THIS HANDS DOWN SHOULD BE THE ONLY VERSION THAT IS PLAYED AND SUNG. If you sing a different way then you can't sing. And we could just replay this anyway! Thank God!
@@ETF1964 And imagine THAT? For a national anthem? 15 million copies, WOW. Who would sit there and listen to the national anthem just to listen to it? After Whitney did this, obviously, about 15 million, lol
I got on a plane coming back from Desert Storm and they played this....I couldn't do nothing but cry..I looked around to see if anyone seen me...but we were all crying...semper fi....God, Country
As a 51 year old American, I have heard THOUSANDS of renditions of this song but this is by far and probably ALWAYS will be the BEST version of this song. RIParadise Whitney Houston
Why was it prerecorded? It was the NFL rules bar the times so please be honest when you make these statements. Still this is the best! Compare meatloaf to Whitney lol biggest idiot ever
She made me remember when I was her age and I would think, I am going to be as good as Whitney. She was the dream. So nice to see her voice travels generations. Miss you Whitney.
I already cry at the drop of a dime, but I looked at her and said, “baby don’t cry because you’re going to make me cry!” Needless to say, we were boohooing together!!!! 😭 😭
Don’t worry us Americans tear up 😢every time we watch this! It’s a combination of our Patriotism, the memory of this difficult moment in time, and Whitney’s sublime talent. Plus we miss her so much. Thanks for doing this moment in our history justice!
The fact that a non American is brought to tears by our anthem speaks volumes about your understanding of the song and of course the pure power and magic of Ms Whitney Houston's unparalleled voice. I adore my NZed family. I love your curiosity about America and the respectful way you approach and teach your children to seek knowledge. You are all 4 "legends" as you would say... And of course Kylo as well 🐕 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from South Carolina
I wonder if all their subscribers/viewers would donate to a GoFundMe account for them, if we could raise enough to pay ALL their expenses to come to America by the 4th of july?
@@shawncovert751 oooh I LOVE this idea!! With travel restrictions it may have to wait a year, but yes!! We need to figure out how to get this message seen 😀❤️
She sings to us like children. With the warmth of a mother. I cannot help but to be moved by her voice. If anything on Earth ever reflected the glory of God, it was the voice of Whitney Houston.
And when we think we won't, a little tear rolls down our cheek. I can only imagine that God and the angels were quiet for that moment too. Simply stunning performance!
Whitney herself said in all of her career this was what she was most proud of. She said "They could have asked anyone to do it, but they asked me ". She was very proud.
Btw, it’s not the fact that she’s gone that people love this version of the anthem. It’s because, those of us who were alive to witness it remembers how it made us feel when she sang it. She made this song give us hope at a time of war. Her VOICE cradled us like a baby and made us feel secure in our nation. She was and still is our national treasure.
I remember watching this live and having goosebumps run up & down my body & tears forming in my eyes. I thought at that moment, NOBODY WILL EVER DO THE ANTHEM BETTER!
"Here. Hold my beer." Southern for, "I'm fitna break something or blow off my fingers with fireworks." I'm from the home of "Florida Man." I know. ;-) (And ditto daughter's reaction=priceless!)
It was the families entire reaction but when the mother teared up that got me the most. Chills and tears are the ultimate respect and compliment. It's one thing for us Americans to get chills and tear up ... but when someone else expresses those sane feelings it shows you just how powerful it was. She was the total package. Whitney's voice...range... and power can bring chills and tears to the strongest of heart. She is the standard The G.O.A.T and this rendition for me will never be matched. Her voice was truly a gift from God. RIP QUEEN Whitney. So missed.
I was thinking the same thing. The daughter being so young may not realize how wonderful a voice is comparably, but she picked up on it at a very young age.
Till this day , I’ve never heard anyone sing this song as perfect as Whitney !! Her voice was strong, effortless , smooth and perfect . I can’t even imagine it being done better ❤️
Without a doubt !!!!! I always joke ( in a kind way ) God Slapped Her Right In The Throat !!!!!!! To Jesus or God or whatever Higher Power, I Say Thank You For Sharing Her With Us !!!!!!
Many of guys that played in that Super Bowl said that that part was their favorite memory of the day... above even the game. I don't think I'll ever hear a better version in my lifetime. I'm just not convinced. Her version is BY FAR the best to ever exist.
Believe me,her rendition of the National Anthem always brings tears to everyone's eyes, for various reasons,but still always moving. She is missed greatly.
@@michigamine Whitney could make you do that lol. Her national anthem @ the 91 super bowl is hands down no one even close to how good that was! I still tear up!
Not only did Whitney Houston have the best voice on the planet, but singing was effortless for her. When sat down and sang "I Will Always Love You", I knew I was witnessing the greatest voice of my time or of all time.
NOBODY could do it like Whitney. She literally had it all. Beauty, talent, personality. Gosh I miss her. We'll NEVER experience another Whitney Houston, EVER
This rendition always brings a tear to my eye as well....and I'm a big, tough country boy. I remember it like it was yesterday. Everybody watching at my house was totally silent....which NEVER happens. It was a time of great national pride. We came together as a country after a couple of decades of arguing between ourselves. It was a better time and she was simply great. Words can't describe how perfectly that performance fit the time. Wish we could get back there... It shouldn't take another country attacking us for the people of the USA to band together! United we stand, divided we fall.
*Putin enters the chat*......and you are so right, it shouldnt take another country attacking or threatening to nuke us for us to band together...but here we are, friend...
This was performed in my hometown of Tampa,Florida. I get goosebumps every single time I watch it. She was the best because she made it look effortless.
That song is actually really really hard to sing. You'd never know listening to her though. I remember watching this on TV and it still gives me shivers.
@@simonsezme It was pre-recorded. One take and without seeing the arrangement ahead of time although she had it. I just watched the "Whitney" doc the other day and they talked about this.
As a United States Marine hearing that version, it brought tears to my eyes and swelling in my heart to be able to live in the best Country on the planet, the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
Whitney Houston is the greatest Vocalist to have ever graced Humanity. Nobody will ever compare. I remember watching this live on TV that day. I will never forget it. She will never be forgotten.❤
I can remember this day as if it happened YESTERDAY! I was in the kitchen cooking during the Superbowl 91 and they said Whitney Houston, I didn't even know that she was supposed to be singing the national anthem but I literally stopped what I was doing to go listen to her sing the national anthem and tears began to roll down my face because at that moment I knew no one would ever sing this song better than her and here it is 2021 and tears are still rolling down my face. The GREATEST of ALL TIME!
I so appreciate that you have taught your children to respect the anthem, even though it’s not your own. Lovely parenting & great respect & morals that you are modeling! ❤️ Much love to you all from the USA! 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
Every single way she sang those notes were intentional and tasteful. She knew what she was doing. When she hits the "and the rockets red glare" part is when the tears start flowing. Just so beautiful and powerful.
I saw it live and it hands down is the most moving and amazing rendition of our National Anthem that I have ever heard. Whitney Houston's voice was so beautiful.
I remember watching this live. I was 10 years old, and this was the best version of the anthem ever sung, and for it to be done at such a significant moment in US history made its impact even more powerful to us as a people.
If you haven't listened to any of her music, there is plenty that showcase that powerhouse of a voice. If only in your personal time that you listen to her, you WILL NOT be disappointed. That gave me goosebumps through my phone and I've heard it hundreds of times. Rest easy Whitney
I was serving in the Gulf War at the time and my Comrades and I watched this I believe at like 2 or 3 am in the morning bcuz of the time difference. When she sung this, it was a silence of awe and amazement and not one dry eye in the place. I still get chills and tears hearing this version by her.
You guys are clearly music fans and clearly like legendary voices. May I suggest that you listen and react to The Righteous Brothers, specifically Bobby Hatfield, singing "Unchained Melody," live, on The Andy Williams Show. ruclips.net/video/m0EBs6uRgtw/видео.html
The beautiful and powerful Whitney Houston, Rest in Peace. She set the standard of what hundreds artists try to replicate, to bad you can't copy perfection. 🕊️
She had such an incredible voice. The Star Spangled Banner is a difficult song to sing and she made it look and sound so easy. She sang our national anthem simply, with few embellishments, and did it better than any singer I've ever heard. I am 61 and have heard thousands of renditions of this song. I have NEVER heard a more moving and beautifully sung version. I still get goose bumps.
There will never be another Whitney Houston. I still think of her often, and I miss her voice terribly. I still get teary whenever I think of her and what we have lost. RIP, my darling girl.❤
This version came out while I was in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for Desert Storm. I did not get to see this game or this version until July of 1991 when I returned to the States.....it still gives me chills!!!
Your daughter's reaction made me literally cry as an American!!!! Praise her soul and thank you for finding such meaning in our country. It HONESTLY HITS MY SOUL STRINGS. Love your videos. Thank you. From Central Illinois.
I love the look of amazement on your daughter’s face. 😊 I was a little girl when I first heard Whitney sing in the 80s and absolutely fell in love with her. One day let your kids hear Whitney sing Greatest Love of All…the live version. Whitney left a wonderful message of self-love and determination for children as they grow and move forward in life. God bless you and your beautiful family!
Nobody even cares about who won the game that night. Whitney Houston voice overshadowed ALL OF THAT!!! She won the game that night and FOREVER as this is the BEST RENDITION EVER!!! R.I.P. Queen Whitney Houston!!
Her 'Do You Hear What I Hear' is the only version I will listen to ever again, similarly powerful to this, totally makes you stop and pause thru the whole thing!!
Be inspired by Whitney Houston singing, “One Moment in Time.” I believe she sang it for the 1988 Olympic team. All of her songs were incredible. Listen to her version of “I Will Always Love You” for that powerful voice.
FYI, the recording we all hear on the radio of "I Will Always Love You" and in the movie was actually Whitney's rehearsal. She didn't even need to do it again.
I remember hearing this for the first time when she sang it. It was the first time I ever cried hearing the national anthem. It was magical. Took my breath away.
Whitney had such an incredibly anointing on her. That is a literal God given gift in which he used to bless all of us! RIP Whiny. I know you’re singing for the Father right now!!!
I can't say Whitney Houston was _the_ best voice. There are several other phenomenal singers that can share that apex with her. Karen Carpenter comes to mind.
@@jovetj How dare you 😤!!!! Kidding!!!! Everyone has the right to their own opinion and yes of course there are other greats, but to me, she is the best!! God bless you!!!!
I am not an American but Whitney's rendition of this anthem makes me feel patriotic. She made this universal! Could I ask that you react to something else that nobody else's has ever reacted to. If you want to see true emotion, react to Kevin Costner's eulogy to her at her funeral.
If course its about America but I like to see our anthem as a call to all free peoples anywhere as thats the virtues on which our country was founded (yeah didn't quite go as planned for the first 100 some years lol)
@@Northbravo Hey, don't worry. My country did not do any better either. We live in countries sadly with a similar history. I'm from South Africa, so in turn I dedicate our anthem to all people who have struggled too. It too is beautiful. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, which means God bless Africa and consists of 5 languages. Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English.
I think what also makes this rendition special is the musical composition behind "The Voice" and the fact that she wore a sweat suit to the event and it was as if she was conveying to the stadium that she was right there with them. She did not show up all glitz out like celebrities tend to do, but she showed up in nondescript ordinary attire with an extraordinary voice. The way that she interpreted the National Anthem in song was just epic! Yes, Whitney Houston's rendition is *THE* all time best!
Most people don’t change their inflection or intensity while singing the national anthem. They just blare it the whole way. She knew that softening her voice at the middle and bringing the power during the most emotional points of the song would show the impact that was felt when the poem was written. That’s what artists do. Bring emotion and know how to enhance other pieces of art.
@@Gutslinger i think she was trying to make it more traditional to the way its originally sung which i think was a good choice. She knew her audience and most like tradition but she enhanced it in the most perfect parts like the high note
Absolutely! That’s what was so great about her, she knew how to tell a story through her voice. Her ability to take you through the journey of a song and have you feel and imagine every word she sang is unmatched! The greatest VOICE to ever live!
I remember that moment in time. I was just about 10, Persian gulf war, friends’ big brothers and uncles in the service, some didn’t come home. This hit different. That beautiful and powerful voice coming through basically embodying American pride and hope at the biggest sporting event in the country.
Our National Anthem is one of the hardest ones to sing! When, September 11, 2001 (911) tragedy struck the 🇺🇸, I was moved beyond seeing other countries sing our Anthem in solidarity
I was in my first apartment when this came on and it felt like the world paused. I was proud to be an American and a woman and black all in this same chills up my spine moment. I don't think this rendition will ever be topped. So glad they got her for it. It's a historical moment and her voice is God gifted ❤
Omg Whitney just IS! She just IS! I speak multiple languages, but I still can’t find the words. Something about the lady’s gift of a voice… her delivery of her lyrics, her tone, diction, power, placement of notes… leaves me breathless! ❤❤❤❤
I love our national anthem, but honestly, God Defend New Zealand is one hauntingly beautiful and uplifting anthem too. We've both got a LOT to be proud of.
I remember this when it was broadcast live. Simply phenomenal. The most moving and best performed version of our national anthem ever. If you want to be moved to tears by another performance by Whitney Houston, you should hear her sing One Moment In Time, the song from the 1988 summer olympics.
As a veteran of US military and ardent patriot, I want to say thank you for your consideration and respect. You're a wonderful family. Much love from the US and merry Christmas!
As an African-American woman who was 17 at the time the late Miss Houston did this anthem I thank you for showing this video. At that time the town that I am from already had service members deployed to support the Persian Gulf War. I would also serve upon graduation. I have seen this video many times and it never, and I do mean "NEVER" gets old. I will admit that because of copyrights I could not see the video this time, but the expressions on your son and daughters faces was priceless. Whitney's was affectionately known as the "VOICE"! Now, you know why. Be Blessed.
I saw her sing this. What struck me the most was that she didn't try to overdue it...as so many have since. She didn't need to. Her beautiful heartfelt rendition, carried along by her natural God given voice, was all that was needed to leave us with the most stirring rendition of our national anthem ever. I doubt it will ever be equalled, let alone surpassed.
Whitney's voice, the Florida Orchestra and Jahja Jing's arrangement makes this the definitive and absolutely best rendition ever. This is as good as it gets. Period.
To me, this rendition is a National treasure singing a National treasure.
Well said!
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THIS HANDS DOWN SHOULD BE THE ONLY VERSION THAT IS PLAYED AND SUNG. If you sing a different way then you can't sing. And we could just replay this anyway! Thank God!
Right!!😉👍💗
Sitting here in tears, just can't believe she's gone !!!!!
This is without a doubt THE GREATEST rendition of the National Anthem that has ever been performed!!!
By far!
Fun fact, 15 million copies of her singing were sold after the super bowl.
@@ETF1964 I did not know that! Wow! Completely understandable considering how amazing it is.
@@ETF1964 And imagine THAT? For a national anthem? 15 million copies, WOW. Who would sit there and listen to the national anthem just to listen to it? After Whitney did this, obviously, about 15 million, lol
I think Marvin Gaye’s rendition is the best
She only sang it once before giving this performance. That was the extent of her practice. RIP to our national treasure.
Very true🧬
Yes Ricky Minor said she showed up to the studio late, listened to his arrangement did one take and was out!
She also didn't want to do it because of her belief in what it didn't represent. But did it to show support for the sacrifices that were made
@@swaysizelyme link to those comments by her?
Yeah! RAW, UNABASHED, GOD GIVEN TALENT!
It's the daughter for me. Her reaction was heavenly. She couldn't comprehend what her eyes and ears were listening too.
She conveyed so much emotion. Same way i feel when watching it.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!💯💯💯
Same!
Yes!!! We've all reacted like that since 1991!
Indeed
Whitney Houston's version still give me goosebumps to this day.
Me too it's crazy.
Totally agree! Whitney Houston sang the best version I have ever heard in my life!
yup, gives me tears and goosebumps everytime
Absolutely! My mom and I saw her at her very first concert and we were never the same, since!❤🔥
Same!!!!
The Star Spangled Banner has always been sung in hope. What makes Whitney Houston's take on the song different, is she sings in triumph.
Beautifully said.
That is well stated.
Wow.. you really hit the nail on the head! Absolutely!
Well said
Wow
I got on a plane coming back from Desert Storm and they played this....I couldn't do nothing but cry..I looked around to see if anyone seen me...but we were all crying...semper fi....God, Country
Thank u for your service
thank you for your service sir!
Thank You for serving our country.
My grateful heart cannot thank you enough for your service.
God bless you. I don't think I've ever cried at this song... until now. I am 33 years old and life has changed.
With 100% certainty I sincerely DOUBT anyone will ever sing this any better!
Definitely not in our lifetime.
No one ever has and never will. Whitney Houston sang everything so effortlessly. She was and will always be the best singer ever. ❤
Excuse me. Have you heard of Fergie????
Jk jk jk
That alone shows why she's THE GREATEST VOCALIST OF ALL TIME
Now I think Chris Stapleton may be a strong contender
As a 51 year old American, I have heard THOUSANDS of renditions of this song but this is by far and probably ALWAYS will be the BEST version of this song.
RIParadise Whitney Houston
Love this New Zealand family
Same.
think that was good then you should watch Meatloaf sing it . ( Whitneys was pre-recorded not live )
Why was it prerecorded? It was the NFL rules bar the times so please be honest when you make these statements. Still this is the best! Compare meatloaf to Whitney lol biggest idiot ever
It still is to this day if you Google the best national anthem
That little girl‘s reaction was the correct reaction to seeing absolute artistic perfection.
yes. Her reaction was so pure and genuine. Whitney was a gift to the world.
She made me remember when I was her age and I would think, I am going to be as good as Whitney. She was the dream. So nice to see her voice travels generations. Miss you Whitney.
I already cry at the drop of a dime, but I looked at her and said, “baby don’t cry because you’re going to make me cry!” Needless to say, we were boohooing together!!!! 😭 😭
The bit at 4:32 when she shudders at that unexpected harmony int he orchestra! This girl has musician ears.
And, that's why Whitney was called "THE VOICE". She definitely earned that name.
@cooter Thk u for tht info. Loved Steve Perry's voice. Where is he? Haven't seen him in a long time.
That's right!!!
Exactly.
Don’t worry us Americans tear up 😢every time we watch this! It’s a combination of our Patriotism, the memory of this difficult moment in time, and Whitney’s sublime talent. Plus we miss her so much. Thanks for doing this moment in our history justice!
The fact that a non American is brought to tears by our anthem speaks volumes about your understanding of the song and of course the pure power and magic of Ms Whitney Houston's unparalleled voice. I adore my NZed family. I love your curiosity about America and the respectful way you approach and teach your children to seek knowledge. You are all 4 "legends" as you would say... And of course Kylo as well 🐕 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from South Carolina
From TN, I 2nd all this.
I concur 💯😁
I share your sentiment!
I wonder if all their subscribers/viewers would donate to a GoFundMe account for them, if we could raise enough to pay ALL their expenses to come to America by the 4th of july?
@@shawncovert751 oooh I LOVE this idea!! With travel restrictions it may have to wait a year, but yes!! We need to figure out how to get this message seen 😀❤️
This rendition of America’s anthem by Whitney still gives me chills. One of my favorite female singers of all time.
Cute family 🥰
My FAVORITE 😍
Absolute favorite and not only chills, but moves me to tears.
Me too. Chills all over. It was flawless.
My favorite female singer ❤️❤️❤️ and Luther my favorite male singer
Check out Marvin Gaye's National Anthem at a basketball game. Love whitney's and his. The best 2. You will love it
The daughter reaction was the best ever. You could tell she was getting emotional from the start. You can tell she is an old soul for sure.
She sings to us like children. With the warmth of a mother. I cannot help but to be moved by her voice. If anything on Earth ever reflected the glory of God, it was the voice of Whitney Houston.
AMEN!❤❤
I love this take
Every American sheds a few tears hearing that rendition, so beautiful.
And when we think we won't, a little tear rolls down our cheek.
I can only imagine that God and the angels were quiet for that moment too. Simply stunning performance!
I cannot hear it or sing it without crying
I am currently wiping away a few right now. Definitely didn't think I would.
I'm sitting in my car having lunch crying like a baby!! I always get teared up hearing it but when she does it really brings the ugly cry.
Yes, every time
Whitney herself said in all of her career this was what she was most proud of. She said "They could have asked anyone to do it, but they asked me ". She was very proud.
Btw, it’s not the fact that she’s gone that people love this version of the anthem. It’s because, those of us who were alive to witness it remembers how it made us feel when she sang it. She made this song give us hope at a time of war. Her VOICE cradled us like a baby and made us feel secure in our nation. She was and still is our national treasure.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I ALWAYS cry when I hear Whitney’s version of the Anthem.
And to experience it through their eyes touched my heart. ❤
I completely agree with you, my eyes are never dry when I hear it too but to experience it through this family is amazing ❤❤
Me too, every time
Me too, I can’t hold back the tears!
Same here!
I remember watching this live and having goosebumps run up & down my body & tears forming in my eyes. I thought at that moment, NOBODY WILL EVER DO THE ANTHEM BETTER!
As an American, Whitney Houston's rendition of our star spangled banner is indeed the absolute best of ALL time!
Him: "Let's see if she does it justice"
Whitney's Voice: "Hold my beer 🍺"
Edit: The little girls reaction...... PRICELESS!
Lol exactly
"Here. Hold my beer." Southern for, "I'm fitna break something or blow off my fingers with fireworks." I'm from the home of "Florida Man." I know. ;-) (And ditto daughter's reaction=priceless!)
😆Right!!
That was my reaction when I first heard Whitney sing, haha! She’s the reason I started singing 🥲 RIP Queen
EXACTLY 💯🎯🎤🎶🎼🤗 BEAUTIFUL ❤️
It's your daughter's reaction for me. She knows a great voice when she hears it.
It was the families entire reaction but when the mother teared up that got me the most. Chills and tears are the ultimate respect and compliment. It's one thing for us Americans to get chills and tear up ... but when someone else expresses those sane feelings it shows you just how powerful it was. She was the total package. Whitney's voice...range... and power can bring chills and tears to the strongest of heart. She is the standard The G.O.A.T and this rendition for me will never be matched. Her voice was truly a gift from God. RIP QUEEN Whitney. So missed.
I was thinking the same thing. The daughter being so young may not realize how wonderful a voice is comparably, but she picked up on it at a very young age.
She was our GREATEST CONTEMPORARY singer of all time. Rest in Peace, Whitney, we miss you ~
Her operators killed her. Truth.
Till this day , I’ve never heard anyone sing this song as perfect as Whitney !! Her voice was strong, effortless , smooth and perfect . I can’t even imagine it being done better ❤️
How about this version? - ruclips.net/video/T7r6uWruF1Y/видео.html
Facts
Without a doubt !!!!! I always joke ( in a kind way ) God Slapped Her Right In The Throat !!!!!!! To Jesus or God or whatever Higher Power, I Say Thank You For Sharing Her With Us !!!!!!
@@MulberryBuccaneer They did really good. But I’m sure that they know it doesn’t compare to Whitney’s rendition.
@@MulberryBuccaneer now that's the way it's supposed to be sung.
Many of guys that played in that Super Bowl said that that part was their favorite memory of the day... above even the game.
I don't think I'll ever hear a better version in my lifetime. I'm just not convinced. Her version is BY FAR the best to ever exist.
HANDS DOWN!!!!
I feel the exact same way!
Totally agree! Hands down the best I’ve ever heard!
I didn’t know that about the players; interesting 👍🏽
100 % and more Agree !!!!!
Believe me,her rendition of the National Anthem always brings tears to everyone's eyes, for various reasons,but still always moving. She is missed greatly.
She touches the God within us, and everyone can tell.
@@LisaSoulLevelHealing A light went out when she left. A diva!
I was just gonna saying I'm tearing up every time I listen to it!
No one can watch her performance and not be emotionally moved. She was a treasure. RIP Whitney
The little girls reaction to Whitney’s voice is so magical and beautiful to see!
Her jaw literally dropped.
She went through a whole ass emotional JOURNEY 😭
@@michigamine Whitney could make you do that lol. Her national anthem @ the 91 super bowl is hands down no one even close to how good that was! I still tear up!
Literally
“I’m crying” yep. That really sums up how we all felt hearing it. Whitney was one of the greats ❤️
Not only did Whitney Houston have the best voice on the planet, but singing was effortless for her. When sat down and sang "I Will Always Love You", I knew I was witnessing the greatest voice of my time or of all time.
And she was so close to never talking after a tragic accident as a child. Absolutely amazing!
NOBODY could do it like Whitney. She literally had it all. Beauty, talent, personality. Gosh I miss her. We'll NEVER experience another Whitney Houston, EVER
This rendition always brings a tear to my eye as well....and I'm a big, tough country boy. I remember it like it was yesterday. Everybody watching at my house was totally silent....which NEVER happens.
It was a time of great national pride. We came together as a country after a couple of decades of arguing between ourselves.
It was a better time and she was simply great. Words can't describe how perfectly that performance fit the time.
Wish we could get back there...
It shouldn't take another country attacking us for the people of the USA to band together! United we stand, divided we fall.
I love you for this comment. Sending you cyber hugs.
Beautiful said!! ❤️
*Putin enters the chat*......and you are so right, it shouldnt take another country attacking or threatening to nuke us for us to band together...but here we are, friend...
Amen
@@LisleVonRhuman They need to remember what happens when the people of the USA finally decide to put pettiness aside and move toward a common goal....
The daughter’s reaction is EVERYTHING ❤️
She looks like she was actually THERE
😂
She’s so cute
I’m a US Navy vet. I can’t help but to tear up when I hear our national anthem, especially when I hear it by Whitney.
This was performed in my hometown of Tampa,Florida. I get goosebumps every single time I watch it. She was the best because she made it look effortless.
Whitney Houston has a voice that brings a lot of people to tears. She was a true talent
Whitney’s rendition is the only one to give me chills when I hear it
Me too
Same here! Goosebumps even when I can’t see the video.
That song is actually really really hard to sing. You'd never know listening to her though. I remember watching this on TV and it still gives me shivers.
Well it was pre recorded… the performance was lip synced
@@stalinzambrana5755
She heard it once and she nailed it. And Whitney could make her own much harder while singing them live.
@@stalinzambrana5755 uh no...
@@simonsezme It was pre-recorded. One take and without seeing the arrangement ahead of time although she had it. I just watched the "Whitney" doc the other day and they talked about this.
Her rendition is the only one that can bring me to tears. It always starts at the "O, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave..."
Same. 😭
As a United States Marine hearing that version, it brought tears to my eyes and swelling in my heart to be able to live in the best Country on the planet, the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
But black folks are deemed as unpatriotic. 🇺🇲
Freedom isn't free!!!
Amen brother 🇺🇸 semper fidelis
As a Squid and father of a Jarhead, Semper Fi sir. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
@Sir Christofer Braxton Please, name a country that has no homeless.
Their collective faces when Whitney hit “and the rockets red glare” was priceless! Listening to a legend 🙏🏾💕
I was there. I assure you every single person in that stadium had goosebumps too.
Oh Wow!
Your so lucky
Her voice was God given and heaven sent
Whitney Houston is the greatest Vocalist to have ever graced Humanity. Nobody will ever compare. I remember watching this live on TV that day. I will never forget it. She will never be forgotten.❤
I can remember this day as if it happened YESTERDAY! I was in the kitchen cooking during the Superbowl 91 and they said Whitney Houston, I didn't even know that she was supposed to be singing the national anthem but I literally stopped what I was doing to go listen to her sing the national anthem and tears began to roll down my face because at that moment I knew no one would ever sing this song better than her and here it is 2021 and tears are still rolling down my face. The GREATEST of ALL TIME!
I so appreciate that you have taught your children to respect the anthem, even though it’s not your own. Lovely parenting & great respect & morals that you are modeling! ❤️ Much love to you all from the USA! 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
Yes, it’s so heartwarming 🥰
If you really want to hear her great song ,"I will Always Love You" make all hair on your arm stand up
Agreed
They’re exploiting their children for fame and money…
I'm a 8 year vet Army vet. I cry EVERYTIME this is played or sang. ❤❤
Your daughters reaction was PRICELESS!!! Whitney has a stand-alone voice. The best singer of all time❤️
So cute, her little jaw dropped!
The children's reaction was adorable. And the parents kind and soulful comments.
So true!
Every single way she sang those notes were intentional and tasteful. She knew what she was doing. When she hits the "and the rockets red glare" part is when the tears start flowing. Just so beautiful and powerful.
I saw it live and it hands down is the most moving and amazing rendition of our National Anthem that I have ever heard. Whitney Houston's voice was so beautiful.
I remember watching this live. I was 10 years old, and this was the best version of the anthem ever sung, and for it to be done at such a significant moment in US history made its impact even more powerful to us as a people.
Whitney was great...but Marvin Gaye's version was sublime!
I remember too... Marvin was something special
I remember being mad cause it was loud and It sounded like screaming lol
If you haven't listened to any of her music, there is plenty that showcase that powerhouse of a voice. If only in your personal time that you listen to her, you WILL NOT be disappointed. That gave me goosebumps through my phone and I've heard it hundreds of times. Rest easy Whitney
That God given voice was amazing...and such a sad ending to her life.
Baby girl’s face has me melted ❤
I was serving in the Gulf War at the time and my Comrades and I watched this I believe at like 2 or 3 am in the morning bcuz of the time difference. When she sung this, it was a silence of awe and amazement and not one dry eye in the place. I still get chills and tears hearing this version by her.
Before Adele, before Chris Stapleton there was Whitney Houston. Such a Talent. Such a beauty. Such a tragedy.
You guys are clearly music fans and clearly like legendary voices. May I suggest that you listen and react to The Righteous Brothers, specifically Bobby Hatfield, singing "Unchained Melody," live, on The Andy Williams Show. ruclips.net/video/m0EBs6uRgtw/видео.html
How is it possible to get goosebumps and chills from the start of her singing. She really had a magical voice
It’s so hard to believe that she’s been gone 9 years now…what an incredible voice!
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So True !!!!!!!
“The Voice”
Every time I hear the national anthem played or vocalized, I cry. It means so much to patriots of America. As a sidenote, I am 71 years old.
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The beautiful and powerful Whitney Houston, Rest in Peace. She set the standard of what hundreds artists try to replicate, to bad you can't copy perfection. 🕊️
She had such an incredible voice. The Star Spangled Banner is a difficult song to sing and she made it look and sound so easy. She sang our national anthem simply, with few embellishments, and did it better than any singer I've ever heard. I am 61 and have heard thousands of renditions of this song. I have NEVER heard a more moving and beautifully sung version. I still get goose bumps.
Few embellishments? She changed the whole songs time signature from 3/4 to 4/4 time. That's major.
She had a beautiful voice and certainly did justice to our national anthem.
There will never be another Whitney Houston. I still think of her often, and I miss her voice terribly. I still get teary whenever I think of her and what we have lost. RIP, my darling girl.❤
Whitney was a gem. Hands down…best version EVER!!! I still get chills after all these years. 🤘🏼🇺🇸
The BEST rendition ever… Her voice just continues to soar. Her voice was a gift. RIP Houston
I agree 100%. I SO hoped she would overcome her substance addiction and have a triumphal comeback. Such a beautiful voice lost forever.
What a beautiful voice to celebrate the most beautiful of anthems 🇺🇲
Not only is THIS VERSON a NATIONAL treasure. Her lungs were a gift from God but personally designed by him
This version came out while I was in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for Desert Storm. I did not get to see this game or this version until July of 1991 when I returned to the States.....it still gives me chills!!!
I was there as well...they played it for us on our flight home
@@elisaseth2430 Nice meeting you sister!!
Your daughter's reaction made me literally cry as an American!!!! Praise her soul and thank you for finding such meaning in our country. It HONESTLY HITS MY SOUL STRINGS. Love your videos. Thank you. From Central Illinois.
Come to our house for 4th of July. You would love it. Hay rack ride to Homer Illinois. Fireworks!!!
This family touched my soul as well. Whitney, that goes without saying.
I love the look of amazement on your daughter’s face. 😊 I was a little girl when I first heard Whitney sing in the 80s and absolutely fell in love with her.
One day let your kids hear Whitney sing Greatest Love of All…the live version. Whitney left a wonderful message of self-love and determination for children as they grow and move forward in life. God bless you and your beautiful family!
I am 52, I STILL get goosebumps every single time I hear her sing!❤️❤️
Nobody even cares about who won the game that night. Whitney Houston voice overshadowed ALL OF THAT!!! She won the game that night and FOREVER as this is the BEST RENDITION EVER!!! R.I.P. Queen Whitney Houston!!
Well, as a Giants fan I’ll take minor exception to that! Lol. For me the pairing of her anthem and a Giants Super Bowl victory made it double perfect!
Ummm, people cared who won the game.
Too true! I was 17 when she did this. To this day I do not know who won that game! Hell, or who even played.
So true still get goosebumps listening to it. She even shut the rumors down of her lip syncing singing it live again when the troops came home!
Her 'Do You Hear What I Hear' is the only version I will listen to ever again, similarly powerful to this, totally makes you stop and pause thru the whole thing!!
SAME
Super , super powerful. That had me smiling this whole past Christmas season.
Amen
Listen to Lisa McClowry sing Do You Hear I Hear. Fantastic!
Be inspired by Whitney Houston singing, “One Moment in Time.” I believe she sang it for the 1988 Olympic team. All of her songs were incredible. Listen to her version of “I Will Always Love You” for that powerful voice.
FYI, the recording we all hear on the radio of "I Will Always Love You" and in the movie was actually Whitney's rehearsal. She didn't even need to do it again.
@@socalhig5280 yup! People really don’t understand the God gifted talent she had! It’s not something that is learned or can be duplicated.
I remember hearing this for the first time when she sang it. It was the first time I ever cried hearing the national anthem. It was magical. Took my breath away.
Whitney had such an incredibly anointing on her. That is a literal God given gift in which he used to bless all of us! RIP Whiny. I know you’re singing for the Father right now!!!
Thats why satan tried so hard to destroy her.
Like P R I N C E she was EXODUS 35:35!
You nailed this comment! Whitney was anointed to sing at that moment! Praise the Lord!
HOW BEAUTIFUL
Ohhh, she does it much more than justice. She has the most beautiful voice in the entire history of female vocalists.
I can't say Whitney Houston was _the_ best voice. There are several other phenomenal singers that can share that apex with her. Karen Carpenter comes to mind.
@@jovetj How dare you 😤!!!! Kidding!!!! Everyone has the right to their own opinion and yes of course there are other greats, but to me, she is the best!! God bless you!!!!
@@jovetj Karen is amazing. But stop being stupid. Whitney is definitely the greatest voice of all time, bar none. Chill out with the edginess.
@Brenda Curtis Bland?? Hardly!!
I think that Whitney's only peer is Ella Fitzgerald.
I am not an American but Whitney's rendition of this anthem makes me feel patriotic. She made this universal! Could I ask that you react to something else that nobody else's has ever reacted to. If you want to see true emotion, react to Kevin Costner's eulogy to her at her funeral.
That would be a good one
If course its about America but I like to see our anthem as a call to all free peoples anywhere as thats the virtues on which our country was founded (yeah didn't quite go as planned for the first 100 some years lol)
@@Northbravo Hey, don't worry. My country did not do any better either. We live in countries sadly with a similar history. I'm from South Africa, so in turn I dedicate our anthem to all people who have struggled too. It too is beautiful. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, which means God bless Africa and consists of 5 languages. Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English.
YESSSSSS! I CRIED, it was beautiful!
Her version STILL gives me goosebumps to this day, thank you Whitney at a time our nation needed it. RIP Whitney.
I think what also makes this rendition special is the musical composition behind "The Voice" and the fact that she wore a sweat suit to the event and it was as if she was conveying to the stadium that she was right there with them. She did not show up all glitz out like celebrities tend to do, but she showed up in nondescript ordinary attire with an extraordinary voice. The way that she interpreted the National Anthem in song was just epic! Yes, Whitney Houston's rendition is *THE* all time best!
Tears running down my face here in Rockford, Illinois, USA. Thank you for being so respectful towards our anthem! Much Love!
Hey hello from Algonquin Illinois about an hour from you! Happy New Year to you and your family!
From Colorado and I agree! Have a most prosperous 2022!
Watching from Chicago
Miami here! Legendary lady
@@sosad9381 Hey Algonquin! I know you well!!!!
Most people don’t change their inflection or intensity while singing the national anthem. They just blare it the whole way. She knew that softening her voice at the middle and bringing the power during the most emotional points of the song would show the impact that was felt when the poem was written. That’s what artists do. Bring emotion and know how to enhance other pieces of art.
Some of the soft head voices are what I don't like about this arrangement.
@@Gutslinger i think she was trying to make it more traditional to the way its originally sung which i think was a good choice. She knew her audience and most like tradition but she enhanced it in the most perfect parts like the high note
And if i must be blunt she knew white people would like that lol which is why i think she was laughing
Absolutely! That’s what was so great about her, she knew how to tell a story through her voice. Her ability to take you through the journey of a song and have you feel and imagine every word she sang is unmatched! The greatest VOICE to ever live!
Right.
The changes on your daughter's face...
She recognized a masterpiece, RIGHT THERE!
I remember that moment in time. I was just about 10, Persian gulf war, friends’ big brothers and uncles in the service, some didn’t come home. This hit different. That beautiful and powerful voice coming through basically embodying American pride and hope at the biggest sporting event in the country.
Our National Anthem is one of the hardest ones to sing! When, September 11, 2001 (911) tragedy struck the 🇺🇸, I was moved beyond seeing other countries sing our Anthem in solidarity
I wish our nation was as together as it was during that time
I was in my first apartment when this came on and it felt like the world paused. I was proud to be an American and a woman and black all in this same chills up my spine moment. I don't think this rendition will ever be topped. So glad they got her for it. It's a historical moment and her voice is God gifted ❤
With a name like Diane Ross, you are already blessed! This was beautiful.
Omg Whitney just IS! She just IS! I speak multiple languages, but I still can’t find the words. Something about the lady’s gift of a voice… her delivery of her lyrics, her tone, diction, power, placement of notes… leaves me breathless! ❤❤❤❤
I love our national anthem, but honestly, God Defend New Zealand is one hauntingly beautiful and uplifting anthem too. We've both got a LOT to be proud of.
Yes it is!
The New Zealand anthem is one of the worst ever it’s like a funeral hymn
I need to hear that one.
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@@vailima49aston99 😂🤣😂 I need to hear it now
I remember this when it was broadcast live. Simply phenomenal. The most moving and best performed version of our national anthem ever. If you want to be moved to tears by another performance by Whitney Houston, you should hear her sing One Moment In Time, the song from the 1988 summer olympics.
Oh my, truth on the one moment performance!🙏🏾😊
I need to look that up.....NOW!!!
Whitney Houston had an absolutely amazing voice!!!! 💕
As a veteran of US military and ardent patriot, I want to say thank you for your consideration and respect. You're a wonderful family. Much love from the US and merry Christmas!
Thank you for you service and sacrifice!
@@brianv1372 Thank you, sir. Appreciate you. Have a great day!
As an African-American woman who was 17 at the time the late Miss Houston did this anthem I thank you for showing this video. At that time the town that I am from already had service members deployed to support the Persian Gulf War. I would also serve upon graduation. I have seen this video many times and it never, and I do mean "NEVER" gets old. I will admit that because of copyrights I could not see the video this time, but the expressions on your son and daughters faces was priceless. Whitney's was affectionately known as the "VOICE"! Now, you know why. Be Blessed.
I saw her sing this. What struck me the most was that she didn't try to overdue it...as so many have since. She didn't need to. Her beautiful heartfelt rendition, carried along by her natural God given voice, was all that was needed to leave us with the most stirring rendition of our national anthem ever. I doubt it will ever be equalled, let alone surpassed.
EVERY time I hear her sing the part "gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there" I choke up and start with the tears.
Whitney’s rendition of the Anthem brings tears to my old eyes.
I watched this live. I was 23 years old at the time. Best version before or since.
Your daughter said it best.."I'm crying"
Gets me every time!
I cry almost every time I hear her voice. God gave her such an amazing gift.
And she shared it with us.
Omg....🥹🥹🥹 Thank you Whitney. ❤
Whitney's voice, the Florida Orchestra and Jahja Jing's arrangement makes this the definitive and absolutely best rendition ever. This is as good as it gets. Period.