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Video: President Obama Sings Al Green's "Let's Stay Together"
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Jen Chung
Published Jan 20, 2012
Modified Jan 20, 2012
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Last night, President Obama held a big reelection fundraiser at the Apollo Theater. While there were protesters (more about that later), Obama charmed the crowd and hit a chord when he sang a little of the Rev. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together":
The President warbled, "I'm so in love with you," and explained that some "didn't think I would do it. I told you I was gonna do it... The sandman did not come out." And referring to Green himself, who was at the Apollo, Obama said, "Don't worry Rev, I cannot sing like you, but I just wanted to show my appreciation." Aww.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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