Obama Sings "Chain Of Fools" To Aretha Franklin (VIDEO)

Long before her performance at the inauguration, and the fashion craze that followed (the Smithsonian recently requested her hat), Barack Obama was singing Aretha Franklin's praises--literally. In this video from a campaign stop in Detroit on September 1st, Obama thanked "the queen of soul," who was in the audience, and then sang the chorus of "Chain of Fools" while rhythmically bobbing his head.

How would you rate the President's voice?

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Comments

[SharonAustinTX]

01:12 PM on 02/07/2009

I love my president. What a breath of fresh air. Can't remember being so excited and optimistic for our country.

[vegangoddess]

10:57 PM on 02/06/2009

My hero! My hubby said last night that Obama is one man he'd kiss...lol

[SUSANINCOLUMBIA]

08:37 PM on 02/06/2009

The man can carry a tune!

[LAnancy]

12:49 PM on 02/06/2009

He is sooo cool and the voice is just fine

[The Lorax]

08:49 PM on 02/05/2009

A) I love Aretha
B) I love that song
C) I love my president
D) Dang, his voice sounds pretty nice

[OverIt]

10:39 AM on 02/05/2009

Surprisingly... Not bad.

[jind]

03:03 PM on 02/04/2009

He was pretty good. Aretha probably had a huge smile.

[The Lorax]

08:50 PM on 02/05/2009

Agreed. Michelle is definately the better dancer so now I wonder if she's the better singer as well.

[namewithheld]

12:55 PM on 02/04/2009

I hope he can sing me up some affordable health care.

[marthainmaine]

11:28 AM on 02/04/2009

I love Obama.

[hungry100]

10:48 AM on 02/04/2009

Cutest president ever!

[DeniseD]

07:17 PM on 02/06/2009

I agree. Se xiest too.

[aznurse]

10:20 AM on 02/04/2009

that picture of Aretha Franklin has got to go!! Out of all the pics available this is the best you can do?
She has given us so many wonderful musical times, please show her some respect, just a little bit, respect!!

[Veeve]

09:59 AM on 02/04/2009

Not terrible. It's hard to go wrong with a deep baritone.

[itsjustanillusion]

09:42 AM on 02/04/2009

WHAT!! LOL!

[Jezreel]

09:11 AM on 02/04/2009

I wouldn't give up my day job if I were Mr. Obama, but I think he's really cool anyway.

[MsDebate]

08:52 AM on 02/04/2009

Okay, he cant sing too good but I thought it was too cute!!!

[Ugonna]

08:48 PM on 02/04/2009

I think the last note was off, but he sounded good at the start. I think he has potential; I remember Michelle said that he could sing quite well.