In my opinion, this is THE best rendition of the National Anthem ever made. If you look at the entire set up, what a difference. It was pro America all the way complete with a fly-over by F16s. Makes me sad and angry at the same time.
And I saw in a Whitney Houston documentary that she only practiced it once. Once. Then said “I’ve got it.”
Her voice was just amazing. So sad we lost her so young. So many artists die young! Bright flames burn out quickly.