One of the most popular segments on the Late Late Show with James Corden is Carpool Karaoke. Corden is joined by singing sensations such as Stevie Wonder, Adele, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Justin Bieber, as they drive around L.A. belting out songs together. He makes something ordinary, extraordinary. As Corden states in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, “There is something very joyful about seeing someone sing their hits in the environment that we sing them in all the time.”
Last Wednesday, Corden was joined by a special guest - First Lady Michelle Obama. This was a long awaited and highly anticipated collaboration.
Although she's not a singer, Michelle Obama took the lead like a true professional.
Here are some of the highlights from the segment:
- The Absurdity of the Situation
Wandering into foreign territory, James Corden encounters the vigilant security protocol of the White House. The segment begins with a thorough interrogation of the driver and a search of his vehicle, before he has even entered the gate. He is then joined by Michelle Obama under the guise that she is taking him for a tour. This is the first time in months, as she points out, that she has been in the front seat of a car. Furthermore, unlike his usual routine of driving on the streets in L.A. with his guests, Corden is seen driving in a loop inside the perimeter of the White House while being followed by security detail.
2. When MObama Made Beyoncé Proud
Not only did she know all the words to Single Ladies, she knew the dance moves as well.
The throwback to “Get Your Freak On” was thoroughly enjoyed and perfectly executed by the trio.
4. James Asking Hard-Hitting Questions
As President Obama’s term ends soon, there are several questions people are posing regarding the future of the Obamas. James took this opportunity to ask the most important question of all: how Michelle feels about no longer having access to 24 hour room service. We discover the First Lady is a talented cook, so she hopes she won't miss the privilege too much.
5. Introducing MObama’s Song
Continuing to surprise us with her many talents, Michelle Obama sings her own song “This is for my Girls.” This song was sung in collaboration with several famous female artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Lea Michele, Zendaya and Kelly Rowland.
6. #LetGirlsLearn
You might come away from this segment impressed by Michelle Obama’s dance skills or the fact that she can make a “mean grilled cheese sandwich.” The real take-away for me is when she tells her audience to always be truly grateful for the opportunity to receive an education. Michelle Obama uses her platform wisely. She talks about her passion for making a difference in the lives of 62 million girls all over the world today, who do not have have access to education. She discusses the campaigns she is involved with in the hope of furthering this cause.
With each and every Carpool Karaoke, James Corden continues to experiment and surprise his audience. He keeps us wanting more. As enjoyable as this segment was it was equally thought provoking, which added something extra special. Now that we’ve seen that Corden's front seat is not exclusively reserved for singers, we can only wonder who his next A-list guest will be.
You can watch Michelle Obama on Carpool Karaoke by clicking the link below!
