21 Politicians Who Got Called Out For Using Campaign Songs Without Permission

While running for president in 2008, Barack Obama was asked to stop playing the song "Hold On, I'm Comin'" by its singer, Sam Moore (one half of the R&B duo Sam and Dave). Though he found it "thrilling" to see a man of color running for office, he added in a statement, "I have not agreed to endorse you for the highest office in our land. My vote is a very private matter between myself and the ballot box." All was forgiven the following year when Moore performed alongside Sting and Elvis Costello at Obama's inaugural ball. He also played at the White House in 2013.