November 7th, 2012
03:39 PM ET
President Obama's in need of a slow jamThree years ago, Beyonce performed Etta James' "At Last" for a newly elected President Obama and First Lady Michelle as they had their first dance at an inaugural ball. Now, as he prepares to enter his second term, another round of inauguration events are on the horizon - and the president's still mulling over the right song.
He told Ryan Seacrest as much on Tuesday, when the radio and TV personality asked whether Obama had a song picked out, should he win the election. "Now that's a tough choice, and I think I'll have to consult with my wife," Obama said. "Whatever it is, it's got to be a slow song so that I can put my moves on Michelle. Something a little romantic, you know?" Perhaps revealing a little more than Seacrest's audience really wanted to know, he added, "I haven't seen her a lot lately. I've been on the road too much." We would recommend Al Green's "I'm Still In Love With You," since he loves to hit Green's high notes, but that's too upbeat. What suggestions do you have for songs that could help set the mood in January? |
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Whether I'm right or whether I'm wrong
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I gotta be me, I've gotta be me
What else can I be but what I am
I want to live, not merely survive
And I won't give up this dream
Of life that keeps me alive
I gotta be me, I gotta be me
The dream that I see makes me what I am
That far-away prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won't settle down, won't settle for less
As long as there's a chance that I can have it all
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else
If I'm not right for me
I gotta be free, I've gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I've gotta be me
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else
If I'm not right for me
I gotta be free, I just gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I gotta be me
(In Napoli where love is King)
(When boy meets girl)
(Here's what they say)
When the moon hits your eye
Like a big-a pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine
Like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells'll ring
Ting-a-ling-a-ling
Ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts'll play
Tippi-tippi-tay
Tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool
Joost-a like pasta fazool
That's amore
When you dance down the street
With a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream
But you know you're not dreamin', signore
'Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that's amore
(When the moon hits your eye)
(Like a big-a pizza pie, that's amore)
That's amore
(When the world seems to shine
(Like you've had too much wine, that's amore)
That's amore
(Bells will ring)
(Ting-a-ling-a-ling)
(ting-a-ling-a-ling)
(And you'll sing "Vita bella")
(Vita bell-vita bella)
(Hearts will play)
(Tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay)
(Like a gay tarantella)
Lucky fella
When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool
That's amore (that's amore)
When you dance down the street
With a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream
But you know you're not dreaming, signore
'Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that's amore
We no longer have a president in the United States. We now have a celebrity; similiar to the Kardashians, Beyonce and her weird husband, etc, etc.
How other countries must laugh and laugh at us!
dude
youre a joke
if the world had an election obama would win by 70%
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my make up
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair now
And wond'ring what dress to wear now
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, and ever you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, and ever we never will part
Oh, how I love you
Together, forever, that's how it must be.
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
I run for the bus, dear
While riding I think of us dear
I say a little prayer for you
At work I just take time
{ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/burt-bacharach-lyrics/i-say-a-little-prayer-for-you-lyrics.html }
and all through my coffee break time
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, and ever you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, and ever we never will part
Oh, how I love you
Together, forever, that's how it must be.
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
I say a little prayer for you
I say a little prayer for you
My darling, believe me
For me there is no one but you
Please love me too
I'm in love with you
Answer my prayer
Say you love me too
or maybe...consider cancelling it, keeping in mind the hurricane sandy use that money to help the victims ...:-)
everyone gets chill up and down their spine when they hear that name...those poor people...my neighbor lost 2 summer homes, his boat. awful
HERO by Mariah Carey...I think the words mean everything 🙂
i performed this song many years ago when a police officer died.
Not that he, or anyone of consequence, will read this, but my suggestion is Somewhere Over the Rainbow, the version by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole. You can still dance to it, but it has an uplifting feel to it. Perfect for starting a new term in office. I also think it's quite sweet.
Vince Gill
"Whenever you come around"
greatest inspiration teddy pendergast
great album...about love sammy hagar has one of the s-xiest voices in rock history.
i love throwing love strong..it makes me wild.
I recommend, "Baby Don't Throw Your love On Me So Strong" a blues song by Al Cooper, on organ.
These Dreams by Heart
Still by Commodores
How about "SLOWJAM" by midgeanna--how man hints does one need to throw here...
God Blessed our Love , By Al Green
Norman Connors: You are my starship!
"Beautiful" by Gordon Lightfoot, or better yet "Super Freak" by Rick James. That oughta get things movin'.
Al Green's Simply Beautiful is a lovely choice. He can sing that in her ear while he's "making his moves".
Lenny Williams "I love you." A romantic classic!
Gangnam Style!
Shania Twain your still the one
My suggestion? Grover Washington and Patti LaBelle's "The Best is Yet to Come".
I'll Never Forget by K'Jon
i want to rock and roll all night
What about Have Sweet Dreams by Maysa a tune written as a tribute to President Obama.
2 Live Crew – C'mon Babe
Cheap Trick – She's Tight
How about 'The End' from The D00rs
War and Peace
How about "Unchained Melody"
my style of dressing!
"Very Special" by Eloise Laws
don't worry be happy (like he has done the last 4 years while our economy has gone down the toilet)
on the way to work...great song
how do i know when its love
Al Green (still in love with you) needs to be the song of the evening.
I still love All Greens " Let's stay together" siiiighhhh
That's the one I was thinking about! That other Michelle is a lucky lady!
primoooo
what are you watching on tv tonight?
Simply Beautiful by Queen Latifah and Al Green represents the beauty of the President and the First Lady as a couple.
"A Song for You" by Donny Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Elliott Yamin. Gorgeous melody and wonderful lyrics.
Robert Flack "Be Real Black for me" or "First time ever I saw your far" anything but PLEASE enough with Beyonce and Jay Z
Ribbon In The Sky by Stevie Wonder ... this is obvious. The greatest song ever recorded.
Luther Van Dross_So Amazing
On the Wings of Love – Jeffery Osborne
Your Song – Elton John
Red Light Special – TLC (ok, not appropriate but people would talk lol)
it ruined its whole day...we were having fun and it ruined it for itself again.
abusing people is a no no–we must refer to the bible when we are bad.
So Amazing by Luther Vandross
Yearning for your love ~ The GAP Band!!!!
United Together- by Aretha Franklin
Shalamar – The Second Time Around
yep! that's it
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How about, "Endless Love" or "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now"
He is a Dope, yet we elected him!
You must be a Republician, you guys are such sore LOSERS!!!!!
Yeah, Guesswho, this from a democrat – the party that demands recalls and vote counts when they don't get their baby thumb sucking way!
Obama is clueless, yet he is a decent man.
four more years of a Kind Idiot!
Why cannot Elliot Spitzer be president?
Well there's a role model for you! Oh My....
Robert Toll is America's Builder.
Samuel Piileggi was a memeber of of Abington High School class of 1976; notwithstanding his convictions for raping
three women, he paid his debt to society. Sam, should be included in the Renions for our class.
Somewhere with you by Kenny Chesney.........
the split-level home will comeback.
Bruce Tolll could solve the housing problems in america.
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'Cause I Love You by Lenny Williams. This is the perfect song for the perfect couple.
No brainer...."Reasons" EW&F
How about Welcome to the Jungle – G N R!!!!!!!!!!
Hoagy Carmichael..."Stardust"
The Al Green song is called "Let's Stay Together" and the words are "I am SO in love you you" but I do think it would be a pretty good choice.
Sorry, "I am so in love WITH you" – oops!
President Obama has sung the Al Green song "Let's Stay Together." It is suggested above, however, that perhaps the best song, overall, for being played and danced to in this context would be a different Al Green song– "I'm Still in Love with You."
Glady's Knight....Let's Do It Again.
overjoyed by stevie wonder
nice
He is definately in need of a "slow" jam...
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i think when a man loves a woman would be perfect
the "rich" are doing that nowadays
Sara Evans...."I Could Not Ask for More"
If memory serves me right Sara Evans was "disappointed" with the results of the election.
How about 'Hot Chocolate' and the song "I believe in miracles'?
hey 0bama – Im tired of paying for your celebration concerts on my dime. You're already in office so you dont need another party so F-off and leave what little money I have left alone
Every President has an inauguration ball and dance. Even Republicans. No use trying to blame Obama for that too.
Isn't it amazing how uninformed the right is? Pretty sad, huh?
Thank you for your input – now f-off
What, does the truth hurt? Again I say, before you shoot your uneducated mouth off, do some research.
Another sore loser! LOL
I felt the same way when Georgie won his second term but he did it anyway.
Well you're posting on a weekday morning... so maybe get to work instead of complaining about something every President does regardless of party, and then perhaps you can resolve your OWN money issues.
Just suck it up, sit back and enjoy the ride!!!
Did you say something like that to Bush when he's the President? Or its ok for him to screw up because he's Repub.
What a duch bag, you and Donald Trump will be good together.
Is she working?
Girl u know I love ,and there is nothing in this world I whould not do for u
cant control him either
number#1 pig -
'FOREVER AND ALWAYS' by Heat Wave.
Actually the song is called "Always and Forever".
*The Mama's & The Papa's sang, "Dream a Little Dream of Me," but I swear I heard a rendition by one of the great male soul artists.
Will someone please hire a copy editor? It's "tough" choice not "touch" choice (paragraph 4). In the days of spell check, no one proofreads anymore. – As for a song, President Obama seems to enjoy classic soul, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding or Marvin Gaye...one of them sang, "Dream A Little Dream Of Me." A rendition of that song by a new artist would be nice.
LTD's "Where Did We Go Wrong", because that's what everyone who voted for Nobama will be crying when you realize what you did to this once-great country. What am I saying, you'll just keep blaming Bush
YOU MAD BREAUX?
And your song is either, "There's a Tear in My Beer" or "I've Got Friends in Low Places." – Are you a member if the Pity Party?
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Didn't you know that sokman is our president? Nobody has more tears and fears than him. Can you say "very sore loser"? He's a total tool!
And by the way, Bush does have a lot to be blamed for. I noticed that the GOP campaign never even mentioned him. Wonder why?
So Amazing, a Luther Vandross cover.
I'll be a "jigg"and me and my white girl dance all night after our COMMANDER and CHIEF won again!deuces.
FOREVER FOR ALWAYS FOR LOVE-LALAH HATHAWAY
"When A Man Loves A Woman". Period.
To the religious and racist whacko's: Obama spent most of his life in America. John Cain probably spent more time abroad than Barack. All racists are losers, just like Trump. See where his big fat squirrel-covered head has gotten him? Numerous divorces and bankruptcies, and lately he has become a complete laughingstock. Your kind will be left behind as the world moves forwards. Either embrace diversity, or go hide in a log cabin PRAYING for this world you can't accept to go away. Whites are becoming the minority in this country. Pretty soon, you won't be able to shoot off your racist mouths without someone shooting off your racist mouths. PEACE!
Frank ocean thinking of you, not a classic but very new and smooth
I love Christmas songs myself. Especially the one about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It is a friendly and happy song about a brave little deer that overcomes obstacles to become the greatest reindeer of all. He is a good reindeer.
steve - which one?
Definitely go old school. How about a little Luther? Or Teddy ? Can't go wrong there.
How about skip the inaugural events and put the money towards the deficit instead. Put your money where your mouth is.
Something that celebrates keeping 4 more years of soul in the White House.
Obama should sing "sympathy for the devil" and wear a devil costume. It would rule, plus scare all the Repubs. It would be great.
Another sore loser! LOL go lick your wounds, it's over Money Mitt lost! OBAMA2012!!!!!