The Star Spangled Banner

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Presentation of the national anthem of the United States of America as performed by Sandi Patty combining the original lyrics written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 with a second, highly popular, verse composed by Claire Clonninger for the Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration in 1986.

History:

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort McHenry",[1] a poem written in 1814 by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.

The poem was set to the tune of a popular British song written by John Stafford Smith for the Anacreontic Society, a men's social club in London. "The Anacreontic Song" (or "To Anacreon in Heaven"), with various lyrics, was already popular in the United States. Set to Key's poem and renamed "The Star-Spangled Banner", it would soon become a well-known American patriotic song. With a range of one and a half octaves, it is known for being difficult to sing. Although the poem has four stanzas, only the first is commonly sung today.

Sandi Patty is one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million recordings sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as "The Voice." In fact, she is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history. Sandi was introduced to the world with her rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner "during the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. Virtually overnight she became one of the nation's best-loved performers and she has performed this stirring rendition of the national anthem over 1000 times in the last 25+ years.

Claire Cloninger is a six-time winner of the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award winner for lyric writing. Her songs have been widely recorded by such artists as Amy Grant, Sandi Patti, Wayne Watson, Don Moen and B.J. Thomas, to name a few.

She was commissioned by the national Statue of Liberty Centennial Committee to write a new second verse to "The Star-Spangled Banner" which was used as part of the centennial celebration. This popular new version of the national anthem was also used to cap off a patriotic centennial extravaganza at Disney World.

Lyrics:
Oh say can you see
By the dawn's early light?
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last gleaming.

Whose broad stripes and bring stars
Through the perilous fight
O'er the ramparts we watching
Were so gallantly streaming

And the rockets red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Gave prove through the night
That our flag was still there

Oh say does that Star Spangled
Banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free
And the home of the brave.

And still we can see
As the years have gone by
There's a dream in our land
Like a flame that keeps burning

And the lantern of hope
From the harbor still shines
Those who seek freedom's dream
To its light are still turning

Now we look to the skies
And we lift up our eyes
For we know with the dawn
We will see our Flag rise!

And this is our Star-Spangled
Banner unfurled
As a sign to the free,
and a hope to the world!

Oh say does that Star Spangled
Banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free
And the home of the brave.

America! (4x)
My Home!
America!

[marcaaron]

hi neighbour I have deep respect for the USA I live north of the border in NOVA SCOTIA THE UBITED STATES OF AMERICA IS A GOOD COUNTRY. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[krisdundurs]

I was unfortunate enough to be born in some light forsaken patch of land between Europe and Russia. But one day, I will come home - to America.
Not only will I be a proud citizen of the this wonderful country, but I will make my country proud of me.

God bless the United States of America!

[runescapenoob]

I'm portuguese and I simply love the States sure they have had flaws as every nation in the world, I've been to the States and it was one of the best moments in my life, everyone was super nice to me, God Bless the USA.

[hucklebuck]

To date, this is the best version of the national anthem I've ever heard.

[maggiefisk]

America: the most beautiful, strongest, and best country's in the world proud to be an American! 🙌🏻

[SophiaDBr]

God bless America. I'm venezuelan but my heart is american. Best country in the world.

[grantpavlis]

Just spent 30 minutes with the American flag at the post office saluting commander in chief and loved ones in past present and future I love the listening to the Star Spangled Banner

[BRASIL-JP]

They know how to do patriotic stuff... I'm not even american, but I felt something seeing this video. 😂 Greetings from Rio.

[colbyfrerichs]

this rendition gave me chills and makes me damn proud to be American!

[josephvalvano]

the most beautiful rendition of  "The Star Spangled Banner" I have ever heard.

[adriangomez]

God Bless Our Country, I am very Proud to be an American. May God keep blessing the United States of America. Home Sweet Home.

[lukaharunamusa]

America, the greatest country in the world. I'm a Nigerian but I cherish and adore every bit of American life. They are very proud of their heritage.

[ArleyNascimentoguns]

Oh God, I really love America, and their National Anthem make me cry. My dream is live there *---*  God bless America! 

[afrenchguardsman]

Bless America forever, our friend and ever-lasting ally, who we gladly helped gain independance and who helped us back on D-Day, day that shall not be forgotten.
Greetings from France.

[edwinjuarez]

America our home sweet home (teardrops)

[NickAB]

Thanks to all of you people from other country's for giving us your blessing. :)

[JamieSmith-fzmz]

If you want to get a laugh at the next baseball game, do this:
After the song ends, start the second verse by yourself.
“On the shores dimly seen, through the mist of the deep...” then stop, look around, and say, “Oh, y’all don’t know the rest of it?? oK, fine, whatever.” And sit down.
Guaranteed laughs.

[guycoox]

God bless the united states and his soldiers, come home safely!!!
Greetings from Belgium!

[kimhoanduong]

My heart is of The U.S.A forever. Happy our Independence Day ! I love American !

[harshamohite]

Born in India, and when I was 4 traveled halfway around the globe to make this country my home.
I'm not religious but GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Proud to be an American citizen.