JD Vance uses Bill Clinton's anthem 'Don't Stop' for RNC walk-off song
Senator JD Vance concluded his vice presidential acceptance speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention with an instrumental rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop,” a song famously used by Bill Clinton during his 1992 presidential campaign.
“I pledge to every American - no matter your party - I will give everything I have to serve you and to make this country a place where every dream you have for yourself, your family, and your country will be possible once again,” Vance said before being joined on stage by his wife and family.
The choice of song, originally Clinton's campaign anthem, was notable for its association with the hopeful and forward-looking spirit of the 1992 election. Clinton, a musician and Fleetwood Mac fan, adopted the song after a supporter’s suggestion.
Fleetwood Mac’s connection to Clinton’s campaign led the band to reunite their classic lineup to perform at his inaugural ball, boosting their album sales and bringing "Rumours" and their Greatest Hits back into the charts. Clinton later described the emotional farewell performance by Fleetwood Mac on the White House lawn in January 2001 as a memorable moment of his presidency.
By choosing “Don’t Stop,” Vance appears to be aiming to evoke a sense of optimism and unity. The song’s legacy, tied to a period of hope and renewal in American politics, adds a layer of historical significance to the Trump-Vance campaign.
Jeremy Yurow is a politics reporting fellow based in Hawaii for the Paste BN Network. You can reach him at JYurow@gannett.com or on X, formerly Twitter @JeremyYurow