Whitney Houston - Star Spangled-Banner

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  • čas přidán 12. 02. 2012
  • Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting events, few have topped the one delivered by Whitney Houston before Super Bowl XXV in 1991 in Tampa, Florida. A woman, her incredible voice, and the bare minimum of extraneous notes. Her rendition came at a particularly patriotic time, just after the onset of the Persian Gulf War, and was released as a single. It was re-released after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Houston donated all proceeds to charity. She ranks among the best of all-time because of the circumstances and ... that voice..
    This video includes carefully synchronized closed caption (CC) so the audience can learn the words to this song.

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  • @adinal1958
    @adinal1958 Před 4 lety +15734

    She looks like she's not even trying, like she could just roll out of bed and belt this out anytime. What an amazing talent she had.

    • @user20mil38
      @user20mil38 Před 4 lety +329

      It was prerecorded

    • @tenleyjoy
      @tenleyjoy Před 4 lety +698

      @@user20mil38, it was prerecorded (of course), but she DID IT IN ONE TAKE.

    • @lilys5206
      @lilys5206 Před 4 lety +248

      It’s because they loved one of her practices so much, they recorded it and used that

    • @ramtrucks721
      @ramtrucks721 Před 4 lety +31

      Of course she's trying idiot

    • @DGodwithaplan2
      @DGodwithaplan2 Před 4 lety +7

      Adina Lesperance agreed

  • @sashasongmusic
    @sashasongmusic Před 3 lety +14161

    Whitney's voice was probably custom designed by God himself.

    • @bp7792
      @bp7792 Před 3 lety +116

      Absolutely, but Jennifer Hudson would be great also, I love her!

    • @sashasongmusic
      @sashasongmusic Před 3 lety +250

      @C 1922 This song was written as it is for a reason. People want to sing along to it. Whitney didnt add anything over the top extra. She didnt make it into an r&b or make it into a vocal show off. She didnt try to change the melody and it was a very smart move. No wonder it is the only version which made the charts and is not only mostly viewed on youtube and is by far considered the best version of the anthem. Thats go show what people want! artists sing to the people and have to think about the people and not about how well they can do the runs and how can I change it up so I can show of my vocals and use the most watched tv broadcast to their advantage.

    • @miatodd3236
      @miatodd3236 Před 3 lety +60

      Amen!! 100%

    • @wb6162
      @wb6162 Před 3 lety +87

      It had to be, what other explanation is there? There has been no one like her since.

    • @nohahaggag
      @nohahaggag Před 3 lety +50

      There is no question in my mind about it.

  • @ashleynadine717
    @ashleynadine717 Před 4 měsíci +720

    The fact that this looks like the most effortless performance is in itself, jaw dropping. She’s incredible, rest easy Whitney 💕

    • @patronus1776
      @patronus1776 Před 4 měsíci +15

      It was pre-recorded, but that doesn't change anything you said. She always made it look effortless. Hers is still the best female voice I've ever heard.

    • @rbmaia5
      @rbmaia5 Před 4 měsíci +6

      It's effortless cause she's lipsyncing lol but this is early 90s Whitney, she had nothing to prove.

    • @silly_hue-wheat
      @silly_hue-wheat Před 4 měsíci +4

      because she's not overdoing it and using it as a vocal showcase song

    • @chrisjames6327
      @chrisjames6327 Před 4 měsíci +8

      @@patronus1776 Well, they record a fully live version around a week before the superbowl. It's not like they spend months in the studio on it. They want it to be "live" but also not risk the person making a mistake

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I completely agree

  • @carolinab3404
    @carolinab3404 Před 2 měsíci +407

    Why don't they just play the recording of this version at every super bowl every year.....?? They'll never be a better.

    • @MichaelVance-el5mz
      @MichaelVance-el5mz Před 2 měsíci

      THE FORTY NINERS DUMB ASS... THIS IS VERY WERY GOOD .. BUT SHE DIDNT SET THE BAR TOO HIGH !!! THE COCAINE DID

    • @sedwards2207
      @sedwards2207 Před měsícem +11

      Yes! No one’s going to come close to this!

    • @metsl1870
      @metsl1870 Před měsícem +5

      This..

    • @libfuzzy4629
      @libfuzzy4629 Před 18 dny +3

      Literally lol

    • @maribreon4870
      @maribreon4870 Před 18 dny

      @@sedwards2207Mariah Carey’s was close

  • @TheNBAFreak
    @TheNBAFreak Před 6 lety +5352

    I had to come here after that bullshit that Fergie called a National Anthem.

  • @ceefuller7082
    @ceefuller7082 Před 4 lety +44864

    She set the bar too high. No one will ever exceed this performance.

  • @wadewilson8011
    @wadewilson8011 Před 3 měsíci +160

    When she hit that, "*And the rockets red glare..." My SOUL gets goosebumps!

    • @ChanelTapperlatrice
      @ChanelTapperlatrice Před 3 měsíci +3

      That’s really where it hit HOME. Idk why, but yes, same!

    • @jamesolusegun4509
      @jamesolusegun4509 Před 2 měsíci +2

      u got it

    • @theLifeofLex
      @theLifeofLex Před 2 měsíci +4

      No lie it brings tears to my eyes

    • @robkrasinski6217
      @robkrasinski6217 Před 17 dny

      She always did that drawn out e like eeeEEEEEeeee with high notes like in the word free. I watch the Star Spangled Banner right before 4 AM on Pix 11 NY right before the morning news and there was a female named Sheridan Gates with long red/brown hair singing it this morning and she did that freeeEEEEEE like Whitney did. I live in eastern PA and we get Philly and NY stations on our cable TV. I had this on VHS tape that was recorded by my late grandfather, my late mom's father who passed in Dec 2000 at his home from colon cancer. His wife passed Jan 2006 from melanoma in the hospice unit at the hospital, they got a Panasonic VCR around 1990 and I now have it. Not sure where the tape is. My mom passed June 14, 2022 in the hospital because her lungs were bad.

  • @LeoArcanum
    @LeoArcanum Před 5 měsíci +330

    Every performer sings to the lyrics, some sing the actual song, Ms. Houston told the story. Rest in Peace.

  • @missskittles1726
    @missskittles1726 Před 4 lety +4087

    Little did those people know, they were witnessing history

  • @d1n0alg75
    @d1n0alg75 Před 6 lety +35642

    Came to cleanse my soul after hearing Fergie

  • @JenLyon-dt2vt
    @JenLyon-dt2vt Před 25 dny +72

    23 years later and this still gives me goosebumps. You were a national treasure, Ms. Houston. Won't ever be another like you.

  • @Gwen0902
    @Gwen0902 Před 2 měsíci +129

    Whitney!! NO ONE has ever topped her singing of the Star Spangled Banner in my opinion, no one!!! Still watching in 2024. Rest in peace Whitney, you did us proud ♥

    • @theroyals5398
      @theroyals5398 Před měsícem +4

      me too still watching!

    • @sandrasillery4493
      @sandrasillery4493 Před měsícem +3

      I don't see anyone ever topping her rendition. Whitney Houston will never be topped by ANYONE ❤. The absolute best, and they recorded it and played it on the radio. That has never been done before, and I SERIOUSLY doubt it EVER will be. 🎉

    • @jasonbradshaw4129
      @jasonbradshaw4129 Před měsícem +1

      Chris Stapleton…nuff said

    • @BeanMacdui
      @BeanMacdui Před měsícem +2

      @@jasonbradshaw4129what ever, lol 😂

  • @trapezoidbeauty
    @trapezoidbeauty Před 3 lety +2013

    She could sing the McDonald's menu and win an award. Rip Whitney

  • @PinkMetalHead
    @PinkMetalHead Před 6 lety +11810

    No unnecessary runs or screams. Just straight and beautiful. So beautiful. RIP Whitney. You will never be forgotten

    • @xaviersimmons510
      @xaviersimmons510 Před 6 lety +210

      I wish she would've held the "free" note longer

    • @josh77star
      @josh77star Před 6 lety +46

      Mike Rotch Bitch no she didn't I bet she lip sung it

    • @Lindwhore
      @Lindwhore Před 6 lety +10

      Amen!

    • @biga173rdify
      @biga173rdify Před 6 lety +31

      Nightingale99 Watching her rendition put me in tears.

    • @Lindwhore
      @Lindwhore Před 6 lety +24

      Biga173rd who Fergie? Me too. But not for a good reason!!! 😭

  • @Sandrae7560
    @Sandrae7560 Před 3 měsíci +179

    It’s 2024 and we’re still talking about Miss Whitney Houston’s superbowl performance..
    Her voice is so organic and you could tell she was enjoying being there😊 .. it actually cracked the top 20.. never had it been done before and I suspect never will again🎶🇺🇸

  • @tuikimura617
    @tuikimura617 Před 9 dny +10

    I'm not even American and years later I still come to watch her sing this.

  • @beegee8709
    @beegee8709 Před 2 lety +6793

    30 years have passed and this remains the gold standard.

  • @nighthasfallen456
    @nighthasfallen456 Před 3 lety +7773

    That wasn't a national anthem, that was a spiritual experience.

  • @MonsieurGaga5
    @MonsieurGaga5 Před 3 měsíci +269

    The best singer ever. I can promise that in my lifetime I will never hear another singer execute this performance like Whitney did.

    • @KadenTermiteGoogle
      @KadenTermiteGoogle Před 3 měsíci +6

      RIP
      Whitney Houston
      1963-2012

    • @JIMMY-ck1oe
      @JIMMY-ck1oe Před 3 měsíci

      I think Rihanna also has WH's voice but can not find Rihanna performing this song

    • @diorrboyyyy
      @diorrboyyyy Před měsícem +2

      @@JIMMY-ck1oe rihanna cant sing😭

  • @magerostock5806
    @magerostock5806 Před 5 měsíci +320

    I am not from the USA, but the combination of her voice and the national anthem was truly impressive! What a voice!

    • @diorrboyyyy
      @diorrboyyyy Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@AnnA-tu3ig not just that she thought of a different vocal arrangement

  • @4primus
    @4primus Před 4 lety +4469

    She set the standard. No one has come close.

    • @alexanthony3171
      @alexanthony3171 Před 4 lety +133

      Demi just did :)

    • @mzyana6401
      @mzyana6401 Před 4 lety +71

      @@alexanthony3171 I agree Demi did amazing

    • @alysonbedford707
      @alysonbedford707 Před 4 lety +390

      Demi was lovely!!! But Whitney is up at a whole other level. No one will come close.

    • @tylerdavid5840
      @tylerdavid5840 Před 4 lety +33

      Lady Gaga did

    • @starstrukk723
      @starstrukk723 Před 4 lety +73

      Demi is not even close. Gaga's is very close to Whitney's though.

  • @Reezy072
    @Reezy072 Před 3 lety +3644

    Let’s admit, we did not see this in our recommendations. We searched for this 💯

    • @Kevinxtl
      @Kevinxtl Před 3 lety +52

      I come to this video daily to remind myself of what a badass country we live in. 🔥

    • @qcengr
      @qcengr Před 3 lety +11

      I did!

    • @kreta7450
      @kreta7450 Před 3 lety +20

      This came to my recommended.
      After rewatching and searching for this fantastic performance about 10 times

    • @WilliamAiken
      @WilliamAiken Před 3 lety +6

      The first time this is actually correct!!

    • @hawaiisidecar
      @hawaiisidecar Před 3 lety +7

      I searched. Home of the brave!

  • @radiantrenee406
    @radiantrenee406 Před 5 měsíci +241

    Nobody has ever done it as good as this. Nobody. No group... not a soul. This was truly a gift from God

  • @thelostcosmonaut5555
    @thelostcosmonaut5555 Před 4 měsíci +77

    My grandmother played in the orchestra that accompanied her. She always spoke of Whitney in very high regard.

  • @crabzil4595
    @crabzil4595 Před 2 lety +6448

    Sings it in a track suit, no glitz and no glamour. Just a voice. Remains the ‘go to’ version after 30 years. What a legacy

    • @militarymom2685
      @militarymom2685 Před 2 lety +78

      So true, simple but powerful ❤

    • @DivoDOntae
      @DivoDOntae Před 2 lety +149

      She was actually supposed to wear a grown to match the orchestra, however she switched at the last minute when she realized how cold it was. Her bestfriend Robyn tells this story

    • @shawneiharris8469
      @shawneiharris8469 Před 2 lety +51

      I was thinking the same thing --- Could not look more beautiful though - Amazing --gone too soon

    • @timcurrent737
      @timcurrent737 Před 2 lety +10

      Amen!

    • @Sincere-jq2vt
      @Sincere-jq2vt Před 2 lety +17

      I loved it when they said Lady Gaga did it better. Lol

  • @michellesutton3945
    @michellesutton3945 Před 4 lety +3609

    No one will ever top this. It’s literally not possible. There were no mistakes. Not one.

    • @TheChinadll
      @TheChinadll Před 4 lety +162

      Michelle Sutton And she just sung it she didn’t do anything extra, she just sung the song and knocked it out of the park and every artist since has been looking for that ball to knock it out of the park with no luck.

    • @tameracoates398
      @tameracoates398 Před 4 lety +96

      FLAWLESS- Then the softness in the second verse leading to the amazing build up... the control is FLAWLESS... Demi RUSHED IT- It was too fast...

    • @noah.creative
      @noah.creative Před 4 lety +4

      Mariah Carey is way better you obviously haven't watched it yet

    • @michellesutton3945
      @michellesutton3945 Před 4 lety +82

      Gold Coast Videography nah. I said what I said. Nobody has topped Whitney and probably nobody will.

    • @michellesutton3945
      @michellesutton3945 Před 4 lety +23

      Tamera Coates Exactlyyy! And I’m sure Demi’s was rushed because of the arrangement of the music. She didn’t really have a choice in how fast it was. Whitney’s music was slower. Demi did amazing in my opinion though.

  • @CBeard849
    @CBeard849 Před 3 měsíci +70

    I was in a Sports Bar in SoCal to watch this game and I will never forget the effect her song had on the many many people who were there! We all cried like babies!

    • @kevinkoperniak7062
      @kevinkoperniak7062 Před měsícem +1

      “Greatest Love of All was my 8th grade class Graduation song. We were all crying like babies halfway through the song!

  • @octaviawalker823
    @octaviawalker823 Před 7 dny +8

    I never heard anyone sing the National Anthem like she did. No one. RIP Whitney, we miss you dearly.

  • @potterheadpeculiardemigod165
    @potterheadpeculiardemigod165 Před 4 lety +1992

    She wasn't even trying. I'm not even American and yet I still had chills. What a queen

  • @BTY091319
    @BTY091319 Před 8 lety +7090

    You knew she was about to throw down when she came out in a tracksuit!!!! Whitney Houston FOREVER!!!!

    • @luckstrikei99
      @luckstrikei99 Před 8 lety +143

      PREACH!!! lmao. I thought the same thing.
      This was back when talent was highly regarded in the entertainment business. I'm gonna chill out on this or it'll turn into a rant.
      peace.

    • @kay77764
      @kay77764 Před 8 lety +123

      Ok! Whitney sweating while singing Definitely means she's throwing down!

    • @ernestmitchell4152
      @ernestmitchell4152 Před 8 lety +6

      +adriane lind I'm rolling at 2:20 am from your tell it like it T-I-IS kinda truth.

    • @sjhall5777
      @sjhall5777 Před 8 lety +11

      +adriane lind She was the best.....

    • @ytonsaybin991
      @ytonsaybin991 Před 8 lety +55

      AND she had that hand on her hip..they already knew.

  • @Anton88777
    @Anton88777 Před 27 dny +7

    A beautiful anthem and a stunning performance from Whitney Houston.

  • @whomadethelist7222
    @whomadethelist7222 Před 4 lety +1616

    There’s a reason why everyone comes back to this one

    • @georginashanti4605
      @georginashanti4605 Před 4 lety +45

      It's amazing! I'm not even from the US. Her singing is phenomenal, no-one can top this in my opinion!

    • @MD-rp9nc
      @MD-rp9nc Před 4 lety +7

      ExACTly.

    • @joohsay
      @joohsay Před 4 lety +4

      👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @rainboww1504
      @rainboww1504 Před 4 lety +6

      I literally watch this at least a few times a year for forever now lol

    • @julieyall6931
      @julieyall6931 Před 3 lety +3

      i can’t i just can’t she is the best out of anyone who ever has sung it and the band was insane

  • @evawins2
    @evawins2 Před 4 lety +2635

    Watching this in 2020 and still can’t believe she did that.

  • @melissawhitaker1314
    @melissawhitaker1314 Před 15 dny +11

    No matter what, the most outstanding, beautiful performance of of this country's national anthem EVER. EVER, EVER , EVER! Sang with strength, dignity and pride in her country. How I wish to God that she and her dear, sweet daughter had lived on our earth beyond all that....but it wasn't to be....only GOD knows why........

  • @billielittle
    @billielittle Před 8 dny +3

    Got shivers listening to this. A beautiful, glorious voice that went silent way too soon. RIP Ms. Houston.

  • @amab1853
    @amab1853 Před 3 lety +4539

    30 years later, people are still talking about Whitney's superbowl performance. She set the bar high

    • @spacewinter
      @spacewinter Před 3 lety +109

      Once in a lifetime kind of voice and talent.

    • @romano1495
      @romano1495 Před 3 lety +25

      Hell Yeah !!!

    • @novyx1
      @novyx1 Před 3 lety +27

      Real real high.

    • @ChrisandTyCox
      @ChrisandTyCox Před 3 lety +8

      Truth!

    • @aprilhawk9859
      @aprilhawk9859 Před 3 lety +38

      Correction: She is the Bar for our National Anthem !!!!!!!!! 💝

  • @samuelnaesen1176
    @samuelnaesen1176 Před 4 lety +3696

    She came, destroyed and left like it was nothing.

    • @InHeartheD
      @InHeartheD Před 4 lety +80

      That's exactly why this version has never been surpassed, her spontaneity.

    • @wins.8073
      @wins.8073 Před 4 lety +60

      Destroyed them with grace, beauty, and ease.

    • @brando73350
      @brando73350 Před 4 lety +9

      So true!

    • @librnx1988
      @librnx1988 Před 4 lety +40

      @Mango RoxxWell If she did so u say.. You cant lip sync without actually singing the Damn song first. I mean come on who vocals was that a computers. Auto tune wasnt even out then. I Dont Care whether it was or wasnt. She slayed that mic and walk off like who's next if you think you can😂😂

    • @joyceadair3003
      @joyceadair3003 Před 4 lety +8

      Samuel Naesen never has been anyone to take her place! The day she set the bar high for singing the national anthem!

  • @debbiesdelgado5269
    @debbiesdelgado5269 Před 4 měsíci +79

    Nobody will ever top Ms. Whitney Elizabeth Houston. This version will live on forever. RIP, Nippy. The world misses you. 😢

  • @johnhoin5565
    @johnhoin5565 Před 2 měsíci +27

    I cried in 1991 watching the Super Bowl , and now im 61 i still cry listening to her singing today ! I felt in my heart how this was special for Americans to watch. She felt love in the Stadium. Definitely.
    We miss her! ❤

    • @RebekahMarnie
      @RebekahMarnie Před měsícem +3

      John ❤

    • @kevinkoperniak7062
      @kevinkoperniak7062 Před měsícem +3

      “Greatest Love of All” was my 8th grade graduation song. Whole class was in tears halfway through the song! R.I.P. Whitney ❤️🙏

  • @abdallahzghino6497
    @abdallahzghino6497 Před 4 lety +8341

    U know you’re a legend when u preform in 1991 and people are still listening in 2022!!!❤️❤️❤️

    • @ELPAVICH
      @ELPAVICH Před 4 lety +21

      Abdallah Zghino factssssss

    • @jtrillguzman9641
      @jtrillguzman9641 Před 4 lety +6

      @@ELPAVICH
      czcams.com/video/3I8OmXsSUDY/video.html

    • @librnx1988
      @librnx1988 Před 4 lety +67

      Definitely is and will continue to til 3020😁

    • @Jade35baby
      @Jade35baby Před 4 lety +20

      Darn Skippy I am still listening!!!

    • @msmrcf2
      @msmrcf2 Před 4 lety +19

      So true!!

  • @tetetukaki4522
    @tetetukaki4522 Před 4 lety +2669

    No one can ever sing the American anthem like Whitney.

  • @user-bs3gd5tl1j
    @user-bs3gd5tl1j Před 2 měsíci +24

    I come back every Superbowl just to hear Whitney do it again!!! RIP Whitney!!! NO one has done it better!!!!

  • @user-bm9ny2wf2g
    @user-bm9ny2wf2g Před 16 dny +11

    The greatest singer of the world in human histoty!!

  • @randomuser1687
    @randomuser1687 Před 5 lety +3596

    This is basically the most flawless thing I've ever heard.

  • @Supernova365
    @Supernova365 Před 2 měsíci +56

    I come back every year, after every super bowl performance ❤ No offense because there’s a lot of great talent in the world, but Whitney is forever! Happy Super Bowl 58! 2024!

  • @megantucillo1526
    @megantucillo1526 Před 14 dny +5

    Whitney and her voice are Beyond perfect! I've loved her and her music since I was a little girl. WHITNEY IS A LEGEND!

  • @kathconserv
    @kathconserv Před 3 lety +1591

    She showed up wearing a running suit and headband. She does not need any theatrics or dress up... She is a legend.

  • @nnatalie323
    @nnatalie323 Před 4 lety +2183

    she should've gotten a Grammy for this performance

    • @maggot92
      @maggot92 Před 4 lety +23

      sadly it was already recorded.

    • @lucasthornton2336
      @lucasthornton2336 Před 4 lety +7

      You have more patriotism for our country and you live in Hong Kong! It sucks that some of our own people don’t love this country and freedom as much as you

    • @klcapozzi5609
      @klcapozzi5609 Před 4 lety +35

      The Grammy was Beneath this Woman...

    • @Bobby-hy7it
      @Bobby-hy7it Před 4 lety +3

      Periodt

    • @Bobby-hy7it
      @Bobby-hy7it Před 4 lety

      ZEV exactly

  • @pillowsandtealatenight9051
    @pillowsandtealatenight9051 Před 15 dny +14

    Still the best in 2024

  • @Duke87654
    @Duke87654 Před 3 měsíci +26

    My God, she hit that high note and then took it up an octave. Chills every time I hear it.

    • @deborahbryant2016
      @deborahbryant2016 Před 2 měsíci +1

      This shows of how she could work herself from that bottom note & go on to hit that high note with ease and confidence cause she said I am Queen Whitney ! I’m given you my best that God gave me. Thank you Rest peacefully!

  • @corinehenry6924
    @corinehenry6924 Před 3 lety +3551

    She made the American Anthem sound like a hit record.
    All she did was just sing.
    WOW.

    • @aaronlewis8116
      @aaronlewis8116 Před 3 lety +104

      She did. It was released as a single afterwards and was a top 20 hit on billboards..

    • @azizahunt1560
      @azizahunt1560 Před 3 lety +10

      Yep but it wasn’t live. It was pre-recorded. Her producer confirmed it in the movie that was released about her in 2017 or 2018.

    • @coltonswindell689
      @coltonswindell689 Před 3 lety +18

      She didn’t just sing she “sang” lol

    • @ChocolateRabbitEars
      @ChocolateRabbitEars Před 3 lety +38

      @@azizahunt1560 Ok and? She still sung it.

    • @azizahunt1560
      @azizahunt1560 Před 3 lety +1

      Porsha Conoye ok and it wasn’t live but was “sold” to be. Did I make myself clear this time or do you still have questions?

  • @heidos7
    @heidos7 Před 4 lety +601

    The best thing about this performance is that it seems to effortless. She's not trying too hard, she's just doing her thing!

    • @shamsaliriaz5264
      @shamsaliriaz5264 Před 4 lety +9

      That may also be because it was lip synced, but it still does feel very heartfelt.

    • @noribsmith8604
      @noribsmith8604 Před 4 lety +3

      @@shamsaliriaz5264 czcams.com/video/IdcKLuRjIX0/video.html Doesn't need to be lip synced and she still sounds the same.. Arguably even better when sung live in this link.

    • @blessingakhigbe4087
      @blessingakhigbe4087 Před 4 lety +3

      Heida she was so relaxed and free. Effortless. I miss her so much 😢😭😩

    • @andrewilliams1981
      @andrewilliams1981 Před 4 lety +4

      Exactly my thoughts, performed effortlessly.

    • @jermaphobic8308
      @jermaphobic8308 Před 4 lety +2

      FACTS!

  • @MeandmySara
    @MeandmySara Před 3 měsíci +108

    As an Australian, listening to this makes me feel very proud to be an American lol

  • @giggergigger1
    @giggergigger1 Před 2 měsíci +33

    The very best rendition of all time, it’s all Whitney , no auto tune , no acting, no faking, just a singer of incomparable talent, spine tingling each Tim I hear it, Whitney was lost far too young

    • @Lynnda86
      @Lynnda86 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Amen 🙏🏻

    • @nadimessam1078
      @nadimessam1078 Před 2 měsíci

      this was pre-recorded lol, still sounds good tho

    • @trondboi2034
      @trondboi2034 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Stapleton's was the best

    • @diorrboyyyy
      @diorrboyyyy Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@trondboi2034 said no one ever and if it was you wouldnt be here watching Whitneys😂

    • @diorrboyyyy
      @diorrboyyyy Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@nadimessam1078 no it wasnt, her veins is popping and shes sweating….

  • @sweetlilangel714
    @sweetlilangel714 Před 3 lety +2336

    She looks like she’s not even trying. It’s just natural for her.

    • @oliveranderson7264
      @oliveranderson7264 Před 3 lety +45

      @Harper Thomas It still sounds so effortless, especially considering she recorded it in one take I believe

    • @liljay2326
      @liljay2326 Před 3 lety +12

      @Harper Thomas Not true I was in the game

    • @TipsFromTerri
      @TipsFromTerri Před 3 lety +11

      So true. There is no one like Whitney! RIP.

    • @StarlightPr0ductions
      @StarlightPr0ductions Před 3 lety +7

      There will never be another Whitney! RIP to a queen

    • @0116scooter
      @0116scooter Před 3 lety +28

      @@liljay2326 no it’s true. They had her pre record it because the sound engineers were worried about it being performed live. She sang into a dead mic at the game. But what we heard was still done in one take and doesn’t take away from the fact it’s still the best version in the history of the super bowl.

  • @javiercontreras3387
    @javiercontreras3387 Před 3 lety +1815

    THE benchmark for singing the American National Anthem.

    • @DC21NY
      @DC21NY Před 3 lety +98

      This ain't the benchmark, its the crown

    • @broadxpress2690
      @broadxpress2690 Před 3 lety +64

      @@DC21NY The crown? It’s the whole kingdom. 🙌🏾

    • @Rams8148
      @Rams8148 Před 3 lety +24

      This can't be the benchmark cuz no one else can do it so that's not fair.

    • @borstfamily9702
      @borstfamily9702 Před 3 lety +28

      None will ever be better!!!

    • @rosiebrooks7685
      @rosiebrooks7685 Před 3 lety +17

      @@borstfamily9702 😭 I MISS WHITNEY AND HER VOICE SO MUCH, THIS WAS SO SIMPLE TO HER AND SHE LOVED DOING IT !!!!

  • @Cdim7973
    @Cdim7973 Před 3 měsíci +50

    No matter what year it is, I will always say no one did it better than Whitney.

    • @trondboi2034
      @trondboi2034 Před 2 měsíci

      Stapleton's was better

    • @JB-dx7ep
      @JB-dx7ep Před 2 měsíci +3

      Stapleton’s version was dull

    • @haileyng8978
      @haileyng8978 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@trondboi2034nah not even close. Whitney’s version is the best one due to the fact that her recorded track hit #6 in Billboard top 100 back in 2000s. The only version that reached into top 10. There was no other version that reached top 10 like Whitney’s. Her version was also made so much money that she donated that to terrorist attack. So if you tell me, Stapleton’s version is only 2nd best after hers. The iconic and successful of Whitney’s version beat any other version. Every voice coaches and music instructors would tell you how high she set the bar with this one. There is a reason why she is known as “the voice” not Christ Stapleton lol 😂

    • @trondboi2034
      @trondboi2034 Před 2 měsíci

      @@haileyng8978 i dont care. I have my own opinion and you have yours

    • @tarikdebarge
      @tarikdebarge Před 2 měsíci +1

      So glad I was alive to witness it!

  • @northbuster290
    @northbuster290 Před 19 dny +6

    Quenn Whitney died years ago and her voice is traveling through eternity and giving me goosebumps.

  • @aVamer
    @aVamer Před 3 lety +2994

    She didn’t look the least bit nervous and was effortlessly hitting every note. Incredible.

    • @callumschultz3
      @callumschultz3 Před 3 lety +122

      She was actually lip-syncing. However, the recording her singing, and it is certainly a beautiful rendition :)

    • @aVamer
      @aVamer Před 3 lety +70

      @@callumschultz3 That crushed so many wonderful things for me but you are totally correct. I’ll just pretend that I didn’t hear that😄

    • @callumschultz3
      @callumschultz3 Před 3 lety +6

      @@aVamer 😆

    • @TheKinglg12r
      @TheKinglg12r Před 3 lety +6

      @Count dooku scrumptious

    • @sergioampv1640
      @sergioampv1640 Před 3 lety +25

      Wow, never knew that! On the other hand, I'm sure she would have sung it this way live. She was a terrific singer and performer.

  • @lisarucker2898
    @lisarucker2898 Před 4 lety +573

    Gives me chills every time. She sang that song like she wrote it herself.

  • @maartenk7513
    @maartenk7513 Před 5 měsíci +30

    I grew up in the 80's and 90's . Whitney Houston was just there with us, among with the best musisicans of those decades.

  • @LolaOpheliac
    @LolaOpheliac Před 2 měsíci +48

    nobody will ever top this

    • @teddybears4life240
      @teddybears4life240 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Damn its good ❤🩶💙

    • @teddybears4life240
      @teddybears4life240 Před 2 měsíci +6

      And i just shaved my legs...now all my hair is back...she's incredible

    • @caribbaviator7058
      @caribbaviator7058 Před 2 měsíci +5

      ​@@teddybears4life240 just too good

    • @40yearoldphenom
      @40yearoldphenom Před 2 měsíci +1

      This was a magnificent performance. I'm not saying Marvin Gaye's rendition was better, but I consider his and Whitney's performances to be equal

  • @karoltowns8384
    @karoltowns8384 Před 4 měsíci +57

    This was so meaningful. My Air Force unit had just been deployed for Desert Storm and we were fortunate enough to have the Super Bowl broadcast to us. We were in tears.

    • @youtubingbabs
      @youtubingbabs Před 3 měsíci +3

      Beautiful story! I bet! I'm weeping at my home in MN in 2024! And to add how incredibly happy and "in her Element" she looks here ... She knew she was doing exactly what she was born to do!

  • @kerkcaptain4145
    @kerkcaptain4145 Před 3 lety +952

    She didn't just sing it, she felt it AND owned it. Best EVER.

    • @-crunckcore
      @-crunckcore Před 3 lety +13

      @K Maxx why do you keep commenting that bro go outside

    • @denicejenkins8977
      @denicejenkins8977 Před 3 lety

      juice lol right

    • @blackmamba3429
      @blackmamba3429 Před 3 lety +3

      @K Maxx
      After looking your comments in these videos I just realized that you are trolling. Get a life.

    • @velboone6041
      @velboone6041 Před 3 lety +3

      @K Maxx Bitch whitney got the voice... Sit down somewhere 🤡

    • @pamelacourts5989
      @pamelacourts5989 Před 3 lety +2

      @K Maxx SO SAD YOU ARE!

  • @AndyZaturnoPremiere
    @AndyZaturnoPremiere Před 3 lety +23415

    if you think about it,the American national anthem is a very difficult song to sing. Whitney made it look so easy and effortless. 2020.

    • @Galaxy-yk1js
      @Galaxy-yk1js Před 3 lety +89

      Ikr

    • @pamelacourts5989
      @pamelacourts5989 Před 3 lety +53

      Thank you!

    • @kaitlin1609
      @kaitlin1609 Před 3 lety +176

      I know this song by heart and half the kids now don’t even know it 😔 it’s so sad.

    • @alluringbliss4165
      @alluringbliss4165 Před 3 lety +599

      @John Wright , put down the pipe 🤣🤣

    • @dmlaughlin76
      @dmlaughlin76 Před 3 lety +178

      it's often said that the Star Stpangled Banner is one of the most difficult songs to sing ever.

  • @Fadzi2342
    @Fadzi2342 Před 5 měsíci +45

    She made it seem so effortless. Masterful.

  • @GeorgiaRobles858
    @GeorgiaRobles858 Před 2 měsíci +20

    Whitney is truly gifted, her voice so pure and strong. So sad she passed too soon.

  • @youcanthandletheheat
    @youcanthandletheheat Před 4 lety +1611

    Yep nobody will EVER top this. She was and is an absolute American treasure. The VOICE.

    • @rockmdii
      @rockmdii Před 4 lety +12

      Exactly, it said a few have topped her perfomance... who? Don't worry, I'll wait. lol

    • @coreyrush8894
      @coreyrush8894 Před 4 lety +1

      James Bonner u here after the all star game too?

    • @ajsassy788
      @ajsassy788 Před 4 lety

      Naw! Marvin Gaye's version tops this one! 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @brendan594
      @brendan594 Před 4 lety +1

      heather buol somebody will eventually, but like I said, eventually. It’ll probably take a while

    • @lukesaxtaxman867
      @lukesaxtaxman867 Před 4 lety

      You’re right but my ears also like Carrie Underwood and Kate Hudson. I’d wonder how celene dion would do if she was American

  • @samanthajwright4839
    @samanthajwright4839 Před 4 lety +644

    The people that were able to witness this in person were blessed.

    • @shelby4942
      @shelby4942 Před 4 lety +10

      I would have been in absolute, as it is I’m crying behind a screen if I were there to witness it I would have been bawling

    • @andyp5151
      @andyp5151 Před 4 lety +4

      Truely

    • @snickerswo1f519
      @snickerswo1f519 Před 4 lety +1

      ❤️❤️❤️ yesss 😭😭😭😭

    • @trickyzenmom
      @trickyzenmom Před 4 lety +10

      Wow! I literally just sent this to my 18 yr daughter moments ago to tell her I witnessed one of the most amazing televised singing performances in American history...and to wish her a happy black history month! This performance shocked the WORLD. Absolutely beautiful. Proud to be an African-AMERICAN!!! 🥰💕

    • @lynnev1237
      @lynnev1237 Před 4 lety

      Samantha J Wright I was in the stadium!

  • @NormanThe_FreedomHope12-4

    Shiver me timbers, hats off to the singer and orchestra players! 🌹

  • @scottthompson2039
    @scottthompson2039 Před 26 dny +6

    That honestly sets me straight. That is THE best rendition I’ve EVER heard. Sliced onion in my face every time. RIP to a glorious woman and voice.

  • @MrAitraining
    @MrAitraining Před 2 lety +1870

    Look at her smile and confidence. She knows she is killin it.

    • @hitgirl3472
      @hitgirl3472 Před 2 lety +23

      I dont think she knew what she did until after everything. Then shes like damn i did that lol.

    • @axyr4394
      @axyr4394 Před 2 lety +12

      confident because it was pre recorded lol

    • @unknownbye4322
      @unknownbye4322 Před 2 lety +22

      @@axyr4394 and still nobody sounded as good as that so

    • @butterflyera2399
      @butterflyera2399 Před 2 lety +21

      @@axyr4394 also confident because she's one of the greatest singers of all time, top 3 sweetie! 😍

    • @oludarealaba9947
      @oludarealaba9947 Před 2 lety +4

      Smiles,,,chills and heavy beats in my heart,,,,Oh! Whitney,,,,i have mixed feelings,,,,😊🤗😘/😥😫

  • @billymuhizi3809
    @billymuhizi3809 Před 3 lety +668

    Admit it... it's not your first time here, or your last for that matter

    • @mteokay1246
      @mteokay1246 Před 3 lety +5

      That's true, i keep coming back & tear up each & every time !

    • @jenniferhuegrant965
      @jenniferhuegrant965 Před 3 lety +4

      It’s my first

    • @granola661
      @granola661 Před 3 lety +1

      I am here for the first time and I think I'll probably never return because fuck usa 😂🥴🥴😂

    • @poppinthatcootchie6796
      @poppinthatcootchie6796 Před 3 lety +3

      Out of the 31 million views on this video...I'm not exaggerating when I say I'm probably at least 1,500 of those

    • @khaitothela2911
      @khaitothela2911 Před 3 lety +3

      it's my like 9⁹9999999999999999999999999999999th time here

  • @micheltito2540
    @micheltito2540 Před 5 měsíci +89

    Best female singer ever lived. ❤

  • @okutuboademilola7450
    @okutuboademilola7450 Před 14 dny +3

    Young, Innocent, Free-Spirited Whitney Houston gave a natural soul lifting vocal Exploits with this. Tears streaming, we lost a rare musical gem. R.I.P Whitney

  • @jockmaraisasmr5700
    @jockmaraisasmr5700 Před 4 lety +3197

    Absolute chills. No one will touch this rendition. Not just because she sang with so much power, perfect pitch, great control and placement, but because she told a story. She sang the second verse with such a soft conviction. She didn’t just belt and scream the entire time. She used different areas of her voice to give a nuanced performance of a song that’s been done to hell. Stop comparing people to Whitney’s version. It isn’t fair. This transcends vocal talent. This is pure musicianship and an untouchable talent for understanding the details of the voice and the way one can enhance a story through their style of vocal.

    • @TkBrina
      @TkBrina Před 4 lety +64

      ALL. OF. THIS.

    • @moonootoo
      @moonootoo Před 4 lety +55

      Credit too to John Clayton for the absolutely amazing musical arrangement

    • @iam_tiax
      @iam_tiax Před 4 lety +34

      this is what makes her QUEEN❤️

    • @TadValente
      @TadValente Před 4 lety +36

      @@dr_mashedpotato2614 I get it's hard to understand my guy, but understanding not only the history of our nation but also the musical talent behind this arrangement will give anyone chills. You see this beauty in music once in a lifetime.

    • @jockmaraisasmr5700
      @jockmaraisasmr5700 Před 4 lety +26

      Dr_Mashedpotato “I’m 12”. I stopped reading there.

  • @JOAMELJESS
    @JOAMELJESS Před 4 lety +8847

    I’m British and this makes me glad you dumped our tea

    • @pamuk4480
      @pamuk4480 Před 4 lety +652

      BAHAHAHA MY BAGUETTE IS SHAKING

    • @nutman2353
      @nutman2353 Před 4 lety +304

      At least the fish got some tea!

    • @gabedubois3580
      @gabedubois3580 Před 4 lety +317

      no problem, and our seas do taste a bit better now

    • @ThatGuy-te9wh
      @ThatGuy-te9wh Před 4 lety +49

      1:38. Look at Hawaii's fleeeeeg.

    • @citavalo
      @citavalo Před 4 lety +82

      Give me liberty or give me dEaTh!!

  • @Mr.Familiaoah
    @Mr.Familiaoah Před 2 měsíci +24

    Every year I see the superbowl and hear the national anthem I always seem to come back to this one !!!

  • @NikoDaDeer
    @NikoDaDeer Před 7 dny +3

    Everytime my school plays this in the morning im lost in her voice so beautiful

  • @jfrancismoore
    @jfrancismoore Před 4 lety +1819

    When she sings, “And the rocket’s red glare / The bombs bursting in air,” I get chills. Her voice is so effortlessly powerful. She was so young and beautiful in this video, it’s so tragic how things turned out for her. RIP Whitney.

    • @Omahabigbill
      @Omahabigbill Před 4 lety +13

      Justin Moore: Same here! I play it every day!

    • @sethhansen4454
      @sethhansen4454 Před 4 lety +52

      Give the arrangement some credit as well. It’s honestly brilliant

    • @omahabigbill2789
      @omahabigbill2789 Před 4 lety +6

      @@sethhansen4454 Absolutely!!!

    • @Eljewel01
      @Eljewel01 Před 4 lety +5

      Damn I did too.

    • @julz3tt3
      @julz3tt3 Před 4 lety +6

      Chills indeed. Absolutely amazing

  • @stephaniemarie2074
    @stephaniemarie2074 Před 4 lety +2126

    Shes barely trying, its ridiculous how good she was

    • @charlie_yt1164
      @charlie_yt1164 Před 4 lety +86

      Because it was pre recorded

    • @Phoenix_The_HeroHater
      @Phoenix_The_HeroHater Před 4 lety +28

      Timothy King my heart broke after hearing this.Still pretty good tbh!

    • @bulletinarainbow629
      @bulletinarainbow629 Před 4 lety +8

      I was thinking the same thing...seemed effortless....prolly practiced for the first time the morning of.

    • @zehzahl5988
      @zehzahl5988 Před 4 lety +5

      No kidding. She was amazing. Almost effortless for her.

    • @vesocsm
      @vesocsm Před 4 lety +31

      @@bulletinarainbow629 In the documentary "Whitney" from 2018 they say she recorded it in one take.

  • @liamnapp2207
    @liamnapp2207 Před 18 dny +5

    It still makes me cry. So powerful, and so beautiful. She was truly a legend

  • @phuckyu1594
    @phuckyu1594 Před měsícem +21

    This was America now it’s unrecognizable. 2024.

  • @terriesales
    @terriesales Před 3 lety +826

    She’s in a league of her own.

  • @Sama-ez9hn
    @Sama-ez9hn Před 4 lety +1382

    I love her singing this. She doesn’t add any weird tweaks or whatever to it.

    • @jonathanbervoets6207
      @jonathanbervoets6207 Před 4 lety +50

      You also came here after Chaka khan? 😂

    • @jasminekimani
      @jasminekimani Před 4 lety +9

      Jaja Nenee ik I definitely am 🥴

    • @probablywrong8538
      @probablywrong8538 Před 4 lety +35

      I’m still haunted by Fergies trash ass attempt

    • @socal3154
      @socal3154 Před 4 lety +11

      Hoo Blastoise don’t forget Chaka! The way she ended the National Anthem with “BRAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHVVEEEEEEEEEEEE”
      sounded like a baby crying on the airplane

    • @GraceNDaPlace
      @GraceNDaPlace Před 4 lety +5

      Just dont add the third verse

  • @misskitty8814
    @misskitty8814 Před 2 měsíci +18

    No matter how many times I listen to this, I end up in tears by the end. What a spectacular voice and how sad it is to be without it and her.

    • @UnclePhil1112
      @UnclePhil1112 Před 2 měsíci +3

      100 years from now, and still nobody will ever top this performance. Best rendition of the national anthem ever sung

  • @gingerale7112
    @gingerale7112 Před 4 měsíci +71

    Hours before 2024 and this STILL give me chills AND an uncontrollable SMILE! This WILL NEVER GET OLD!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

  • @john2795
    @john2795 Před 3 lety +553

    She came with a bandana on and was wearing a sweatsuit and still gave the anthem of a lifetime. Whitney, u r a true talent.

    • @JH-mg8ww
      @JH-mg8ww Před 3 lety +2

      Robyn suggested so because Whitney said she would get freeze out in the black suit that she originally planed to wear.

    • @lilceseworld8842
      @lilceseworld8842 Před 3 lety +2

      Preeachh

    • @chrisez3188
      @chrisez3188 Před 3 lety +5

      It was also the early 90’s therefore 80s style clothing was still fashionable

    • @LoveGod2477
      @LoveGod2477 Před 3 lety +2

      What a comment!! Yes, true, true!!!

    • @chrisez3188
      @chrisez3188 Před 3 lety +6

      John G was your point that her clothes would some how inhibit her singing capability 😂because I’m pretty sure she would’ve came and shut it down regardless of what she was wearing

  • @Dutchmusicfan1992
    @Dutchmusicfan1992 Před 6 lety +5051

    This is the standard..nobody comes close.

  • @charlottesnyman
    @charlottesnyman Před 2 měsíci +20

    The absolute best rendition of the Star Spangled Banner!! Whitney had the most incredible voice.

  • @lisa9867
    @lisa9867 Před 5 měsíci +65

    She is the best. I don't think anyone will ever sing it better. Sad we lost her at such a young age.

  • @SuperJimmielee
    @SuperJimmielee Před 2 lety +1759

    The greatest female vocalist ever. Whitney rest in peace.

  • @barneyy6942
    @barneyy6942 Před 4 lety +6495

    Her singing made me feel patriotic for a country i don't belong to.
    Edit: I think I know all the words now.

    • @tommiwizzie5037
      @tommiwizzie5037 Před 4 lety +79

      Honestly

    • @errpinin
      @errpinin Před 4 lety +64

      Me too. Yo tambieeeennnnn

    • @wvcricker5683
      @wvcricker5683 Před 4 lety +73

      Weyes Noir Not even, you moron...

    • @barneyy6942
      @barneyy6942 Před 4 lety +17

      @@ArchKnight28 haha...we wish.

    • @wvcricker5683
      @wvcricker5683 Před 4 lety +68

      Weyes Noir Stop splitting hairs... she DID sing live, but along with a pre recording (from just a few days earlier) due to all the noise... AS IS DONE as a rule so the audience can hear above all the noise... Why does it even matter? Bottom line is, she belted out our anthem with patriotism and pride! There was no voice enhancement, no Mili Vanilli bullshit... Fucking troll... ftw.usatoday.com/2017/02/whitney-houston-national-anthem-video-super-bowl-51-2017

  • @archangelflyer1
    @archangelflyer1 Před měsícem +7

    The whole thing gives me chills every time. But you get to 2:40 with the wind up and the cymbals punctuating the words and it's almost like pure emotion - something touches you inside and I cry it's so unbelievable good. Vale Whitney

  • @adrianaalvarez5199
    @adrianaalvarez5199 Před 4 měsíci +12

    Her beautiful smiling face singing this with that amazing voice was EVERYTHING. Im still so sad for her passing and her daughter too.😞 🙏❤️🌹

  • @johnnerr
    @johnnerr Před 3 lety +2766

    This should be the official version of the National Anthem.

  • @tashanikole8251
    @tashanikole8251 Před 3 lety +1557

    No theatrics, no costume. This was not about her but about singing the National Anthem to the best of her ability. Beautiful!

    • @elizabethtimothy4776
      @elizabethtimothy4776 Před 3 lety +18

      Right?! Nippy was allow her talent and emotions to convey the perfect message of her so, few of mega stars do that, that was why she was in a league of her own, THE VOICE. RIP W E H ❤️

    • @libertyjustice4847
      @libertyjustice4847 Před 3 lety +7

      Sheer joy in her expression!

    • @sandycheney660
      @sandycheney660 Před 3 lety +3

      Why did I just start crying!!??? Incredible, thank you Whitney!! RIP

    • @gregsgetawaychannel7141
      @gregsgetawaychannel7141 Před 3 lety +5

      The best Ever!!!

    • @sandybullock4458
      @sandybullock4458 Před 3 lety +4

      I'm asian and i watch this crying every week.

  • @helenadetty7164
    @helenadetty7164 Před měsícem +7

    2024 and still watching…what a great singer the world ever had! RIP Whitney 🙏❤️

  • @ivaniacas
    @ivaniacas Před 2 měsíci +64

    Our National Anthem should be discontinued by anyone else forever. Just play this every single year. A true artist/singer with love and conviction for her country. The G.O.A.T., Whitney Houston. God bless America! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @WorldwideWyatt
    @WorldwideWyatt Před 3 lety +350

    Whitney Houston won the Super Bowl in 1991.
    Rest In Peace.

    • @josephstalin2202
      @josephstalin2202 Před 3 lety

      Coffin Dance Mode activated

    • @tokyo3961
      @tokyo3961 Před 3 lety +5

      Mee6 aye shouldn’t you be banning people in my discord server?