Washington: United States President Barack Obama has shared his personal song list on Twitter as per “popular request”. The world leader who is currently on vacation at Martha's Vineyard, selected some of his favourite songs for two playlists on music-streaming website, Spotify.
'The President's Summer Playlists' are titled 'Day' and 'Night', and consist of 39 songs, summing up to more than 3 hours of music. As per the White House's official Spotify account, each track was “hand picked” by Obama. The track lists show his specific taste for classic soul, with tracks like Al Green, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. His track also featured Philadelphia band Low Cut Connie. Adam Weiner, the band's lead singer, said he was “shocked and humbled and confused” by their inclusion, “thought it was a joke at first, but then I remembered that Obama has incredibly great taste and that he has always championed the little guy.”
Obama has often talked of his love for jazz, which reflects in the soundtracks which include Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Billie Holiday. He has picked lesser known songs by famous artists such as, Sinatra's 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and Joni Mitchell's 'Help Me'. He has not forgotten the special relationship, as his playlists include music by British acts including Coldplay, Lianne La Havas and Florence + The Machine. He has never shied away from sharing his taste in music, and has had great success with the community. His 2008 election campaign was supported by rappers including Will.i.am, currently a judge on BBC One's talent show The Voice, who recorded a song called 'Yes We Can' for him.
