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Barack Obama: When I was first discovering music, just like Michelle, it was Stevie's albums that I found, and his songs became the…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
When I was first discovering music, just like Michelle, it was Stevie's albums that I found, and his songs became the sound track of my youth. And through them I found peace and inspiration, especially in difficult times.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama reflects on the influence of Stevie Wonder's music during his youth.

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