My American Prayer

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American Prayer’ Music Video (directed by Dave Stewart and Seth Dalton) Features Powerful Line-Up of Artists Including Whoopi Goldberg, Forest Whitaker, Joss Stone, and Herbie Hancock one of the most prolific artists of the past two decades, Dave Stewart’s new music video “American Prayer” is an uplifting anthem and pays tribute to the millions of people who are supporting Barack Obama’s platform of change.

Directed by Stewart, the video brings together a diverse cast of personalities to reflect the broad reach of Obama supporters. The video features appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Alexander, Forest Whitaker, Macy Gray, Herbie Hancock, Margaret Cho, Barry Manilow, Joss Stone, Colbie Caillat, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Baez as well as Iraq veterans, nurses, teachers, mortgage lenders, and many more Americans. Fans are also encouraged to submit their own versions of the song for a chance to be put into future versions of the video.

“Senator Obama has inspired millions to raise their voices in a call for change— the likes of which have not been seen in this country in forty years,” said Stewart. “History has taught us music has the power to be the heartbeat of social change. It is in that spirit that this American Prayer is dedicated to all the current young people, who, for the first time, are standing up for what they believe in.”

For the first time, Stewart’s new version of the song “American Prayer” is available on The Dave Stewart Songbook Vol. 1 which in stores and online now and as a single through iTunes, with a portion of the proceeds from Dave Stewart benefiting MoveOn.org.

“I found it more pertinent than ever to release this song at the moment when America dares to re-imagine itself and its place in the world.” said Stewart.

Stewart co-wrote “American Prayer” with U2’s Bono in 2002. Bono has since used the song on a number of occasions as part of his advocacy work with ONE, the campaign fighting AIDS and extreme poverty. He has not been involved in this project as ONE's work is strictly nonpartisan.

Stewart’s company Weapons of Mass Entertainment, along with Surfdog Records, recently released Dave Stewart Songbook, Vol. 1, an album consisting of new versions of his most celebrated material backed by a full orchestra. The CD features 21 songs written by Stewart that were made famous by the likes of Eurythmics, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Tom Petty, Mick Jagger and many others.

Stewart is also set to embark on his North American Tour beginning in August 29th in Obama’s home state of Illinois. The Dave Stewart & His 30-Piece Rock Fabulous Orchestra tour will include songs from Stewart’s vast catalog of classic hits performed in one-of-a-kind arrangements.