# What's the deal with Trump's Inaguration Committee's inability to secure "A" list talent? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 3, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192 "2017-01-03T02:03:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/81 "2017-01-12T05:13:31Z")
> [@up\_the\_junction](#): > > I hear these guys are free on the 20th: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKWDRCH6xg0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKWDRCH6xg0) “Mr. Trump, the Kremlin Talent Agency is on Line 2…” ---
**Author:** ![Princhester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2017, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/82 "2017-01-12T06:08:17Z")
> [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > Trump doesn’t need any A list talent. He is the “greatest celebrity in the world” and his inauguration will “surround him with soft sensuality”. That is a truly sickening turn of phrase in context. You could have warned me. I might have been eating my lunch. ---
**Author:** ![Bridget\_Burke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@Bridget\_Burke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bridget_Burke)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2017, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/83 "2017-01-12T07:33:14Z")
> [@Evan\_Drake](#): > > He will cut the Gordian Knot and be his own entertainment ! > > Be prepared for immediately after the oath and ceremonial embrace with the now ex-president for Trump to rip off his clothes, revealing a top hat and tails ( white with gold revers ), and as the massed bands strike up ‘ **76 Trombones** ’ he prances and gambols ahead of his adoring hordes on the road to the White House. My alternate vision has Trump & Obama _both_ changing into top hats & tails. Then performing “Putting On the Ritz.” Obama would do well. Alas, Trump’s version of Peter Boyle’s turn will be a bit Sad. But he’d try to stumble through it once the _schwanstuker_ thing was explained… ---
**Author:** ![TYphoonSignal8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e99b99/32.png) [@TYphoonSignal8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TYphoonSignal8)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2017, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/84 "2017-01-12T07:43:42Z")
Surely “soft sensuality” means that the President himself will be performing? A low, spoken recitation of the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction”? Some sultry saxophone in the background. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/85 "2017-01-12T13:51:47Z")
> [@TYphoonSignal8](#): > > Some sultry saxophone in the background. Played by Bill, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/86 "2017-01-13T16:42:32Z")
They got someone! A 75 year old used-to-be somebody, that is-[Paul Anka is going sing to a version of “My Way”](http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2017/01/12/report-paul-anka-to-sing-my-way-for-trump-inauguration.html?via=desktop&source=copyurl), with new lyrics rewritten especially for Trump. Remember that re-write that Elton john did for Princess Diana? I predict this will be on the other end of that scale. They will be mocking this song for years to come. ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/87 "2017-01-13T16:55:08Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > They got someone! > A 75 year old used-to-be somebody, that is-[Paul Anka is going sing to a version of “My Way”](http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2017/01/12/report-paul-anka-to-sing-my-way-for-trump-inauguration.html?via=desktop&source=copyurl), with new lyrics rewritten especially for Trump. > Remember that re-write that Elton john did for Princess Diana? I predict this will be on the other end of that scale. They will be mocking this song for years to come. Anka rewrote that song several years ago for Joe Frazier, and it flopped. To be fair, Frazier couldn’t sing. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/88 "2017-01-13T16:55:37Z")
I wish somebody would hire[this guy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZdj_7dTfCs) for the inaugural parade. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/89 "2017-01-13T16:57:05Z")
“_You’ll do it myyyyyyy wayyyyyyy!_” ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/90 "2017-01-13T17:37:28Z")
Maybe they could get Paul Anka to sing “[Just Don’t Look](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlKao_Pox5A)”. The lack of attention may cause Donald Trump to implode. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/91 "2017-01-14T00:01:28Z")
“My Way” is about someone’s impending death. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/92 "2017-01-14T00:28:15Z")
I heard that Toby “We’ll Put A Boot Up Your Ass It’s The American Way” Keith has signed on. (I, naturally, could be wrong.) Wasn’t he on one of those reality shows? Was it Trump’s show? ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/93 "2017-01-14T00:39:24Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > Wasn’t there an artist whose career basically ended after they played Reagan’s inauguration? Ethel Merman’s career basically died after she performed for Reagan’s 1st Inaugural. The only thing IMDB has for her after that is Love Boat guest spots. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/94 "2017-01-14T00:50:14Z")
> [@bobot](#): > > I heard that Toby “We’ll Put A Boot Up Your Ass It’s The American Way” Keith has signed on. (I, naturally, could be wrong.) Wasn’t he on one of those reality shows? Was it Trump’s show? It’s hilarious that that’s how deep they have to dig. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/95 "2017-01-14T00:57:22Z")
[these douchey wankers would’ve been the most appropriate act](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWck-kFtNXI) ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/96 "2017-01-14T01:02:11Z")
> [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](#): > > Perhaps he can find a Skrewdriver cover band to perform for him. Thread done. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/97 "2017-01-14T01:28:53Z")
> [@Penfeather](#): > > Pussy Riot spring to mind. [“Make America Great Again” by Pussy Riot.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-bKFo30o2o) Really. ---
**Author:** ![Lasciel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/98 "2017-01-14T15:15:36Z")
In depressing news, either Trump or the Kremlin has dug up enough dirt on 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith that they’re now involved in this debacle. Either that or they really are stoned out of their senses to think this is any sort of publicity that they’d want in the long-term. Goddamnit now I have to stop singing along with “Kryptonite” in my car when it comes up on my Oughts playlists. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/99 "2017-01-14T15:50:31Z")
Damn…I have _The Better Life_ on CD. I like it. Sorry to hear they signed on. ---
**Author:** ![bmoak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/100 "2017-01-14T23:33:06Z")
But if 3 Doors Down plays the inauguration, who will cover their shifts at Applebee’s? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192.md?page=6)