23 Jan 2012

Obama's playlist

Back in the 2008 presidential campaign, Will.i.am - along with other very talented artists - created a series of songs that embodied Barack Obama's slogan, speeches and ideas.



John Legend’s voice is so beautiful. Every time I listen to this song I get goose bumps.

Obama’s reelection campaign has released a list of artists – from musicians to actors – from whom the administration expects to get support for Mr. President in the upcoming race.

The list includes: Will.i.am, Arcade Fire, Neil Patrick Harris, Anne Hathaway, Vampire Weekend, Wilco, Regina Spektor, Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jay-Z, Jessica Alba, Laila Ali, Marc Anthony, India.Arie, Sara Bareilles, Jigga, Chelsea Clinton, George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Fergie, America Ferrera, Jamie Foxx, Whoopi Goldberg, Al Green, Josh Groban, Jack Johnson, The Jonas Brothers, Jewel, Mila Kunis, Blake Lively, Ricky Martin, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris Pine, B.O.B, the Band Perry, Train, and Kate Walsh.

It seems like the President is trying to grab everyone he can (yes, he can!)
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Na campanha presidencial de 2008, o Will.i.am – acompanhado de muitos outros talentosos artistas – fez um conjunto de músicas que incorporavam os slogans, os discursos e as ideias de Barack Obama.

A voz do John Legend é simplesmente fantástica. Ouvir esta música dá-me sempre arrepios.

A campanha da reeleição de Obama já apresentou uma lista de artistas (acima), desde músicos a actores, de quem se espera o apoio ao presidente. A julgar pelos nomes da lista, parece que Obama está a tentar agarrar toda a gente.