Marvin, he was a friend of mine And he could sing his song His heart in every line Marvin, sang of the joy and pain He opened up our minds And I still can hear him say Oh talk to me, so you can see, what's goin' on Say you will, sing your songs, for evermore, evermore Gonna be some sweet sounds Comin' down, on the nightshift I bet you're singing proud Oh, I bet you'll pull a crowd Gonna be a long night, It's gonna be all right, on the nightshift You found another home I know you're not alone, on the nightshift, oooh You found another home I know you're not alone, on the nightshift The Commodores - Night Shift
And that’s what people fail to understand. This dude’s performance was unlike anything before (except for José Feliciano) and definitely nothing like it ever since
It has NEVER been sung with such soul! Whitney comes next. The passion is effortlessly shown in their performances. They are both loved and missed deeply!
As the anthem ended, everyone forgot about the game, and went home and made sweet love to their significant others! Marvin was just too damn smooth for words.
I was a 16 year old white kid hearing “Mercy Mercy Me” for the first time. It was such a striking song, sung with true emotions. It was spot on describing the racial and social inequalities, at a time when there was turmoil over the Vietnam war. I’m 68 now, but still moved by his one of a kind voice and music. We’re lucky that we can still hear his music.
TRACEWORLD2 I think they let it slide because it's Marvin Gaye if anyone else (besides maybe Michael Jackson at the time) had tried this they would gotten crucified
40 years later and that's still unbeaten !!! He Gives me chills every time .... (For all those who are commenting below,I'm referring about the male Performance.Of course Whitney is the best and the unbeatable one). ❤️
We are so glad you are here sweetheart! My daughter was also created after Marvin Gaye's amazing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner! RIP Marvin Gaye! 🙏🙏💕💖
I'm Mexican and getting legit goosebumps listening to the American national anthem, which is probably the highest praise I can give to Marvin Gaye's epic rendition.
What singer has ever gotten screams like that while singing the national athem? Only Marvin!😊 He did not even have to raise his voice. The clapping 👏🏾 towards the end!
Marvin Gaye gave a master class on timing in this performance. He builds the tension at such a pace, that by the time he sings "Free" the audience is begging for release and he gives it to them then expertly brings the performance to resolution. It's the classic arc that all storytellers aspire to: rising action, climax, falling action, resolution. And he did it in under three minutes, yet any shorter would have felt unfulfilling and any longer would have been excruciating...
nguzosmusic you are right, the way he lets the timing slide into the back seat and then back into last week, and then he somehow ends up ahead of the beat?! What is that?! He planned that. Just wow haha.
The anthem is a hard song to sing, the range is 12 octaves which is challenging. The beauty of Marvin’s version is he doesn’t conform to the anthem, but bends the anthem to him. It’s genius and allows Marvin to give this amazing rendition using his talents… amazing artistry. (I’m here again after the 2024 Home Run Anthem. Uff)
This is the best version of the Stars Spangle Banner I have ever heard, no singing acrobats or stunts just from the heart soul singing. Kudos Marvin!!! First time seeing folks grooving to the anthem.
Right there with you , I was 25 now I'm 67 , so many things have happened in our life time and this masterpiece by Marvin will always be a classic R&B at its finest
@@danielfournier8992 Whitney Houston and Chris Stapleton were head and shoulders above this. I love Marvin, but his version over the generic casio keyboard beat is by no means the height of Star Spangled Banner. Not even close.
Lord Reydan No, I am not high. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the church prohibits alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, marijuana, coffee and tea. It is just my honest opinion.
That has to be the most smooth and cool performance of the national anthem. Never had te national anthem drew so much reactions from the audience from the beginning when he just uttered the first note all to the end when he belted out the last note. Legendary!!
I have to come back and watch this every once in a while. I remember this live in '83. It was amazing then, and still beings tears to eyes. Miss him and that velvety voice!
My father is 80 years old. I asked him what is the greatest Super Bowl halftime show you have ever seen? He said it was this. This wasn’t even the Super Bowl. That lets you know how legendary this was.
I love this MAN ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥, I love this version of this song, no one comes close to this 💯💯 I don't have words for this King of R&B, and I still miss him 2023❤💯❤🔥❣.
I remember watching this and my eyes filling up with tears, he was so smooth and soulful and by slowing the tempo of the song, it made you really pay attention to the words.
I'm still so shook by Marvin's swag on this song. First of all, he looks like a living comic book hero with those glasses reflecting on the floor. Then that voice, that rhythmic voice!! swag
This is the best rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I ever heard! Marvin Perry Gaye II put some soul into the American anthem. It should be played often on days like these. This is how the American National Anthem is supposed to be sung!
What a rendition! I believe those in attendance were starting to sense something special halfway through. By the end they were 100% on board and knew this performance was history in the making. And it was, even 40 years later.
@@thgnotorious Can't give your comment a thumbs down because Whitney was great. But Marvin Gaye's rendition, imo, was the greatest of all-time by far. I saw that game on TV. And I can honestly say that I can't remember one play but I remember that National Anthem by the smooth Marvin Gaye.
Me too. It was the talk around town weeks - even played on "urban radio stations". I don't think as many people of all colors ever sang the National Anthem just because it sound cool at the time.
Who knew you could turn the national anthem into a baby making song?! Marvin was incredible. Another incredible artist taken from the world much too early. RIP, sir!
This is the coolest, most captivating, sexiest rendition of the American National Anthem. I'm an Australian and proud of it. But I gotta say, If anyone puts a standard version on the star spangled banner it's gotta be Marvin Gaye's version.
I was actually at this game with my dad and gramps. Rest in peace grampa! I wish I was old enough to appreciate what I was witnessing back then! The absolute best rendition of this song EVER!
I would love to have been in that crowd--clapping, cheering and whooping--as Marvin sang this anthem LIVE! I am eterally grateful that this video is available for all of us who were not there!
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Man can you believe they held the allstar game at a Marvin Gaye concert?!?! The 80's must have been amazing!!
That is the best comment I've read on TH-cam.
+stickmanbw whoa whoa whoa easy there
+Nunya Bidness Top 5
Marvin, he was a friend of mine
And he could sing his song
His heart in every line
Marvin, sang of the joy and pain
He opened up our minds
And I still can hear him say
Oh talk to me, so you can see, what's goin' on
Say you will, sing your songs, for evermore, evermore
Gonna be some sweet sounds
Comin' down, on the nightshift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh, I bet you'll pull a crowd
Gonna be a long night,
It's gonna be all right, on the nightshift
You found another home
I know you're not alone, on the nightshift, oooh
You found another home
I know you're not alone, on the nightshift
The Commodores - Night Shift
Greg Taylor, the 3
He freaking remixed the national anthem. Incredible. What an absolute LEGEND.
And that’s what people fail to understand. This dude’s performance was unlike anything before (except for José Feliciano) and definitely nothing like it ever since
Anyone else it would be disaster, but Gaye pulls it off. Genius.
Marvin pulled it off because he had the "chops" and the "charisma.
❤
I didn't think it was possible to do an RnB version of the anthem.
Here in 2024. Marvin said he prayed about singing the national anthem and asked God to use him to move men's souls. God answered that prayer
He first sang it 1968 Dogers game
Marvin sang with soul to me very emotional
NO,,,,ONE COULD SING IT BETTER TAN MARVIN ???🔥💋🔥🇱🇷💙😎🥰🔥💋🇱🇷💙😎🥰🔥💋
Amen
I'm here on 8/19/24 cuz just watched Whitney Houston's version on Facebook. They're both 🐐
This has to be the only time in the history of the USA the National Anthem was rhythmically clapped to...Best version EVER!!!
Black people do it best! Then to follow was Whitney Houston! RIP Marvin Gaye and Whitney Houston!🙏🏾💙🙏🏾💙🤷🏾♀️😎
Totally agree. I'm still getting 'goosebumps from his performance,,WOW......
It has NEVER been sung with such soul! Whitney comes next.
The passion is effortlessly shown in their performances.
They are both loved and missed deeply!
After whitney houston's
#FACTS 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
As the anthem ended, everyone forgot about the game, and went home and made sweet love to their significant others! Marvin was just too damn smooth for words.
denmark555 😂😂😂🙌🏽
denmark555 you absolutely right
THE BEST IN THE WORLD
Sweet, sweet love too! Mmmm
denmark555 sweet
The National Anthem smoked a cigarette after Marvin was done making love to it
Yes .. his performance was erotic and seductive.
Love love love it
@@natalee217 6AM and 2
And his video was the inaugural hit of televisions VH1 station on New Years Day 1985.
Mazel Tov. A translation to me meaning magic from the stars.
Oh HELL YES 👄
So naturally cool... Never seen a crowd that engaged for a national anthem... Magical
Noticing how the music tempo was slightly off rhytm the crowd joined together to BE the rhythm that Gaye had set with his instrument Beautiful collab
The idiotic critics crucified Marvin for singing it with soul! Personally….I loved it!👏🏿👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏻💙
This King could sing anything and made it sound Phenomenal 🔥🔥
I was a 16 year old white kid hearing “Mercy Mercy Me” for the first time. It was such a striking song, sung with true emotions. It was spot on describing the racial and social inequalities, at a time when there was turmoil over the Vietnam war. I’m 68 now, but still moved by his one of a kind voice and music. We’re lucky that we can still hear his music.
@rbs4976 "What's Going On" is one of the best albums ever!
Man I saw this live. Had tears. He brought down the house. Peace
You lucky son of a gun. I may just be a 30 year old millennial, but I deeply envy you that. Funnily enough, I just gave you your 69th like.
Wowww❕️You have lived. 🥳🙌🏽
Why is NO ONE this damn cool anymore??!!
TRACEWORLD2 I think they let it slide because it's Marvin Gaye if anyone else (besides maybe Michael Jackson at the time) had tried this they would gotten crucified
@@thedarkknight646 I am.
Is Bruno Mars cool?
Because they've been Afflicted with Auto-Tune.
The birth of cool ,anthem style!
Damn! That was the coolest smoothest shit I ever heard in my life
County Boy Films TOTALLY AGREE!!!
smoothest is the right word, that was unbelievable. Kind of singing and bringing the whole crowd with him.
I seen it live on TV...he got a lot of back lash from the right wing.
💯
County Boy Films hell yes it is
When Tupac Said “I Remember Marvin Gaye, Used To Sing To Me, He Had Me Feeling Like Black Was The Thang To Be” This Is What He Meant‼️💪🏾💯
Your comment, wins the internet❤💯💯💯
Great comment. You even weaved in a second legend.
Tupac hit women.
Who?
@@timlynch5710And????
Best cover ever. You don't listen to Marvin. You feel him.
U said it!!
I’ve never seen so much finesse in my entire life
christian benjamin right! Just oozing finesses
facts
WOW, YOU SAID IT!!!!
christian benjamin - THATS A SUPREME FACT!!!!!
He just put SOUL in that song!!!
Marvin Gaye singing like he's about to make love to America.
Solomon Moon and he did!
Yess
He did!
F*ck me harder uncle sam!
Wait…
Just it’s eardrums
Only Marvin could take this war song and turn it into a sensual song of peaceful celebration. RIP.
It's not about war. It's about freedom.
And that's exactly how he performed it.
@@betsylalich4570 True, ty.
@@betsylalich4570"freedom" 🤣
ONLY, YUP, YUP, YUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@sherryengle-xe6fv TY!
The best anthem ever. Bar none. Amazing. What a talent we lost. RIP Marvin.
👍💅
And then there was Whitney Houston. ❤
@@deannaperkins754 nah. Bar none. Marvin takes it. In fact, he birthed Whitney’s and everyone else attempt at this song.
@newagain9964 Whitney is definitely better. I'm not saying Gaye's rendition is bad at all, but hers is just better, and it's an anthem
@@williamhernandez167no sir
that ending was epic.....the crowd was so into it, people dancing to the anthem lol.....only marvin gaye coulda done that...RIP!
Zen Ren I told my husband, I said honey people are dancing to the national anthem 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bad ass bad ass Marvin. Wit his shades on singing the national anthem. Nobody had ever heard it it sung like this before. And never since.
This man is just sexy
Yes I agree 👍💯
I love Marvin ❤️ He kinda blended Sam Cooke feel to it when he sung this. In #2021 and still listening to it.
@@bellestarr4040 Very Sexy ❤️
I think he set the barr so high, this will stand the test of time ⏲️.
No one will EVER top that.... EVER!!!
Don't even try, you better don't!
No One EVER!!!!!!!
40 years later and that's still unbeaten !!!
He Gives me chills every time ....
(For all those who are commenting below,I'm referring about the male Performance.Of course Whitney is the best and the unbeatable one). ❤️
They'll be at least two more 0s behind 40 before it's even challenged:):)
Meatloaf leaves this performance wanting.
💯
Whitney Houston at the super bowl is up there
Chris Stapleton at the Superbowl.
Only Marvin Gaye could pull this off
I hope Childish Gambinon performs the national anthem one day
I’m glad u said this, that would be sick as fuck
@@shawty865I Hope I Get To Do It One Day...One Love Fam.
When panties are thrown at the singing of the national anthem the game has been changed forever! The greatest rendition of the anthem I've ever heard!
Whitney
Sure made me want to take mine off 😩😭🤣🤣🤣
By far the greatest and I’m a Whitney fan!!
@@yonnielewis1863 c'mon man fr?
Well now you can add Jazmine Sullivan.
He turned our National Anthem to the coolest song ever...brave move and only Marvin could do it!
It's 2024 and on this day 41 yrs ago he sang the ABSOLUTE BEST version of it. He did it HIS way!
Thank you Marvin for getting my mom in the mood so that I could be created and born in 1983.
🤣😊
Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂
oh my
We are so glad you are here sweetheart! My daughter was also created after Marvin Gaye's amazing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner! RIP Marvin Gaye! 🙏🙏💕💖
He and Whitney Houston by far were the two greatest artists to sing the National Anthem in my opinion.
I agree with that statement. 💯
Definitely 👏🏾👏🏾💯
Jasmine Sullivan is up there with them now. She just smoked this at the world series 🔥🔥🔥
Mariah Carey
The leverts too at the Tyson fight
As a young person, I sat on the living room floor, watching history unfold. Today at 61, so glad I witness this magnifigance!!
I was sitting on the floor also
Stunned. Speechless.
I'm Mexican and getting legit goosebumps listening to the American national anthem, which is probably the highest praise I can give to Marvin Gaye's epic rendition.
I think America just got pregnant.
Brent McInnis 😂😂😂😂😂
Brent McInnis LOL
lol 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Japan, an Aging society with few birthrate Now. We Need Marvin Gaye! lol
He pimped this song pure and simple, like only he can, lordy....
ladyjae65 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I Have Never Seen Any Artist Sing The US Anthem Like Marvin Gaye Oh What A Performance
Best rendition EVER! Even in 2023 I still get goosebumps. Introduced my granddaughter to it and she loved it also.
Nah, good try. Whitney
Whitney Houston though
Yes, totally awesome!
She sings it straight and didn't make it her own like Marvin made it his own.
Meat Loaf had a great rendition
the way he sung it you wish their was more words to the anthem lol
I know what you mean but it actually is longer. We never sing the whole song.
Nooooo doubt!!! More more more!!!
There are 4 verses total
Almighty Dolla you know he can't do that last verse, lol
DeAngelo Jackson Marvin Gaye Star Spangled Banner
Everything is dated in this video (the players' uniforms, shorts, etc) but Marvin is eternal.
Yes, he is Arthur!!!
Arthur, I second that emotion...
@@vw1649 Third right here.
True
Amen!
Every time I watch this, I smile uncontrollably through the entire anthem. The most unique rendition of all-time.
It gave me chills first time I heard this.
Yep. He was the first to my knowledge who gave it such a soul sound.
What singer has ever gotten screams like that while singing the national athem? Only Marvin!😊 He did not even have to raise his voice. The clapping 👏🏾 towards the end!
Came here to cleanse my ears after Fergie disrespected every US citizen lol.
TheNBAFreak thought i was the only one 😂💀
Yessss
HAHAHA ME TOO!
Y'all caring on....but CARRY ME,CARRY ME!!!!😭😂
They dragging her azz and rightly so😭😂😭😂
TheNBAFreak 🤣😂💀
Marvin Gaye gave a master class on timing in this performance. He builds the tension at such a pace, that by the time he sings "Free" the audience is begging for release and he gives it to them then expertly brings the performance to resolution.
It's the classic arc that all storytellers aspire to: rising action, climax, falling action, resolution. And he did it in under three minutes, yet any shorter would have felt unfulfilling and any longer would have been excruciating...
nguzosmusic you are right, the way he lets the timing slide into the back seat and then back into last week, and then he somehow ends up ahead of the beat?! What is that?! He planned that. Just wow haha.
I still can't get the timing
nguzosmusic Orgasmic !
Well said
Perfect analogy.
2:20 prime example of Marvin as a magical being. Imagine being within that crowd happily cheering for the anthem being played 🕊️❤
Colin Kaepernick would have stood & danced for that one.🎵👍🇺🇸
2:17-2:21
I can only imagine they were stunned cuz no one expected that.
The anthem is a hard song to sing, the range is 12 octaves which is challenging. The beauty of Marvin’s version is he doesn’t conform to the anthem, but bends the anthem to him. It’s genius and allows Marvin to give this amazing rendition using his talents… amazing artistry.
(I’m here again after the 2024 Home Run Anthem. Uff)
This❕️
This is the most '80s thing I have ever heard and I love it.
He's singing in *CURSIVE*
He really is
😂🫡💯
PERIOD!
😂😂😂
This is the best version of the Stars Spangle Banner I have ever heard, no singing acrobats or stunts just from the heart soul singing. Kudos Marvin!!! First time seeing folks grooving to the anthem.
I seen it live on TV as a 24 year old,@ you knew you were seeing history. Now at 66 it's better than ever,@ I feel privileged.
Right there with you , I was 25 now I'm 67 , so many things have happened in our life time and this masterpiece by Marvin will always be a classic R&B at its finest
THANK you my brother and God bless you.
That last 20 seconds brought tears to my eyes R.I.P Marvin Gaye✊🏿🔥
When they start clapping it's over for me 😭
You're not alone .
Best version ever done in history! Still love it to this day. Marvin’s voice was smooth as silk!
Best version = Whitney Houston
This does not give you a sense of patriotism the way Whitney does
@@ShadowNightWarrior No way. Marvin was the best. It was so unique
@@danielfournier8992 Whitney Houston and Chris Stapleton were head and shoulders above this. I love Marvin, but his version over the generic casio keyboard beat is by no means the height of Star Spangled Banner. Not even close.
R Kelly rendition is up there too
All of those artist back then. Black, white, hispanic, jamaican, chinese, etc etc were amazing.
We have missed out on a lot over the past 40 years.
You can tell from the audience reaction ...this is not just an anthem....this was a a concert
Absolutely the best version of the National Anthem EVER, by a man. Whitney will forever have it covered for women!!
Daniel Breslow yes Whitney put her stamp forever on it!!!
Iconic you are RIGHT 🙄❤️
Daniel Breslow exactly 😥😥😢
Whitney lip synced
Whitney's version was bombastic and bloated, and she lip-synched. Poor Whitney, great voice but she sang mostly dross. Marvin gave us GOLD.
I know you supposed to be silent during national anthem, but god damn he sung the hell out of this.
i can't blame them for yelling
why? who made those rules? yell
What do you mean silent? You sing along!
This was like a concert.....Lol!!!!
2023 still listening! He was too cool.
Only MARVIN CAN DO THAT SONG WITH A TOUCH OF SOUL.
He just made a song about war and death into baby making fuel.
Nice haiku:
he just made a song
about war and death into
baby making fuel
😂😂😂✌Damn sure did!!
most smoothest man of all time. the legend Marvin gaye
In my opinion that would be Johnny Cash.
+Kenny Dobbins did you even watch the video?
Kenny Dobbins your high
Lord Reydan No, I am not high. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the church prohibits alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, marijuana, coffee and tea. It is just my honest opinion.
Bill withers
All of the comments are majestic larger than life. But, I read Marvin said he prayed to God and this is PERFECT for all Times...Amen
41years ago,I will never forget it!!!
If you never thought about making love to the Star Spangle Banner song... this version will make you want to...lol... I love it..
lol
youngot a pretty face girl!
+Simuben WanTatah Me too, and I'm not even American.
This is a 'thing of beauty'.
lol. He makes me love being a American.
tryna fuck then?
The sexiest star spangled banner 🤦🏾♀️😍😍
Absolutely
🇨🇦 Barry White was also a very sexy! Back then if you wanted to get Laid ~ you put on ~ Barry White + Marvin Gaye! 👍🎉💖🎉 Love American Style! 🇺🇸 💋
EVER
He really made this song his own. A true genius.
😊
That has to be the most smooth and cool performance of the national anthem. Never had te national anthem drew so much reactions from the audience from the beginning when he just uttered the first note all to the end when he belted out the last note. Legendary!!
I have to come back and watch this every once in a while. I remember this live in '83. It was amazing then, and still beings tears to eyes. Miss him and that velvety voice!
Very. Very. Very. Very. Very. Very
Must’ve been cool to watch it live. Can’t imagine. Born in 93’
I got on the phone immediately and started calling all my girlfriends because I knew from the first note it would be memorable ♥️Taped it too
Me too- I come back to it. So beautiful and cool. ❤️❤️
God he is a beautiful singer. Wow wow. Will have to listen to more of his songs.
Marvin Gaye didn't sing the National Anthem. He made love to it.
Can I use that?
@@danrichardson1969 Sure
Yes!!!!!❤❤❤
wow. ❤
Marvin's soulful rendition of the National Anthem is a classic.
Smoother than silk.
World, meet the smoothest version of our national anthem ever....
Marvin is so PITCH PERFECT it is terrifying.
This guy was from another planet.
I'm not kidding.
Best version of all time period. 2023. Still the best.
Fergie tried to do this and it went over like a lead balloon. Marvin sang it so sweet.
Marvin was the epitome of soul wrapped in sensuality blended with class..true master of the craft of performance...R.I.P.
You on point bro!
Marvin and Whitney...RIP. nuff said!
David Richardson. yup!! what u said!😊
100x agreed also enjoyed Lady Gaga’s effort
Dont forget Beyonce th-cam.com/video/OhrrGu2rcZ4/w-d-xo.html
Don't forget Luther Vandross in 1997! He was spot-on silky perfection. th-cam.com/video/N5YOCbiRWXY/w-d-xo.html
Agreed
My father is 80 years old. I asked him what is the greatest Super Bowl halftime show you have ever seen? He said it was this. This wasn’t even the Super Bowl. That lets you know how legendary this was.
I love this MAN ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥, I love this version of this song, no one comes close to this 💯💯 I don't have words for this King of R&B, and I still miss him 2023❤💯❤🔥❣.
It's really that simple!
One of the most soulful versions... of the National Anthem
THE most soulful version
Plain and simple, Marvin tore the roof off, with his version
I remember watching this and my eyes filling up with tears, he was so smooth and soulful and by slowing the tempo of the song, it made you really pay attention to the words.
Indeed !
Goosebumps here. Gone from our lives way too early.
I'm still so shook by Marvin's swag on this song. First of all, he looks like a living comic book hero with those glasses reflecting on the floor. Then that voice, that rhythmic voice!! swag
" Marvin Gaye had me feeling like black was the thing to be"! What a vocalist and performer!!! One of my musical icons......😍💗💕
Tupac :)
Marvin brought the SOUL out !!! If i was in the crowd i would have the same reaction
Still the best and most astonishing version of our National Anthem ever sung by ANY singer. Game over.
I never heard it like this... So sexy lol this is literally a concert and not just the national anthem
I was in the audience for this historic moment. Best ever!!
@jerrymeans. Hey cousin!
Smoothest anthem I've ever heard
This is the best rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I ever heard! Marvin Perry Gaye II put some soul into the American anthem. It should be played often on days like these. This is how the American National Anthem is supposed to be sung!
Originality personified. Iconic!!!
What a rendition! I believe those in attendance were starting to sense something special halfway through. By the end they were 100% on board and knew this performance was history in the making. And it was, even 40 years later.
It's a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem! Sung in a style Marvin Gaye made famous. Sung with the reverence of a church hymn! 👍🎼🎶
Marvin Gaye left no doubt that night he literally laid his soul to rest on this rendition
Everyone in there knew they were experiencing the greatest rendition of the anthem ever.
Robert John So far till Whitney came around.
@@thgnotorious You are correct.
Many sounded like they where experiencing more than just a song!
@@thgnotorious Can't give your comment a thumbs down because Whitney was great. But Marvin Gaye's rendition, imo, was the greatest of all-time by far.
I saw that game on TV. And I can honestly say that I can't remember one play but I remember that National Anthem by the smooth Marvin Gaye.
This is the greatest anthem ever. No question.
He sung it and nobody else have topped yet miss you Marvin rip see you on the other side
Only a legend like a Marvin Gaye could do this! I watched this live!
I watched it live to
Lucky sons of bitches. Lol
Me too. It was the talk around town weeks - even played on "urban radio stations". I don't think as many people of all colors ever sang the National Anthem just because it sound cool at the time.
Yes I agree 👍💯
Me too. What a blessing!
This is how Fergie was trying to sing the national anthem, but slaughtered the song instead...
barbara wright the
barbara wright
Same thing my sister had said.. ✊😂
R.i.p Fergie...sometimes you have to let a song that’s a classic be a classic. Marvin Gaye sounds amazing
Precisely
Shit she should have left that shit up to the professionals...only Marvin can pull this off
No one can do it like Marvin Gaye. So beautiful. Whoever 👎🏾this got to be SICK or don’t know what talent is.
Best version I have ever heard. The best.
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+Sean Miller Amen!!! Me Too!
Sean Miller Whitney Houston sung all the half, whole, and quarter notes off the damn chart to her version also!
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This still is THE best version of our country's song. The man could sing like no other !
No. Whitney's version is the best
@@ShadowNightWarrior best voice not version
Saw it live on my telly in my dorm room....unbelievable then it just made me stop, watch & listen... Still brings chills witnessing musical genius!
Who knew you could turn the national anthem into a baby making song?! Marvin was incredible. Another incredible artist taken from the world much too early. RIP, sir!
This is the coolest, most captivating, sexiest rendition of the American National Anthem. I'm an Australian and proud of it. But I gotta say, If anyone puts a standard version on the star spangled banner it's gotta be Marvin Gaye's version.
Allan Flancia .. church!!!!
I was actually at this game with my dad and gramps. Rest in peace grampa! I wish I was old enough to appreciate what I was witnessing back then! The absolute best rendition of this song EVER!
I would love to have been in that crowd--clapping, cheering and whooping--as Marvin sang this anthem LIVE! I am eterally grateful that this video is available for all of us who were not there!
Memorable And Truly Unforgettable Moment In History ❤