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Must-See: President Obama Sings Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'

The president shows his soulful side, singing an Al Green classic.
President Obama Sings Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'
Pres Obama Apollo Theater
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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President Obama may want to consider a career change if things don’t work out in politics. The president surprised a crowd of supporters when he broke out in song at a fundraiser at New York’s famous Apollo Theater in Harlem last night. His choice of song? Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.”

“I’m…soooo in love with you,” the president crooned, to a crowd that included Rev. Al Green, Mariah Carey and Spike Lee. “Don’t worry, Rev, I cannot sing like you,” he added, “I just wanted to show my appreciation.”

What do you think of the President’s singing?