The 44th president released his annual summer playlist, and included a wide array of artists on the compilation. The first song that made the cut is “The Song of Good Hope” by Glen Hansard. Videos by American Songwriter“Here are some of the songs I’ve been listening to this summer,” Obama explained alongside his post. “It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week. “I’m always looking for new songs to listen to, so please share any recommendations in the comments,” Obama added in the comments section.