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Come rally round the good old flag and give them loud huzzas. Let every man do what he can to help

the noble cause. For Cleveland and for Stevenson will battle every storm and pass the cry

along the line for revenue reform.

1892.

Cleveland is the man.

One of the songs you would have heard during that campaign.

It would have been handed out in sheet music because piano singing and music was a big deal.

Dear sir, I received a copy of the song that you have written to be used, as you say,

for an encourager during the approaching campaign.

So wrote Grover Cleveland to Will Shakespeare Hayes.

I believe with you that the influence of songs and music of the right sort

ought not to be overlooked as important adjuncts to a political campaign.

Yours truly, Grover Cleveland. Huh, have you ever wondered what a sandwich sounds like?

Not much to it, is there?

Unless, of course, it's a Walker's sandwich.

Mmm, that is good.

Now that's what Asani should sound like.

Go all crisp in with walkers.

Delicious.

This from Clark University, music may seem insignificant in relation to the numerous elements of an election, but campaign songs can play a major role in the way that a candidate is perceived and have represented the constantly shifting relationship between music and politics.

Not every voter is going to be educated on political issues or have a strong political affiliation. So personality

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