Whitney Houston - Star Spangled-Banner

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Published 2012-02-13
Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting events, few have topped the one delivered by Whitney Houston before Super Bowl XXV in 1991 in Tampa, Florida. A woman, her incredible voice, and the bare minimum of extraneous notes. Her rendition came at a particularly patriotic time, just after the onset of the Persian Gulf War, and was released as a single. It was re-released after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Houston donated all proceeds to charity. She ranks among the best of all-time because of the circumstances and ... that voice..

This video includes carefully synchronized closed caption (CC) so the audience can learn the words to this song.
All Comments (21)
  • @sashasongmusic
    Whitney's voice was probably custom designed by God himself.
  • @annieberko
    This needs to be released over all the social media platforms again all day every day.
  • @ceefuller7082
    She set the bar too high. No one will ever exceed this performance.
  • @4primus
    She set the standard. No one has come close.
  • @jenlyonauthor
    23 years later and this still gives me goosebumps. You were a national treasure, Ms. Houston. Won't ever be another like you.
  • @ashleynadine717
    The fact that this looks like the most effortless performance is in itself, jaw dropping. She’s incredible, rest easy Whitney 💕
  • @sweetlilangel714
    She looks like she’s not even trying. It’s just natural for her.
  • @JOAMELJESS
    I’m British and this makes me glad you dumped our tea
  • @Gwen0902
    Whitney!! NO ONE has ever topped her singing of the Star Spangled Banner in my opinion, no one!!! Still watching in 2024. Rest in peace Whitney, you did us proud ♥
  • @carolinab3404
    Why don't they just play the recording of this version at every super bowl every year.....?? They'll never be a better.
  • @michellesutton3945
    No one will ever top this. It’s literally not possible. There were no mistakes. Not one.
  • @adinal1958
    She looks like she's not even trying, like she could just roll out of bed and belt this out anytime. What an amazing talent she had.
  • @Jwingmann
    Honestly, no one has ever or will Ever top this. The voice, the look, the patriotism, and her beauty. Will never be topped
  • @wadewilson8011
    When she hit that, "*And the rockets red glare..." My SOUL gets goosebumps!
  • @TheBlakmajik78
    Nobody has sang our National Anthem as good as this woman has………NO ONE
  • @abdallahzghino6497
    U know you’re a legend when u preform in 1991 and people are still listening in 2022!!!❤️❤️❤️
  • @MonsieurGaga5
    The best singer ever. I can promise that in my lifetime I will never hear another singer execute this performance like Whitney did.