FORGET ‘NO SURRENDER’ - WE’RE COURTING THE IRISH

I was told before Boston that Bruce Springsteen’s “No Surrender” was the Kerry song. Senator Kerry is a huge Bruce fan — he has an autograph of him in his office and he’s trying to get to a Bruce concert next week.

The song “No Surrender” is about soldiers from Vietnam taking care of each other like brothers.

But instead of “No Surrender,” “Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2 came on. “Clinton-Gore used it in their election. It’s got a great beat and it’s Boston music,” according to Chris Lehane. “Oh and U2 is committed to ending world poverty.” (said with tongue in cheek) He affirmed that they will be back to using the Boss — “our approach is consistent with ‘No Surrender.’”