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President Obama's Inauguration Playlist: Lots of Pop & a Little Soul

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NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist.

He released the 16-track playlist, which also includes music by some of his favorite artists, through the digital music service Spotify on Thursday. The list includes jams by Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Usher and fun. They will all perform at different inaugural events, which start Saturday in Washington, D.C.

Obama's list also includes John Legend's "Ordinary People," ''Firework" by Katy Perry, James Taylor's "Your Smiling Face" and the "Glee" cast version of Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory."

Other artists include Marc Anthony, Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Far East Movement, Kelly Clarkson, Nick Cannon and Mindless Behavior.

Inauguration Day is Monday.

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

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gobbi141

The Amercian people should be outraged about this Innauguration Ball. I thought we were broke Mr. President?

January 20 2013 at 12:06 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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January 18 2013 at 2:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
holmesarliss

Obama is an American nightmare. His taste in music is as bad as his leadership skills. He is a liar, and has totally sold out the American people. Oh yes, I proudly voted for Romney.

January 18 2013 at 9:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wayne

The American people have to be so stupid as to give Obama a 2nd term in the first place with the economy going downhill & more disastrous policies. Most of the artists at his inaugural aren't doing this for the country, but for the free publicity & Chris Matthews is his honorary cheerleader.

January 17 2013 at 6:52 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply