President Obama honors Burt Bacharach and Hal David (19 images)

President Barack Obama awards a Gershwin Prize to legendary composer and performer Burt Bacharach at a concert honoring Bacharach and fellow prize winner Hal David, in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 9, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama applauds after awarding a Gershwin Prize to legendary composer and performer Burt Bacharach at a concert honoring Bacharach and fellow prize winner Hal David, in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 9, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Stevie Wonder performs for the First Family and guests during a concert honoring Gershwin Prize winners Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 9, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch