1.19.2009

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration

I just watched it off TIVO, and it was really, really great. This old cynical heart of mine doesn't get moved much anymore, but it was truly inspirational. Maybe, just maybe, we can get back on track. Catch a replay of it if you can. Musical highlights:
  • Garth singing "Shout" and "We Will Be Free" in front of a backdrop of black and white kids singing as happily as could be. Edit: And, yeah, he did whip me with his "look at me" stage antics.
  • U2 being U2
  • James Taylor singing "Shower The People" with John Legend backing him up.
  • Usher, Shakira and Stevie Wonder singing "Superstition."
  • Josh Groden Groben