Marc Anthony sings The Star-Spangled Banner

9/21/01: Grammy-winner Marc Anthony performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Shea Stadium as baseball resumes after the 9/11 terrorist attacks


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[joelweisberg]

This man knows how to sing this. No trills, no improvisation, no dipsy doodles. Just straight singing, each note on key without running out of breath. The man is a consummate professional and he does justice to our national anthem.

[R.E._Peony]

I love how he didn't try to change it. He just sang it the way it's supposed to be sung.

[risayacapin]

He sings like an angel! So flawless, emotional and strong! I've always loved his voice!

[elrifle]

What an absolute New York legend Marc Anthony is. 🇺🇸🇵🇷

[maryammure]

Such a beautiful and powerful voice. Wow. So beautiful.

[shodannadohs]

It's funny how he starts like he's singing at school and then Bam hits you in the soul and you see grown men crying at the end. lol

[patriciacosby]

Marc Anthony brought tears to my eyes ❤

[jamesburger]

He also sang the national anthem at Giants’ season opener against the Rams in 2003. I remember because i was 9 years old and was just starting to watch football. He killed it both that day and in this historic performance at Shea stadium. Great voice.

[rosemarydouglas]

One of the best renditions...you go, Marc

[mycents]

Such a great rendition of this song for a pivotal time in America. Thank you marc. I love you, we love you 🇵🇷🇺🇲

[dareonrockie]

That was the best I ever Heard "EVER"!

[bonniroller]

Just beautiful! I always loved his voice! ❤

[LisaStacy]

The Crowds The Players AMERICA 🇺🇸 Appreciates it Soooo Much More When it's Sang Beautifully like Mark Anthony
He Has Another Verson of the Same Song Which is More Beautiful than This One he was Wearing A White Jacket He Looked Sooo Handsome and Sang That National Anthem Sooo Exquisitely!!!

[RealKungFu]

First "Like" and First "Comment"!  Wow - Marc Anthony did the Anthem Right!  Classic Job!  Amazing!

[luisrojas]

To think that was number two in my book. His best rendition was the last game at Shea!

[LoriGuttilla]

The VES rendición of the Anthem EVER..GREATEST SIN VER MARC ANTHONY

[elysebregman]

They said that when Marc Anthony found out that the Mets would have the first game in New York after 9/11, he called them and told them he wanted to do this. 23 years later and this still brings me to tears.

[eileenortiz-camacho]

That’s my family! Every time, he makes me 😭

[karenbartlett]

Beautiful and heartfelt. In Feb 2021: does our flag still wave over the land of the free?

[tavoelbori]

can't say America without the Rican