The WORST National Anthem That I've Ever Heard

[rightwinger]

A writer named Francis Key tried to negotiate with the British for the release of Americans captured during the war of 1812. Key was captured himself and held on a British ship during the shelling of Ft. McHenry in Baltimore harbor. He watched during the "twilight's last gleaming" through the night that the Flag was still standing during the "dawn's early light". It was a profound observation that later became the National Anthem.

Francis Scott Key was not drunk while writing the Star Spangled Banner

 

[MarathonMike]

Who the hell is Ingrid Andress?

Good point!

 

[MarathonMike]

Don't they have backup singers if someone is sick or whatever?

 

[whitehall]

Francis Scott Key was not drunk while writing the Star Spangled Banner

The Brits offered a rum ration to their sailors at the time and Key might have enjoyed a cup while he watched his own Flag through the night. Consider the symbolic timeless words before you condemn some pop babe for her lack of talent.

 

[Ava]

Really? She has a pretty powerful voice.

Yes, she has. I didn't watch the Super Bowl. Sometimes lately though I have thought she was trying too hard. I first discovered her in the very late 90's and LOVED her style and voice. What a talent.