Barack Obama: The Next American Idol Sings Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”

Jan 20, 2012 6 Comments by

I’m pretty sure that when Barack broke out into his rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” up in Harlem last night, there was a Sister who thought about throwing her draws on the stage. What?!! The brotha plays basketball, takes care of his kids, AND he can sing? Hell yeah Barack gets my vote! The following clip has been the talk of the town and I must say that it’s a pleasant surprise. But of course I’m sure my right-wing buddies will find fault with this. Like Randy Jackson, they’d either say it was pitchy, or criticize him for moonlighting at night clubs trying to pick up white women. Obama did manage to raise $3 million last night at his Harlem fundraiser which is a good thing.

The irony of it, is that he was able to do this at the same time the GOP’s “Embrace The Hate” tour made it’s nationally televised stop in South Carolina. I must say that I’m kinda glad that he only sang the first line of the song as opposed to the entire thing, or maybe even the first verse. Lord knows if he did there would be a wild scene with granny panties being tossed onto the stage, and the Sandman having to whisk big girls away as the secret service guys panicked. At the end of the day, I’d say the subliminal was an excellent display of campaigning. Nothing like following up 2008′s Stevie Wonder campaign theme with a lil’ Al Green pitch to keep the romance alive. Gotta love president Obama; the brotha is by far the coolest man alive; at least for right now, that is. Yes, I’m pretty sure even Simon Cowell would approve; and hell, I’m not sure if he’s able to vote.

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RiPPa is the creator & editor-in-chief The Intersection of Madness & Reality. A finalist in the 2009 Black Weblog Awards, he is also a regular contributor to theFreshXpress.com, voiceofthemigrant.com, and can be found just about anywhere on the internet being a shit-starter or provocateur extraordinaire. Born in Trinidad & Tobago, and having spent over half of his life in the United States, RiPPa’s life hasn’t been, how Langston Hughes wrote “a crystal stair”, but that stairway has enriched him with life experiences that has shaped his point of view on various subjects. Whether he’s writing about the injustices African-Americans face, politics, and the reverent or irreverent, under the pseudonym "RiPPa" he uses his sense of humor and sarcasm to convey his opinion; and whether others agree with him - being the habitual line-stepper - just isn’t his concern.As a strong defender of all things ghetto, & an avid lover of fried chicken & watermelon. he fights for truth, justice, & the Negro way way, but he doesn't wear a cape.
  • CC Groovy

    My President is BLACK!!!

    THANXXX for posting this.

    #WINNING!!!

  • http://twitter.com/Coffey0072 Coffey0072

    LOL @
    “I must say that I’m kinda glad that he only sang the first line of the song as opposed to the entire thing, or maybe even the first verse. Lord knows if he did there would be a wild scene with granny panties being tossed onto the stage, and the Sandman having to whisk big girls away as the secret service guys panicked.”

  • http://twitter.com/blasiannarrativ Blasian Narrative

    That was too sexy.

  • Anonymous

    When I saw this clip earlier today, all I could say is “President Obama is so cool.” I love him!

  • http://rippdemup.com/ RiPPa

    In just a short moment, president Obama managed to convey a sense of being human by signing just one line of Al Green’s song. This is why it’s hard for me to watch people like Dr. Boyce watkins via Facebook reduce this moment to one of political pandering to Black people. I was utterly pissed when via his status update he suggested that this is something Obama reserves for Black folks as a pacifier as opposed to when speaking to and in front of a white crowd. I swear, some of my people should have never made it out of the Middle Passage.

  • GetDownAndBoogieYo

    Oh he sang really well.  If only he were a president and not an entertainer.   Figures it appealed to you and got your vote. Black guy who plays ball and can sing. Yeah, presidential material for BRA. 

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