Attention singers of the Star Spangled Banner: a request

[zagloba]

@thirdwarning

Oh, absolutely. I hate the fact that it has become a performance piece, anyway. I know, I’m old, but why can’t we just go back to instrumental support for the audience to sing it?
However, if there has to be a solo, can we at least get it up to tempo? It’s a national anthem, people, not a dirge.

I’m with you. The singing of the National Anthem should be an occasion to celebrate what we share as Americans, not an excuse for self-aggrandizement.

[Antigen]

@Danalan

All great artists suffer for their art.

Yes, but why, why do we have to suffer too?

[Frylock]

Anyone know where I can find a copy or clip of Jose Feliciano’s rendition to listen to?

I haven’t found it on the net…

-FrL-

[Yookeroo]

I vote for ending the practice of singing the song before sporting events. That would end most of this crap.