The Cactus Cuties sing The National Anthem Original Video
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- čas přidán 1. 02. 2008
- The much requested studio recording of The Cactus Cuties singing our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, is now available for downloading from Cdbaby and Itunes. The Cactus Cuties, thecactuscuties.com, range in age from 8 to 13. The group is named for the Cactus Theater in Lubbock, Texas and they are coached by Cami Caldwell.
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It is now almost 2022 and this is STILL the best rendition I’ve ever heard.
I like to stop in here every so often just to listen and get totally blown away AGAIN. Wow!
Same!!
yo tambien!!
Me too!
Just heard Fergie's butchering of it and HAD to come here.
A.J. Fedor me too!
All these years later, this rendition still gives me goosebumps. Ladies, thank you for this.
The discipline in the pitch of their voices on notes. Whoever taught these ladies is on point. Still the best rendition of the national anthem and its 2019. The melody and harmonization my goodness.
Cami Caldwell
@@kenbrownfield6584 She put diminished chords in there. The work she put into that.
After EnVogue, Destiny’s Child, and then The Cactus Cuties 🙂
that extra high note "free" SO BEAUTIFUL they did awesome!
Marina Santana Madeline did that
Which one is which? They all look like sisters
Nelson Murillo Madeline is all the way at the end on the right hand side
Best version of the SSB ever. Now I am spoiled. Any Anthem rendition failing to hit the same High Note on 'Free' is a disappointment.
I call it, a "jump octave." Pretty sure the lead singer in the middle, Baylee, hit that. At first, thought the little peanut on the far right did; but she was already singing the 5th, and too high ... the octave was off of the melody, not the harmony.
BETTER THAN ANY CELEBRITY EVER
I would agree with only one exception. I saw this video years ago and it's always been my favorite. Superbowl 34 featuring Faith Hill. czcams.com/video/eUDJyoij5E4/video.html
The harmonizing is almost painfully perfect...
I know this game was played in 2008 but this is still today the best rendition of my Nations Anthem I have ever heard.
Yes. And check out Anna Christine's version. Incredible, as well.
The very best ever. These girls were excellent .
bosox2029 ikr
Its one of the best examples of Texas country acapella in my opinion as well
Same
That harmonious singing was beautiful
The harmony that begins about 0:50 is special, particularly for these voices. I would put this performance in my top five choices, and I have listened to many many different performances of the SSB.
Every time. EVERY TIME. This gives me goosebumps. Bravo young ladies.
Absolutely stunning!! I'm not even American but I felt proud
true
:)
I said it, and I say it again....The best rendition of the Star Spangled Banner , I 'ver heard!
Deckie Deckie I 've listened to the National anthem for 80 years now. I prefer these girls rendition!
Not 80 here; but around 50 (born in Spain)....and never liked the Amerikan custom of use the mercenary hollywood hordes for something as serious as the national Anthem ...rather listen to an every day Joe/Jane sing it perhaps not as flashy, but with his /her heart in his /her hand, than to some famous BSer who charges abundle and don't give a fuck!
These girls are ....TOPS!!
However, nothing could stop the Hillary’s America version!
Have you heard Stravinsky’s?
Me too!
This gave me chills no joke
THE best version of The Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard. These precious Cuties are not only dead on each note and on their timing, they are absolutely adorable to watch. I love it when the little peanut on the far right (who nails all those high harmony parts) is about to do her thing, and her bigger mic mate backs up a bit, because she knows she's about to be blasted! What a great country this is, that produces wonderful wonderment such as this. I am so thankful this was recorded for me and others to awe over, over and over again. Thank you.
+Tonetwisters It was recorded to show their family and friends actually.
... I'm so glad it was, because we all get to enjoy it!!
Tonetwisters her name is Madeline BUT I AGREE
@@jojosiwafanforlife9601 She was still a "peanut" ... and thanks!
Ten years later, I still believe this is the best rendition I've ever heard. Chills.
They smashed it....never heard a better version than this. Its years now and it still brings a tear to my eyes.
If this version does not move you, you have no soul.
so if someone didnt like this version they have no soul?😤
That or they are You-Know-Who.
I am a Japanese, but I love this melody and harmony.
Arigato anni mas. Japanese friend.
I've been back here many times in the last 13 years. Still as good an anthem as I have ever heard.
Even 10yrs. later,I still haven't heard The National Anthem sung better.
I play it every night before I shut down my computer for the night, just like old (pre cable) days when TV stations signed off for the night! Proud be an American!
That gave me goosebumps and I'm not even American!
I'm an American. Half American,and Philippine and Spanish Hola Amigas and amigos
same u canadian? :)
I'm Australian
You have to be American to like music?
+Shady Tyrell. It's hardly just about music.
I can’t tell you HOW many times I’ve watched this video. What I will tell you is that each and every time she hits that high note towards the end. I get chills.
Stopping back in 2021 and this is still the best live performance of our National Anthem.
Beautiful. Served with USMC infrantry in first Gulf War, brought me to tears, first time in 25 yrs. Sorry, I'm a different breed. These girls made my day.
Wow! Not at all what I expected. Superbowl worthy.
This comment did NOT age well xD
These girls have the best natural harmonies I have ever heard in my entire life. Perfect pitch and spot on key!
After all the controversy over pro ball players protesting the National Anthem...I come back back here to se how It should be done. Five little girls stunned an audience of Roddy college kids and alumni into silence for an incredible rendition of our anthem. At the end the crowd erupted into a huge cheer!
Congratulations to Cami Caldwell for your superb coaching of these sweethearts. It is, most importantly, our National anthem and should be presented this way (with a minimum of embellishments), and the diction was absolutely perfect.
Yes Cami, you did an EXCELLENT job with these girls !!!
Performances like this come around only once in a lifetime. When I get to close down our radio station for the night, this is the last song I always play.
This is probably the best rendition of the national anthem I've heard, they are beautiful singers, it almost brought a year to my eye
You meant tear
I'm not American, however, I shed a tear every time I listen to their rendition. Love the last part most especially...(bra-a-a-ve)...:)
watching again nearly 9 years later
Wow. I remember watching this when it first came out. I never get tired of it! Cuties forever!!
You could hear a pin drop in that arena. Absolutly stunning!!
The best I've ever heard
Simply a classic. Thank you, girls.
I wish they were still around :(
Those of you who gave a thumbs down to this ... move, get out of MY country...find one you actually like.
This brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. This country is great you girls are great. I hope and pray every day that freedom reigns in these United States of America. Thank you girls you are what America is all about in its simplest form. I served my country proudly and you do to.
I get cold chills every single time I hear this!!
This makes me even more proud to be from Texas.
Simply never has it been done better. Never.
prolly seen this over 50 times and i never get tired of it! best harmony ever and that run in the last word "brave" gives me chills everytime!!!!!
This is one of the most beautiful vocal performances I've ever heard.
their perfect pitch gives me chills every time.
I've heard this so many times but find my eyes getting a little teary every time these girls belt this out.
Three years have passed and there has not been any rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by any one or any group that comes close to this one! God Bless you all Cactus Cuties! God Bless America!!
Best rendition I've ever heard
I heard this for the first time 2 days ago (Feb 17, 2013) and I cannot even guess at how many times I have watched/listened to it since then. This is the most impressive performance of our national anthem I have ever heard. A Naval fly-by is in order, not for the game, but for the girls...think I'll watch it again. This time with 2 hats so I can take off one for the heroes of the American Revolution, and one for the revolutionary Cactus Cuties.
it's 2015 and i'm still watching! :)
@@oakvillecenter904 It is now December 31, 1918 and I am STILL coming back to listen! God bless these voices AND the parents and teachers who inspired and taught them that to love one's country you must RESPECT it. These wonderful voices did just that and I am so proud of both them and my country!
The chills are running down my spine, my words can't even begin to describe how wonderful and moving the cactus cuties made this song!
Hi future self. I thought this is old but go head watch it again. Edit this when you see it plz.
I always get back to this moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner... Brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen..
It has almost been 7 years since the video was uploaded and I'm still impressed :)
1:03 the girl in the middle killed it
Glensky Masangcay that's andi
Andi Kitten. She is (was) the lead singer.
An extraordinary performance...and America noticed!
Still love these young ladies. I followed their music for years.
1:08 "That our Flag was STILL THERE". I always get shivers. Not just from the beautiful harmony, but from the image of strength, fortitude, and the symbol of freedom from the yoke of tyranny evoked by the image of a tattered flag still waving after the battle.
I've heard that the Anthem is one of the hardest songs to harmonize to and these girls do it like it's as natural as breathing. Wonderful!
I watch this vid once a week and am still amazed by it...Cami Caldwell did an excellent job of arranging these girls singing talents.
How could anyone not like these gals!!
Possibly it's because their tone deaf or extremely jealous. I think they sing beautifully.
This is just awesome..! The quality of those voices in that setting rings of a purity one rarely gets to witness, even among the professionals. Thanks again for this wonderful tribute..!
My immigrant father from Norway cried every time he heard this singing. I can happily imagine the flood while hearing this.
"And the home of the brave". I will never, EVER be able to get the way they sing that line out of my head. The twang on the word "home" coupled with that particular harmony just sings so damn well. Raw talent, sure do miss these ladies performing
Between these girls and Whitney Houston the 2 best national anthems I've ever heard.
It has been 11 years and I still find myself back here on occasion to listen to this fantastic rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Well done ladies!
Let it always be so sung and so reversed. Outstanding rendition. Did anyone else notice the reverence the entire crowd had. No whistles or jeers until the very last note. Thank you to whoever posted this.
This is the way it ought to be sung.
The best ever omg !!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I get the chillz every time!!!!
Not only are the girls amazing but the arrangement downright slaps!
A tear jerker for me everytime I hear it but I also love the respect that the crowd gave them, and the national anthem, by not getting rowdy with applause too early. They waited until the end. You don't see that too often. God bless these young girls and our country!
We're on the same page there
That was so beautiful
I've watched this probably over a 100 times. All I can say is that their coach should try and do this again! She was listening for all the right sounds and all five of these girls did an amazing job together because of her!
You're listening to the Excellence in National Anthem network.
Found this again. I need to here this beautiful rendition of my country's anthem during this dark time to give me hope.
Hear
I first received this from a retired U.S.Army CSM living in South Korea and was absolutely floored. So from a grizzled old patriotic veteran all I can say is THANK-YOU to the Cactus Cuties.After that Super Bowl debacle and many others like it,I now listen to them every day to get rid of that terrible vision from my brain,and girls,please don't let Hollywood influence you in their unpatriotic ways,and God Bless you all every day.
I have never heard the National Anthem sung as well as these girls have done. It brings tears to my eyes, each time I play this video. And the audience is just in awe listening to them. They can't believe the amazing voices of these girls. I wish that I could have been there to hear them in person. They have set the standard for the best singers of the National Anthem.
It's up there with Linda Ronstadts and Whitney Houstons performances of the National Anthem ,imho......
I can't believe it's been 12 years. I still love hearing them sing this.
Still the best ever
After trying to watch and listen to Aretha Franklin butcher the Star Spangled Banner at the football game in Detroit on Thanksgiving,I had to come back here as I always do to listen to the Cactus Cuties sing the best ever rendition of our National Anthem. I don't know why everyone has to try to stylize their own version of this great song.
TO prove their divaship ... Or at least, try ...
This freakin freaked me out. This is actually scary how good they are. Wow
Amazing close harmony !
Daniel De Rudder ofI know right there amazing
I hate that the cheering was cut short. That performance needed a LOT of cheering.
Tonetwisters IKRRR
czcams.com/video/85mcbKzK0N0/video.html This is another video of this exact performance we’re they show the applause
Agreed, however I am grateful that the crowd held off until the very end to cheer. I don't ever recall fans holding back from cheering in settings like that, if nothing else out of excitement for the game to start. The only explanation I can come up with is that the crowd was spellbound... and rightly so.
Oh my goodness. I want to take these girls with me everywhere and instead of listening to the radio just listen to them sing their hearts out. they are sooooooo amazing,
This is great I love how I'm watching all these 12 years later
Best rendition EVER!!! I wonder what ever happened to these cuties??
Oh my lord these girls singing makes me think of angels.
The very best Star Spangled Banner I've ever heard.....pity they ran out of microphones....jejejeje....Espectaculares!!
Or 2nd from right held one cos far right was too young?
That’s class.
12/12/2019.. still watching this.. what a performance
12/12/2019? Are you from the future?
I remember watching them when I was young omg
literally in tears. incredible.
Bravo!! (x1000). I never get tired of this rendition.
Awesome
Proud to be an American
I could listen to that all night long just absolutely perfect
This gives me the chills.. Amazing.
angels singing perfectly
Still love this video
STILL brings tears to my eyes ...
I have been a singer all of my life,"37 years" and have never heard the Star Spangled Banner sung like that!!!!! Please contact NASCAR and get them to let the girls come to Talladega . I can honestly say that I don't believe it can be done any more PERFECT !!!! Thanks for the pleasure of letting me listen... Keep up the great work girls!!!!!!