Pop stars doing pop versions...

They've never really listened to the words. Listen to Sandi Patty's version and...just listen.... to the words about our country, not about pop stars getting tv time.

Stars & Stripes Eternity

Out of all the people who've capatalized on recording The Star Spangled Banner, nobody has done it better than Whitney Houston. When she recorded it in 1991, it captivated a whole nation and beyond. The song was reisssued as a single in 2001, to reflect upon after 9/11. Although her version is magnificent from the 1991 Super Bowl, it just seems to be overdone. The song was issued previously for her 2000 Greatest Hits record, which still remains present. If you have her Greatest Hits record, this single isn't really worth buying. Still, Whitney Houston's voice is still a one of a kind melody, this song could always be bought as a backup for the free and the home of the brave.

voice of gold

i have always loved whitney from the first time i saw her on the merv griffth show back in 83'. from that prefomace, it was evident that Whitney was destined to be a mega star.this preformance of the star spangled banner is incomprable. i have never hered the anthem sound so powerful and meaningful. when she sings she truly captivates the listiner. i truly hope that now whitney has overcome her troubles and can once again reclaim her rightfull place in music history along side aretha frankin as one of the best singers ever.