She was very talented and I love her voice. But I absolutely hate her rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, as well as many who emulate her. Stylized crap. Anyone who sings it should first have to spend a night getting bombarded at Ft. McHenry. They would sing a different tune.
By far, the anthem was one of her greatest pieces of work, especially since she had only once chance to perform it live. As a lifelong Giants fan, Super Bowl XXV was one of my most cherished childhood memories made sweeter when Houston chose to face the Giants’ sideline as opposed to the Bills’ on the same side as the NFL officials as she was directed to do.