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Paul McCartney takes Jonas Brothers to White House gig

Paul McCartney takes Jonas Brothers to White House gig


 The former Beatle, 68, who last month received the Gershwin Prize of Popular Song from the US President at a special ceremony at the White House, told USA Today: "Truth is, that's why we invited them.

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he invited the Jonas Brothers along to perform with him at the White House as a treat for President Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha.

The former Beatle, 68, who last month received the Gershwin Prize of Popular Song from the US President at a special ceremony at the White House, told USA Today: "Truth is, that's why we invited them.

"I know my six-year-old and the kids in her class are more likely to be excited by the Jonas guys."

Sir Paul, who sang the Beatles track Michelle to the First Lady, revealed that he is “a very big fan” of President Obama.

"His wife [Michelle] is beautiful and smart. I like the way they raise their kids.

"He and I could talk like a couple of guys."

Talking about serenading the First Lady, he said: "It was quite nerve-racking because Obama started singing, including the French lyrics."

But the former Wings frontman confessed that he had felt very nervous before his special performance at the event, which will be broadcast for the first time on US TV tonight.

He said: "I anticipated flocks of butterflies. It's the White House, a small room – talk about the whites of their eyes.”

He added: "[But] after getting the strength and enthusiasm to have a good, fun evening, the butterflies flew away."

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