During my put-off-homework-and-studying-because-I-am-lazy browsing of YouTube, I happened across this video. Entitled "Best USA National Anthem Ever," it caught my eye, and I definitely benefited from watching it. Before you read this post, I suggest you watch it here.
As many who watched the video commented, you may also be thinking "Lauren, that wasn't that great. Sure, it was pretty good, but Whitney Houston's National Anthem was incredibly powerful, (watch here) and there are so many other great singers that have performed amazingly." One responding to those comments on YouTube expressed my exact sentiments. This rendition of our nation's anthem is the best because those singing it are not trying to draw attention to themselves. The choirs represent all branches of our nation's military, and they are singing the anthem with respect and reverence for our country, which is the song's purpose. They present it straightforwardly, not taking the chance to show off their vocal talents like so many artists do when given the chance to sing the Star-Spangled Banner. In my opinion, who better to sing our anthem, describing the "land of the free and the home of the brave," than those brave people serving or preparing to serve in our Armed Forces? Those very brave people who fight to defend our country? Surely, they understand what they are singing and what they are singing it for. America! Do you see? God Bless America!
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