Whitney's 1991 Super Bowl XXV performance of The Star Spangled Banner is widely regarded as the greatest, most powerful rendition in NFL history, setting a gold standard! Her version, backed by The Florida Orchestra, combined soul and gospel with a slow-burn 4/4 tempo, changed from the traditional 3/4 waltz time tempo. Share if you agree!! #blackhistorymonth | Whitney Houston

The Star-Spangled Banner is not easy to sing. It’s rangy, for one thing. One and a half octaves are a lot to ask of the average citizen, as is the chromaticism throughout the melody. Also, the words are a mouthful and easy to mangle or forget (Just google “worst renditions of National Anthem,” and strap in. The number of professional musicians who have unilaterally beclowned themselves for posterity is mind-boggling). Personally, though, I’m more appalled by the professionals who remember all th