February 8, 2011
Christina Aguilera's tortured attempt at the national anthem prior to the Super Bowl was the worst I've ever heard. If there was ever a case of a singer falling in love with her own voice and then forgetting the words to the song, this would be exhibit A. It was worse than a wardrobe malfunction. The song deserves respect when sung, and getting the words wrong is just bad form. Form over substance is a mistake. Better to let an 8-year old sing it, or a fireman. At least I get chill bumps and a tear in the eye from them.
Friends have told me Roseanne Barr screeched out the absolute worst version a few years, but since I won't watch anything she does, thankfully I missed that one. I suspect she did that on purpose anyway.
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LB67 2 years, 3 months ago
I couldn't agree more, Christina Aguilera really messed that up
debsalomon 2 years, 3 months ago
Obviously, popular singers are encouraged to add their own style to the national anthem performed at public events. Sometimes this goes too far. I wish these entertainment icons would just sing it straight. This isn't a performance. This is an hommage. As for messing up the words, Christina should have takes a cue from Sarah Palin and written them on her hand. debster
RD28327 2 years, 3 months ago
People around here locally mess it up too, especially high school kids! If you can't get anyone who can sing it correctly, get a recording of it.
dogboy 2 years, 3 months ago
...everyone wants to be Whitney!!!!
RD28327 2 years, 3 months ago
And too many youngins think they oughta be on Glee or become the next American Idol!
JohnChappell 2 years, 3 months ago
Trouble is the practice of TV turning everything it covers into a show. I remember how the 1980 Iran hostage situation acquired titles and eventually spawned Nightline — which is still on, though much different.
Now every event gets a title — a different one on each network, of course. I suppose theme songs and sponsors will be next
What was once both a joyous and solemn tradition at ball games — when everybody joined in — is now just a bad opening act.
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