In honor of July 4th, we countdown the best 'Star-Spangled Banner' renditions by artists such as Whitney Houston, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and more
left: Jimi Hendrix ; Whitney Houston ; Lady Gaga ; Metallica “The Star-Spangled Banner” is so ubiquitous in American public life that it’s difficult to hear the song as a song—a living, breathing entity that thrives when reinterpreted by skilled musicians. Such reinventions happen on a small scale on an everyday basis yet they’re often canceled out by rote, dutiful renditions that reveal how hard it can be to perform Francis Scott Key’s national anthem.
’s powerhouse vocals and Jimi Hendrix’s galvanizing guitar, respectively. Many musicians followed these respective paths but just as many strayed off course, interpreting the familiar melody with quirky, idiosyncratic flair that’s quintessentially—and thrillingly—American.
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