1968 WS Gm5: Jose Feliciano performs natonal anthem
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- Опубликовано: 24 июн 2013
- 10/7/68: Jose Feliciano performs the "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to Game 5 of the World Series between the Cardinals and Tigers
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Marty McFly: “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet; but your kids are gonna love it.”
Greatest comment ever.
Best response to this video. Good one!
That's why Marvin Gaye sang it traditionally in Game 4. The jazzy version came in 1983
I'm pretty sure this comment won the internet.
@@warlaker You have to wonder: did Marvin hear Jose’s version and think “I should’ve done something like that”?
I love this version so much. It sounds so deeply emotional and personal. It was a shame this almost ruined his career. This is real artistry
ROXANNE DUNGEREAUX typical Americans don’t appreciate beauty
There were right wing overlords even back then, determining the rules for everybody (sort of like the current "taking a knee" freak outs). They determined this was disrespectful, unpatriotic and probably communist influenced as sung by this Puerto Rican native. This wasn't a protest by Feliciano. It is just the hippest version of the anthem I ever heard, and was a sign of the anti-establishment times.
Not true! I’m a conservative Republican woman and I LOVE this José Feliciano American Anthem! The majority of Puerto Ricans are proud Americans!
and beautifully done, also!@@bobbygoode
No. It was controversial because of the soulful "yeah, yeah" at the end. Blacks and Latinos loved it; white folks thought he was desecrating it. This was before Aretha sang it at the DNC in '68, which was considered path-breaking.
This is one of the most beautiful versions ever. I looked it up after looking at a documentary on how he was blacklisted after doing it. I LOVE IT.
satindoll72 yes it's so good way better than Roseanna barr
I love it too. Very moving
Wepaaaaa orgullo Boricua
Huh??? Literally NO comparison!
satindoll72 - what’s the documentary’s name; I’d like to see it
I am 81 yrs old. When I heard this at the opening of the 5th game in '68 I thought this was the best rendition of National Anthem and I have not heard one better to date. Jose Rocks!!!
Robert Cook not even the whitney houston version?
@@ogreboi2954 she did good but i prefer this one tbh
Whitney's version was pre recorded
LethalSquid Gaming Pre recorded son!
I salute you!
Given the context of the time, it was pretty brave to sing it in a deliberately peaceful way like a folk song.
Well said!
I suspect that this was the reason why he was criticised for it. 'Murcans want their music like they want their Presidents: big, stupid and loud.
@@myvirtualpresencefyi I don’t get why Americans treat their presidents like royalty, or why they want presidents that’ll “bring a presence of power and might” it doesn’t matter what his character is like when it comes to things like power, the dude is the leader of the most well-armed nation in the world.
“Patriotic Americans” sound stupid on a global scale.
@@myvirtualpresencefyi sorry, just realized I rambled a little bit too hard. I’m not that anti-American, it’s just annoying to constantly hear them bicker to one another and be so damn aggressive and mean on a international scale.
he sang it in a gospel way because he is a very religious man
Jose is a legend. To do this rendition in the midst of an era when a Hispanic America was not formidable and to boot having the balls to sing the national anthem and so beautifully and passionately, marks him ( to me) as an inspiration that when you love your country, you will sing it to the mountains and back regardless of religion race and so on. Nicely done Jose:)
Well said! Seriously, Imagine doing what he did when he did it. Wow.
Yes it is a beautiful rendition. But he wasn't doing a protest, was he? He probably didn't realize it would stir such a controversy. Such a shame that is career was ruined over it.
Mick w it was almost ruined
People didn’t like him because it was the Vietnam war and he fucked up the ssb not because he was Puerto Rican
@@Fbtvvtgefw No, racism played a big part in this as well as American's insecurities around fighting in an unlawful, disgraceful war. Him expressing this through music triggered jingoistic and militaristic fools like yourself.
That came straight from his soul.
Here after the Vox video. Am i the only one who thinks this version sounds really good ???
Juan Cena
Everyone in that stadium, even those that booed him, knew for a fact that it was a beautiful song. But the political climate at the time did not allow them to like it because it sounded like 'Hippie Music'. Regardless, it was beautiful then, it's still beautiful now.
Juan Cena I think it sounds amazing
Nope. Its probably the best rendition in my opinion
nope its amazing
me too
Just watched the Vox piece about the anthem, and immediately felt compelled to look up this rendition to hear it in full. Wow- truly a whole new spirit rendered in those same words.
Absolutely
Can't wait to look more into his music
Same
Fantastic version. I can't believe people complained about this even back in 1968.
Tim Gossett. They did.
Rocky Racoon nooooo really?
How can you not believe it we wanted to honor our fallen with the real SSB, you know, the thousands of soldiers that died
@@Fbtvvtgefw How does his rendition dishonor the soldiers? The war, in fact, was a dishonor to America. Him protesting is as American as apple pie. Learn your history, sweetheart.
Tim Gossett the people who complained back then are the very same kind of people who worship Donald Trump today- old conservative whites who only know how to hate
I don't get it... Feliciano's version of this song was WONDERFUL!! What was so wrong with it?!
Closed minded people. That's why was wrong.
Life in the 413. It was a very acrimonious time as this was considered very controversial then.
Old white conservatives only wanted to hear boring marching band renditions.
Lots of folk singers were anti-Vietnam protesters in the so many felt this folksy version was associated to that
It was protesting the Vietnam war, so conservatives were salty.
He was singing a love song to the flag and America. No one, not even Whitney Houston has been able to do this. This has been historically recognized as the best anthem version and the first ever stylized anthem in the U.S.
One he couldn’t even see…
So well said, it was a love song to the flag and America. I was 15 y/o back then and later served in the Army during Viet Nam. That rendition of the Anthem moved me back then, and it still does today.
@@Duckcalculator But he could feel: the pain, since the United States of America is a result of war & pain. We all carry traces of that.
im not american, but this makes me feel weirdly patriotic? shame that the americans didn’t like it.
we like it now lol
Glad you heard it! IMaybe it is its poignancy, and notes of hope for a better more inclusive future
In a time of war, messing with the national anthem is a bit of a no-no. In times of peace, its a beautiful reminder of american folk culture.
@@AFriendlyTheo folk or protest music is about people protesting and standing up in those very times of war and conflict, if nobody had the balls the do things like these we wouldnt have folk music at all
@@Fbtvvtgefw that's not what i was trying to say, but either way "your" national anthem's melody is that of a british gentleman's club which to me doesn't seem very "American".
This is the most beautiful version of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard. It feels more American than with the booms of a marching band.
You a idiot then
@@kthevsamig4958 wat
why am i crying in the club rn
Sadie McBride I have heard many many versions of this, but this is the only one that brings a tear to my eye.
The best version of all time. Just Wow!
I almost cried when I heard this!
This has to be the most beautiful rendition of our lovely national anthem. I can't even understand what problem people had with it, unless maybe they were bigoted against him for his heritage. He was very underrated in America, imo. He has to be one of the best guitarists in history, a real legend.
It was during racial strife , 1968...
A lot of problems....
Still beautiful.
Indeed he is considered one of the best guitarist in the history
Of course its bec the were bigots. Most americans dont even know puerto ricans are us citizens
What’s ridiculous is that his “heritage” is Puerto Rican. IE, American.
chills.
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So sad that he got booed in the 60's he's one of the best rendition I've heard. Now 40 years later he got the praise and cheers that he well deserve!
Jose made this a REAL song, not some song we stole the tune for from an old British drinking song...so amazing.
Wow you could really feel the emotion behind this. I'm amazed that he got punished for this.
Geez. Nearly 50 years years later, it's hard to believe that anybody complained about JF's lovely Latin-tinged rendition. It is both respectful and beautiful.
Zriter59 Escritor. He sung it in English so it should have been okay.
Feliciano, Hendrix, Gaye....The best versions of all time.
***** They are unique. There is NO official version of the song. I think they did a brilliant job.
I think its only fair to put Whitneys in at no4? she was such a babe!
+Matthew Adkins Marvin has a couple really great ones. The all star game one and one he did in 1979 before a boxing match.
Matthew Adkins And Whitney of course.
Fergie did it best tho
Apparently right before the performance Jose Feliciano thanked Merle Elvie's Band and said he preferred to play this alone. That's why they are awkwardly standing there with their instruments behind Mr. Feliciano.
Damn. This is fire! 🔥
This was in 1968. It sounds like a lonely GI wandering in the Vietnamese battlefields. It captures the sorrow of the Vietnam War and is also a very peaceful one. Really beautiful.
Can’t believe he got so much hate from this amazing remix of our anthem, that he put so much heart into. This version just sounds so much more enjoyable and heartfelt than the actual anthem
This is one of the best performances of the national anthem I’ve ever heard
@Nuckle head Drummer Amen 👍
The record of this anthem is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Viva Feliciano!
As it should be! Gave the 1968 Tigers the extra push to win that dramatic series!
HOME OF THE BRAVE!!! Feliciano's version just might be the best of all time. Incredible...
Goosebumps, just goosebumps
Perfect description! It’s on his greatest hits CD at the end. It says Star Spangled Banner (live) When I saw that I said omg that’s gotta be from the ‘68 Series and it was!
I wonder what 1968 America would of thought of Roseann's rendition of their precious anthem? Feliciano's version was done with much beauty,class and respect.
ricjan58 ikr
"Precious anthem"?? IT WAS A GREAT VERSION...THATS IT! Certainly doesnt need any derogatory comments as I'm very certain that Jose Feliciano would have never sang from so deeply within himself if he felt any "resentment" toward it so please spare us all & if you have an attitude towards OUR "precious anthem"....keep it to yourself?? This certainly isn't the place for the reason for the problems
Detroit, Tiger Stadium, you took off your hat if not you might have had a problem back in the day!
I don't understand how people could have possibly hated on this. He hit every note so well
Who is here from the Vox Earworm video about the National Anthem?
Me. Lol
Patton Gilbert meeee
meeeeee'
Patton Gilbert YEET
Me
better than the original
MrFuzzyBerry no he’s just right
DefenestrateYourself dont use autistic as an insult please.
@@MrFuzzyBerry no u are disgusting
I agree. It's so good I play it all the time.
No
I find this version to very poetic. The song sounds so peaceful, but the Vietnam Conflict is at it height and riots are rampant throughout the US.
And terrible assassinations
Fantastic rendition of the National Anthem. Done with respect and soul.
the original does absolutely nothing for me emotionally wise but this right here is so full of pain, sadness and hope that it really makes me proud to be an american. it feels like its acknowledging the past horrors while still promoting a hopeful future and its beautiful.
Jose’s rendition SLAPPED, Im in love
slapped?
One of the most beautiful versions ever. And he wasn't copying anyone. It was true artistry with heart, soul and sincerity.
This is one of those performances that will live in infamy. I have never heard the Star Spangled Banner sung so well.
Jose is amazing, I love this version, it's so peaceful and I hate that people were booing
As a patriotic Englishman, I cannot comprehend why American patriots would not like this rendition. It is very soulful.
This was from 1968 which was probably the most acrimonious year in the 20th century in the USA.
Because a lot of them are right wing, conservative bigots who only
see a beat nik, hippy folk singer from Puerto Rico.
because a minority sang it
Because Americans as a whole are a violent angry primitive village idiot group of people and they lack any sense of class or decorum
@@rockyracoon3233 yes, it was by far the most chaotic year in modern history. Only 2020 came close in my book.
Amazing and very respectful rendition of the song. Portrays a real love for this country. On what grounds was this justification to blacklist this wonderful singer?!?
Man I get so emotional hearing this beautiful version of the national anthem!
1960s Karen almost called her Senator to complain about this
This is the first time I’ve heard this version by Jose Feliciano. This is a beautiful rendition of a very musically challenging song. At one and a half octaves, a singer must have the vocal range and talent to do the song justice. Jose’s interpretation is gripping. Many years ago I was a national anthem snob and felt it should be performed in the traditional form. Fortunately, I became enlightened and have come to appreciate all the different versions. By far, this is my favorite!
That was beautiful!! My God, how can anyone not like that?
People that decide what if bad based on who is doing it.
I was at this game. My dad, Hal Naragon, was the Tigers Bullpen Coach.
Jose sang this song again in 2018 at the 50 year reunion. As good then as it was 50 years earlier ❤️🇺🇸
How did your dad feel about the song?
Memestiff I was very young then but don’t remember anything negative. I know he commented how different. At the 50 year reunion when Jose sang it again we all loved it. Thank you for asking .
1968 Tigers a tuff team to beat!!!
VOX
Wave Man Mike YES
Yep
same here
Yeah
Wave Man Mike me too
The ambience of the old audio and its sound is so calming.
🎼 🇵🇷 🎙 🎤 🇺🇸 🎶 ..beautiful ❤️
I remember hearing this in 1968 and I thought it was beautiful then and it is still my favorite version of this song. He really puts feeling into it. This is what it feels like to be a proud American.
okay. I am not an american but this is just WONDERFUL. i feel like crying. It's a shame it was hated back then
I just watched this version for the first time. Thru about the first half of it I thought it was nice, of course unorthodox, but nothing epic. But by the last qtr or so my appreciation for it was rising and by the end I was enjoying it enough to want to play it again. I repeated the video several times and by the fourth my eyes were welling up. The gentle simplicity of his guitar and that authentic self expressiveness in his voice produced a powerfully beautiful delivery that absolutely does justice to our natl anthem yet its the least faithful to the written music Ive seen - he really took some "liberties" which is what our country is about. .To have witnessed this audacity from someone belonging to a marginalized ethnic group 50 yrs ago plus during America's World series tradition must have really been something to see. Come to think of it he was blind and maybe it took his inability to see the world as others do to create something so innovative.
Wonderful and thoughtful post.
This is also my first time seeing and hearing this rendition. I remember when Chris Botti nailed the anthem on a Monday Night Football game between the Giants and Colts in 2014. He played the trumpet to this incredibly profound, incredibly sorrowful version that notably brought Colts receiver Reggie Wayne to tears on camera while waiting to step on the field. I posted about that version on a message board about how truly sad and tragic it sounded, almost mournful, as if the country or democracy was coming to an end almost, and someone responded mentioning this version by Feliciano's as a valid comparison, for the same reasons. Jose didn't disappoint. This is up there with the best ones I've ever seen.
amen ....It was a pleasure hearing Jose sing it
Roberto Torres Well said. Great comment!
Incredibly well stated Roberto! I was only 14 at the time and I still remember the uproar about Feliciano's performance. I would place his rendition of the Anthem as the most original and the one by Whitney Houston at the 1991 Super Bowl as the most powerful I've ever heard.
Isn't the beauty of America that we aspire to be a nation of individuals?
The anthem should be performed in any language possible, in any style. So long as the words and spirit are maintained, it does represent who we are. That's something to be proud of.
Such a beautiful rendition. He really paid the price by being the first to sing it soulfully. Now, everybody puts their spin on it without any consequences. In fact, we expect it. Jose Faliciano broke that barrier. Wish everyone knew this history.
I am 58 and after hearing all the negative press about this performance I finally listened to it thanks to youtube , I think it is awesome Jose f all the haters you are brilliant!
Jose does that star spangled banner yet wave...
But seriously, this is probably the most beautiful version I've ever heard of this. Heartfelt and original without any vocal histrionics.
While Jose Feliciano was performing this rendition of The National Anthem, his fellow Puerto Rican - Americans were walking point and dying in Vietnam. In a way, Jose Feliciano was walking point as well.
OMG!! This is the most beautiful heartfelt version of our national anthem I’ve ever heard. I had no idea what Jose went through and didn’t understand why his talent didn’t have the commercial success I thought it warranted. God bless Jose and the bigots can take a flying leap.
I saw him in concert once. Amazing. He said his agent pressured him to Americanize his name, like Ricardo Valenzuela became Ritchie Valens, but Jose refused. He insisted that he would succeed with his own name or not at all.
It's a great version, to be sure, but there was no bigotry. You just have to understand the time - riots, the Vietnam War, etc. People were weary.
I wholly agree with you, I am Puertorican like Jose Feliciano, and I served in the military during the VN Era. Most Americans wanted back then to return to its roots and to happier times, so anything different was unwelcome and rejected. @@generalbullmoose
@@generalbullmooseYes, it was bigotry mostly coming from dopey southern-fried bigots, as always throughout American history.
Same as now.
How can you dislike this version? It’s so beautiful
This is a stunningly beautiful version of our National Anthem.
WOW!! I listened to this because I just read it caused great controversy when he sang it. But I thought he did an amazing job!! So deep, heartfelt and loving. I think he did this song justice and I just don't understand what the problem was back then. As Jaco wrote below, Marty McFly: “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet; but your kids are gonna love it.” I guess people just weren't ready for it back then.
I get shivers listening to this. Such a beautiful rendition.
Beautiful and heartfelt. It's a lovely rendition.
Chris Stapleton totally took cues from this arrangement for his Super Bowl anthem. And similarly killed it.
So proud of my fellow puertorriqueño! Sang the national anthem with heart, the way it should be sung! This version and Whitney Houston’s super bowl version are the best in history. Hands down.
I can't believe the crowd hated it. Different times. Amazing version
I love Whitney’s version so much, but THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥 is amazing. Its so refreshing 😭👌🏽
Im not american...but damm this rendition is awesome!
i came here from vox
Same
Same here
Welcome to the club.
Uel Ramos Yup
same*
An admission- I welled up hearing this beautiful version
So amazing. Damn.
I love this it’s actually beautiful u cant deny that
I like how this version is less: yeah this is the best country to ever exist and more: Our country is flawed but god do I love it
I am Canadian. But when he sang his version of the song, all my hairs stood up. I had already bought several of his records, but being a baseball fan, he just blew me away. I bought the record the next day. My parents thought I was nuts.
Learned about this in music class back in high school. To this day the best rendition of all time! God Bless America!!!
AFTER THIS SONG WAS PLAYED DURING THE 1968 W.S. I BOUGHT A 45 rpm.disc record BC I'm a From Big D a TIGER Fan a Puerto Rican born & raised in Detroit, Love God Prayed for the Tigers to win the World Series in 67 Answered prayers again. God is Good
1968
WOW! What a wonderful interpretation. Beautiful, emotional and uplifting arrangement with just a superb vocal. I’m not even American but I absolutely love this.
I love it so much!! I have no idea why people don't like his version!! It's so wonderful and beautiful!
I'm a Detroit Tigers fan and I was around in 1968. I can't believe that Jose's rendition of the National Anthem before game five of the World Series at Tiger Stadium raised such a fuss at the time. It's beautifully done. Feliciano is a great singer and a superior acoustic guitarist.
I got to hear him do this, when Detroit honored Ernie Harwell in 2010. Ernie Harwell had hand picked feliciano to sing the song that day in 68.
This was much better than Marvin Gaye's stiff version the day before at Game 4.
But 16 years later, Marvin was ready.
Ernie was the real deal.
The best version of the national anthem I've ever heard this is so beautiful
Later that month Jose played a festival in Northern California. He was followed by Eric Burdon and The Animals. When Eric took the stage he exclaimed how hard it was to follow someone as talented as Jose. No band following Jose Feliciano could match him.
A really reflective, thoughtful, and inspired version of our national anthem. Makes me remember those who came before us to make our country great. Beautifully sung.
That is so beautifully sung how could anyone be offended. Same words, same meaning just a beautiful rendition.
this is literally the best rendition of this song
I remembered listening and breaking down crying since this was so beautiful. I’m Hispanic and felt so compelled by his style especially since this was a different rendition compared to the traditional National Anthem at baseball games.
Jose Feliciano - 1968 World Series
Feliciano was among the first artists to deviate from the traditional playing of the anthem - and he did it in front of a nationwide audience.
With the country already divided by the Vietnam War, Feliciano's rendition outraged many. Newspaper reports called Feliciano's performance "disgraceful," and some called him a "hippie."
Despite the controversy at the time, Feliciano was invited back to Detroit to sing the anthem 44 years later before a Tigers playoff game, where he received unanimous applause.
It is amazing how much fuss was made over Felicano's rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. Imagine if we had cable news networks and social media in 1968?
Incredible rendition.
Wow! What an incredible rendition never would have thought it could be done this way.
This is very nice. I don't understand why this caused controversy. It's his way of singing, his unique style. He made the anthem sound as something that people can sing, not as something that is just made for tenors.
Thank you, Steve I have made it to 86 and still think this is the best. At the time I was working with kids and asked them what they thought. They sure liked it more than the adults did. Amen.
Weird History brought me here and wow, this is my favorite rendition of all time.
Best rendition the anthem. I could listen to this all day :’)
The first guitarist and mainstream artist at the time to play the NATIONAL ANTHEM in baseball..to this day mainstream rock and guitar forums will never recognize and deliberately overlook and never give him recognition or credit. before hendrix he was a shredder and a phenomenon on the guitar...
I just discovered this version on the Ken Burns Documentary on Baseball...as a musician I'm always keeping an ear out for different styles of the Anthem that I could possibly play myself...this blew me away,.. it's simple but sang with such emotion.
...I then discovered that he got a lot of hateful backlash because it wasn't done in the straight traditional way..it almost ruined his career.
It goes to show how things have changed so much.
Incredibly beautiful.