The 1977 hit "Barracuda" by rock group Heart was Sarah Palin's theme song at the Republican National Convention. It' a nod to the fact that Palin was known as "Sarah Barracuda" when she played basketball at Wasilla High School.
Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart aren't happy. Here's the statement they sent out, as posted on EW.com and a bunch of other web sites.
"Sarah Palin's views and values in NO WAY represent us as American women. We ask that our song 'Barracuda' no longer be used to promote her image. The song 'Barracuda' was written in the late 70s as a scathing rant against the soulless, corporate nature of the music business, particularly for women. (The 'barracuda' represented the business.) While Heart did not and would not authorize the use of their song at the RNC, there's irony in Republican strategists' choice to make use of it there."
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