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Thank you, Kerry
Another National Anthem clip. Brought tears to my eyes. I love how the girl in the middle never moves her left hand, no gestures, nothing – it’s sort of frozen in a little attitude, she’s focused on her singing. Brava.
Divas on Youtube: Whitney
The anthem. It’s definitive.
Divas on Youtube: Mariah
2002 Superbowl. The date is all you need to know. I feel those days, I feel that time … in her singing. Beautifully done.
Divas on Youtube: Marvin Gaye
I’m sure you’ve all seen this. But one can never see it enough.
Divas on Youtube: Destiny’s Child
Perfect harmony. Makes my heart stop a little bit.
Divas on Youtube: Kelly
A capella. Sweet. A clear open voice.
Divas on Youtube: Beyonce
… the National Anthem. You go. You go with your superstar self.
Happy birthday to The Star Spangled Banner
by Percy Moran Francis Scott Key catching that glimpse on September 13, 1814. Here is one of the original broadsides of the lyrics. It was called “The Defense of Fort McHenry” at the time. I can’t help but think of … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to The Star Spangled Banner!
by Percy Moran Francis Scott Key catching that glimpse on September 13, 1814. Within five days, his poem had been circulated throughout Baltimore, with instructions that it should be sung to the tune of “To Anacreon in Heaven”, an already-existing … Continue reading