Thursday night at a fundraiser in Harlem, Obama was having a way better time than the Republican candidates, and at one point broke into song, honoring Reverend Al Green, who was at the event. Obama sang “Let’s Stay Together” (indeed) for about six seconds, in the middle looking down at the podium for a reflective pause the way he always does, even apparently while singing. It turns out this is not a one-time occurrence. Back in 2008, Obama sang six seconds of Aretha Franklin, and at a different event while he was Senator, he serenaded Dionne Warwick with six seconds of Dionne Warwick, and advised that if you wanted to charm a lady, you put on a Dionne Warwick record.
Here’s Obama singing the presciently selected Franklin number “Chain of Fools”:
And another choice cut, Warwick’s “Walk On By”:
Lest we forget musical politicians ARE A GREAT IDEA. Obama can’t really top this, but the guy can sing, and he looks a little better giving a brief musical speech than Huntsman does at the keys. Now all we need — to ruin music forever — is for Mitt Romney to show up on Jay Leno playing “The Entertainer” on a french horn. [Talking Points Memo]
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Harlem?! Fucking elitist.
I bet he took to subway to get there too.
Twas a real bitch getting that teleprompter through the turnstile, too, also as well.
Perhaps, I don't know, maybe the "A" train?
Saxophone or GTFO.
Newt will now be calling Barry the "food stamp, R&B singing President."
well Harlem is a very, very urban place
dude may not be as 'liberal' as me and I ain't happy 'bout everything he done but I DO love this guy, especially when he shows just how fucking authentic, and cool, he really is…sing it Barry! (and this recent photo says it all.. .http://dudelol.com/obama-fist-bumping-white-house-janitor/)
The Globetrotters? More like a Fifth Column.
He's got another for the general: "Freddie's Dead."
That's what I said…
It's certainly better than Ashcroft's Let the Eagle Soar (anyone else remember that?)
I didn't until you reminded me. Thanks for nothing.
Yep, I had finally forgotten it until just now. We owe you one, SorosBot.
Any reference to that shit must be presented thusly:
♪Let the eeeeeeeeeegle sooooooooooar♫
Horrible. I assume he wrote that tripe while he was in a coma and Andrew Card/Alberto Gonzalez were making him sign the torture memo. Only recourse was to torture our earbones later.
Hey, I was just asking that in the last thread (except, due to dementia, I couldn't remember Ashcrofts' name)…it's like deja vu all over again…
I used to, but then I found some gin.
Or Sarah Palin's "Let the Spread Eagle Soar."
There's an image I didn't need…
Still no match for Romney's "Who Let the Dogs Out."
Romney-Bot is programmed to sing?
It was more what a peevish og let out in response to being strapped to th roof.
It is something I will never forget.
No matter how hard I try.
…"from r-r-r-ROCKYCOAST… to golden shooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-rrr-rrr-rrre…" Man that guy had some pipes. That could only be improved with a little drain cleaner.
That's my favorite part too.
too good for "Let the Eagle Soar?!"
u.p.p.i.t.y.
Jinx!
I won't be impressed until he throws down a little Barry White.
Great minds, Baldar.
Better, Dr. Dre.
Even better, 2Pac.
A duet with actual lesbian (I didn't believe it, but I am coming around) Queen Latifah on an update of California Love in support of repealing Prop 8?
Oh, I'm sure he already does…
Oh fine, Barry. But if you really want to put a fork in the GOP, let's hear some Teddy Pendergrass or Barry White.
Speak for yourself elviouslyqeer, I got pregnant just listening to that, like, eight times today.
Was he practicing for his minstrel show? He does do the blackface thing pretty well.
Wait, wha?
If Barack put Al on the ticket, I would quit my jobs and volunteer full-time for the campaign. Mr. Green is a treasure and a genius.
Once you go Green, you never go back.
Once you go Green, you never go blah.
/fixed.
I went to his church in Memphis several years ago, it was an amazing experience, especially for a lapsed Catholic English person!
Sounds so awesome. Although will is still be church if I can't stop thinking of all the girls who've let me touch them MOSTLY because I had an Al Green record playing?
A Catholic English person? Such a creature thing exists?
Andrew Sullivan Libel.
Al Green for Secretary of Love; Bootsy Collins for Secretary of Funk. This is the kind of public policy I could really get behind.
One Nation Under A Groove.
you rang? One Nation Under a Groove http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaczdU5U5cs
But, who will be the Secretary of War? Because you just know that Parliament-Funkadelic will want to reclaim it's title as World's Funkiest Government.
Etta James or GTFO.
sigh…so long Etta. Thanks for the hat.
Uhhh…
Too soon!
Barry, don't quit your day job.
Romney strikes me more as a "Classical Gas" kinda guy.
And of course, Newt is a Me and Mrs. Jones kinda guy.
(if played on out of tune banjos, that is)
Still probably beats Santorum's CreationFest playlist.
I estimate that the number of Amy Grants songs one can listen to before slipping into a diabetic coma is picking up the CD.
What? No love for Ron Paul? Well, then, allow me!
Anyone else old enough to remember when Amy Grant was actual, non-path-of-least-resistance pop star? (Hint: She sucked then, too, also.)
Somewhere, Sara Benincasa is sliding helplessly out of a chair.
What is lubricating that slide, we'll leave to the wonkateer's collective imagination.
Also, can I have the chair?
ROTFLMAO!
Given the singular depravity of a wonkateer, no collective imagination is required.
I seriously lost my shit over this one.
Ha! Long time, no see(?)!
How were the Fleshbot Awards?
I don't believe Simon didn't like it.
Etta James died of embarrassment.
Swanee or gtfo.
Well, he did bust out "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" earlier in the day at Disney Land.
Now if we can get Santorum to do a G.G. Allin…
Even GG Allin wouldn't handle Santorum, God rest his putrid soul.
Yay!
If you mean fucking die, then I'm all for it.
I dunno, he kicked ass at last year's State of the Union Address.
That is awesomeness, I love the vile face of Rand Paul.
I wonder if BO will point to that douchbaeg Joe What'shisname and ask him what he thought about CU now.
After listening to those idiots and assholes at last night's debate, Obama's baritone is music to my ears whether he is literally singing or not…
The people of Philadelphia deny that they were anywhere near a debate in South Carolina last night and insist that you take back this slanderous accusation.
I think I will use Mayor Nutter's "idiots and assholes" line for the rest of my life. Fits so many situations.
The whole thing's kind of blah. SC goopers would be appalled.
Harlem? Disney? This Cats got no boundary!
It's good to be the king!
I think he oughtta get George Clinton up there on stage for a little Chocolate City.
Uh, what's happening, BO?
They still call it the White House
But that's a temporary condition, too.
Can you dig it, BO?
Chocolate City you say, sumthin like this? (that you in front row BTF?)
Parliament Funkadelic give Chocolate City more for what they are funkin for! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaczdU5U5cs
Now if he'd only convene the Family Stone as a Cabinet-level organization and do "I Want To Take You Higher…."
BOOM shacka-lacka-lacka BOOM shacka-lacka-lacka
But they'd never show-up for meetings.
True, but his anti-riot stance would never be questioned again.
For about $150 bucks or the purchase of 20 of his books, Cain would prolly go on tour with Obama and accompany him in duets. And maybe do some (more) tap dancing, too. Which would be fun, 'cause then we could watch Barry slap him in the back of the head every time he lapsed into his 9-9-9 bullshit.
Right, but does he play the sax?
Tee-Hee
"Butt Sax"
Why does he always say "I wasnt going to do that"?
He cannot help himself, has no control over soul music at all.
He must be possessed.
I really don't know how all these people hate this guy. viscerally hate him. What's not to love? He's adorable.
Think it possibly has something to do with pigmentation. But that's just a guess!
amen freakish, I believe the problem is too many uptight white folk got their heads up their collective ass when they oughta be shakin it…if BO and MObama would take a few minutes to get their freak on stage at the Dem National Convention they'd hip-hop all over Willard's poor white Moron ass into 4 mo years in the Black House!
In response, Newt broke into an impromptu rendition of Sammy Davis' "Candy Man."
Newt didn't really do justice to the vocals, but it was amazing how he could freeze one eye in place like that.
From many years of being on the lookout for rapidly opening doors and windows while he. . .GAWD, you people are despicable for getting what I mean here.
"Cumma cumma cumma cumma cum cum a cum…." is that right?…
And Santorum broke into a rendition of "Tears of a … deeply repressed homosexual GOP candidate".
Billy Crystal could never top this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxa0-bZ2xsw
Man…I get my NDAA hatin' going and then he does something cool. Dammit Barry!
gotta love the man, despite all his 'flaws' and not bein' as librul as we'd like him to be BO is STILL the coolest dude in any room! haters gotta hate (and the Repigs OWN that) but lovers gotta LOVE…namaste brotha!
And I bow to you, bro—
"Oh, baby, give me one more chance. . ."
Looking forward to hearing him sing "Andy" & "Uncle Remus" with Dweezil & ZPZ next January.
I'm going to smash the little jockeys on the Newt people's lawn.
"Youtube!"
In response, Newt broke into an impromptu rendition of "Let the kleagle soar!
(Yeah, yeah, I stole the wording from Baldar, but I had the idea before I saw his post.)
That's getting to the klux of the matter.
Yes we klan!
Roulez, mon frere…
And Romney is now furiously practicing some Apollo style dance steps to try out. Should be good stuff.
as Richard Pryor would say, 'ol Willard's gonna have to loosen up that tight wight ass of his http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu1TZVX72Aw
Move over Janet Jackson. I see a second career for Barry doing Nutrisystem commercials.
Let The MoTown Soaaaaaaaaarrrrrr
That is one cool cat. Mee-yow!
Take that, you Republican, anachronistic, flat-toned, strident, non-trendy bunch of old white men!
Can you imagine Mittens or Newt singing? Somehow I don't think it would be charming or tuneful at all.
I'd rather not imagine it, but since you brought it up, Newt would sound like a goose getting barebacked by a broken bottle and Mittens like an old modem about to expire.
He was in Harlem, eh? Did he ask for some 'motherf***ing iced tea'?
Look closely, you can see his running mate, the teleprompter. He's the first president in history that has used one, you know. TOTUS.
And people think Obama doesn't know how the real world works.
Barry can do all the singing he wants on the campaign trail as long as he promises not to get together with Uncle Joe Biden and do a duet of "Ebony and Ivory".
If you want to charm the ladies, I was always told, it had to be a Barry White record.
Seriously. Dionne Warwick…WTH?
Johnny Mathis isn't hip anymore?
Chances are…
I give it an 85. It's got a good beat and you can dance to it.
Obama singing copyrighted music?
Great….the RIAA is probably going to back Romney now.
That's why he always keeps it to six seconds?
The Greatest Hits Of Fair Use! 1,200 songs on 2 long-playing CDs!
Featuring Al Green's "Let's St…" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Goi…"!
hehehe
"is for Mitt Romney to show up on Jay Leno playing “The Entertainer” on a french horn. "
Sure, Mitt can play the French horn but his real talent lies in playing the harpsicord.
Funny, the Mittbot* always struck me as more of a Moog synthesizer kind of guy.
*not you, the artist formerly known as Palinz
oh Obama, when will you impromptu breakdance for us? I suggest after beating Mittens in November. I know you'll somehow manage to awkwardly make it semi-cool.
Damn! Falsetto Barry makes this lesbo swoon. ♫
Nothing like a little smidgen of soul — certainly better than Rick Santorum erupting into "Jesus Loves Me This I Know" or some other Sunday school tune befitting his mentality and worldview, or Newt singing "Mean Mr. Mustard" under the impression that it's a glowing tribute, or Mitt breaking into one of the Casio organ demo themes.
"Mitt breaking into one of the Casio organ demo themes."
Yes! At the mall, at the Jordan Kitts next to the Cinnabon….
Now close your eyes and imagine Mittens singing. What that? Oh right. He has people to do that for him. They're called the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
This is just…just…Unmerikan…!
But nothing can top Mittens' cover of this timeless classic.
oh for fuck's sake.
hate to repeat myself but that nice Moron boy gonna need to loosen up that tight white ass o' his
“Obama Attempts to Win Back America With Tiny Musical Moment”
No need you big lug, how could we stay mad at you.
Lulz. What a dildo.
Obligatory
Did ya ever notice how that cowboy looks an awful lot like Rick Perry?
Also:
In response, Mitt broke into an impromptu "Navin Johnson" dance.
"The new phone book's here, the new phone book's here!"
"I may be sending more money home soon, as my friend Patty is promising me a blow job."
Seriously, why is this movie not on TV more often?
That thunk you just heard was Malia and Sasha collapsing in embarrassment.
Play that over the speakers at Gitmo.
This sets a really bad precedent. Are we now doomed to hear Newt Gingrich sing Lee Greenwood, Mitt Romney break out some Donny Osmond, and Rick Santorum stay true to form by crooning Elton John?
"crooning" Elton John? I just can't keep up with all these new euphemisms.
Some days it's hard to decided whom I am more jealous of – Barry or Michelle. Sigh.
Sir, why can't you act more Presidential???
Here is an example of proper Presidential behavior.
You know who else did a little jig after a victory?
"Mein Gott! How many timez must I szay ziss…zat film vas schpliced!"
– Al Hilter, Buneos Ares, Argentina
make a little hate
do a little jig
Invade tonight!
One actual and many, many virtual Upfists to you!
Thomas Jefferson?
God, I hate that idiot.
Chevy Chase has the moves!
Far from me to argue with an Irish bookie:
http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/lets-s…
You go, Barry!
Seriously, on a Yahoo comment for the article about Barry being at Disney World, an enlightened commenter quipped "Only blacks are buying this fools garbage anymore."
Why, is he going to arrange for the GOP nominee to meet with an 'unfortunate accident?'
My guess would be: more than 6 seconds and he has to pay royalties.
Attempt successful, goddamn it.
After watching these GOP psychopaths try and out-hate each other, I'm reminded just how cool Barry is. Okay, fine, so he could be way better politically, but at least he isn't those assholes.
You know that shit worked on Michelle! And it sure as hell worked on me! ***swoon*** I love our studly President.
Thursday night at a fundraiser in Harlem… and at one point broke into song.
Maybe he thinks that's how black people act. They do that in the movies sometimes. You know, like in Porgy and Bess.
Please, just stop, already.
Quit stalking me. Now.
Ohoo/ohhhhhoo/ohhhhhooooooooo
Uh, Barry. Not saying you are bad but you'd best be trying to hang on to that day job. Peace out.
Newt blows the corn jug because he's got a gangsta beat.
This is proof NoBama hates White Culture…he didn't sing anything from Andy Williams!!!!!!!
(hope someone recognizes me out there to know this is snark)
Seems very urban to me.
For irony, he could have sung a few lines of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."
Hehe
I have never wanted the man more than I do right this very moment.
Handsome, athletic, smart, and he can sing like a bird and dance real cool. Holy crap, a talented cool dude who made it in a stiff white man's world.
Sigh
Needz moar Michelle for proper Ashford & Simpson effect.
BTW, my favorite part is that he apologizes for this as if it were a vice. lol Now, the dancing…that's a whole other thing, let me tell you.
Not be outdone, Mitt has promised to bust out some Andy Williams, and Perry was heard whistling Dixie.
Backstage, Ken Layne was apprehended by Secret Service while in possession of a pot of hot grits.
Better voice than me, smarter than me, shoots hoops better than me, even bowls better than me, and he sucks at bowling. I want those things in my President.
LOL.
The Fifth Dimension?! Too uppity!
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