Barack Obama
With the ease of social media, Obama may go down as the most recognized musical leader of them all. Our 44th President’s brief rendition (just a line) of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” back at a January 2012 fundraiser has racked up over 5 million views on YouTube. The viral sensation led to blues legend Buddy Guy calling him up on stage to perform hometown anthem “Sweet Home Chicago” alongside Guy, B.B. King, Mick Jagger and more. Again, Mr. President only showed off a line of singing, but it’s an effective campaign tool nonetheless. Bonus: Obama’s a Grammy winner, scooping up the Best Spoken Word Album Award in 2006 for his “Dreams From My Father.” Ba-rock on, Obama!
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| The 42nd president of the United States (1993-2001) had so much early success with his music (winning first chair in the Arkansas state band saxophone section) that he considered a career in it. In his autobiography, Clinton pondered a life dedicated to the tenor sax, but set those hopes aside, admitting, “I knew I would never be John Coltrane or Stan Getz.” After winning the presidency, he made a defining career move when he performed Elvis’ “Heartbreak Hotel” on the “Arsenio Hall Show” — a move that proved him to be a president for the MTV generation. Clinton’s appreciation was further proven with a 1993 White House celebration of the Newport Jazz Festival’s 40th anniversary, where he jammed onstage alongside jazz sax legends. | |
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