Video: Mayor candidate George Ferguson gets his own theme tune
A Bristol woman has backed her chosen mayoral candidate - by writing him a campaign song.
Sarah Ménage decided writing a song was the best way to show her support for George Ferguson, who was formally announced today as one of the candidates in the running to become mayor next month.
-
George Ferguson
Ms Ménage said: "I didn’t want an elected mayor. I voted 'No'.
"It costs money which no one can afford. But as Bristol has decided very slightly to have one, we’d better get someone good."
Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk
View detailsOur heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.
Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk
Contact: 01858 468192
Valid until: Wednesday, May 22 2013
She said she chose Mr Ferguson because he believes in the things she believes in and "has the air of mayor".
The song, entitled Let George do it, features Pete Brandt. You can watch it here:
Ms Ménage explains on her blog why she decided to write the song.
She says: "He’s basically a decent bloke – call me naive, but I think he’s in the race because he genuinely cares about the place and the people – a devotion he’s demonstrated very clearly by pledging to take the mayoral income in Bristol Pounds if he gets the job."
Mr Ferguson said he hadn't commissioned the video, but added that he "loved it".
"I think it's hilarious," he told ThisisBristol.
"It is very sweet of them to come up with the idea of writing a song for me. It was completely their idea - and how could I refuse?
"We might play it at our victory party if we win."
The song lyrics go like this:
You may not care,
Or be aware,
That Bristol wants a mayor,
Let George do it.
He can't be coerced,
He'll put Bristol first,
We could do worse,
Let George do it.
He loves an urban space,
His heart is in the right place,
The right place is right where we are.
Put Bristol first - let George do it.
Let's get things moving,
Let's get things improving,
Let's turn out and make it count.
Comments
by BristolFashun
Saturday, October 27 2012, 3:52PM
“Amazing how party politics seems to remove any traces of a sense of humour. I like the song. Conventional party conflicts have paralysed a great city for too long. Let's try a new approach. Victory for George will be a mandate to city councillors to try working together for the good of Bristol. High time.”
by Anais74
Friday, October 26 2012, 5:43PM
“Dear pillowfight - ha ha, true, they are an interesting fashion statement?! (not a look I can or would want to pull off). But surely red strides better than boring boring boring suit??”
by pillowfight
Friday, October 26 2012, 5:31PM
“I'm sorry but I can't vote for someone who wears red strides!”
by Anais74
Friday, October 26 2012, 5:17PM
“Dear dictator - and we had a Labour one before that, and it was just as much of a mess! There are all sorts of (good and valid) reasons why - but quite frankly, that's just not good enough. Bristol deserves better. As the song goes - you would do worse than vote for George - you could vote for more of the same!!!”
by dicktator
Friday, October 26 2012, 4:56PM
“Don't forget George was a Lib Dem until recently. Look what a mess we already have with a Lib Dem council!”
by Anais74
Friday, October 26 2012, 4:27PM
“I know you can't please all of the people all of the time, but for goodness sake! I love Bristol, but too many people are content to ***** and moan from the sidelines. Fair play to Sarah, I say - a woman who clearly doesn't mind standing up and being counted even though she probably knew she would be mocked and ridiculed by the cynics. The song is humorous, catchy and a bit of fun. You could do worse than try and make local politics a bit more engaging for the masses, you know. And if it gets more people out to vote - for George or not - that can only be a good thing. Although I can't imagine anyone being inspired to write a song for Marv, Jon or Geoff, being honest.”
by Smarbles
Thursday, October 25 2012, 1:38PM
“The photo of Ferguson put me in mind of the smile of a constipated cat, but then I heard the music and understood his pain.
Just because someone donated it why is he even using it? I have a box of defrosted fish fingers to donate to them if Bristol First would like to consider publicising it on behalf of their party's candidate?”
by Wood78
Thursday, October 25 2012, 12:19PM
“It's not the best song in the world (I wont be buying the album) but at least has taken an interest in the election and contributed in the best way she thought she could. I cant see how this is meant to reflect negatively (or positively for that matter) on George.
It is a bit much with all the talk of lack of participation that when someone does get involved they or their efforts are lambasted just to try and score a few cheap points.”
by matic_113
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 8:39PM
“@ Mikey_Blake - So Rees then?”
by JanWilson
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 6:39PM
“Tried and tested and manifestly the one candidate who can do... I like it!”