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Accepting it, McCartney performed in the East Room of the White House for President Barack Obama and the first family, who sat front row center. [1]
Look no further than “Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Performance at the White House,” taped early last month and screening on PBS on Wednesday, the fourth “In Performance” show thus far during his young administration. [2]
NEW YORK - Perhaps only Paul McCartney could call a performance at the White House a little club gig. [3]
In June, McCartney was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, an honor bestowed by the Library of Congress. [4]
NEW YORK (AP) - Perhaps only Paul McCartney could call a performance at the White House a little club gig. [5]
Never like Paul McCartney and he should watch what he says he is not from are country and you see how mess up his country is because of idoits like that another lib.Paul stay in england you moron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [...] In an interview with Billboard, the former Beatle spoke about his first ever visit to the White House, admitting “I’m a fan of the president. [6]
He sang “Michelle” to Michelle Obama, adding that he hoped the president wouldn’t punch him out. [5]
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Whatever your opinion of President Obama, there’s no question he has spectacularly revived the number and quality of musical performances in the White House. [7]
To sing it with Stevie in front of President Obama was very emotional. [6]
Performers include Wonder, the Jonas Brothers, Jack White, Faith Hill, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Lang Lang, Dave Grohl, and the duo of Herbie Hancock and Corinne Bailey Rae. [8]
If so, please click here to contact the editors of ABC News. [7]
Guests including Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, the Jonas Brothers, Jack White and others taking turns playing Beatles classics. [1]
In PBS’s show of Sir Paul McCartney’s June 2nd command performance at the White House, it is difficult to tell who is more star struck - President Obama or Sir Paul. [9]
“To sing it live together for the very first time with the first black president there, it suddenly gave a great significance to the song, ” he explained. [6]
Sources:
[1] Q&A: Paul McCartney on playing the White House - Music News …
[2] Paul McCartney, pals serenade Obamas at White House | Reuters
[3] Q&A: Paul McCartney on playing the White House - Yahoo! News
[4] Q&A: Paul McCartney on playing the White House - Forbes.com
[5] Q&A: Paul McCartney on playing the White House | ABC 7 News
[6] Paul McCartney Reflects on ‘Emotional’ White House Gig - Spinner
[7] Paul McCartney, Pals Serenade Obamas at White House - ABC News
[8] Paul McCartney, pals serenade Obamas at White House - Yahoo! News
[9] US TV Review: Paul McCartney in Performance at the White …