WORST EVER!

[mr715]

Worst...

National...

Anthem...

Ever.

[maveric]

1. I liked it. R&B Style!

[nostamj]

2. you didn't hear the first version

"Land of 100 Keys" during the opening session.

truly deeply sucked

[WillyT]

3. Hey... That's The First Time I Can Remember Dancing To It !!!

:shrug:

[LSdemocrat]

4. I liked it

[K-W]

5. ever been to a little league game?

[ET Awful]

6. I thought that dubious title belonged to Roseanne :) n/t

[sistersofmercy]

7. Is this a question? Because I'll take "O Canada" on that one!

:evilgrin:

[RodneyCK2]

8. I agree...

some of those notes were so off it seemed like nails on a chalkboard. Oh well, I am psyched for tonight.

[Hoping4Change]

9. I have found all the musical selections to be very poor.

[K-W]

10. Thats the problem with aesthetics, you cant please everybody.

[bhunt70]

11. bebe winans version was pretty good.

[RodneyCK2]

12. Yes it was.

He did a wonderful job.

[wyldwolf]

13. I loved it...and I'm going to say it...

... some people just hate to hear R&B music. Don't know if it is a underlying racist issue or they just prefer their music monotone or whatever.

But everytime an African American singer or one inspired by such sings in any style other than straight notes, people whine about it.

A matter of taste, I guess.

[belle]

16. Oh, that is not R & B. James Brown is R & B. Aretha is R & B.

The new stuff is just warbling. I mean, I'm glad if it inspired people to get their groove on, but AFAIC it does *not* have a good beat and I *can't* dance to it.

[wyldwolf]

22. yeah, I expected THIS reaction, too

"oh, no. THAT isn't R&B. I KNOW R&B. THAT was just warbling."

Tell Brian McKnight and every R&B radio station in the country he isn't R&B

[Melodybe]

19. I have loved all the music, and I know how respected Bryan McKnight is

I liked him rendition and I can't wait to show my friends.

I think everything has been awesome, I am so overjoyed seeing so many different types of people all getting along and being proud to be democrats.

I think everything has been full of energy. I am having a great time.

[RodneyCK2]

20. That was not r&b. I love r&b.

He was just singing off key. Has nothing to do with race either, just bad singing.

[Chovexani]

21. Hey, I like R&B.

I grew up on it. But Brian McKnight is just tone deaf. Bebe Winans' version was much better.

I do agree with you though that some people seem to have bugs up their ass about anyone "getting ethnic" when it comes to the National Anthem. Just see the thread where the guy was mad people dared to wave their hands during the anthem. :eyes:

[indie_voter]

32. The best ever was Marvin Gaye's rendition. n/t

[lottie244]

33. You got it. But some people don't appreciate different style music.

But I have loved all the ones at this convention so far. Tonights was great, I thought.

[Gregorian]

14. LOVED it.

Fresh switch.

[Carolina]

15. no, Roseanne Barr's

was. :evilgrin:

[Ilsa]

17. I liked the Tahona Indian version really

well yesterday. They stayed on key and it was beautiful to hear it in a native language.

[Chovexani]

27. Oh, that was so beautiful!

It made me cry. That was the best I've ever heard. And the fact that it was sung by native peoples in their own language...just, wow. So moving.

[Bjornsdotter]

28. Yes!

Hi,

Yes, I thought that version was the best! I wish I had recorded it...<sigh>.

Cheers,
Kim :toast:

[Spiffarino]

18. Wife hated it, I loved it.

It's just a matter of taste, I reckon. The guy has an outstanding voice, whatever you think of his version of the N.A.

[Tatiana]

23. Oh I thought you were referring to Steve Brozak's speaking style. n/t

[rucky]

24. I'll call Roseanne and let her know. n/t

[depakid]

25. Jewell's lipsync at the Superbowl ranks way up there, too

Unfortunately, the Star Spangled Banner just lends itself to bad renditions....

[TrueAmerican]

26. I agree

It was disrepectful.

[Stew225]

29. Hey, you're either

with us or against us!

[annxburns]

30. Damn it!

Will you f**king DU'ers get a damn spine!

Stop being so mealy mouthed and speak truth to power!

I swear - I go on this board and I all I see is qualifying statements.

"We should consider" and "on the other hand"

Jaysus. Speak your mind fer chrissake.

(Snicker)

[Eric J in MN]

31. He made it sound contemrporary. I liked it (nt)

nt

[bloom]

34. I thought it was ok

I don't expect them to be all the same.