Actually there are are many more 'stanzas' as they are refered to but I have never, ever heard them sang before, let alone by a Marine with one helluva voice and passion!
They were PC back when deciding the anthem and did not want to offend the British (as it does) being at the time wounds had healed and the Brits were now our friends.
Thanks for posting this. I am linking to you over at TCL FB and this video (with your link) will be the Featured Video on the blog. I got chills listening to him.
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That just made my day!!!!!
Christopher:
ReplyDeleteI know, wasn't that amazing. I don't know if there truly is a second verse or not, but what an amazing man.
Actually there are are many more 'stanzas' as they are refered to but I have never, ever heard them sang before, let alone by a Marine with one helluva voice and passion!
ReplyDeleteThey were PC back when deciding the anthem and did not want to offend the British (as it does) being at the time wounds had healed and the Brits were now our friends.
It is the last stanza of the song. Here's a link where you can find the entire song.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.usa-flag-site.org/song-lyrics/star-spangled-banner.shtml
Thanks for posting this. I am linking to you over at TCL FB and this video (with your link) will be the Featured Video on the blog. I got chills listening to him.
Wow! That was terrific!
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