Bernie Sanders' Lost Folk Album

You know Bernie Sanders as America's Senator, the lovable underdog determined to take on the Koch brothers, corporate greed mongers and corrupt government policy.

But did you know he has a musical side?

Bernie released this cassette album in 1987, Side One is a mix of traditional folk covers, Side Two is a recorded conversation with Bernie.

Enjoy.

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"Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo" Sophia Loren (1961)

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Usually, actors make lousy singers. And singers usually make lousy actors. And often, what's beautiful visually needs a LOT of studio gimmickery to pass for acceptable aurally.

There are exceptions.

Sophia Loren looked gorgeous AND could carry a tune, as she did in this 1961 classic.

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"A Cosmic Telephone Call" Kali Bahlu (World Pacific/Liberty, 1967)

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"Shake Baby Shake" Sodsai Chaengkij (1968)

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Sodsai Chaengkij was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s....in Thailand. She was also one of the few Asian pop stars who recorded pop songs with the original English lyrics, as she covered this 1958 Jesse Lee Turner classic...