Whitney Houston | National Anthem Super Bowl XXV | Reaction 

It was the best because she never changed the original flow of the song. Like many artists today who just go overboard, and the outcome sometimes is disastrous. When you sing the national anthem, it is not about you. Whitney's version is the best of all-time and no one can ever top that!

Her version makes even me patriotic and I'm not even american!

That Florida Orchestra was the goat as well. It is almost impossible to find a perfect one to match to a perfect voice. That's why it was so emotional. They both were sheer perfection!

I am not a veteran, I am not an American, but I had chills all over just listening to her sing. OMG. I'll tell you what! no one is ever beating that.

As a veteran I tear up every time I hear her sing this none better hands down!

That big note with her smiling is one of the greatest moments in music history. The best ever.

I cry every time I hear Whitney’s version. I remember watching that night and it was so powerful.

This was arguably the best live performance and arrangement of the national anthem at any sporting event. She stayed pretty close to the original but gave it an upgrade that only she could pull off. Many others have attempted to recreate this, but there's only one Whitney.

She is the greatest female vocalist ever, without question! No better version than whitney's as this is the only version that became a pop hit and when into the charts.. she is the G.O.A.T. ❤

Never heard anything like this... She really was 'the' voice!!

Whitney " The Voice" Houston was a beast before the term became a thing. Rest in power queen. Still sorely missed.

She was the gold standard! No one could match her.

Whitney was the greatest singer of all time. RIP Whitney ❤️

I don't think I will ever not get emotional listening to Whitney's version of the National Anthem.

I’ve seen this probably 100 times and have tears every time. Nobody has ever done it better and I can’t imagine ever will.

Lovely video. Whitney brought so much triumph and unity to this performance that you can’t help but feel patriotic even if you aren’t American. She sang it so effortlessly while smiling the whole time. It’s like they called her up last minute, she put on a sweatsuit, knocked it out the ballpark, jumped off the stage and then went home. Phenomenal.

I am Taiwanese, but I totally respect the spirit of USA from the voice of Whitney🎉🎉🎉 her voice is amazing ❤

And to see her lifting her hands up in triumph at the end just felt like, yeah USA USA!!

On January 27th, 1991, I was heavily in labor when I witnessed this astonishing piece of history on the TV screen (approximately 6 pm) At 8:36 pm, I gave birth (coincidentally around halftime. Lol) I was privileged to look into the faces of TWO beautiful strong females each belting beautiful music, although one was more in key than the other. 🥰🥰❤❤ Thank you for your great reaction AND service!

This video always tears up this old Navy veteran...I know how you feel fellow veteran...

Great reaction but would remind that it wasn’t only ‘belting’, which speaks of her vocal power, but it’s also the nuance to match the amazing orchestration. When she sings the line, ‘o’re the ramparts we watched..’, the lush orchestral arrangement softens & alters the chords a bit, and Whitney rolls right with it singing softer, but also with depth, like you mentioned with ‘reverence’ & she just caresses the passage before she takes it next level strong, powerful & beautiful! Greatness! R.I.P. 🧡👍

She's just too damn good!!! Don't make no damn sense someone can sing like that!! Never heard a better version in my life!!!

The Voice!! Whitney!! One of the greatest singers of all time!!🎤💕🕊 She had a beautiful voice!! Simply gifted!!

This was a moment in time for sure. The Gulf War had just started and patriotism was flooding the western world. Whitney is the goat of vocalists of all time, and the Florida Orchestra was incredible. What pushes this so over the top, and makes me cry everytime, is the joy on her face as she sings this. She is bursting with happiness and pride as she sings this. How on Earth can she sing like this? And do it with the widest smile grin? She's superhuman. Will never be anyone like her.

Magical diction she had so clear

This is the goosebump version of the National Anthem. Sung flawlessly! Thanks for posting! ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

😭😭😭😭 I’m sitting here in tears!! Just amazing!!!

ALL HAIL THE VOICE!! 👑👑👑👑👑

Queen Whitney

Makes me so proud to be an American hearing this. We definitely have our faults, but I have ancestors who fought in every war since the Colonial Wars. We bicker in the USA like a family, but I guarantee you if another Dec 7, 1941 happened, we'd unite so fast! Whitney will never be outdone when it comes to this! Wow did God bless her with this voice!!!❤️🤍💙

How can ANY citizen of these United States NOT stand for this anthem???? AMERICA... Bless God!!

Your face during this reaction is PRICELESS ❤

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Cry everytime🙏🇺🇸

I knew you were gonna tear up.🥰

She did it with ease as well.

I ried. Such an amazing performance! Powerful vocals and she is so happy. I love it.

Stripped down but so exceptionally elite! I've watched this so many times, but still get so emotion. GOAT!

❤I PLAY HER VERSION EVERY 4TH OF JULY..

BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤

I still have the cassette

I would love to know who created the arrangement. IMO they deserve almost as much credit as Whitney Houston. They only reason I say almost is that she probably could have sung the standard version and been the best ever. But there were a few changes that I think make this version so outstanding. 1. Bringing down "Whose broad stripes.." to a quieter level kept the song from feeling flat due to the whole thing being bold (as it usually is), 2. The pause before "through the night" also broke up the tempo and gave it life. 3. Changing the notes on "was still there. In the standard song all the phrases are the same so this gives that phrase added attention. 4. The final note and pulses while singing "Brave" at the end. It just made the ending tremendously dramatic. I should emphasize that @polyprinz is correct in that this does stick to the original flow of the song. The changes I noted above are fairly subtle but the effect they have is outstanding.

❤❤❤ thank you for covering this

Thanks for the review. Great job. I recommend "The National Anthem as You Have Never Heard It". Thank you for your service !!

Most definitely the best ever! 😍🥰 If you're gonna do some bad, or questionable versions, check out Fergie. I personally don't care for it, although she is an extremely talented lady. 🤷‍♀️

Bone chilling! Nothing extra

~* Your review was the best ever.. Ive seen em over the years.. but ya made me pop a tear ..had a lil sniffle....ty...you are so genuine and heartfelt...Im gonna come check out your vidz for sure....ty for the vid *~

Extraordinary not going to get any better 💯

There is no other version. PA announcer and fly over too. If you really had to fight for this country, this would be the battlecry

Not probably but she is the greatest singer make or female of all time.

You're so right 🤣☺️🤣❣️

Dude great job and new sub here

USA USA USA!!

NFL top management didnt want Whitney to perform she proved them all wrong........

Best National Anthem. Female: Whitney Houston Male: Marc Anthony

Brilliantly sung by a lovely liberal❤ Back when we were UNITED. If only for a spell……. ❤God Bless America❤ ALWAYS. We will overcome…..

Probably?

Check your sound quality

Pra mim ea melhor e a maior voz que ja esxistiu

Who is Whitey Houston?

Please edit and spell her name correctly It’s Whitney not Whitey Geesh!!!

her life somewhat of a greek tragedy. Messed her voice up with drugs. Vocal cords were burned and she tried to get them fixed but it was too late