National Anthem butchered.Again.

[jocko]

yup remember that hockey game thign. Had it not been for way over coverage by the news media, it would have went unnoticed except to those in attendance. I have to agree with you getsome,it happens but these people are professionals and it is not their first rodeo either. Guaranteeyou she feels worse than we do, as she could not coome up with a cure for cancer but will be known forever as the gal that fokked up the national anthem and the ost watched football giame in the world.

I also have to agree that some of the player clowns who was grabbing at their shirts looked kinda ignorant. Most were respectful and I guess maybe grabbing at their shirts was about as close as they could get to their heart. For certainly someone would have had to tell these intellectual "gianys" what side their heart was on even.

[jimbar]

mmmmmm, Black-eyed Peas, fresh cut onion, mashed potatoes, some of grandmas fried chicken. Required eating on New Years Day where I come from. That's the black-eyed peas I remember, not that disaster on my tv Sun night.
I normally don't watch anything except actual football on Super Sunday, just because of the history of awful "so-called entertainment". I was at my son's house, and even he said they sucked.
Funny, this AM I was listening to a Canadian radio channel, and the host said, "Geez, didn't anyone tell them down there the B.E. Peas suck when doing live concerts ?"

[wyntrout]

Christina is a great singer... she really can sing, but since her first album or two, she has kind of strayed to the dark side. If she had spent half the time singing the Anthem as it was written and intended to be sung... showing respect and solemnity in it's singing, as she spent trying to show all of the notes and octaves she can hit, it could have been terrific... people could have sung along and the people saluting and rendering respect would have felt justified in doing so. As it was... a lot of people were incredulous, confused, and didn't know what the heck she was doing. Then she flubbed it while getting carried away... it was all about her... not respect and patriotism... and let down all of the people who were expecting to hear "The Star Spangled Banner"!!
At least she didn't look like she was choking a mouse and imitating its squeals... as that famous New Orleans singer did... or sing the Black Anthem... or the Spanish version....

I usually am choked up when the Anthem is properly sung, but I was dismayed with her lack of respect. I think a lot of people were stunned and I don't know why the ball player had a tear in his eye.

Maybe next time they try to book Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Sara Evans, or even Beyonce... someone who CAN SING and do it PROPERLY with OUR Anthem.

JMHO

Wynn

[jocko]

usually am choked up when the Anthem is properly sung, but I was dismayed with her lack of respect. I think a lot of people were stunned and I don't know why the ball player had a tear in his eye


probably had just eaten an onion!!!

[jlottmc]

Ok, my turn. I think that what's his face from that celeBraty rag on tv had it right. The celeBraties shouldn't do the national anthem, they just screw it up. Secondly, I have to agree that this bottle blond should have sung the song the way it is supposed to be done. And for the screw up should be flogged at the Washington Monument, there is no excuse for her to have messed that bit up. It also burns my biscuits when I see a bunch of ass hats not showing proper respect during the paying of the National Anthem. Usually, there are too many for me to make a stink about it, and not cause a riot. Call me old fashioned, or what ever, but this is taught as a youngster in school, re-iterated through the ROTC program, and my time in service. I'll get off the soap box now, but let me catch some one in a smaller crowd.

[MrToad]

Apology accepted.Next time,please just sing the song Christina.Thank you.

I was expecting Dietrich to say "Apology accepted...Captain Aguilera."

[O'Dell]

Ok, my turn. I think that what's his face from that celeBraty rag on tv had it right. The celeBraties shouldn't do the national anthem, they just screw it up. Secondly, I have to agree that this bottle blond should have sung the song the way it is supposed to be done. And for the screw up should be flogged at the Washington Monument, there is no excuse for her to have messed that bit up. It also burns my biscuits when I see a bunch of ass hats not showing proper respect during the paying of the National Anthem. Usually, there are too many for me to make a stink about it, and not cause a riot. Call me old fashioned, or what ever, but this is taught as a youngster in school, re-iterated through the ROTC program, and my time in service. I'll get off the soap box now, but let me catch some one in a smaller crowd.

How about having someone currently serving in the military sing the Anthem, if it must be sung at all. I seriously doubt that they would degrade it.

[jocko]

how about having a MAN sing it at the these games???

[jlottmc]

That is an idea, but they need to be able to sing. Me, I don't even sing in the shower, but I know my limitations. I don't mind a woman doing, just don't screw up.

[wyntrout]

Good one MrToad. Good graphic... love it!

The National Anthem is not an easy song, and you tend to start too high and run out of range... squeak!

But, yes, he/she should be a real singer capable of giving the song justice. I'll bet Lee Greenwood could do it. Hell, Toby Keith could do it and mean it!

Wynn

[Dietrich]

how about having a MAN sing it at the these games???

At first glance this seemed to be a good idea but then I got to thinking...What if they asked Michael Bolton to scream, uh,I mean sing it? Perish the thought.

[jocko]

for sure they wold have to have some common sense in who they ask to sig g the NA

[Cruizer]

My vote for the next Super Bowl National Anthem singer......

Elizabeth Hughes, she did not skip a beat.

Crowd Gives 8-Year-Old an Assist During National Anthem [VIDEO]

Elizabeth Hughes, 8 years old, National Anthem, Norfolk Admirals Game, Scope Arena

[Bawanna]

I'll second that vote.

[Dietrich]

That little girl may not know it but she has Ol`Dietrich wrapped around her little finger.What a wonderful young lady!!