As Colorado Senator Gary Hart descended from the podium and plunged into the crowd after his Wednesday-night speech, the hopeful strains of Chariots of Fire washed over Moscone Center. The next night Democratic Presidential Nominee Walter Mondale, battle-scarred from his primary brawls, strode triumphantly to the platform and raised his arms like a prizefighter. The song: Theme from Rocky.
The Democrats may have talked about unity, but it was San Francisco's 50-piece Dick Crest Orchestra that provided the true harmony. Candidates could choose the music they wanted to accompany their moment at the podium from a repertoire of about 500 songs....
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