Thursday, November 26, 2009

Stevie Wonder is responsible for the President's marriage

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Earlier this week, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama honored Stevie Wonder as the recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Award for Lifetime Achievement in the White House. It was no coincidence that the presidential couple hosted the event.

"I think it's fair to say that had I not been a Stevie Wonder fan, Michelle might not have dated me," said President Barack Obama. "We might not have married. The fact that we agreed on Stevie was part of the essence of our courtship."

The East Room of the White House was transformed into a concert hall, where  Wonder, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Martina McBride, Paul Simon and will.i.am all performed.

Michelle Obama admit that Wonder's “Talking Book” was the first album she ever bought, and that his song, "You and I," served as the couple's wedding song.

Apparently the love is totally mutual. Stevie Wonder said he was incredibly grateful towards Obama's presidential vision "so that in my lifetime I can write some more songs about love, about unity, and real songs of passion." And, he added, "You know, maybe I'll be a part of creating some more of those babies." Man, we love Stevie. [People]
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  • Lawrence's Avatar
    Posted by Lawrence Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:28pm PST

    Stevie Wonder has been an inspiration to many people for decades with his lyrics that speak words of wisdom and those endearing thoughts on how we should treat each other. It's no surprise to me that the Obama's

    like his music.

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  • AmyC's Avatar
    Posted by AmyC Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:54pm PST

    yay

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  • MochaMama42's Avatar
    Posted by MochaMama42 Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:15pm PST

    Aww, cute!

    A great feel-good post.

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  • Barbie's Avatar
    Posted by Barbie Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:11pm PST

    that is too cute!

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  • Emily's Mommy's Avatar
    Posted by Emily's Mommy Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:40pm PST

    zepheri123-Dude, I think you forgot to take your meds...

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  • kent g's Avatar
    Posted by kent g Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:37pm PST

    whats up with ZEPHERI 123... anyhoo...kudos for stevie who has been an influence...through out the years..yay !!!!

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  • Larry's Avatar
    Posted by Larry Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:43pm PST

    DO ur best and leave the rest, time shall tell.

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  • Larry's Avatar
    Posted by Larry Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:47pm PST

    DO ur best and leave the rest, time shall tell.

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  • Amilia's Avatar
    Posted by Amilia Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:49pm PST

    Hey all

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  • Thato's Avatar
    Posted by Thato Sun Mar 1, 2009 5:22am PST

    ohhhhhhhhhhh ma tats so sweet........

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