Clarence Clemons plays the national anthem

4/1/11: Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons, E Street Band saxophonist, plays the national anthem
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[@MrATLfalconfan]

One of the last times he blew his horn. He died 2 months after this. He is missed.

[@alica3014]

MrATLfalconfan Oh Lord, I'm deeply saddened. Rest on the big man.

[@back2vinyl493]

Damn sad.

[@johnnyraiderallison906]

U GOT THAT RIGHT !!! BUT JAKE IS FILLIN' OK

[@bealang5808]

Sad!! He was amazing!!!

[@mustangx]

Wow. Amazing artist

[@stoneponywolf1]

Rip big man , 5 years and it still seems so raw.

[@tartarugaboh1592]

So true...

[@danielbreslow4959]

I'm listening to this version of the National Anthem for the first time. It's literally taking my breath away and bringing tears to my eyes. I'll always miss you, Big Man!!

[@johnnyraiderallison906]

DAN, ALSO CHECK OUT WHITNEY HOUSTONS VERSION, GOD REST HER SOUL. !!!

[@StreetFighter2010]

Also made me cry like a baby the first three times I watched it. Now just a few tears.

[@guyfroml]

And to think there are highly paid professional athletes who would take a knee during this. Unforgivable!

[@JoeGentile1969]

​@@guyfroml Not everyone is treated equally in America. Soldiers fought for our freedom to protest. Educate yourself.

[@ArthurMorgan-pq4tr]

I loved this guy as a kid. I loved the E Street band and I remember every song that he played the saxophone in was my favorite. I didn't even know he died until 2015. He's the reason I play saxophone now. I'll never be as good as him and I only play alto but I can never get tired of listening to his saxophone. I'm 16 now and I've been listening to that guy for 12 years now.

[@marixjll]

Wow, keep it up!! His music will stay. Keep spreading his singles to the world.

[@leviphillips5998]

Same for me, my dad showed me I’m going down and the sax solo in that song, and I instantly fell in love with it! I’m only 11 and listening to him, and I’m the kid that my schools considers old!

[@ConstanceCamus]

Miss you, Clarence. Immeasuredly.

[@J.A.Hansen]

Beautiful🎷🎼God Bless America🇺🇸🙏 ▪ Rest ln Peace Big Man🎷~ We Miss You💔 Forever In Our Hearts💝~Gone Too Soon😔

[@patrickreilly2080]

And so it was. The many concerts, solos, long drives home, and the great memories. Thanks Big Man, you were a part of the magic

[@marleneslaght4390]

Clarence, you inspired so many young musicians to pick up the sax ♥️ You are missed...❤

[@KOHF34]

I remember Clarence playing the National Anthem before Game 5 of the 2006 NBA Finals. Still to this day one of the greatest renditions I have ever seen. RIP, Big Man.

[@clintsheehan2535]

Legend and sadly missed, love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@erict6276]

8 years later and still legendary. RIP Big Man

[@littlefrank3590]

Love ya big man those E street days will never be the same

[@larsandersson7716]

a fantastic performance....we miss you big man!!!!

[@AngelMicke]

Big Man is missed by many people. I never hade the chance to see him live, but in 2016 I saw Jake playing on stage with Bruce in a tribute to Big Man...

[@johnnyraiderallison906]

r i p clarence, jake is carryin on. u taught him so well !!! thx clarence, the big man !!!

[@brettsix2027]

9 people either hit dislike by accident or literally do not know what a good sax is supposed to sound like. R.I.P. Big Man 🎷

[@ino4089]

If somebody didn't like that they must be a slug.. I could listen to Clarence all day long

[@Boost_ej1]

Ur listening to it

[@reethkitchards]

You can always recognize his tone.

[@adriennefein2284]

I Miss Clarence😢. May you rest in peace and enjoy the band In heaven

[@minniemyrick4714]

June 2020 Missing the big man : Clarence Clemons 🙏

[@KingofKernen]

Happy Birthday Big Man, we miss you ♥

[@IrisWatts21]

"Big Man," you're still the best. Period.

[@hankkaufmann4705]

If that doesn’t give you goosebumps you ain’t alive!! Thank you BIG MAN!

[@MannBrothersFilms]

R.I.P. Big Man 🎷❤

[@staceyhorton228]

We miss you Clarence!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@swampfox4489]

A true American! Didn’t see one knee touching the ground!

[@vlogswithjack36]

That was amazing!!! 😱😱😀😀😁😁😛😛👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🕶😂😂😂🤗🤗😎😎😎😎🤣🤣😃😃😮😮😮🙂👍👍👍

[@ritamaes5960]

great man!!! still miss him

[@4orrcountry]

Goosebumps at the finish!

[@tylerallen4587]

Man miss the big guy :(

[@captainjacksparrow5933]

Tyler Allen I know (it's Big Man btw)

[@gabrielramineli9769]

Sinto saudades

[@graycee4953]

He's good....real good.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Eri grande Clarence ! Riposa in pace!!! 😇😇😇😢🎷🌟💞♥️♥️

[@MrTomomahony]

thanks for everything C

[@Rj-yr1br]

Aww play it big guy we miss you well done

[@cmdorneles]

Grande Clemons! Descanse em paz!

[@Buildinup6]

legend hes amazing

[@RonaldHill-wo3yb]

Yes he sure is missed rest in peace Clarence gone but a longways from being forgotten.

[@jgionti3]

One if the greatest musicians ever. We miss you big guy.

[@mivan5652]

He plays with such soul

[@lindashawkfan4444]

Each and everyone of you humans listening to this live, hope you enjoy it and realize what you just enjoy remember put it in your heart loves

[@maryanngermano2708]

Loved The Big Man Clarence Clemens

[@Needlewich]

Love this!!! He’s a sax phenom!!! ❤ Going to miss him sooo much!!

[@mikecroce9630]

Happy Birthday Clarence 1/11

[@brucerobbins755]

This is giving me the chills and tears 😢. The Big Man is pure Class

[@gabbyhyman1246]

I miss you Big Man. I'd kneel and cry if I could hear it now.

[@ArthurMorgan-pq4tr]

The reason i started playing saxophone. I told myself in fourth grade that i would someday become as good as him.

[@jamesy1955]

And? Did you? 🤔

[@waltbayless7709]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@Chris-sx2ow]

Hats of for Clarence!

Saudações do Brasil Foi um grande artista

[@drsmith4806]

Great man great sax player.

[@thebossfanman4900]

Got chills watching. Beautiful🖤

[@Taalsman]

I wish my national antham would be played this beautiful

[@daviddennison4287]

Stand for the big man!

[@Boost_ej1]

What a legend

[@lisas525]

Inspiring! Ty Big Man

[@lisadeee]

Beautiful. I can't believe the lack of audience appreciation. In NY he'd have had a standing O

[@JiveTurkey1407]

Legend!

[@desireescaldeferri6481]

Wow!!! RIP ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dublinohio77]

Wow what an honor! I don't think there has ever been just a musician playing an instrument to perform Our National Anthem. Excellent performance Mr. Clemans. Your memory lives on.

[@ShotCallaMcGavin]

Actually there is several. There was a dude that did it at a Lakers Game in 2008, and he regularly does it for them at least once a year

[@ShotCallaMcGavin]

On an Alto Sax too

[@ShotCallaMcGavin]

His name is Everette Harp, check him out. I actually like his version better, but Big Mans is good with the piano in the back

[@davidscott3792]

Great performance #legend

[@timfitzgerald4830]

he played at the heat game 10/29/10 cant find the video anywhere. Had so many goosebumps i thought they were warts

[@Ramaros]

RIP big man. ;(

[@cochetphilippe9217]

Pour les amoureux et nostalgique de BIG MAN (regretté saxophoniste du BOSS).

[@johnnyraider]

thank u big man !!!!!!!

[@connorsrockincollection2248]

RIP Big Man

[@shealinbanta4169]

Wow, he was great

[@betherealdeal]

Killin it

[@adrianmiller1971]

Love the Big Man

[@Wizoz123]

Very nice .

[@Karinaportillo925]

Excelente, buena, irrepetible, preciosa , cómo tocas hijo,que bueno eres, eres un ser maravilloso❤️❤️❤️❤️🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mariannapisani8460]

Grande Maestro...

[@angus7278]

Sounds nice and nothing but the highest respect for Clarence. But either this was prerecorded or the sound is not in sync (it's especially obvious around 1:51). Prerecording simplifies things, so I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.

[@ArthurMorgan-pq4tr]

Yeah i saw the same thing.

[@dangregory8688]

Its just the video and audio out of sync

[@elizabeththomas6571]

Could be video delay

[@tinamarthaler771]

@@elizabeththomas6571 right

[@V8Deuce]

Back when people respected the flag, country, and the national anthem...........

[@NUKE-W.E.F.]

Big man, YOU DA MAN!

[@Masons4Liberty]

If Clarence was alive today, and played a national anthem like this at an NFL game, I bet everyone would stand the fuck up.

[@raymondschmidt2003]

AMEN , YUP YUP ..

[@sreckobartl1356]

They'd better.

[@brandonseyfried1251]

Amen, bruh.

[@lbmrecords2001]

I miss you dad :/

[@richardnolan27]

❤️

[@garthok6224]

I'm not even American and i love it

[@andybobcros]

It would be nice if that was Roy Bitten playing the piano. Guess we’ll never know.

[@scherry9819]

ROCKING IT A LITTLE, BUT WITH RESPECT. NICE.

[@mariojuan7142]

0:29 “see him, honey? He’s going to be a part of your musical education from here on out.”

[@katharinedurbetaki3788]

😢😇💜💜💜

[@emanueledipaolo8508]

Commozione 😢

[@josetabraue5227]

I’m next to his jersey

[@Dodgers-sw2uk]

Why are there people at a Marlins home game?

[@harptenor88]

I love his playing and have most of his albums with his own bands but i don't think he was playing it live. Watch around 1:56-57 ...he didn't "tut" . his lower lip wasn't touching the mouthpiece but 2 '"tut" notes came out ; impossible ! Not that I blame him . I've been playing Tenor for almost 40 tears and I'd be scared shitless to hit that wrong note in front of all those people who know all the notes to that tune.

[@misangrecenteno9643]

KILLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@taylor-vl1re]

Whoops...was that pre-recorded? Around 1:50 and further, he takes a breath but the horn is making sound....

[@sreckobartl1356]

Possibly. Not unusual.

[@ph2738]

What mouth piece is that?

[@tartarugaboh1592]

I would like to know too!

[@Navet63]

So called Americans seen either crossing their arms or holding they're hands in front. I guess they forgot how to put their right hands over their heart. Incredible. I see the same thing at NFL football games.

[@avp0713]

The hand over the heart is done during the Pledge Of Allegiance... not the national anthem. Some people DO choose to hold their hand over their heart, and thats fine. You really need to know the difference though.

[@bishlap]

what is that hanging off his head?

[@isaiahdaniels5643]

It's just hair. Long hair.

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

🙏🇺🇸❤️‍🔥✝️🕊️🌿✨

[@josetabraue5227]

In the hard rock

[@JDLamps1]

You are missed

[@anthonylewis62]

he was the best, but i must admit i was shocked at the lack of respect from the crowds, too many dam people not with their hands on their heart, paying respect, now that is dreadful,

[@J.B24]

Reaction: I don't like this arrangement.

[@russellromano-eg1uh]

Love and miss the BIG MAN

[@janettolipani6223]

Why so many DID NOT have their hands on their heart is disgraceful.

[@slipinsidwayz]

this is a failure to pay tribute to one of the greatest sax players ive ever heard cuz ITS NOT HIM PLAYING!!!!

[@TwilighMidna]

what are you talking about. that's totally Clarence playing.

[@sreckobartl1356]

You slipped big time there, Sid.