Watch Neil Young, Jim James Play For Bernie Sanders Digital Rally
Bernie Sanders’ primary campaign has had many things his opponents’ did not, and that includes a very impressive lineup musicians playing for him. Yesterday, it was announced that this would be no different for tonight’s digital rally, which features Neil Young — who just recently endorsed Sanders ficially — along with Jim James and the Free Nationals.
This being our new sudden reality, this rally took place online, with the performers playing in more unusual circumstances than, say, the full-blown Strokes show at a Sanders rally last month. James played in front a stage and screen setup solo. Meanwhile, Young beamed himself in from, seemingly, his living room, singing in front a fireplace and presumably filmed by Daryl Hannah, who was also billed as one the guests for the rally. (Young teased more these fireside performances on his site.)
Below, check out videos Young performing “Heart Of Gold” — a fitting choice that always seems like a salve in dire times — and James singing his solo track “Here In Spirit,” another go-to option that functions as his own go-to protest/uplift song.
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— People for Bernie (@People4Bernie) March 16, 2020
🎶 No compromise but willing to sacrifice 🎶
Thank you @JimJames for joining us in these trying times
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— People for Bernie (@People4Bernie) March 16, 2020