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[JoyFilled Warrior]

Hi @Toots711 

OH WOW!  WHATTA VIEW!

I've never seen a pic like that ever before. And wouldnt even imagine it existed! Remarkable.   

I've never been up there, & at my age, and limited mobility, probably wouldnt have occasion too. Big time, Thanks!  @Toots711 

              

[seehorse]

Yes, @JoyFilled Warrior! Agree that her's is the BEST!!!

Her version is so powerful and joyous.

When I'm feeling down about our country, I go to youtube and play Whitney Houston's  and Ray Charles' America. Then I feel better.

I do have a close 2nd - Chris Stapleton's version in SuperBowl LVII (Feb 2023).

Happy 4th!

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@JoyFilled Warrior wrote:

Hi @seehorse  

Is this the Whitney Houston Star Spangled Banner version you're referring to? If not, I'll change to that version.

Whitney's is viewed as the     Best Star Spangled Banner   of all time!  Just takes ya breath away!

    Whitney was definitely "Done too soon" as Neil Diamond wonderfully sings. 

Happy 4th & USA Birthday! 

"Whitney Houston - The Star Spangled Banner (Super Bowl XXV, '91)"

   (YT userid:  Iconic Music)

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[AngelPuppy1]

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@spiderw wrote:

There isn't anything Ray Charles sang that I didn't love!!!!!  His rendition of Georgia is one of my favorites of his many great songs.  His version of America the Beautiful, so appropriate for this 4th of July, a celebration of our democracy and freedom,may it always be.

Happy 4th of July to all!!

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@spiderw 

I agree with you completely!  I love his rendition of any song.  He was so truly amazing!  

[Carolina925]

I love his rendition, so full of spirit and love of our country. I always have to listen to his version, along with Chris Stapleton performing it at Super Bowl LVII, and another by Jamey Johnson, a shorter acapella version. I can feel my heart expanding and tears welling up in my eyes every time I hear any of the versions. Also always love when the Marine Corps Band performs it.

Thank you @JoyFilled Warrior for posting this!

[JoyFilled Warrior]

Hi @Carolina925 

My tardy - you are most welcome