History & Different Versions Of The National Anthem

[Rikurzhen]

Here's the old English tune which is the basis of the Star Spangled Banner



Here is Hail Columbia which served as the national anthem from Washington's inaugural until 1931



Here are some youngin's bringing the national anthem into the 21st century.

 

[Moonglow]

Yes, almost all of colonial period music was based on tunes of English origin..

 

[Tom Sweetnam]

I like the Jimi Hendrix version.