The Summer Playlist

Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.

Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add? pic.twitter.com/9OgPq0SRy4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2022

Songs That Make A Difference

Music has always been an important part of my life, and I think it’s safe to say that the same is true for @Springsteen. In this episode, we talked about the songs that’ve made a difference for us—and Bruce even brought out the guitar. Listen on @Spotify: https://t.co/pUlY5kGQnZ pic.twitter.com/vhMRZMgpnE

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 1, 2021

Renegades

Last year, I sat down with my good friend Bruce @Springsteen for a long and meaningful conversation that touched on so much of what we’re all dealing with these days. I’m excited to share it with you over the next few weeks: https://t.co/sQACD08AWx pic.twitter.com/biMoxCLhAG

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 22, 2021

2020 Music Faves

Here are some of my favorite songs of the year. As usual, I had some valuable consultation from our family music guru, Sasha, to put this together. I hope you find a new song or two to listen to. pic.twitter.com/K1NRPYiSg4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 19, 2020

Real Presidential sh**! 😛 https://t.co/k1e0tHpWjZ

— HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) December 19, 2020

Memorable Songs

Music has always played an important role in my life—and that was especially true during my presidency. In honor of my book hitting shelves tomorrow, I put together this playlist featuring some memorable songs from my administration. Hope you enjoy it. pic.twitter.com/xWiNQiZzN0

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 16, 2020

Old-School Mixtapes

This was fun. I heard Tim and Fred were listening to some of the songs on my A Promised Land playlist, so I decided to drop in and surprise them. We talked about a lot, from Bob Dylan to old-school mixtapes to the role music played in my memoir. https://t.co/8A0cuVNHZI pic.twitter.com/rQwW8r0wBX

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 19, 2020

“Actually Vote”

A word from some dope millennials and the millennial diva herself 🥳💪🏾😅‼️ Full video here – https://t.co/nDkBEvY4ea pic.twitter.com/PSOofum7AB

— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) October 29, 2020

This lady right here is amazing: https://t.co/lN8sFXwHPl

— Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) October 30, 2020

Racism: In Every Corner Of America

https://twitter.com/Thisishowispeak/status/1271056875979710469

https://twitter.com/MarshJay__/status/1271089121256185857

He Will Be Missed

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Bill Withers made the sort of music that you couldn’t help but sing along to—from “Lean on Me” to “Lovely Day,” he had a gift for giving voice to our joys and our sorrows. Truly one of the greats. Barack and I send love and prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 4, 2020

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#SongsOfComfort

Even when we are physically apart, music has the power to unite us and lift our spirits. To @YoYo_Ma and so many others, thank you for using your talents to bring us all a little joy during this time. #SongsOfComfort https://t.co/MAiQVSQEce

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 26, 2020

In these days of anxiety, I wanted to find a way to continue to share some of the music that gives me comfort. The first of my #SongsOfComfort: Dvořák – "Going Home”

Stay safe. pic.twitter.com/S28w6OlXiZ

— Yo-Yo Ma (@YoYo_Ma) March 13, 2020