggested that the song be played when a president made an appearance.
The U.S. Department of Defense made "Hail to the Chief" the official music to announce the President of the United States in 1954. The song is preceded by four ruffles and flourishes when played for the President.
2007-02-14 20:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hail to the Chief
2007-02-14 19:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by Pls no name 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
'Hail to the Chief" and if Hillary is elected the U.S. Department of Defense will have to change some of the words.
2007-02-14 20:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by GO HILLARY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benny and the Jets' I believe.
2007-02-14 20:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Eat it" by Weird Al I believe.
2007-02-14 20:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by crack- a-lacka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Devil went down to Georgia"...LOL
2007-02-14 20:00:32 · answer #7 · answered by stagger_lee1974 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋