ELS Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 A few years ago, the Oklahoma General Assembly voted to make The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize?" the official state rock song. I think it's about time Illinois did the same with Wilco. After weeding through a lot of songs that were just too depressing (yet amazing), I realized that "What Light" has a pretty nice message that most everyone can get behind. That's why I made this petition. Once it gets enough signatures, I'll go ahead and pass it on to a few General Assembly members I know personally and see if any of them are willing to take on this fun cause. What do you say? Sign it and share? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Actually "Oklahoma" is the state song for Oklahoma. Maybe the Flaming Lips song is the other official song. Had XRT not played the living shit out of What Light I would say I would sign off on it for the other state song, but I would prefer ViaChicago. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Actually "Oklahoma" is the state song for Oklahoma. Maybe the Flaming Lips song is the other official song. A few years ago, the Oklahoma General Assembly voted to make The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize?" the official state rock song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 official "ROCK" song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 A few years ago, the Oklahoma General Assembly voted to make The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize?" the official state rock song. Not any more: http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1558326/flaming-lips-do-you-realize-no-longer-oklahoma-state-rock-song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 What Light is a rock song? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Better yet -- how about "Less Than You Think." That's a tune everyone can get behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I would sign if "What Light" didn't suck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yaz Rock Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 " ." Oops, different band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 " ." Oops, different band.True, but at least it rocks like crazy and hasn't made all us XRT (half) listeners sick by being played to death. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It should be a tune from one of those fine Illinoise bands Styx or The REO Speedwagon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Actually I would prefer the Illinois General Assembly figure out what to do about the state pension shortfall instead of spending time on designating a state rock song. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Signed right off the bat...one of my all-time favorite Wilco songs!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Does "What Light" even qualify as a rock song? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.