Barack OBama Song Dispute

Black, who told the Irish Voice that the situation has gotten way out of control, said he could not edit the song because it would have to be removed from YouTube to do so, and he didn't want to risk losing it.

Black said the song has received such strong momentum in the Irish American community and feels it is making a profound statement about Obama and his Irish roots.

Black said, "The lads have tapped into a vein that is actually becoming a vibrant political movement. Forty six million people in the States say they are Irish and their song has made it easier to identify Obama as actually being Irish. Like JFK. I have been told that this song is the cause of a paradigm shift that could actually tip the balance in the election."

Black told the Corrigans and the Irish Voice he is unable to do any more to rectify the situation. He has credited the band for creating the song (both at the beginning and the end of his performance) on YouTube.

Black did, however, say he is willing to remove the song from YouTube after November 4. "I am happy to take the song down to keep the boys happy after the election," he said.

To view the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew song on YouTube search for the band's name and "Obama." To see Black's version search for "Shay Black" and "Obama."

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