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Aretha Franklin Brings Obama To Tears At 2015 Kennedy Center Honors
Friday, 08 January 2016 - 12:02 | Views - 948
Aretha Franklin brought President Barack Obama to tears with her rendition of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at the 2015 Kennedy Centers Honors.

Franklin performed the song in a tribute to singer-songwriter Carole King, who was one of the evening's five honorees alongside filmmaker George Lucas, actress Rita Moreno, conductor Seiji Ozawa and actress Cicely Tyson.

Other friends and fans who paid tribute to King included Sara Bareilles, John Kerry, Janelle Monáe and James Taylor, among others.

While Franklin was performing the classic tune, camera caught Obama wiping away a tear from his eye as First Lady Michelle Obama looked on by his side.

The camera also captured other famous audience members, like Rosie Perez and Gina Rodriguez, singing along with Franklin.

The 2015 Kennedy Centers Honors, which was taped December 6, recently aired on CBS.
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