Wonder At The White House

President Barack Obama presents Stevie Wonder with the Library of Congress Gershwin Award during "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.

Stevie Wonder arrives as President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama host "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 25, 2009. The East Room featured Tony Bennett, Martina McBride and Wonder himself. The president joked that the group was "the most accomplished Stevie Wonder cover band in history."

President Obama walks onstage as he hosts "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Mr. Obama called Wonder the soundtrack of his youth.

President Barack Obama hosts "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.

President Barack Obama whispers to Stevie Wonder during an award ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Wonder was emotional at times, thanking Obama for the award and reflecting on what his election as the first black president means to the United States.

First lady Michelle Obama hosts "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" at the White House, Feb. 25, 2009. She called Wonder "one of the world's greatest artists" and recalled how she and her grandfather would listen to Wonder's albums together.

President Obama laughs with Stevie Wonder during the "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Wonder's performance will be broadcast Feb. 26 on PBS stations as part of a White House series on the arts.

Vice President Joseph Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, arrive for "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" at the White House, Feb. 25, 2009. The Gershwin Prize honors George and Ira Gershwin and is given for lifetime achievement in popular music. Paul Simon claimed the nation's first prize in 2007.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama host "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" at the White House, Feb. 25, 2009. "I think it's fair to say that had I not been a Stevie Wonder fan, Michelle might not have dated me, we might not have married," Mr. Obama said.

Members of "the President's Own" United States Marine Band listen through the doors as President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama host "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.

Earlier this week, Wonder performs at the Library of Congress in Washington. Although the president is a well-known fan - Wonder performed at his nominating convention and at a Lincoln Memorial concert before his January inauguration - the Library of Congress had decided to honor Wonder before Mr. Obama won the election.