Actually, he didn't do it that way because he can't do it that way. Paul hasn't been able to sing in years, and even though he shifted it to a low register key to play it safe, it still came out sounding as bad as it did.
I had the honor to meet Paul Stanley twice. He definitely is a class act. He's a lot more introverted and less talkative in comparison to his stage persona. He's my favorite musician and the most dedicated musician in KISS.
Paul’s great and knows what is important in life. You look at some other rock n rollers his age and younger and that life style has taken a toll. For him him he is a dedicated family man with a beautiful smart woman who also has those values and knows how important the family is! Good for you Paul thanks for all u do for are Military and other organizations you are so generous to and to us the Fans!!
Hello I am big Kiss fan. I come from Brazil and must say you natiinal anthem is..beautiful and was sung wonderfully by our idol Paul Stanley.. To him ...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The National Anthem isn’t easy. I’ve heard people criticize him for not singing it with flourishes, when he did it perfect. It should be sung with respect and that exactly what he did. Well done Paul!
Finally somebody sang it as it should be sung. It is not now. nor has it ever been a showcase for somebodies talent, or lack there of. Thank you Paul for showing the proper respect to the song, the crowd, and the nation!!!
@@jorgerodriguez85 I was trick-or-treating in 1998. And listening to kiss. And seeing them on the Psycho Circus tour and farewell tours the next couple years. And have seen them 11 or more times since. And I didn't even have parents who listened to them. There are kiss fans younger than me
Yeah she probably likes bullshit “music” where the untalented artists can’t even play a musical instrument or write a song such as Cardi B, Fergie, Beyonce, Rhianna, and Lil Wayne and stuff like that.
I think Paul does a good job. He starts out in a low, safe key wich is very professional of him. And instead of trying to show off a rock voice he simply doesn't have anymore he basically sings the song like it's written - like it was supposed to be sung before all the soulqueens thrashed it with ridicilous wailing. This is a nice, clean, tasteful effort - and it is well executed for an older guy. I wish he could have done it in like 1993 when he had the best rock-voice on earth. But this is still good. Sounds a bit like when he did the phantom.
I agree. He was wise to sing it conservatively, both out of respect for the anthem and in recognition that the song cannot be sung the way he normally sings his songs. Interesting to hear how an entertainer sings when he is out of his element, meaning a song that is not rock and roll in this case.
The Star Spangled Banner is an extremely hard song to sing, it requires an incredible range...most people can't sing it...and many people get criticized when they sing it at public events, and it doesn't come out perfect. I personally think The US needs a new national anthem...one that's easier for the average American to sing..."America the Beautiful" would be a great song...and not full of violent imagery
He is such a Class Act and I'm so proud of never seen this he did such an amazing job I'm just he is awesome just hands down awesome smart man good man I love him
The idiots criticizing Paul wouldn't get through the first verse of the anthem. Stfu. Paul isn't Sebastian Bach but this was very admirable n he did well with it. Good job Paul!
Paul needs to hang it up already. No one wants to see some 80 year old douchebag in Kabuki makeup trying to hit on teenage girls. The only reason KISS lasted this long is they cater to the same mindset as Spears and Beiber...
Paul is not Sebastian Bach, that's for sure. Paul is hugely successful, great song writer, excellent rhythm guitarist, brilliant businessman and possibly one of the top 5 frontmen in rock history. So yeah, he ain't Sebastian Bach.
He did it like a professional, aware of his limits (nowadays). But I wish he would have gotten these kind of opportunities on top of his game, back in 1990-2000. THAT would have been CLASSIC!
"Alright, pee-pull! Gonna do a song for ya now. How many of you like...AMERICA?! Let me hear ya! :cheers: How many of you like to get your star spangled? I see some people out there that I want to spangle my star! You know this one, pee-pul"
Hard to believe this is 7 years ago! And he and Kiss are still going strong!! First saw Kiss in UK with Bon Jovi supporting in 1984, and most recently in Birmingham & Newcastle (UK) on pre Covid End Of Road Tour. Delighted to say, despite all the 'ney sayers' and detractors, they still deliver the goods 😁. Feel blessed to have been lucky enough to get hooked on a band at 14 years old that are still playing now I'm 52!
@@JohnWildeFF He sounded pretty good on a recent acoustic thing I seen recently. He had one of the most powerful voices in Rock for many years... He probably got vocal nodes from pushing so hard for so many years. And I read he had some throat surgeries so hopefully he'll get it back but he is no Spring chicken...Look at Robert Plant he lost it Over 40 yrs ago and said it in a recent interview. He said he blew his throat out bad in 77-78 and had to Have a cortisone shot in his throat so he could sing one night in concert and did permanent damage. There is a interview were Paul talks about getting older and not singing as well....and only few cases were singers that are old that can still do it...and he names a couple, check it out...
Goodness, reading some of these comments before listening, I thought for sure that Paul's voice may have failed him on this number. However, actually listening, it was not so bad whatsoever, all things considered. Remember, Paul is at 62 years and lived a life of decadence. His resiliency is in fact one of his hallmark qualities. He was an early inspiration for me. He's held up well. Cheers to Paul.
***** He was never Geoff Tate (in his prime), but that wasn't the intended sound of Kiss. They never really set out to focus on music. They were entertainers and their model worked with astonishing success. That said, I liked Paul's sound (Black Diamond, etc.). He was a great influence of mine. (Meaning, stage presence. All but the guitar smashing which I regarded as juvenile.) And as far as "enough sense to get Ace (Frehley) and Peter to the band," well, not exactly. Ace was good, but not necessarily special. Same with Peter. Peter made a name for himself with the vocals for Beth, but not much beyond that. Neither were the driving force (or the brains) of the band. In fact, most in-the-know in their circles revealed that both had substance and alcohol problems. Peter would say that he was exploited and never paid his share. Gene would say that Peter never deserved his share being such a dope. You follow? Gene and Paul never got caught up in the vices. They regarded the band as a business (and took it seriously) more than just a vehicle for decadence (even though the latter did occur). That's why Paul and Gene were irreplaceable while the others were always temporary attachments along the way. Regard them as contractors if you will.
The mark of a good singer is if they can pull off a standard like this. No, he wasn't as bad as everyone has said on this, but without all of the clean up in the studio or the super loud guitars and sound in a live performance, the performance has to stand on its own. It was ok
Christopher Jones Actually, other than a lot of sex, he lived a pretty clean life. Hard working, frantic, busy and crazy, but not a lot of alcohol and drugs.
glennpagemusic. Concurred. Perhaps decadence wasn't exactly the best word if one is to presume strictly stimulants. A lavish, promiscuous lifestyle can be regarded as decadence as well. The many years of wide open, carefree lifestyle with with deficient sleep, atrocious diets and resulting health issues therefrom didn't aid him, especially when one considers just how long this group has performed (probably more overall shows that almost everyone else). Paul also deals with deafness in his right ear and has been hospitalized several times for other factors. All told, he's held up well.
Wow, I loved how he didn't start deviating from the original melody by adding a bunch of runs,over singing or shouting at us. He sang very well. He has a very nice voice💕👍
Paul's singing voice is one of power. When he's doing a restricted low key type song, such as this, he sounds like a normal guy just trying to do his best. If he would have sang it with his typical power voice it would have been amazing, but he would have drawn boo's from the crowd had he done it that way. It's good that he took a very humble approach to singing this song.
Paul has not been able to sing very well over the last ten years. He can't hit the high notes anymore which is why he purposely played it safe by singing in a low register key.
“I was talking to someone at the concession stand before, and they were telling me a lot of you people like to eat hotdogs and Cracker jacks!” - Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley is a Class Act he's humble he has respect for our country he is one cool cat I don't think he's a great singer but his love his passion for music is in his heart and soul and it's undeniably genuine that's what makes him his honesty
Hey for the people who hate kiss because of Paul voice it doesn't matter look at what kiss done they had done so much more then any bands I can relate if u hate Paul voice who the hell cares I'm actually a kiss fan I'm not just a kiss fan I'm a true loyal fan kiss inspired me to do things that I didn't know I could do
Canta mesmo. Acho que o Paul deveria se beneficiar da sua atual voz. Ele pode não ter os agudos de antigamente, mas ainda manda muito bem nos graves. Se o Kiss vier a lançar um álbum novo algum dia, ele podia fazer algumas músicas que se encaixem nesse tom de voz que ele usou no hino
it's so depressing. He used to have one of the greatest voices in rock n roll. i know that most singers lose it a bit as they age, but he went from really good to really bad.
He didn't do it as a show off rock star! He did it with respect.... So respect to Paul
He didn’t becuase he can’t this was 2013
2012-2019 Paul’s voice cracks every time he opens his mouth he’s just trying to hold it together
So True
Actually, he didn't do it that way because he can't do it that way. Paul hasn't been able to sing in years, and even though he shifted it to a low register key to play it safe, it still came out sounding as bad as it did.
@@bigtommy9715 He had surgery recently
You're exactly right he's just a wonderful man he's a good man and he's very smart and you hit the nail on the head God bless you
Paul has always been a class act.
Yes he has and he's always been a true patriot. Awesome!
That's because he's a classy man.
I had the honor to meet Paul Stanley twice. He definitely is a class act. He's a lot more introverted and less talkative in comparison to his stage persona. He's my favorite musician and the most dedicated musician in KISS.
Paul’s great and knows what is important in life. You look at some other rock n rollers his age and younger and that life style has taken a toll. For him him he is a dedicated family man with a beautiful smart woman who also has those values and knows how important the family is! Good for you Paul thanks for all u do for are Military and other organizations you are so generous to and to us the Fans!!
He did a good job;.The National Anthem is not that easy to sing;.
I could not sing it Craig. LOL.
He did a damn good job for his voice/age and he also kept it traditional.
He sure did
Wow! He sang it the traditional way- with respect to his flag and his nation- and didn't miss a note! I'm impressed!!!
I kneeled through the whole thing.
He sang it in a LOW Register, because he CAN'T sing high anymore!!
@Goosecore Gene is Israeli, not Paul. Both of them are US citizens anyway.
@Goosecore Does it really matter? 🙄
@@roberttbird4507 agree!
Paul is the voice of Hard Rock Glam.
Kiss never die!!
ANTONIO F. C. They were never a glam band you clown.
@@thefonzkiss They were in the mid 80's, even Gene admits it and hated how he looked
Gene had been better🤣🤣🤣
@@ReflectionOfPerfection no gene
@@thefonzkiss mötley crue
Very professionally sung.
I love how he sings with a New York accent. Sound of a true American. So cute!
So happy they have an American team! Paul sang the National Anthem with pride and honor!We love you Paul!!
Hello I am big Kiss fan. I come from Brazil and must say you natiinal anthem is..beautiful and was sung wonderfully by our idol Paul Stanley..
To him ...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The National Anthem isn’t easy. I’ve heard people criticize him for not singing it with flourishes, when he did it perfect. It should be sung with respect and that exactly what he did. Well done Paul!
Nice job, Paul.
Kimindigo you must be really drunk to spell “really” with one l.
Paul did a solid job with the NA..
Great job! Very professional and straight forward! A very pleasant surprise!
Finally somebody sang it as it should be sung. It is not now. nor has it ever been a showcase for somebodies talent, or lack there of. Thank you Paul for showing the proper respect to the song, the crowd, and the nation!!!
Huey Lewis & The News did a great version way back when.
The reporter probably never heard of KISS.
Allan Cameron She’s Black and she looks young. I highly doubt she listens to rock music.
She was probably trick or treating in 1998..
@@jorgerodriguez85 I was trick-or-treating in 1998. And listening to kiss. And seeing them on the Psycho Circus tour and farewell tours the next couple years. And have seen them 11 or more times since. And I didn't even have parents who listened to them. There are kiss fans younger than me
Yeah she probably likes bullshit “music” where the untalented artists can’t even play a musical instrument or write a song such as Cardi B, Fergie, Beyonce, Rhianna, and Lil Wayne and stuff like that.
Black chic?! Da only KISS she know is da 1 she put on her customer. But, she probably know how 2 wiggle when she walk.
STRUTTER!!!
It's great, Paul, thank you for the perfect job!
He did great,Love Paul Stanley 🤘🏼
Thanks for giving it the respect it deserves.Happy to see you with the wife and Family you have always dreamed of.
I think Paul does a good job. He starts out in a low, safe key wich is very professional of him. And instead of trying to show off a rock voice he simply doesn't have anymore he basically sings the song like it's written - like it was supposed to be sung before all the soulqueens thrashed it with ridicilous wailing. This is a nice, clean, tasteful effort - and it is well executed for an older guy. I wish he could have done it in like 1993 when he had the best rock-voice on earth. But this is still good. Sounds a bit like when he did the phantom.
I agree. He was wise to sing it conservatively, both out of respect for the anthem and in recognition that the song cannot be sung the way he normally sings his songs. Interesting to hear how an entertainer sings when he is out of his element, meaning a song that is not rock and roll in this case.
Wow, you want a cookie?
The Star Spangled Banner is an extremely hard song to sing, it requires an incredible range...most people can't sing it...and many people get criticized when they sing it at public events, and it doesn't come out perfect. I personally think The US needs a new national anthem...one that's easier for the average American to sing..."America the Beautiful" would be a great song...and not full of violent imagery
Agree
I will only listen to his version from now on.
Excellent Mr. Stanley!
He is such a Class Act and I'm so proud of never seen this he did such an amazing job I'm just he is awesome just hands down awesome smart man good man I love him
Life's much better with KISS! Go Paul!!!
Sing it Paul. Very well done! 👍
Great job!!
He feels "Starchild" all the time.
Amazing job and amazing voice Paul
The idiots criticizing Paul wouldn't get through the first verse of the anthem. Stfu. Paul isn't Sebastian Bach but this was very admirable n he did well with it. Good job Paul!
Lmao Sebastian Bach from Skid Row you dumb son of a bitch haha
Paul needs to hang it up already. No one wants to see some 80 year old douchebag in Kabuki makeup trying to hit on teenage girls. The only reason KISS lasted this long is they cater to the same mindset as Spears and Beiber...
Fanboy detected, no reasoning allowed.
shaitanlavey Paul is married dumbfuck.
Paul is not Sebastian Bach, that's for sure. Paul is hugely successful, great song writer, excellent rhythm guitarist, brilliant businessman and possibly one of the top 5 frontmen in rock history. So yeah, he ain't Sebastian Bach.
Beautiful
When you have nothing to prove anymore, you keep it simple! Much respect Mr. Stanley! God Bless America!!!!!!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
He did it like a professional, aware of his limits (nowadays). But I wish he would have gotten these kind of opportunities on top of his game, back in 1990-2000. THAT would have been CLASSIC!
Beautiful !!!!
Woulda loved to hear him do it 25 years ago
BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU DEAR PAUL! WITH THE LOVE AND PASSION .THAT IS IN YOU WITH ALL YOUR SINGING..LOVING YOU..XO
You couldn't find a finer class act of a man for a rock & roller. Paul Stanley is a great human being!
"Alright, pee-pull! Gonna do a song for ya now. How many of you like...AMERICA?! Let me hear ya! :cheers: How many of you like to get your star spangled? I see some people out there that I want to spangle my star! You know this one, pee-pul"
Blind Terry Tucci Paul can do anything to make people happy
Blind Terry Tucci HEY YOU KEEP SHINING THAT LASER POINTER AT MY FLAG IM GONNA KICK YOUR ASS WE ARE HERE TO HAVE AN AMERICAN TIME
Blind Terry Tucci 😂🤣😂 (Stewie voice) Spot on..Spot on...
HAHAHAHA!!!
i literally thought my dad made a youtube comment for a second lmao. he literally does this exact line from alive at every opportunity he gets
THIS IS THE. REAL..PAUL STANLEY! GOD BLESS HIS HUMANITARIANISM! L.A. KISS FOOTBALL TEAM! WOOHOO! XO
Hard to believe this is 7 years ago! And he and Kiss are still going strong!! First saw Kiss in UK with Bon Jovi supporting in 1984, and most recently in Birmingham & Newcastle (UK) on pre Covid End Of Road Tour. Delighted to say, despite all the 'ney sayers' and detractors, they still deliver the goods 😁. Feel blessed to have been lucky enough to get hooked on a band at 14 years old that are still playing now I'm 52!
Excellent, he is not trying to over do it...even he could. That it is not what it's all about...and I respect him for that... Great job Paul!!!
No he couldn't. That's why he didn't.
@@JohnWildeFF 2 yrs later....Whatever...
@@Jim-zt1hl His voice was shot already, so ...
@@JohnWildeFF Yeah it is sorry to say, sad...he as much admitted it recently.
@@JohnWildeFF He sounded pretty good on a recent acoustic thing I seen recently. He had one of the most powerful voices in Rock for many years... He probably got vocal nodes from pushing so hard for so many years. And I read he had some throat surgeries so hopefully he'll get it back but he is no Spring chicken...Look at Robert Plant he lost it Over 40 yrs ago and said it in a recent interview. He said he blew his throat out bad in 77-78 and had to Have a cortisone shot in his throat so he could sing one night in concert and did permanent damage. There is a interview were Paul talks about getting older and not singing as well....and only few cases were singers that are old that can still do it...and he names a couple, check it out...
Awesome job Paul Stanley
Goodness, reading some of these comments before listening, I thought for sure that Paul's voice may have failed him on this number. However, actually listening, it was not so bad whatsoever, all things considered.
Remember, Paul is at 62 years and lived a life of decadence. His resiliency is in fact one of his hallmark qualities. He was an early inspiration for me. He's held up well. Cheers to Paul.
***** He was never Geoff Tate (in his prime), but that wasn't the intended sound of Kiss. They never really set out to focus on music. They were entertainers and their model worked with astonishing success. That said, I liked Paul's sound (Black Diamond, etc.). He was a great influence of mine. (Meaning, stage presence. All but the guitar smashing which I regarded as juvenile.)
And as far as "enough sense to get Ace (Frehley) and Peter to the band," well, not exactly. Ace was good, but not necessarily special. Same with Peter. Peter made a name for himself with the vocals for Beth, but not much beyond that.
Neither were the driving force (or the brains) of the band. In fact, most in-the-know in their circles revealed that both had substance and alcohol problems. Peter would say that he was exploited and never paid his share. Gene would say that Peter never deserved his share being such a dope. You follow?
Gene and Paul never got caught up in the vices. They regarded the band as a business (and took it seriously) more than just a vehicle for decadence (even though the latter did occur). That's why Paul and Gene were irreplaceable while the others were always temporary attachments along the way. Regard them as contractors if you will.
Christopher Jones Right on all counts.
The mark of a good singer is if they can pull off a standard like this. No, he wasn't as bad as everyone has said on this, but without all of the clean up in the studio or the super loud guitars and sound in a live performance, the performance has to stand on its own. It was ok
Christopher Jones Actually, other than a lot of sex, he lived a pretty clean life. Hard working, frantic, busy and crazy, but not a lot of alcohol and drugs.
glennpagemusic. Concurred. Perhaps decadence wasn't exactly the best word if one is to presume strictly stimulants. A lavish, promiscuous lifestyle can be regarded as decadence as well.
The many years of wide open, carefree lifestyle with with deficient sleep, atrocious diets and resulting health issues therefrom didn't aid him, especially when one considers just how long this group has performed (probably more overall shows that almost everyone else).
Paul also deals with deafness in his right ear and has been hospitalized several times for other factors.
All told, he's held up well.
Paul still has a great voice! Nice job Paul.
Glad to see members of Kiss singing and playing the National Anthem, Ace does a great job too!
Bravo to Paul for performing our national anthem the traditional way.
Nice job. Sounds like my dad singing, he was a good singer.
Look him up in Phantom of the Opera. He’s amazing!
Wow, I loved how he didn't start deviating from the original melody by adding a bunch of runs,over singing or shouting at us. He sang very well. He has a very nice voice💕👍
Awesome!❤️🎶💯
PAUL STANLEY ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS guy is SO COOL!!!!!!
Much respect to Paul .
Two thumbs up to Paul. Best front man ever!
Paul's singing voice is one of power. When he's doing a restricted low key type song, such as this, he sounds like a normal guy just trying to do his best. If he would have sang it with his typical power voice it would have been amazing, but he would have drawn boo's from the crowd had he done it that way. It's good that he took a very humble approach to singing this song.
Well ... it's all just because he doesn't hit the high notes anymore, really ...
Paul has not been able to sing very well over the last ten years. He can't hit the high notes anymore which is why he purposely played it safe by singing in a low register key.
Great job paul
I might be a bit off subject here, but.....who is SHE (the interviewer)?!
She's simply gorgeous!
He's just the cutest.💞💞💞
THIS DUDE IS TOTAL CLASS 💯👌😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Paul always a great guy and great singer 👍👏👌
OUTSTANDING!!YOU ROCK PAUL!!
Way To Geaux Paul 😊
God Bless You ⛪️🙏
God Bless KISS ⛪️🙏
And God Bless This Great Beloved
Country Of Ours ⛪️🙏🇺🇸
This man is a true hero and gentleman
Every 4th of july i blast KISS alive 3 verison of the anthem as the sky fills up with colorful smoke around the city its having all in 1.
My Respect to Paul
I love this Guy!!!!
Total class!!!❤
I love Paul Stanley
Paul has a decent voice. I’ve always said him and Ace are/were the talent in KISS.
Keeping it real! (Great job Paul). We wanted the best, we got the best , the hottest band in the. ..., . . . Well....,you get my point.
Good job!! I was pleasantly surprised!!! Take me, anywhere u want me.... Lol
“I was talking to someone at the concession stand before, and they were telling me a lot of you people like to eat hotdogs and Cracker jacks!” - Paul Stanley
Lol!!
THE IT SOULD BE, THANK YOU PAUL ROCKSTAR STANLEY 👍🏛🎆
Paul Stanley is a Class Act he's humble he has respect for our country he is one cool cat I don't think he's a great singer but his love his passion for music is in his heart and soul and it's undeniably genuine that's what makes him his honesty
Used that Phantom of the Opera training. :)
Paul is a Patriot and I thank him for that.
Sung the way it should be sung! Nice job Paul
Would’ve loved to hear 90s Paul Stanley sing this but it was still good
Pitch Perfect Paul Stanley. Salute
Paul Did a great job Period
Kimindigo
What's your problem?? Jealousy, hatred, envy or are you a racist liberal?
Hey Anna, troll much?
paul stanley showing why he's the greatest singer of all time!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like how he did it just himself, no background voices or instruments like a superbowl.
Hey for the people who hate kiss because of Paul voice it doesn't matter look at what kiss done they had done so much more then any bands I can relate if u hate Paul voice who the hell cares I'm actually a kiss fan I'm not just a kiss fan I'm a true loyal fan kiss inspired me to do things that I didn't know I could do
Magnífico, mis respetos para el señor Paul Stanley.
Right on, Paul Stanley! 💋⭐️👁️🎸
He did a damn good job! 🤘
canta muito esse Sr. Paul Stanley...............
Canta mesmo. Acho que o Paul deveria se beneficiar da sua atual voz. Ele pode não ter os agudos de antigamente, mas ainda manda muito bem nos graves. Se o Kiss vier a lançar um álbum novo algum dia, ele podia fazer algumas músicas que se encaixem nesse tom de voz que ele usou no hino
kills it. good job Paul!
La KISS is long gone..
it's so depressing. He used to have one of the greatest voices in rock n roll. i know that most singers lose it a bit as they age, but he went from really good to really bad.
I salute you xxx
His "Phantom Of The Opera" voice comes through here...a GREAT thing!
Very nice and respectful job Paul
awww...my Paul is sooo cool and handsome!!!🌟🌟🌟
God bless ya Paul.
Paul Stanley is the epitome of the American dream. I hope he comes back to sing it when he's 90.
Oh please not ...
Considering his vocal cord issues, he held up very well especially on the high notes.
This is his Odyssey / Elder voice!! Last time Paul had a football in his hand was Cadillac, Michigan '75!!
Nice.:) Love to Paul Stanley*
He did a good job
"Now let's pay some batheball, you mutha fuckaths!"
This is pitch perfect Enrico Palazzo!