When the President Talks to God

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Name = When the President Talks to God


Artist = Bright Eyes
from Album =
Released = 2005
Format = iTunes, 7"
Recorded = 2005
Genre = Folk music
Length = 2:36
Label = Saddle Creek LBJ-77
Producer =
Chart position =
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Last single = "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)" (2004)
This single = "When the President Talks to God" (2005)
Next single = "First Day of My Life" (2005)

"When the President Talks to God" is a protest song by Bright Eyes, with a very pointed political message directed towards George W. Bush and his policies. It was originally released as a free download on iTunes but has since been released as a promotional 7" vinyl and as a B-side to "First Day of My Life".

On May 2, 2005, Conor Oberst performed the song on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".

In June 2006, Oberst expressed that he's "over" the song from having played it too many times. [cite news
url = http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060602/bright_eyes_060602?s_name=&no_ads=
title = 'Bright Eyes' singer baffled by Dylan comparisons
work = CTV, Canadian Press
date = 2006-06-02
accessdate = 2007-08-19]

It won Song of the Year at the 2006 PLUG Independent Music Awards. [cite web
url = http://www.plugawards.com/award_nominees_2006.php
title = Plug 2006 Nominees/Winners
publisher = PLUG Independent Music Awards
year = 2006
accessdate = 2007-08-19]

Early in the morning on December 19, 2006, the song was offered as a featured free download on the front page of the iTunes store, but was removed within hours without explanation. It is still available as a free song on iTunes but is not featured on the free download page.

Track listing

#"When the President Talks to God" (Conor Oberst) – 2:36

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