STAGE TUBE: Seinfeld on Performing with Paul McCartney at The White House

On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

In presenting the honor, President Obama said: "But part of what gets us through tough times is music, the arts, the ability to capture that essential kernel of ourselves, that part of us that sings even when times are hard. And it's fitting that the Library has chosen to present this year's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to a man whose father played Gershwin compositions for him on the piano; a man who grew up to become the most successful songwriter in history -- Sir Paul McCartney...By its very definition, popular music is fleeting. Rarely is it composed with an eye towards standing the test of time. Rarer still does it actually achieve that distinction. And that's what makes Paul's career so legendary."

Colin Quinn: Long Story Short director Jerry Seinfeld was stopped by David Letterman last night, where he revealed his shock and awe experience at the event.  Click below for the spot and click here to watch Seinfeld perform "Hey Jude" alongside McCartney on BroadwayWorld!