South African Reacts: Whitney Houston - Star Spangled-Banner | EMOTIONAL!!! 

Hey folks!! I was so amazed by this performance by Whitney Houston! She definitely did the Great Star Spangled Banner Justice :) I hope you all are having the best day! God Bless :)

No one has ever done it better than Whitney.

NOBODY can touch Whitney. Her rendition is on a level all by itself. ♥♥

Every American on earth agrees that Whitney Houston's version represents the USA forever

I'm a 72 year old male and a proud citizen of the USA and must say that this rendition of the National Anthem is my all time favorite. Whitney seemed to be feeling the deeper meaning of the spirit of this anthem and the crowd was 100% behind her. I appreciate you reacting to our National Anthem. God bless you!

Whitney Houston sang the best national anthem ever in America' history ever.❤

Whitney was from another stratosphere. Her talent always astounded me before, but now that she's gone, her voice makes me cry. We were blessed to have her.

She was number 1 on the charts!! No one else has done that! I'm american, I cry EVERY time I hear her sing the anthem.

That note when she smiles is one of the greatest moments in music history. It was as if God spoke through her.

My husband was deployed to the middle east at that time. I cry everything I hear this

Brilliant performance and so effortless for her. Her shoulders are so relaxed and the power of her voice is beyond compare. She sings this song with absolute joy. RIP.

Whitney Houston was a gift that is gone too soon and without doubt this performance of the National Anthem is stunningly beautiful. But whenever I hear the song no matter how it is delivered, the song always moves me. It is custom in America to stand for the anthem with your right hand over your heart and I’ve been doing that all my 63 years. Respect.

Whitney's vocal knowledge and vocal talent was preternatural. She did that without autotune or vocal enhancements. You would like "I Have Nothing!"

Best ever. God rest her soul. Sing with angels ❤️

I cry for the Anthem and for Whitney!

Whitney Houston is the best female singer in History for a reason!

ESPN did a show called "Whitney's Anthem". Worth a watch.

The singing, period, is always good to hear. But, I can't listen to her rendition of it here without getting teary-eyed--every single time! Then, they capped this amazing performance off with a flyover.

My family and I (we were a military family) were assigned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1991 just after Operation Desert Storm. When we arrived in Riyadh, there was still smoke coming down from the oil fields in Kuwait that Saddam Hussein had set ablaze. We didn't know what we would have in Saudi Arabia, nor what we'd be allowed to bring with us, but the one thing we knew we wanted to bring with us was a video of this rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by the late, great Ms. Whitney Houston. To me, it is the best, and I simply can't imagine it ever being surpassed.

Whitney's Anthem performance has and will continue to stand the test of time. The song itself is challenging for anyone to sing, but Whitney made it seem effortless♥️

As one of the many who recommended this, thank you for watching it! I remember it vividly and still cry every time I watch it. Our country was in a much better place then and I hope we can get back some of our national spirit. tt was a perfect rendition. What a voice.

She's singing to the troops❤Most patriotic. Best anthem ever

Whitney’s always gave me chills. Best rendition ever.

That’s why she is known as “THE VOICE “!!🎤❤️ like ya reactions!

I have always loved Whitney Houston and to this day her rendition of our National Anthem brings me pride and strength

I watched it on TV live that night. I don’t remember anything about the game but I remember everything about hearing her sing that night.

I get goosebumps every time I hear the anthem but ESPECIALLY Whitney’s version 🇺🇸

Our Anthem is of great pride, but Whitney Houston perfected it entirely. Can’t help but bawl out tears every time this gets played especially now that she’s no longer here. R.I.P. 🇺🇸❤️‍🔥🇺🇸 Ms. Whitney

Instant sobbing obviously. It’s hard to explain ALL of the reasons. I will say every time I hear this done very well. I instantly visualize the story. I love history and this song is a part of that. Best version EVER. But I also cry for Whitney and her brilliant tragic life.

So special Whitney was, in every song I know of hers. The Star Spangled Banner was superb!! ❤❤❤

This is 100 percent the best National Anthem of all times and not a lot of people with argue with that 🔥👍🏼

That last high note sends shivers down my spine

I tear up every time that I hear her sing it to this day.

Francis Scott Key would have been blown away by this performance by Whitney!

THE best! I cry every time. With all the crap my country is going through right now; the shame I feel regarding how we are treating each other; how we are perceived across the globe; and the hesitation and fear for what our future holds, I take comfort going back to this moment and listening to this amazing woman. It serves to remind me of my humanity, my pride, my love, and my respect for this country and the principles on which it was built. We will persevere.

I come from three generations of American veterans, so the national anthem has a special place in our hearts... Whitney Houston she will always be an American icon...

Twelve years on and she is still the unbeatable golden standard as far as female singers are concerned.Whitney Houston"1963 2012

Thank u for the respect u show I know we all greatly appreciate it and would show u the same respect in return

Emotions are impressive, patriotic, goosebumps and flowing tears with amazing awe. Happiness.

She made my spirit smile, the best in history, nothing can compare to this woman. Her voice was like no other to this day. My favorite all time rendition of the national anthem. Rest in peace beautiful Angel. You were perfect in every way. ❤

Remember that the other part of the equation that makes this, is the arrangement by John Clayton. His subtle re-harmonizations, plus shifting from 3/4 to 4/4, were genius moves.

When I heard it on television live during the gulf war, it brought me to tears. I have heard it since, but none compares.

Yes, I have the single. Purchased it way before she passed. America the Beautful is the 2nd second song on the disc.

I remember watching this live when I was 22 at my Dads house who was an ex-Marine. After the game everyone kept commenting on how it was by far the best part of that Super Bowl as the game was a ridiculous blow out. It was the talk of the town (Las Vegas) for at least a week afterwards it would come up in conversations at the poker room and black Jack tables. People would say about how proud it made them feel to be American. Sadly you don’t hear allot of people saying that nowadays 😢

Just my opinion Whitney's rendition screams what America for me.

I'm french and she touch my soul so deep rip for she ❤🙏

Whitney Houston had a great voice, espeially here.

The good lord just lent us one of his angels for a little while and then decided our time was up and needed her back.

I will always remember this this was January 1991. It was my last memory of being in Jacksonville Florida 3 months (March)before I turned 16 and we moved to Missouri for 4 years. I remember feeling apart of my country for the first time knowing my history as a black person in America and the racist history of the song. I was proud to be an American..

This brought tears and chills to my very core!!! The best one ever in my opinion ❤️

I Love My Country! Thank You. Love, from Oklahoma, USA🤍

whitney hit it out of the ball park, never to be topped, never.

Whitney!!!! ❤❤❤❤

Always gives me the chills. What a voice

Nobody can do it better then Whitney. RIP ❤🙏🙂🪽

Pride and Awe! We have our issues but we are still the land of the free and home of the brave! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I cry every time!

It makes me miss how much my country used to love my country.

Pride is what I felt. Pride and awe.

Makes me feel so incredibly proud to be an American and once again realize how truly blessed I am

Always a tear. That song always gets me because i can see our potential. We have a long long way to go and will never get there but we need to keep pushing! Thanks for your respect. Well done.

Great reaction. Yes this is so emotional. I remember seeing this on TV. I always tear up at our anthem. 🇺🇸❤

This was during Desert Storm. Epic!

Wow oh wow. Best ever !!!!

I was in the military. This was the version we saw on base in the movie theatre. In 2000

❤❤❤I PLAY THIS ONE FULL BLAST ON JULY 4TH EVERY YEAR..

ALL HAIL THE VOICE! 👑👑👑👑👑👑

For me it’s very emotional… it’s about love, unity, coming together during a hard time for the country! ❤❤❤

They made a record out of this...A American Treasure!!!

Brings back memories I was deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Storm

I cry every freaking time!

Wonderful words from you.

I cry every time I watch the video

Can not say exactly why but for me, our National Anthem, our flag passing by, ALWAYS is an emotional thing. I am so grateful to live here.

Luv Whitney’s version🩷 Also luv Jennifer Hudson’s & Lady Gaga’s, both are so good! I personally don’t listen to either one’s music normally, but I recently did a search for live anthem recordings & watched A LOT! Both of their performances made me emotional.

Goosebumps

Interesting fact: Usually the US national anthem is played in 3/4 time signature. For Whitney it was rearranged to be sung in 4/4 time.

Bless your beautiful heart for saluting at the end💟😊

她是最棒的，希望她的歌聲永遠在這個世界流傳

Anyone who doesn't get chills watching this is a sociopath.

She song it live, the version heard at home was a prerecording and was done in 1 take which is rare for most artists, but that how Whitney mastered most songs in 1 take. She is the best to EVER do our anthem and his voice paints an actual story of that battle. She is Platinum and whatever is greater than that to the 10th power. Don't try to dimish her talent by stating its a pre recording or lip singed.

Please do react more to awhitney Houston iconic performances❤

There is a YT post of the history on who and why the anthem was written. Check it out if you haven’t already.

if you haven't made a video of all the sporting events immediately after 9/11, there are a few more very special. The very first pro sports event post 9/11 in the New York City area was a N.Y. Mets home game at Shea Stadium/Citi Field. Most MLB players (like your soccer/football players) come from all over to play for different pro teams in a certain city. The Mets were losing the first game after 9/11 when our "home grown" catcher and beloved Captain of the Mets, Mike Piazza, came to the plate . . .and hit a home run to win for The Mets ("USA").He was not a homerun hitter. We all say he had "a little help" from some angels that night. Watch and post the pre game with all the NYC firefighters and Police. #2; The New England Patriots (Tom Brady) and New York Giants are rabid enemies. However, two of the players for the Giants are from Boston. Watch the Pre game ceremony in Foxborough Stadium ( home of New England Patriots) right after 9/11. That day, we were all Giants fans.

To me Whitney's sounds like a proud country. Chris's version struck me as a dirge. We are proud to be Americans but sorely concerned about our federal government

Not one of the best, it is the best ever!

You would love the cactus cuties rendetion. Just beautiful! I will get you a link.

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You have to react to Charice rendition, it will blow your mind. Very close to Whitney rendition and plus Charice rendition of " God Bless America " is soo perfect, its beyond words. On top of all of that Charice was around 16 years-old at the time with a powerhouse voice beyond her age.

Whitney's version is the only one - for me.

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i agree! Whitney did the best job! UNTIL Reba!! you must listen to the Queen of Country Music!! Reba barely squeaked by her, but she did!!

Makes my eyes water every time. If you’re interested in other country’s anthems, the Kazakhstan national anthem sung by Dimash Qudaibergen at a boxing final in Las Vegas set Twitter on fire. It had me feeling like I could run thru a brick wall or march off to war - and I’m a 62 year old very American woman. The only videos are from fans’ phones. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yMAOujfu4ig.htmlsi=RfQPew0OhYAEf14C

Lady Gaga's performance is another iconic one.

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Granted she had a beautiful voice & sang the anthem as no other, but . . . It is well known that this was pre-recorded and she lip synced instead of performing it live. Her producer or whoever made the decision for her to do it this way. It was not her decision to do so. But, nonetheless it was pre-recorded. It's too bad it was done that way because we all know she would have been great if she had sung it live.

I'm a (Not So proud) AmeriKKKan, but this rendition of its ode to slavery, colonization, and oppression is the best ever!!🤪

Your face didn't react when she hit "And the rockets' red glare"???

But it was pre-recorded, and she lip synced. Her voice is incredible, but it wasn't "live". Most of them do that, incase something messes up electronically. Chris Stapleton sang live, but most don't.