Exclusive video interviews with Paul McCartney and the three Jonas Brothers went online just in time for the PBS special "Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House", which premiered July 28.
Performers at the June 2 White House event were Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Jonas Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl, Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris, Lang Lang, and Jack White, with brief remarks by Jerry Seinfeld.
And the videos are:
• Exclusive Interview with Sir Paul McCartney
A 32-minute interview by legendary video director Charlie Lightening
Sir Paul's visit to the Library of Congress and preparation for the White House event. Shot from June 1 through June 2, as he prepares to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, and perform for the President and First Lady. Includes footage of additional artists' rehearsals as well.
• Behind the Scenes at the White House with the Jonas Brothers
Behind the scenes with the Jonas Brothers at the White House for the concert honoring McCartney, recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Jonas Brothers prepare for and perform the Beatles classic “Drive My Car” for the President and Sir Paul.
• Jack White and Dave Grohl
Jack White's "Mother Nature's Son" and Dave Grohl's "Band on the Run" performances from the event.
So no need to wait for any re-re-re-broadcasts of the music special; just click-click-click.
Comments
Wow! What a beautiful image of Paul and Barack. A British musical legend and knight exchanging good vibes with a bi-racial American President. We have come so far. And yet there's so much more to do. Thank you, Marsha, for this lovely commentary.
I think I'm going to be sick.
examiner reader who is going to be sick, your fault you shouldn't have read the article. Your loss.
I'm not a fan of the Jonas boys, but it was a lovely gesture of Paul's to include them for the Obama girls. I'm not always a fan of other artists doing Paul's material, but this was a lovely and fitting tribute. I was overwhelmed for Paul. And by the looks of it he seemed overwhelmed as well. Great evening congratulations to Paul
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