Jose Feliciano Star Spangled Banner - 4th of July Huntington
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Uploaded by HeelnToad on Jul 5, 2008
Jose Feliciano's breakthrough interpretation of the US National Anthem, Oct. 7, 1968.
I heard Jose sing his own interpretation at the California Governor's Inauguration. He gave the song more beauty and depth than I'd ever heard before. The song is available for download on Jose's website, www.josefeliciano.com. I don't know where to find the original video, so I added my own pictures.
From JoseFeliciano.com:
"Puerto Rican blind singer/guitarist Jose Feliciano stunned the crowd at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, and the rest of America, when he strummed a slow, bluesy rendition of the national anthem before Game 5 of the World Series between Detroit and St. Louis. The 23-year-old's performance was the first nontraditional version seen by mainstream America, and it is generally considered the Lexington and Concord of Star-Spangled Banner controversies. The fiery response from Vietnam-weary America was not surprising, considering the tumultuous year for American patriotism. Good or bad, however, Feliciano's performance opened the door for the countless interpretations of the Star-Spangled Banner we hear today"
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July 4th, 2008
Huntington Beach, CA
Main Street Parade, Downtown & Pier / Surf City USA
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genial
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Wonderfully put! E Pluribus Unum. From Many, One. I am a Soldier as well. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the People of The United States and live the Army Values.
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I'm not American but I'm proud to say I'm a fan of Jose Feliciano.
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@13depdawgjim : Amen, brother! Say it loud and say it proud[ly]!
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and shame on Americas media for many station refused to play his songs for years.
9 months ago 2
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and shame on Americas media for many station refused to play his songs for years.
9 months ago 3
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I think this is the most beautiful version of our National Anthem ever!
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Beautiful verison just beautiful by Jose all wrong by Christina Aguilera they still play her music come on his verison is beautiful and all the words was right.
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Beautiful verison just beautiful
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Beautiful. Makes me proud to be an American.
andrewr62 2 years ago 20
The Star Spangled Banner is the Anthem of our "Nation". Our "Nation" is made up of many diverse cultures and individuals. Thus, there are many renditions. As a soldier, I fought for many freedoms. One of which is expression. Jose expressed himself wonderfully as do others. In many cultures you could be killed for this. I am blessed to be an American! God Bless America! All I ask is you remember the words.
13depdawgjim 11 months ago 8