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Musical moments with U.S. presidents

4649 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — President Obama sang the blues on Tuesday with B.B. King, Mick Jagger and Buddy Guy for a White House blues concert. The President is one of many chief executives who have shown their musical talents in office. more info

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President Obama Sings The Blues!

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Perez Hilton — The POTUS has busted out his singing chops again! President Obama first displayed his skillz while singing a few Al Green lyrics a few weeks back. Now, he's swtiched to the blues! (Though we don't know why - he's got the upcoming election in the bag!... more info

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Barack Obama sings the blues, confidently

4650 days ago

Guardian Music — US president's refrain of Sweet Home Chicago reveals a confident voice, albeit a little awkward and straining on the high notesThere's nothing new in Democratic presidents taking to the stage. So it should come as no surprise that Barack Obama succum... more info

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President Obama Gives An Encore

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Dlisted — The last time President Obama serenaded the people, I took a Magic Eraser to that memory, because I didn't want to accidentally bring it up while talking to my mom. Almost every time Obama's name comes up, my mom gets fluttery in the voice... more info

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Obama Sings With Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Buddy Guy

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Stereogum — Last month, Barack Obama, the President of the United States Of America, sang a few bars of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” at the Apollo Theater and sounded fucking incredible. He should’ve maybe left it there. Last night, the East Room o... more info

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Barack Obama Sings Again - This Time with Mick Jagger

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People.com — The President also leaned the mic over to B.B. King during the White House jam more info

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Hail to the Chief of Blues! Watch President Obama Belt It Out With B.B. King

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E! Online — Bill Clinton had his saxophone. Barack Obama? Well, he's got the blues! The president showed off his fierce vocal prowess last night at a White House concert celebrating Black... more info

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Mick Jagger, B.B. King, More to Perform at White House Blues Concert

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411 Mania — Many artists set to perform..... more info

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Obama adds his voice to White House blues jam

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CNN Showbiz — President Barack Obama complained Tuesday that he doesn't get out much. Then he noted he doesn't have to when B.B. King and Mick Jagger come to play a concert at his house. more info

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