Michele Bachmann Celebrates Elvis's Death Day

commentary by Timothy Horrigan; August 16, 2011

Original URL: https://youtu.be/vPT2drqX16Y

Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann tried to show off her common touch on August 16, 2011 by celebrating Elvis Presley's birthday during a speech in Spartanburg, SC. The only problem is, the King was born on January 8, 1935. He died on August 16, 1977. That's a significant gaffe even by Michele Bachmann standards. Oh well, he does lives in our hearts. And, she did choose a rocking tune to play that day: Elvis's cover of Chuck Berry's "The Promised Land."

Elvis Presley: "The Promised Land"

Original URL: https://youtu.be/-A_CrZ6_gPw

Another immortal singer who died on August 16 was Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938.) One of his songs is now one of President Obama's theme songs:

Robert Johnson: "Sweet Home Chicago"

Original URL: https://youtu.be/dkftesK2dck

And let us not forget the drummer & composer Max Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007):

Max Roach: "Freedom Day"

Original URL: https://youtu.be/o0YeKuG1ksc