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      last edited by A Former User

      As most Americans (and friends around the world) know, Veteran's Day is coming up and as a small way of remembering, ask yourself, "What's my favorite version of the Star Spangled Banner?".
      Mine?
      Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, Aug. 1969

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      • Kehaulani
        Kehaulani last edited by

        I'm old school when it comes to the National Anthem. I see no reason to change it and, while musically one might want to modernise it, for me, the SSB exists in a time warp and should be played as close to the hip as possible. The military bands have, and play, the "authorized" version. I feel that gives it the kind of dignity and authenticity it deserves.

        As an aside, many of the interpretations I hear at major sporting events make me want to puke.

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        • Tobylou8
          Tobylou8 last edited by Tobylou8

          Hands down the best ever for me!! SIZZLING!!!!

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          • SSmith1226
            SSmith1226 last edited by

            Not my favorite, but a very good and unique one:

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            • undefined
              @Kehaulani last edited by

              @Kehaulani said in What Is Your Favorite Version of the National Anthem?:

              As an aside, many of the interpretations I hear at major sporting events make me want to puke.

              Isn't that the truth. I remember hearing Rosanne Barr sing it once and it was criminal.

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                @Tobylou8 last edited by

                @Tobylou8
                OOOOO! I forgot about Whitney's version. That is killer!

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                • Newell Post
                  Newell Post @Guest last edited by

                  Just in case any of our overseas colleagues missed it.....

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                  • SSmith1226
                    SSmith1226 last edited by

                    One of the most memorable for me since I was a resident of New Orleans at the time.

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                    • Kehaulani
                      Kehaulani last edited by

                      It would behoove Al to study the lyrics.

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                      • Shifty
                        Shifty @Kehaulani last edited by

                        @Kehaulani said in What Is Your Favorite Version of the National Anthem?:

                        As an aside, many of the interpretations I hear at major sporting events make me want to puke.

                        Like this version?

                        ssb sporting event.jpeg

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                          This.

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                          • Bob Pixley
                            Bob Pixley last edited by

                            Pure class...

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                            • SSmith1226
                              SSmith1226 last edited by

                              Best effort!!

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                              • Kehaulani
                                Kehaulani last edited by

                                That was darling!

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                                • C
                                  Comeback last edited by

                                  I am generally with Kehaulani when it comes to the SSB, but I did enjoy Arturo’s performance. And that 7 y/o girl was just super. What an enjoyable thread!

                                  Jim

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                                  • J. Jericho
                                    J. Jericho last edited by

                                    Arturo's version is my favorite, too. Among other things, The Star Spangled Banner is about fireworks, isn't it?

                                    The most enjoyable and satisfying National Anthem I experienced was when I responded to a BAA request for To the Colors as the flag was raised, followed by The Star Spangled Banner. It was a special event staged by a local company on Veterans Day. The patriotism of everyone involved and everyone who was there was palpable. I played the song absolutely straight, singing the words in my head as I played and as the employees sang along, and I was touched by the compliments I received afterward for doing so.

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                                    • J. Jericho
                                      J. Jericho last edited by J. Jericho

                                      BTW - FWIW... Roseanne Barr performed The Star Spangled Banner; she did not sing it! πŸ‘Ž πŸ‘Ž

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                                      • oldpete
                                        oldpete last edited by

                                        My current favorite vocal performance - [link text]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3jcDNijz5o&list=RDx3jcDNijz5o&start_radio=1(link url)

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                                          • GeorgeB
                                            GeorgeB last edited by

                                            Being a Canadian, I will just say this: you are not alone, my American friends. I have heard Canada's National Anthem mangled more times than I can count.

                                            BTW, that little girl's version of SSB was truly precious.

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