Soon after John McCain finished his acceptance speech and Republican running-mate Sarah Palin joined him on stage in St. Paul, the sound system pumped the throbbing introduction to Heart's "Barracuda.'' The song was an apparent reference to Palin's high-school nickname, given for her intense high-school basketball play.

But Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson condemned the use and urged the campaign to cease playing it. Here's a look at songs used by politicians that raised the eyebrows, and in some case, objections, of their singers.