Qmreaq YOU BITCH!!!! of course she did it live, dumbo I don't know if you could grip the concept that Whitney houston was THE BEST!!! Why would you even THINK of saying something like that?!?!
Not just lip synched, even the orchestra was prerecorded! None of this was live. However, it was decided that doing it live in that venue was too acoustically impossible to manage. It was done more for the orchestra than for Houston.
They did not do it because she could not have done it live. She certainly could. That is why she was a master. And that is why this lip synch is just trivial.
Hate to bust everones bubble but this was lip synced (she admitted it was) quote from ABC Houston's unforgettable rendition of the anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl, during the first Gulf War, set the standard that most singers have tried to top. But that performance, which was also in Tampa, was lip-synced as well, according to the AP." She was a great singer nonetheless RIP Whitney
Im not the most patriotic person , but man I love her version . I got chills in 91 when I first heard it , and I still get those every time I her Whitney sing it . R.I.P Whitney
Bobby!! Are you happy you murdered such a wonderful angel. You sat there and piggy backed on her fame. I hope you get your ass kicked every time whitneys wonderful voice is sung on the radio. You raped this planet of an amazing talent
Utterly, absolutely and breathtakingly brilliant. Stunning beyond belief. The immaculate arrangement and orchestration, precisely and perfectly performed.. combined with Whitney's deeply spiritual and compelling voice, make this (for me) the finest performance of the National Anthem EVER!!! Leroy Burgess.
RIP Whitney. There are moments in time when we as individuals surpass all comparisons, and the result is that people redefine their standards and that makes us better as a whole.
You had problems and issues but your voice was too great powerful to be held back when the time most mattered. Eventually it could no longer reach it's highs but it was too late.. we had already been exposed to the reality that a vocalist can change our very perception of a quality performance.
my your neighbors respect you. trouble neglect you. angles protct you. and heaven accept you. R.I.P. Whitney Houston. You really touched a lot of peoples lives. Your voice was amazing! The way you dressed was very classy. My heart goes out to the family and close friends. To the family, I know its hard, but you'll get through it. God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Once again, R.I.P. Whitney Houston. God Bless.
One of the BEST renditions of our country's anthem, that I have ever heard! I missed this Ms. Houston, and will definitely do so at this time, and the time to come. Rest in Peace. Your voice touched millions!
I was just thinking about this performance while watching the SB last weekend. Whitney's performance in '91 was -- and still is -- so inspiring. #RIP to one of the greatest singers I was lucky enough to witness during my lifetime.
Four dislikes? Okay, seriously, WHO disliked this performance? It's the best rendition of the U.S. national anthem I've ever heard. Sure beats the pants off of some other singers who can't even remember all the lyrics (*cough* Steven Tyler and Christina Aguilera *cough*)! And, of course, like so many others right now, I'm on a Whitney Houston music video hunt due to her untimely passing. :`( It's still unreal...
Im a 28 Year Old White Guy who loves Rock Music....and I literally had Goosebumps at the end of this Rendition. Even before hearing about her passing today, Nobody has done the Star Spangled Banner better ever since. Personally, I think this should be played before every Big Sporting Event because it cant be matched. The World lost a Great Talent.
Now THIS is how it is supposed to be sung, not like a lot of the recent versions where singers have performed it badly or messed up the lyrics. Rest in Peace Whitney, rest in peace...
Quite simply that's the BEST live performance of our anthem that I ever heard, bar none! I'm glad I saw that live and after 9/11, I bought the CD single to help victims of that tragedy. What a God-given voice that lady had. R.I.P. Whitney 1963-2012.
beautiful, so sad that we will never hear anything new from her again!!! i dont think we will ever hear the star spangled banner sang with such ease and beauty ever again...once in a life time...whitney houston #1 stunner!!!
... i rmmbr being a kid & singing ths in school every morning when it came over the loud speaker, & even to this day her redition of it makes me proud to be an American.
Hands down, no one but no one tops Whitney on our anthem. I've read that Queen Latifah knocked it out on 9/11/11, then I heard it and I was stunned that a person could listen to it. Personally, I truly wish our anthem was "America the Beautiful",(think Ray Charles..."God crowned thy good (yes He did), with brotherhood"...that's what I'm talkin' about.
The musicality of her voice has NO comparison! No coarseness... ladies and gents, that is pure talent! What a gift from the only One who could give such a gift! :)
I love whitney, god she was sooo gorgeous. I hate what ppl say about her now. lets focus on the good thing in ppl. I love you whitney keep fighting! :)
I come back to this every Super Bowl year and listen again - just breathtakingly performed by Whitney. There will never be another voice like hers again, and I don't think anyone will ever top this. Chills and pride abound. Oh Whitney, how could you throw all that talent away...
Never before and never again will the Star Spangled Banner be sung with such eloquence, such power, such emotion and such pride. One of the greatest moments in our nation's history as far as I'm concerned.
@xpander2k Completely disagree. She added notes that weren't there and didn't sing the melody correctly. Just once I'd like to see a "professional" singer sing the song like it was meant to be, not do a warbly-voiced remix.
@xpander2k I agree, it's a difficult song for anyone to sing, but Whitney NAILED it. I hope she is able to overcome the hardships she's had in her lifetime and come back to us with that wonderful, powerful voice. She is a diva, wonderful. Best wishes Whitney. saj
This was the BEST performance of the star spangle banner EVER and of course it was sung by the BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you WHITNEY!!!!!!!!!
rip rip rip rip rip rip rip rip rip rip
cheyGURLY95 3 days ago
The standard by which all other performances of this song should be based. Full stop.
SmileySmilerton 1 week ago
Or however our name is spelled you azz
goofygooberrock61 1 week ago
Qmreaq YOU BITCH!!!! of course she did it live, dumbo I don't know if you could grip the concept that Whitney houston was THE BEST!!! Why would you even THINK of saying something like that?!?!
goofygooberrock61 1 week ago
1:31-1:55 and 2:15-2:35...this song gave me chills but those parts had me shaking ! R.I.P. Whitney you will FOREVER be missed <3
LadiiTooShort 1 week ago
The Greatest
wavelyveney 2 weeks ago
Not just lip synched, even the orchestra was prerecorded! None of this was live. However, it was decided that doing it live in that venue was too acoustically impossible to manage. It was done more for the orchestra than for Houston.
They did not do it because she could not have done it live. She certainly could. That is why she was a master. And that is why this lip synch is just trivial.
Qermaq 2 weeks ago
Hate to bust everones bubble but this was lip synced (she admitted it was) quote from ABC Houston's unforgettable rendition of the anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl, during the first Gulf War, set the standard that most singers have tried to top. But that performance, which was also in Tampa, was lip-synced as well, according to the AP." She was a great singer nonetheless RIP Whitney
alphadogstudio 2 weeks ago
So sad. RIP.
jec933 2 weeks ago
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Im not the most patriotic person , but man I love her version . I got chills in 91 when I first heard it , and I still get those every time I her Whitney sing it . R.I.P Whitney
Sallen6366 2 weeks ago
I don't think that has been done any better, ever.
336W 2 weeks ago
Bobby!! Are you happy you murdered such a wonderful angel. You sat there and piggy backed on her fame. I hope you get your ass kicked every time whitneys wonderful voice is sung on the radio. You raped this planet of an amazing talent
latoywri 2 weeks ago
Utterly, absolutely and breathtakingly brilliant. Stunning beyond belief. The immaculate arrangement and orchestration, precisely and perfectly performed.. combined with Whitney's deeply spiritual and compelling voice, make this (for me) the finest performance of the National Anthem EVER!!! Leroy Burgess.
leebski 2 weeks ago
Chills------>Spine
moonodude17 2 weeks ago
this still gives me chills ~
may God rest her soul.
suziQ27 2 weeks ago
This is amazing. R.I.P Whitney Houston.
JamesMcKent 2 weeks ago
RIP, Whitney
coltsfan528 2 weeks ago
Beautiful!!! I am still in shock, what a talent!
chunkster101 2 weeks ago
i think Cristina aguilera was better;) NOT
miller4201234 2 weeks ago
incredible woman. incredible talent. she could have sung "plop plop fizz fizz oh what a relief it is" and it would have been gold.
sothathappened 2 weeks ago
The BEST rendition of the national anthem EVER! 20 years later still brings tears to eyes! R.I.P.my dear Whitney!
ktdacas 2 weeks ago
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R.I.P Whitney Houston.
1m0ra 2 weeks ago
Rest in peace Whitney...you will be missed dearly.
plaktiktok 2 weeks ago
RIP Whitney. There are moments in time when we as individuals surpass all comparisons, and the result is that people redefine their standards and that makes us better as a whole.
You had problems and issues but your voice was too great powerful to be held back when the time most mattered. Eventually it could no longer reach it's highs but it was too late.. we had already been exposed to the reality that a vocalist can change our very perception of a quality performance.
MagusShadowX 2 weeks ago
back when americans were proud to be americans
trdsupragt 2 weeks ago 4
Amazing! She sings so effortlessly! I <3 it! RIP Whitney Houston :'(
BeautyfullBee 2 weeks ago
Whitney so strong, so loved, so resilient, so missed. RIP!
rhonnielyn1 2 weeks ago
rest in peace Nippy.
MrOneAntony 2 weeks ago
my your neighbors respect you. trouble neglect you. angles protct you. and heaven accept you. R.I.P. Whitney Houston. You really touched a lot of peoples lives. Your voice was amazing! The way you dressed was very classy. My heart goes out to the family and close friends. To the family, I know its hard, but you'll get through it. God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Once again, R.I.P. Whitney Houston. God Bless.
MzSmilieGurl 2 weeks ago
One of the BEST renditions of our country's anthem, that I have ever heard! I missed this Ms. Houston, and will definitely do so at this time, and the time to come. Rest in Peace. Your voice touched millions!
OneKid4Us 2 weeks ago
I was just thinking about this performance while watching the SB last weekend. Whitney's performance in '91 was -- and still is -- so inspiring. #RIP to one of the greatest singers I was lucky enough to witness during my lifetime.
gravitiblog 2 weeks ago
Four dislikes? Okay, seriously, WHO disliked this performance? It's the best rendition of the U.S. national anthem I've ever heard. Sure beats the pants off of some other singers who can't even remember all the lyrics (*cough* Steven Tyler and Christina Aguilera *cough*)! And, of course, like so many others right now, I'm on a Whitney Houston music video hunt due to her untimely passing. :`( It's still unreal...
daraelise 2 weeks ago 2
Rest in Peace. May you family find peace in God.
OklahomaGrl28 2 weeks ago
Rest In Peace. I am so saddened that this powerful, beautiful voice has been silenced. What a tragedy, she was so young.
proonjoos 2 weeks ago
Im a 28 Year Old White Guy who loves Rock Music....and I literally had Goosebumps at the end of this Rendition. Even before hearing about her passing today, Nobody has done the Star Spangled Banner better ever since. Personally, I think this should be played before every Big Sporting Event because it cant be matched. The World lost a Great Talent.
MDub83 2 weeks ago
Spectacular voice!!! I will miss her.....a beautiful woman.....rest in peace.....
NYCFOX18 2 weeks ago
Now THIS is how it is supposed to be sung, not like a lot of the recent versions where singers have performed it badly or messed up the lyrics. Rest in Peace Whitney, rest in peace...
leevampire 2 weeks ago
rip u will b missed may God bless her family
Takisha27 2 weeks ago
Rest In Piece Whitney Houston !!! Thumbs up so her spirits can see
l1998 2 weeks ago
RIP Whitney Houston. Another great talent gone too soon
ronaldo190172 2 weeks ago
Quite simply that's the BEST live performance of our anthem that I ever heard, bar none! I'm glad I saw that live and after 9/11, I bought the CD single to help victims of that tragedy. What a God-given voice that lady had. R.I.P. Whitney 1963-2012.
rsingactdan 2 weeks ago
R.I.P.
eskimogay72 2 weeks ago
beautiful, so sad that we will never hear anything new from her again!!! i dont think we will ever hear the star spangled banner sang with such ease and beauty ever again...once in a life time...whitney houston #1 stunner!!!
yoshpit222 2 weeks ago
Now that's how you sing the national anthem. These idiots today can't sing worth a crap.
uhlsport10 2 weeks ago 2
perfection
shroomingnewman 2 weeks ago
Huge Whitney ,huge ...RIP
roughko 2 weeks ago
RIP Whitney...this performance still brings me to tears 20 years later.
JoJoBee19 2 weeks ago
RIP WH! The world has lost one of the greatest voices of all time!
mad122780 2 weeks ago
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Rest in peace.
SyCreations 2 weeks ago
This still gives me chills....awesome
ronscott7 2 weeks ago
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Rip Whitney
brandonminaj 2 weeks ago
No one will ever top her rendition of the Anthem. Rest In Peace Whitney Houston. A beautiful singer destroyed by drugs. :(
f1angel2008 2 weeks ago
RIP WHITNEY!!!! ::((
catergory3kane 2 weeks ago
I am in shock after hearing of her death. R.I.P
roxxie1960 2 weeks ago
Nobody in my mind will ever top this performance
maperrysr 2 weeks ago
#Legend RIP
JohnBrooklyn1 2 weeks ago
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RIP Whitney
rule144k 2 weeks ago
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Rip Whitney I will always love you!!!!!
maperrysr 2 weeks ago
Twenty years ago she was a powerhouse female in the music world. Who would have thought twenty years later she would be dead.
:( RIP Diva. I wish you would have made better choices in your life.
dawny75 2 weeks ago
R.I.P. Whitney Houston :O SMH Can't believe it. First Michael, now her.
ChiknThighTatorPie 2 weeks ago
RIP Whitney. Best performance of the Star Spangled Banner ever!
texrah 2 weeks ago
First thing I thought of when hearing the news that she passed today. Rest in peace, Whitney.
2010sheff 2 weeks ago
There is no better version!!
goalie5hole 3 weeks ago
She's had her ups and downs, but the woman can sing. Her's is the only version in history to receive radio airplay on Top 40 stations!!
rumours77 3 weeks ago
The best ever
enriquereyes1979 3 weeks ago
... i rmmbr being a kid & singing ths in school every morning when it came over the loud speaker, & even to this day her redition of it makes me proud to be an American.
lafemmePinkDuchess 1 month ago
Even though it happened 18 yrs ago, "NO ONE" can sing it like good ol Whitney. She did an amazing job, unlike Christina Aguilera.....lol
southtexasguy1 1 month ago 2
Miley Cyrus can perform better than her.
Miley fan FOREVER! <3 <3
jorge182623 1 month ago
@jorge182623 You done lost all of your damn mind...Get out of here with that! lmao
Fellasluvme2 1 month ago
Holy shit
friend2113 2 months ago
USA!
ozmorphus 2 months ago
I like how shes barely trying.. its just what she does.. I miss that.
Wesleech 2 months ago
@Wesleech she did look so natural, effortless
blossomingbeauty 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
THIS ONE MOMENT PUT HER IN MOUTHS OF ALL AMERICA FOREVER-- WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!!!
2323giggity 3 months ago 2
@2323giggity you got that for sure!!
SuperBullaMan 1 month ago
Damn. That woman had some PIPES!!
Ceilani08 4 months ago
Marvin gaye's is better
pingpongball34 4 months ago
she actually made it into music
embell94 4 months ago 2
@embell94 I agree
blossomingbeauty 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
She sings with such power so effortlessly ! I love her
karonamanona 4 months ago 9
Greatest, the best, no teen bopper from disney channel can out sing you Whitney.
cheeseman162 4 months ago
I still get goosebumps when I hear this!
goetz2010 4 months ago in playlist goetz2010's favorites 4
@goetz2010 Me too!!!
arcraider 4 months ago
greatest national anthem ever
PMFJ21 4 months ago 6
she destroyed this song.... this should be the version we listen to everytime its played big up WH like if u agree
SuperBLACKOUT3 5 months ago
Hands down, no one but no one tops Whitney on our anthem. I've read that Queen Latifah knocked it out on 9/11/11, then I heard it and I was stunned that a person could listen to it. Personally, I truly wish our anthem was "America the Beautiful",(think Ray Charles..."God crowned thy good (yes He did), with brotherhood"...that's what I'm talkin' about.
2ndBreeze 5 months ago 2
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freakman707 4 months ago
BEST VERSION SONG EVER. PERIOD
smarty235 5 months ago 3
THAT is how you sing the American National Anthem!
My Lord..............makes you proud!
shmoogleflopper1 5 months ago 3
WOW.
3rdbase04 6 months ago
wow what a beautiful rendition of our national anthem!
rabidtdog987 6 months ago
My God, My God, I am on my knees. Protect us, oh Lord.
SaphirBlackMoon 6 months ago 3
The three dislikes: Christine Aguilera, Carl Lewis, and Rosanne.
22jace22 7 months ago 4
nothing better than being a real born american
hotmn4u 8 months ago
Who are the 3 people that "disliked" this?...............Seriously?
gavery1 8 months ago 2
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100Camando 7 months ago
Epic! Singers nowadays just need to enunciate EVERY SINGLE note for so long!
lookuptop 8 months ago
Absoluely stunning. Goosebumps everytime!
nicoyadoll 8 months ago
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Who else can say that they can hold their own singing with a FULL orchestra
dyonne0216 9 months ago
this is the best one! im blown away. seriously. go whitney!
Noeness 9 months ago
On May 2, 2011 this is especially poignant. It's a terrific version of the song for all the right reasons.
golflaw100 10 months ago
Best National Anthem EVER!!!!
SgtSlaughter10 10 months ago
simply the best
rockongeorgieh 10 months ago
Christina should have taken notes. What a total joke that was...
This is how its done!!!!!!
superswede78 11 months ago
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We have yet to see anyone sing this like Whitney. She didn't change the song, she sang it the way it should be sung...perfectly.
Gargo59 11 months ago
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Gargo59 11 months ago
incredible
kristikrause 11 months ago
damn this gave me goosebumps! :D amazing!!
RachelBeatdown 1 year ago
Are you aware that she totally lipsynced this...fact.
kimo5610 1 year ago
@kimo5610 are you aware that my penis is now in your asshole for being fucking retarded.... fact
Cyndonia 1 year ago
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@kimo5610 are your aware my penis is in your ass for being retarded...fact.
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Nacnac93x 1 year ago
@kimo5610 Dude you are an ass. This is amazing, and you obviously can't appreciate something like this. I pity you
Nacnac93x 1 year ago
The musicality of her voice has NO comparison! No coarseness... ladies and gents, that is pure talent! What a gift from the only One who could give such a gift! :)
Slinkygurl32 1 year ago
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Slinkygurl32 1 year ago
After 20 years, this is still the standard by which all versions of the 'Star Spangled Banner' are measured, IMHO.
gily4him2 1 year ago 13
so simple, yet so beautiful...goosebumps
ch33r247 1 year ago
and after christine aguilera tortured us today, whitney is still reigning queen of the banner
EricStJohn 1 year ago 6
Simply breathtaking. I get goosebumps every single time I listen to it. What an amazing voice!!!!!!!!
slicefan2008 1 year ago
THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ALL TIME
Cnat123 1 year ago
absolute best ever ! wish i could have been there ! i love you whitney !
bpelham1987 1 year ago
I was just 9 years old, but it was the best version ever!
lachondria81 1 year ago
AMAZING!
browndude85 1 year ago
@browndude85 what i was gonna say!
teengirlsquad52 1 year ago
Did anyone else get goosebumps from that?
EricRSmyth 1 year ago
@EricRSmyth I was just thinking that. You know it's good music when your body gets an actual physical reaction from it. Break down.
kerby200099 1 year ago
@EricRSmyth Yep...watched it twice and it happened both times. Amazing!
zukeepurr 1 year ago
@EricRSmyth for sure she the best ever
bpelham1987 1 year ago
whoooooo!!!! so beautifully done! You can;t get any better than that :)
broadway811 1 year ago
I love whitney, god she was sooo gorgeous. I hate what ppl say about her now. lets focus on the good thing in ppl. I love you whitney keep fighting! :)
broadway811 1 year ago
almnost 2 decades later and still tears me up.. I have never heard it sung better and doubt I ever will, Amazing
LaycieMetzger21 1 year ago 2
I still don't think anyone has topped Whitney Houston's rendition back in '91......I agree with "Misterburns34"
Whitney's voice was clear, powerful, had range, and was always on key....also, she was a professional performer.
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dogsrule6157 2 years ago 4
I come back to this every Super Bowl year and listen again - just breathtakingly performed by Whitney. There will never be another voice like hers again, and I don't think anyone will ever top this. Chills and pride abound. Oh Whitney, how could you throw all that talent away...
Misterburns34 2 years ago
Only one word for this - Class.
N1na1995 2 years ago 2
Never before and never again will the Star Spangled Banner be sung with such eloquence, such power, such emotion and such pride. One of the greatest moments in our nation's history as far as I'm concerned.
xpander2k 2 years ago 44
@xpander2k
I completely and utterly agree. No one has or will do it better, ever.
SpiritedxAway 2 years ago 2
And you know what makes it so nuts? She didn't even look like she was out of breath. I mean she song that masterpiece EFFORTLESSLY.
xpander2k 2 years ago 2
@xpander2k Completely disagree. She added notes that weren't there and didn't sing the melody correctly. Just once I'd like to see a "professional" singer sing the song like it was meant to be, not do a warbly-voiced remix.
ANeonTiger 1 year ago
@xpander2k I agree, it's a difficult song for anyone to sing, but Whitney NAILED it. I hope she is able to overcome the hardships she's had in her lifetime and come back to us with that wonderful, powerful voice. She is a diva, wonderful. Best wishes Whitney. saj
eclecticsteph 5 months ago
@xpander2k you mustn't have heard christina aguilera sing it then.
freakman707 4 months ago
@freakman707 You must not have heard Christina Aguilera get the words wrong then.
sshortie15 4 months ago
@sshortie15 it was a joke -_-
freakman707 4 months ago
God Bless our Troops!
BoEmery 2 years ago
This was the BEST performance of the star spangle banner EVER and of course it was sung by the BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you WHITNEY!!!!!!!!!
0716mariah 2 years ago 4
She is so beuatiful
Djalibaba28 3 years ago
God knows I love this woman...wish I was there:)
nippyme 3 years ago
The best version of the Star Spangled Banner ever!
SafinLin 3 years ago 73
@SafinLin period!
tubejmmer 1 year ago