I also love that Jose Feliciano – who had caused a similar shitstorm in 1968 (clip also included above!!) basically says, “Yeah, great. But I did it first.”
Nowadays, their versions are pretty standard fare for the national anthem. (Well, maybe not Marvin’s. That’s his alone). But still: people do all kinds of stuff now with that melody (too much, in my opinion). They were the trailblazers!
Happy 4th Sheila
U r a human encyclopedia.
What a talent. Marvin Gaye is just amazing.
Best star spangled banner ever
– Sean
Happy 4th to you too Sean.
Yeah, that Marvin Gaye … wow. Not sure if you’ve read this but there’s a big piece on Grantland about that performance:
http://grantland.com/features/the-marvin-gaye-national-anthem/
I also love that Jose Feliciano – who had caused a similar shitstorm in 1968 (clip also included above!!) basically says, “Yeah, great. But I did it first.”
Nowadays, their versions are pretty standard fare for the national anthem. (Well, maybe not Marvin’s. That’s his alone). But still: people do all kinds of stuff now with that melody (too much, in my opinion). They were the trailblazers!