At the Neighborhood Ball, Michelle and her now president husband, Barack Obama danced to ‘At Last,’ a song choice that will no doubt create a new pop culture frenzy for the tune.
The President and his First Wife swayed to the vocals of Beyonce, who had the honor of doing the vocals for their first inaugural dance at the Neighborhood Ball. She performed the song, ‘At Last,’ by Etta James, a song that will no doubt climb high up the download charts over the next days.
Both sported white, Obama in a white tie, and Michelle rocked a Jason Wu one-shouldered gown, a look we already predicted will be hot in 2009.
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Michelle and Barack Obama Dance to ‘At Last' At Neighborhood Ball
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