The We Are One: Obama Inaugural Celebration at Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC took place on January 18, 2009. See photos and video of the passionate and inspiring concert, with numerous musical performances from top music artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, U2, James Taylor, Beyonce, Sheryl Crow, Pete Seeger, Usher, Mary J. Blige, John Mellencamp and Garth Brooks.
**UPDATE: The Presidential Inaugural Committee has posted full video of the Inaugural concert. Scroll down to see the video.***
Celebrities who gave speeches and presentations reflecting upon the historic significance of the Obama Inauguration included Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hanks, Tiger Woods, Queen Latifah, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx, Steve Carrell, Marisa Tomei and Laura Linney.
The stellar event, which is a part of the Inauguration celebration was attended by President-elect Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and their daughters, and Vice-President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden.
Obama told the gathered crowd that the optimism that fueled his historic campaign has not waned in the face of military and political challenges from abroad and an unprecedented economic crisis.
“What gives me the greatest hope of all is not the stone and marble that surrounds us today, but what fills the spaces in between,” Obama said. “It is you, Americans of every race and region and station who came here because you believe in what this country can be and because you want to help us get there. . . .
“And as I prepare to assume the presidency, yours are the voices I will take with me every day I walk into that Oval Office.” [...]
The program of music and inspirational speeches included mega-rock and country music stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Shakira, Garth Brooks, Bono and Stevie Wonder, sometimes jamming together and sometimes backed up backed up by choirs. It closed with a mass sing-along of “This Land Is Your Land,” led by Springsteen and an aging Pete Seeger, and by Beyoncé’s soulful rendition of “America the Beautiful.”
Source: Obama Joins Free Concert. See also live blogging of the Inaugural concert: The Scene at the Lincoln Memorial
Here is the Obama Concert video in its entirety.
Link: Obama Concert Video
Here is video of individual musical performances and presentations. Check back for updates; new video links are being added if/when available to replace those that have been pulled from YouTube.
- President Obama at Lincoln Memorial Concert (New video from the White House 1-20-09)
- Bishop V. Gene Robinson’s invocation (which was omitted from original HBO broadcast)
- Beyonce Video ‘America The Beautiful’
- Pete Seeger Bruce Springsteen video This Land is Your Land
- Bruce Springsteen ‘The Rising’ video
- Queen Latifah Marian Anderson Tribute + Josh Groban and Heather Headley ‘My Country Tis of Thee’
- Mary J. Blige ‘Lean on Me’ video
- Usher, Stevie Wonder, Shakira video: “Higher Ground”
- James Taylor and John Legend ‘Shower the People’ video
- U2 Video: Pride (In The Name Of Love) + City Of Blinding Lights
- John Mellencamp ‘Pink Houses’ video
- Sheryl Crow, will.i.am, Herbie Hancock sing Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’
- Garth Brooks Medley: American Pie, Shout
- Steve Carrell and Jamie Foxx presentation (Obama impression)
- Tiger Woods speech and Renee Fleming & US Naval Academy Glee Club performance ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’
- Rosario Dawson and Jack Black presentation
- Tom Hanks tribute to President Abraham Lincoln
Here is video of Barack Obama’s speech and Transcript: Obama Speech at Lincoln Memorial 1-18-09. Scroll down for more pictures of performers and presenters at the Obama Inauguration concert.
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9:43 am on January 19th, 2009 2
That was the most incredible program I have ever seen it is what AMERICA is all about and is the beginning of tremendous healing of our times, a tribute to all and a beginning of bringing together all people as ONE.Wow what a beginning the goosebumps wont stop.
At 52 years old I for the first time feel that the future is about my generation and it opens my heart to reach out and be apart of this great country and do my part to make things better for all. This is a great blessing- a joining of all not in disaster but in a common love for life
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8:45 pm on January 19th, 2009 4
I had to be traveling yesterday and missed the entire thing. After searching through hundreds of items on the web today, I found your compilation of videos–an awesome capture of the emotion, splendor, and HOPEfully the future.
Thank you so much for this.
9:07 am on January 20th, 2009 5
Thank you!
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I suggest folks download the vids so they’re available when youtube pulls them.
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Barack Obama’s win is initself a challenge for me to attain greater heights.Congratulations Obama
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Please give me to pass mp3 concert:
tracks:
01. Various – Concert Intruducion
02. Various – The Star Spangled Banner
03. Denzel Washington – Speech
04. Bruce Springsteen – The Rising
05. Laura Linney & Martin Luther King III – Speech
06. Mary J. Blige – Lean On Me
07. Steve Carell & Jamie Foxx – Speech
08. Bettye Lavette And Jon Bon Jovi – Long Time Coming
09. Tom Hanks – Speech
10. Marisa Tomei – Speech
11. James Taylor, John Legend & Jennifer Nettles – Shower The People
12. Joe Biden – Speech
13. John Mellencamp – Pink Houses
14. Queen Latifah – Speech
15. Josh Groban & Heather Headley – Freedom Ring
16. Kal Penn & George Lopez – Speech
17. Herbie Hancock, Will.I.Am & Sheryl Crow – One Love
18. Tiger Woods – Speech
19. Renee Fleming – Medley
20. Jack Black & Rosario Dawson – Speech
21. Garth Brooks – American Pie-Shout-We Shall Be Free
22. Ashley Judd & Forest Whitaker – Speech
23. Usher, Stevie Wonder, & Shakira – Higher Ground
24. Samuel L. Jackson – Speech
25. U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love)-City Of Blinding Lights
26. Various – Bald Eagles Presentation
27. Barack Obama – Speech
28. Pete Seeger With Bruce Springsteen – This Land
29. Beyonce & Cast – America The Beautiful
30. Various – Concert Credits
http://rapidshare.com/files/186346215/Obama-We_Are_One_Concert_1.18.09.zip
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Hi,
Thank you in advance and thanks for the fine share
Thank you
Nadine
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We r rEaDy 2 ChAnGe!!!!!
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I wish to have a video copy of the sunday concert of the Ignauration of President Obama. I have tried but i do not know who to contact. Please help.
G. H. Everett
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Hi G.H. Everett,
I see what you mean. It is hard to find. I did a Google search and I did find this vendor. I do not know anything about them, but it may be worth checking out: http://tinyurl.com/nv3gbz
If that does not work I suggest contacting HBO as they are the original broadcasters.
Thanks for visiting and good luck with your search!
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