outerlimits Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 anyone in uniform...then hendrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatMeerkats Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Speaking of the history of the Star Spangled Banner... only in America would you ever see a national anthem whose melody is actually from a drinking song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) does a pretty darn good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Well, I almost hate to say this (donning my flame-retardant undies), but one my all-time favorite versions was done a cappella buy the Dixie Chicks as part of a post-9/11 fundraising campaign for the Red Cross. (Mod note: Let's not get started on a political discussion - it's about the song) If interested, you can hear it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Well, I almost hate to say this (donning my flame-retardant undies), but one my all-time favorite versions was done a cappella buy the Dixie Chicks as part of a post-9/11 fundraising campaign for the Red Cross. (Mod note: Let's not get started on a political discussion - it's about the song) If interested, you can hear it here. and the manner in which it is performed....to each their own....but the Chicks had too much ad lib to suit me, no bass, and no National Pride in their hearts...strictly a gig for them...still does not top the Air Force choral group... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bell Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Leann Rimes. I'm listening to it right now. My e-mail signature, from now on, my BE Forum sig. Thanks for reminding me Lee ________________________________________________ Then conquer we must, for our cause is just, And this be our motto -- "In God is our trust." And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) Leann Rimes. I'm listening to it right now.My e-mail signature, from now on, my BE Forum sig. Thanks for reminding me Lee ________________________________________________ Then conquer we must, for our cause is just, And this be our motto -- "In God is our trust." And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Oh thus be it e'er when Free me shall stand Between their love'd homes and war's desolation! Edited May 9, 2007 by AlamoShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyloks Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Ray Charles best i ever heard john b P.S. i bet the guy in the meeting is really the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 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. Yep! He Was helping a friend How many times this can get us into= what looks to be a mess , But for Key, his poem helps to unite borthers across our nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyd Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Faith Hill....the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latewatch Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 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 The National Anthem is best when sung with a true understanding of what the words mean, not as a "performance". It doesn't matter who sings it as long as it's someone who has a hard time not tearing up when they do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 I found another one These kids are awesome dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Wonderfull....simply...wonderfull Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 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... + a gazillion!!!! Just sing it and don't jazz it up!!! that said. After listening to karen newman sing it, I thought that was well done also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm impressed with the ease that Whitney appears to sing the song, some people look like its taking all of their concentration to not screw it up but by the expression on her face she could have been saying hello, truly impressive. That said I'm not a fan of traditional songs, or classics sung in, what I guess is an R&B style, with all the wailng and moaning the way nearly every American Idol performer sings. Call me an old guy (44 now) but I just can't take they way the guy sang Imagine on AI, its just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) 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 Pat...YOU MUST HAVE ESPN OR SOMETHING I was just thinking the same exact thing! She did a wonderful job and like you said, to do it a capella (spelling) in front of 75 guys was just GREAT!!! I don't know if it was the very best one or not, but definately on my top five list of most memorable. The other times I really love to hear it is at the Rodeo. They (cowboys) seem to be some of the most patirotic people there are. TG Edited February 29, 2008 by tgibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I found another one These kids are awesome dj BEAUTIFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I can't tell you who is the best but I can tell you that I have no stomach for those who try and jazz it up. It should be sung exactly how it was written. It is not a piece of performance art, it is our countries national anthem and deserves to be show the respect that it is entitled to. I don't care if the person singing it can't carry a tune as long as it is sung with emotion and reverence the rest is just gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Wow. That's was incredible! THANK YOU, DJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I can't tell you who is the best but I can tell you that I have no stomach for those who try and jazz it up. It should be sung exactly how it was written. It is not a piece of performance art, it is our countries national anthem and deserves to be show the respect that it is entitled to. I don't care if the person singing it can't carry a tune as long as it is sung with emotion and reverence the rest is just gravy. +1000 One of my "hot buttons" is when people try to "make it their own", buy going all around a note. POP songs can be your own, but the National Anthem is OUR own and should be sung properly. So my favorite is anyone who shows proper respect for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsaxdog Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 saw donna summer before a world series game awhile ago....she was great, obviously a well trained singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 A little home cooking but I've always liked local Pittsburgh'er Jeff Jimmerson who sings the anthem at most of the Penguins home games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbXxPeYq_9Q No fluff, he just sings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Our National Anthem sound best when sung by a large crowd. Think of it this way, America stands tallest, proudest and best when we stand together. As for 'stylizing' the Star Spangled Banner, the absolute worst performance ever goes to Roseanne Barr. She should have been booed out of the stadium that day and tossed out of the US. Just my opinion, but its mine and I'm stickin to it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 As for 'stylizing' the Star Spangled Banner, the absolute worst performance ever goes to Roseanne Barr. She should have been booed out of the stadium that day and tossed out of the US.Just my opinion, but its mine and I'm stickin to it. Jim Yea but it would take so many of us to "toss" her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 As for 'stylizing' the Star Spangled Banner, the absolute worst performance ever goes to Roseanne Barr. She should have been booed out of the stadium that day and tossed out of the US.Just my opinion, but its mine and I'm stickin to it. Jim Yea but it would take so many of us to "toss" her Yeah, but I'd be glad to help dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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