Happy Birthday USofA
About three weeks ago some talk show host decided that The Star Spangled Banner was an abomination, in part, because it goes on about "bombs bursting in air", "rocket's red glare", "brave and free people" and all that military crap. He also was complaining that it is just too difficult to sing.
Well, those bombs and rockets were keeping and winning our freedom and liberties which have to be, constantly, fought for one way or another and that task is not always a peaceful one. Then there's that bit about it being difficult to sing. Once again, it's much easier to appreciate something that you've put some personal effort into.
So, in response to the melodically challenged shock-jock, I'd like to offer this little rendition of our national anthem as preformed by some little girls.
Well, those bombs and rockets were keeping and winning our freedom and liberties which have to be, constantly, fought for one way or another and that task is not always a peaceful one. Then there's that bit about it being difficult to sing. Once again, it's much easier to appreciate something that you've put some personal effort into.
So, in response to the melodically challenged shock-jock, I'd like to offer this little rendition of our national anthem as preformed by some little girls.
Comments
BRAVO! Beautifully done! Thanks Expat, Happy 4th.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 07/04/12 at 01:25 AM
One of my favorites of all time!
Posted by Dave Hanford on 07/04/12 at 02:01 AM
How wonderful! That ought to be required listening for any pop star who wants to "improve" our anthem at a ball game. Can we get them for the next Superbowl?
Happy 236th birthday, America.
Happy 236th birthday, America.
Posted by TheCannyScot in Atlanta, GA on 07/04/12 at 08:25 AM
@Thomas in Oxford: Well, we won! (I'll leave it at that.)
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/04/12 at 04:02 PM
God bless America!
Posted by Yarnalee on 07/04/12 at 07:12 PM
ABSOLUTLUTLY BEAUTIFUL. I loved it!
Joe
Joe
Posted by [email protected] on 07/05/12 at 11:41 AM
The talking head that chewed his foot off with that comment was someone who calls himself "Bill Press."
I had to look it up. If his objective was to get himself a little attention, he almost succeeded. I remembered what he did, but not his name. I still couldn't tell you who he works for, and I don't care enough to look THAT up.
Such words could only come from the mouth of someone who is what I call "pathologically self-centered" - someone who has never done anything with any element of risk to it for the benefit of anyone else. In other words, he's exactly the opposite of a Hero.
I had to look it up. If his objective was to get himself a little attention, he almost succeeded. I remembered what he did, but not his name. I still couldn't tell you who he works for, and I don't care enough to look THAT up.
Such words could only come from the mouth of someone who is what I call "pathologically self-centered" - someone who has never done anything with any element of risk to it for the benefit of anyone else. In other words, he's exactly the opposite of a Hero.
Posted by tadchem on 07/06/12 at 01:10 PM
I knew his name and where he works but I didn't feel like giving him any more attention than he deserved!
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/06/12 at 04:08 PM
Those kids sang the national anthem with more heart and feeling than any celebrity I've heard sing it in the last 25 years. Great job kids!
Posted by Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding on 07/06/12 at 07:54 PM
Apparently, these little ones have gone on to yet more fame.
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Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/06/12 at 11:19 PM
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