Barack Obama's Inauguration Day Playlist

[The Straight Story]

Some inaugural traditions, like the parade that heads down Pennsylvania Avenue and ends at the White House, date all the way back to the swearing in of President George Washington, who was feted in New York City in 1789.

The latest tradition may be the Inauguration playlist. This 22-track collection, put together by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, can be downloaded free on Spotify’s website and features tunes that are supposedly favorites of the president–Spotify says the playlist is “By Barack Obama.” So what can we learn about a president from the songs he listens to?

Obama gets his jam rolling on an ecstatic note, with Stevie Wonder reminding supporters of the good old days four years ago on “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” the theme song of Obama’s 2008 victory party.

Jennifer Hudson lets us know the president is “Feeling Good.” Fun tells us to ”Carry On.” Alicia Keys reminds America it’s a ”New Day.” And the cast of Glee is on the “Edge Of Glory.” Ok, we get it.

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-21/barack-obamas-inauguration-day-playlist

Playlist is here:

http://open.spotify.com/user/barackobama/playlist/3DYdRhM1VrOkNNPPaYnkLc

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