WATCH: The Obamas Serenaded By Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake performed at White House’s celebration of Memphis soul music on Tuesday, serenading Barack and Michelle Obama with a strong take on “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” and imploring the president to sing along.

The event was a part of the Obama’s “In Performance” series. The first couple has made a habit of inviting musicians from different genres to explore the themes and history of their respective crafts. Tuesday’s event also featured Otis Redding, Booker T Jones, Queen Latifah and Cyndi Lauper.