It’s only fitting to celebrate Independence Day with our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.   I present to you three versions, one traditionally performed and two…well, let’s say non-traditional but stirring nonetheless.

First up is – traditional; the US Army Field Band and Chorus:

The next rendition is a performance many find memorable – Whitney Houston’s 1991 performance at Super Bowl XXV.  Whatever you want to say about Whitney Houston, God Bless her for giving us this:

Finally, I suppose the most non-traditional, a flashmob.  Well, not exactly.  During the Kentucky All-State Choir Conference, all the attendees come out to the (huge) hotel lobby each night to sign the anthem:

Let Freedom Ring!