Jack White and Dave Grohl salute McCartney

June 2nd was a surreal evening at The White House, as musicians gathered together to salute Sir Paul McCartney, the recipient of this year’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song; McCartney is the third to be honored with the award, following Paul Simon (2007) and Stevie Wonder (2008).

Guest performers included Jack White, Dave Grohl, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Emmylou Harris, The Jonas Brothers and Faith Hill, as well as the former Beatle himself.

The event was filmed by PBS for a special entitled “In Performance At The White House,” and it’s set to air next Wednesday, July 28.

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Here’s an advance look at a couple of songs, as Jack White and Dave Grohl deliver the goods…

Jack White – Mother Nature’s Son
“In Performance At The White House”
The White House – Washington, D.C. – June 2, 2010

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Dave Grohl – Band On The Run
“In Performance At The White House”
The White House – Washington, D.C. – June 2, 2010

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