Watch more John Legend interviews on http://www.faceculture.com . Video interview with American singer-songwriter John Legend. Legend teamed up with The Roots to record the album Wake Up!, which features covers of politically motivated soul music from the 1960s and '70s. FaceCulture spoke to Legend about the quote of Nina Simone, songs with a reflection of the times, songs to inspire, anti-war, original idea for the album, cover album, the 2008 elections, writing an original anti-war song, the song Coming Home, plans for the future, Marvin Gaye, The Roots, their first meeting, collaboration with The Roots, the 25 songs to choose, releasing the album in 2008 or 2010, the campaign of Obama, America, the Tea Party, second term for Obama, Tour, learning about new artists, new arrangement styles, soul, title Wake Up!, Arcade Fire, the soul of the 1960s and 70s, the difference between 60s and now, Neil Young, fluff generation, Wake Up! as an anti-fluff album, and more. (08/10/2010)
