In an extraordinary, historic moment, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder performed “Ebony and Ivory” at the White House together for President Barack Obama. Paul revealed what it was like to sing that song for the president. He also revealed what he thought of Obama as a human being.
Paul McCartney loved singing ‘Ebony and Ivory’ for President Obama
In 2010, Obama awarded the “Silly Love Songs” singer the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, an award that is usually reserved for American musicians. During a 2010 interview with The Repository, Paul discussed performing at the White House when he received the award. “One of the highs was singing ‘Ebony and Ivory’ with Stevie because we’d never done it live together, so that was great,” he said.
“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,” Paul continued.
Paul McCartney loved singing ‘Ebony and Ivory’ for President Obama
In 2010, Obama awarded the “Silly Love Songs” singer the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, an award that is usually reserved for American musicians. During a 2010 interview with The Repository, Paul discussed performing at the White House when he received the award. “One of the highs was singing ‘Ebony and Ivory’ with Stevie because we’d never done it live together, so that was great,” he said.
“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,” Paul continued.
- 2/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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