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She could have used President Biden’s cheat sheet.

Michelle Obama hit the stage in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday night as Bruce Springsteen, on tour with the E Street Band, launched into his 1985 hit “Glory Days” — but she seemed to know few of the song’s lyrics, apart from the two words of its title.

The former first lady, 59, dressed in loose purple cargo pants and a dark blazer, beamed as she rattled a tambourine and tried to keep up with the band’s coordinated dance steps.


  Michelle Obama hit the stage in Barcelona, Spain. YouTube Michelle Obama hit the stage in Barcelona, Spain. YouTube

  Per reports, the Obamas are vacationing in Spain. YouTube Per reports, the Obamas are vacationing in Spain. YouTube

At several points, she had to be guided to the microphone by Springsteen’s wife Patti Scialfa, his regular backing vocalist.

Actress Kate Capshaw, the wife of director Steven Spielberg, also shared the mic during the show at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.

Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama, are vacationing with the Spielbergs in Spain, according to reports.


  The former first lady seemed to know just a few of Springsteen’s lyrics. YouTube The former first lady seemed to know just a few of Springsteen’s lyrics. YouTube

  Former President Barack Obama and Michelle were joined by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg as they visited the iconic Montserrat Monastery in Spain. Lagencia Press / BACKGRID Former President Barack Obama and Michelle were joined by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg as they visited the iconic Montserrat Monastery in Spain. Lagencia Press / BACKGRID

In March, photographers caught her scowling as her spouse, 61, worked an adoring crowd during a speaking tour in Sydney, Australia as they made their first joint public appearance in five months.

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