February 8, 201115 yr Author And we have to do much more difficult things than remember the words to the national anthem, on a regular basis. Like viewing BGP without anyone else at work seeing us....
February 8, 201115 yr It's not hard to remember the words to a song, especially the national anthem. She's supposed to be a "professional" singer... And I'm sure many of us here on BGP have harder jobs than singing a simple song. And we have to do much more difficult things than remember the words to the national anthem, on a regular basis. I'm not sure I'd say harder. I have a pretty challenging job, but if you asked me to do it in front of 100K+ people, I'd probably fail.
February 8, 201115 yr She basically messed up one line and one word in an earlier line. I can deal with the mess up. What I don't like is the way some super-star singers feel they have to show off their personal singing styles by jazzing up the national anthem. The moment should be about America, not that particular singer. Just sing it straight. Absolutely with you 100% on that one.:thumb:
February 8, 201115 yr Maybe she had money on the under 1:54 set at Bodog. She actually lasted 1:53.7 but they paid both sides due to the missing line. Still not the worst of all time (Roseanne) or Carl Lewis' attempt to "make it up". Has anyone ever listened to the Marvin Gaye NBA rendition? He actually had his own beat for the anthem and it's pretty darn good.It's the best.
February 9, 201115 yr Aguilera was just out to impress everyone by nailing high notes, she didn't care about the lyrics. That was the impresion I got, she was making it all bout her and not all about our country.
February 9, 201115 yr For those that criticize her, it is only a small blemish. I would like to see some of you try what she does on a regular basis and lets see how many times you mess up... I could't sing "Mary had a little lamb" and make it sound good, I am mostly critisizinng her putting way to much of her own spin on the song. The shame of it is she has a great voice so there was no need to sing it like she did. :thumb::thumb: And also, just sing, not scream the song the way it was meant to be sung. All that extra warbling is goofy! :thumb::thumb: What I don't like is the way some super-star singers feel they have to show off their personal singing styles by jazzing up the national anthem. The moment should be about America, not that particular singer. Just sing it straight. BINGO!! This one nailed it. :thumb::thumb: The lady has a great voice, she certainly didn't show it trying to make it about her. Her singing/voice on this was terrible. Just Sing The Song Like It Was Intended To Be :ohbrother:!!!!
February 9, 201115 yr http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner The music came from a popular British drinking tune I personally think that The Star Spangled Banner is overused , played before every meaningless sporting event held in this country , other songs should be substituted like "Hail Columbia" , "My country tis of Thee" and "America the Beautiful" have the National Anthem sung only at significant National events .ie opening of congress, Presidential inaugrations . Edited February 9, 201115 yr by KyTmcNcc
February 9, 201115 yr I can't believe people are making such a big deal over this. She screwed up a couple words, big deal, happens all the time with sporting events. Who cares? As far as how "bad" she sounded, she was 100x better than any on here could have been. Stop trying to find things to complain about.
February 9, 201115 yr I can't believe people are making such a big deal over this. She screwed up a couple words, big deal, happens all the time with sporting events. Who cares? As far as how "bad" she sounded, she was 100x better than any on here could have been. Stop trying to find things to complain about. We weren't asked to do it, with the expectation that it would be done properly and with all due respect -- she was.
February 9, 201115 yr I'm not sure I'd say harder. I have a pretty challenging job, but if you asked me to do it in front of 100K+ people, I'd probably fail. She's a professional singer. Remembering the words to the national anthem shouldn't be that difficult of a task.
February 9, 201115 yr I can't believe people are making such a big deal over this. She screwed up a couple words, big deal, happens all the time with sporting events. Who cares? As far as how "bad" she sounded, she was 100x better than any on here could have been. Stop trying to find things to complain about. :thumb:
February 9, 201115 yr I can't believe people are making such a big deal over this. She screwed up a couple words, big deal, happens all the time with sporting events. Who cares? As far as how "bad" she sounded, she was 100x better than any on here could have been. Stop trying to find things to complain about. When you get into a profession like the one Ms. Aguilera is in, you open yourself up to criticism. Most of us here are criticized for the job we do each and every day, but we aren't paid as nicely as Christina is. And she screwed up an entire line, not just a couple of words. As for it happening all the time, I can't remember anyone screwing it up that bad on that big of a stage. Got any examples? Also, this forum is for topics exactly like this one. Do you really expect everyone to ignore the fact that she screwed up the national anthem during the biggest pro football game of the year? :lol:
February 9, 201115 yr Like viewing BGP without anyone else at work seeing us.... That's not hard. :lol:
February 9, 201115 yr She's a professional singer. Remembering the words to the national anthem shouldn't be that difficult of a task. I used to sing the national anthem at basketball games in high school. You'd be surprised how easy it is. It's just like any other song you think anyone should know. You get up there and all of a sudden your mind goes blank.
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