While I'm not a Lady Gaga fan, she absolutely nailed it in Superbowl 50: Lady Gaga Sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50 | NFL
I liked the jazzy interpretation because it represented New Orleans music.
No one can ever out-do Whitney Houston’s national anthem................
I agree. That performance was the epitome of “look at me!” The anthem should not draw attention to the singer, but instead to the flag. It’s not about you!
Sung correctly, the performer should be irrelevant, unless they make a mistake.
It was fine. Very different, but fine...
IMO, the National Anthem should be sung as traditionally sung...
The only non-traditional version I have ever liked is the version by Madison Rising and David Bray...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSNT5BCP04o
It was a lot better than the halftime show. That’s for sure. I felt like opening a new can of rat poison.
It was fine, what was despicable was the halftime rap.
You can't deny her musical talent, she has it.
Well I was happy the halftime show dancers were wearing red white and blue and stood in formation of the American flag. Not a particular fan of rap music, some of it is excellent I admit but I don’t seek it out - but that was good on Kendrick. Made me happy anyway.
I heard less than 15 seconds. Turned volume off as fast as I could. Love music. Hated that.
I didn’t like it, but have heard worse.
Majestic and clear (and "traditional").
This all started with Jose Feliciano at Game Five of the 1968 World Series.
The anthem scored a solid 5, middle of the road. I didn’t like it but I dont think it was disrespectful either. In other words, it’ll do.
The halftime show is a solid 0 in my book. Stunk to high heaven. Why does the NFL continue to get acts that are hip hop, or pop? Honestly, Country is the largest radio format in the nation and I’d also say that the majority of money spent on the NFL, tickets, jerseys comes from country fans.
I agree with you.
The anthem should be sung in revered way.
I have heard lot of “modifications”, but the traditional, revered way is the only way!
Jimi Hendrix was unavailable for comment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzZh6-h9fM
It was well done and respectful.
What time is the game on?