dajarrel Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I must confess I am a hopeless flag-waver. Probably nothing gets me pumped like our National Anthem. My all time favorite rendition is from the 1991 Super Bowl when Whitney Houston sang it with everything she had. Whitney Houston- Our National Anthem Who is your favorite? dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Veterans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 The company I work for holds a meeting two times a year when we bring the mgmt teams in the company together to discuss the business etc. etc. At one of these meetings, 4 or 5 years ago, they brought in this man who worked for the company. He was handicapped and had those crutches that attach to the forearm. They announced the National Anthem and we stood of course. He made his way to the microphone - and you could tell getting around wasn't the easiest thing for him. I don't know what it was. It wasn't his voice. It wasn't a great voice - but somehow perfect for our nations anthem. He belted the national anthem in a way that I've never heard before. So full of passion that as I type this the goose bumps are coming up. His voice was hard, tough, gruff even. I don't know. It was just awesome. When he sang "home of the brave" you had the feeling he knew exactly what "the brave" meant. I've seen a ton of celebrities and singers (and BTW Jewel was without a doubt the most impressive both in terms of talent and appearance - stunning on both accounts). But not one of them, IMO, could sing the National Anthem in a way that compared to that gentleman that day. I consider myself blessed just to be fortunate enough to have heard him sing it. And I don't even know his name. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatMeerkats Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Mariah Carey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfFA6kr88eg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 It was just awesome. When he sang "home of the brave" you had the feeling he knew exactly what "the brave" meant.........I consider myself blessed just to be fortunate enough to have heard him sing it. And I don't even know his name. J It always means more when it comes from the heart. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I really liked this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) Me OK ....Me & You The National Anthem is somthing you sing ..not listen to. Ok you should know this = Why was Fancis Scott Key a prisoner on the British Ship in the first place = how did that happen? ..... I know I know!.... ask me Edited May 4, 2007 by AlamoShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I'd have to go with the '91 Whitney Houston version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 My good friend and shooting partner Carl Carbon's young (12 maybe) daughter. She volunteered to sing it as the opening for the Ephrata 3 gun April 21st. #1 what 12 year old knows the tune let alone willing to stand up in front of a crowd 75 and sing it? #2 she pulled it off wonderfully! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 All i have to do is think of this song..to bring tears to my eyes Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 All i have to do is think of this song..to bring tears to my eyes Jim Ok I want to sing with Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Med Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) Hands down the best version ever is Sandi Patti. She is the only performer I've ever seen sing the entire song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbpjQxyn_r0 Better Version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ari9iEdFDYI...ted&search= Angel Edited May 4, 2007 by A_Med Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) A blind and half deaf kid at our pro hockey game. I am not making fun of him he does an awesome job!!! I get chocked up'd everytime I hear the National Anthem, but he makes it even worse for me knowing how much he loves singing it. Edited May 4, 2007 by MarkS_A18138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Med Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 One more version by Sandi. Sorry but I love to hear this women sing this song. First time I heard her do it I was a skinny E3 in Korea. She made me swell with pride to be wearing the uniform. Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I agree with AlamoShooter: you should sing it, not listen to it, but if you have to listen, I hear Fergie did a bangup job at a NASCAR race. Too bad it's not on YouTube. But, a 1997 performance by Wild Orchid, is. That's Fergie on the left. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I agree with AlamoShooter: you should sing it, not listen to it, but if you have to listen, I hear Fergie did a bangup job at a NASCAR race. Too bad it's not on YouTube. But, a 1997 performance by Wild Orchid, is. That's Fergie on the left. Troy +1 Fergie knocked my socks at the Daytona 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Playing music for years, I've always favored instrumentals over vocals. Boston does one of my favorite arrangements of the song. Click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I was at Candlestick Park once a long time ago and Huey Lewis and the News sang it and I was very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 My wife who has song at national, local, government, and corporate events. Always with lots of feeling and pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Martina McBride belted it out on the first Monday Night Football game after 9/11...I think bin Laden started running then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firematt100 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 http://www.karennewman.com/ The Red Wings Singer. The Best Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 All i have to do is think of this song..to bring tears to my eyes Jim Me Too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Sung accapella by the Air Force mixed choral group...they sing it as it was written, with NO added runs or singer interpretations...just as it should be...the pop singers cannot just sing it...they have to ADD something, and that spoils it for us purists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I agree with AlamoShooter: you should sing it, not listen to it, but if you have to listen, I hear Fergie did a bangup job at a NASCAR race. She did. I was at a match at Rayner's. It must have been cold, as a bunch of us were inside the shack...either before, during or after shooting. There was a little TV with rabbit ears...the picture was all snowy. She did a great job. I now know how to get a bunch of shooters to shut-up and pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Why was Fancis Scott Key a prisoner on the British Ship in the first place = how did that happen? OK - I remembered studying about it in HS but since forgotten - so I cheated: http://www.nps.gov/archive/fomc/tguide/Lesson9a.htm During the War of 1812, Dr. William Beanes, a close friend of Key's was taken prisoner by the British. Since Key was a well-known lawyer, he was asked to assist in efforts to get Dr. Beanes released. Knowing that the British were in the Chesapeake Bay, Key left for Baltimore. There Key met with Colonel John Skinner, a government agent who arranged for prisoner exchanges. Together, they set out on a small boat to meet the Royal Navy On board the British flagship, the officers were very kind to Key and Skinner. They agreed to release Dr. Beanes. However, the three men were not permitted to return to Baltimore until after the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The three Americans were placed aboard the American ship and waited behind the British fleet. From a distance of approximately eight miles, Key and his friends watched the British bombard Fort McHenry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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