OK, Christina Aguilera messed it up as many others have. Of course, we all know it's that part at the end that is really hard to hit for most of us.
If we get another one, the July 3rd Parade Magazine suggests "America the Beautiful" which extols the beauty of our country instead of a long-ago forgotten battle (I didn't forget about it).
A STAR-SPANGLED HISTORY
1814-- FRANCIS SCOTT KEY pens lyrics while witnessing the British Navy's bombardment of Baltimore's Fort McHenry (we live in McHenry County). It is put to the tune of a British drinking song.
1916-- WOODROW WILSON decrees that the song be designated for official use.
1931-- US CONGRESS passes an act naming "The Star-Spangled Banner" the national anthem.
1968-- JOSE FELICIANO sings a jazzy version at the World Series.
1969-- You've got to love JIMI HENDRIX's guitar version at the Woodstock Festival.
Jose Can You See. --Cooter
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