The 11 Worst Renditions of The Star Spangled Banner, Ranked.
Of course, it’s well known that The Star Spangled Banner isn’t an easy song to sing.
Not to be rude, but “God Bless America” is a way better jam.
Worst Renditions Star-Spangled Banner
But we’re stuck with Francis Scott Key’s warbling tribute to the US of A.
And we’re forced to hear people butcher it.
Especially at the Super Bowl.
Each year, more than 100 million people are estimated to watch the game, its advertisements and its halftime show.
But it all begins with the performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
By the way, Chris Stapleton’s version at this year’s Super Bowl wasn’t bad. But dang, it was drawn out. Still, he hit all the notes. Kudos.
Of course, we all remember the best version – Whitney Houston’s performance in 1991 at Super Bowl XXV.
According to Rolling Stone:
“Still the gold standard for all Super Bowl performances more than 30 years later, Whitney Houston’s prerecorded version of the National Anthem stands as one of the most stunning moments in NFL history. It’s the only Super Bowl anthem that rivals famous versions like Marvin Gaye (at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game) or Jose Feliciano (at the 1963 World Series). It’s gone down in history as of her most beloved performances.”
Of course we remember the best, but what about the WORST renditions of The Star-Spangled Banner? We have a lot to choose from.
