- Of course many of these may be prerecorded but what are some of your favorites? Who did it best?

- Are you one of those people who feel the Nat'l Anthem should just be sung "regular"?

To start it off:

Whitney Houston (1995)@ 1:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1QmeEdFOSc

Marvin Gaye (1983):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvVzaQ6i8A

Patti Labelle @ :38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...p8po&feature=related

Jennifer Hudson (Pre American Idol):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...qSX4&feature=related

- There are many more examples, including some personal favorites on this site; feel free to add some

I can understand adding some excitement to it but when people scream it as if they were getting dragged up some stairs, that's just ridiculous. Keep it classy with just a bit of excitement.

With that said, I love Josh Grobans.

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Originally posted by A_Mb88:
I can understand adding some excitement to it but when people scream it as if they were getting dragged up some stairs, that's just ridiculous. Keep it classy with just a bit of excitement.

With that said, I love Josh Grobans.

You must be talking about Beyonce's version.

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Originally posted by musicluva123:

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Originally posted by A_Mb88:
I can understand adding some excitement to it but when people scream it as if they were getting dragged up some stairs, that's just ridiculous. Keep it classy with just a bit of excitement.

With that said, I love Josh Grobans.

You must be talking about Beyonce's version.

A bit. She exagerated at the end, she could off off the run at the end a bit, but the beggining was great as well as the high note.

whitney houston's and marvin gaye's versions are in a completely different league than any other version. there's a reason why those versions are held to such high regards.

i loved when en vogue did it in the early 90s with their harmonies.

Jimmy Hendrix and his guitar 'sang' the National Anthem better than anyone else. Now there was a guy, who was in a class by himself.

Whitney sang the best rendition of the National Anthem ever! That woman had me in tears!

Whitney Houston...hands down.

Whitney Houston. End of thread. LOL

OMG!! Whitney Houston! LMFAO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQL6eV77tjI

^ Whitney must've took Bobby from you, huh?

i loved Leanne Rimes version. and Mariah did a great version as well.

Of course, I'm going to submit, you know who...

DoNNa SuMMer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...e=player_profilepage

It's nice, simple, and strong. No fancy vocalizing reqired.

I also like Josh Groban's version as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7RQ75-RYGE

Whitney's version gets my vote for sounding more patriotic due to the music. Her vocals are dead on.

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Originally posted by musicluva123:
^ Whitney must've took Bobby from you, huh?

yes, that's it. lol can't I NOT like a Diva just because you like her?

Why do idiots always come to this board?

Anywho, my favorite renditions are from Whitney Houston and Carl Lewis (LOL).

My favorite renditions:
Whitney Houston
Jennifer Hudson
Dixie Chicks


"Bitch, please!" renditions:
Keyshia Cole
Destiny's Child

Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson gave amazing renditions.

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Originally posted by sweetbabyamongus:
OMG!! Whitney Houston! LMFAO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQL6eV77tjI

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!! That link was hilarious!!!!! Oh Whitney...

To me no one sings it better than James. Go here to watch him sing it. (smiles)

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

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Whitney Houston DUH! End of discussion :-)