Paul McCartney could call a performance a little club gig at the White House.
McCartney was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in July, by the Libary an honor bestowed of Congress. Accepting it, McCartney performed in the East Room of the White House for President Barack Obama and the first family, who sat front row center.
Guests including Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, the Jonas Brothers, Jack White and others taking turns playing Beatles classics. Jerry Seinfeld summarized the choice of McCartney for the Gershwin simply as "duh."
PBS will broadcast the concert as part of its "In Performance at the White House" series on Wednesday (8 p.m. EDT).
rock 'n' roller for the 68 years old, the evening was clearly meaningful. He sang "Michelle" to Michelle Obama, adding that he hoped the president wouldn't punch him out. For the first time, he performed "Ebony and Ivory" live with Stevie Wonder. And he performed one of the more star studded singalongs of "Hey Jude," complete with the Obamas joining onstage.
McCartney was so fond of the concert which he called "a little club gig" that he has already rewatched it, and plans to again. Sir Paul took a moment out of his North American tour to reflect on his trip to the White House.
McCartney was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in July, by the Libary an honor bestowed of Congress. Accepting it, McCartney performed in the East Room of the White House for President Barack Obama and the first family, who sat front row center.
Guests including Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, the Jonas Brothers, Jack White and others taking turns playing Beatles classics. Jerry Seinfeld summarized the choice of McCartney for the Gershwin simply as "duh."
PBS will broadcast the concert as part of its "In Performance at the White House" series on Wednesday (8 p.m. EDT).
rock 'n' roller for the 68 years old, the evening was clearly meaningful. He sang "Michelle" to Michelle Obama, adding that he hoped the president wouldn't punch him out. For the first time, he performed "Ebony and Ivory" live with Stevie Wonder. And he performed one of the more star studded singalongs of "Hey Jude," complete with the Obamas joining onstage.
McCartney was so fond of the concert which he called "a little club gig" that he has already rewatched it, and plans to again. Sir Paul took a moment out of his North American tour to reflect on his trip to the White House.
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