Cyndi Lauper nails National Anthem PERFECT!!

[@tedehman]

I'm a Vietnam vet and old school. I didn't know where she was going with the song and she sang it so beautifully , her way. I loved it, and it left me in tears. Thank you Cyndi !

[@nickyviolaguitar]

Thanks for fighting for our country my friend and may God Bless You!

[@diannawilson1329]

OMG was she was using the echo from the stadium and the reverb from the broadcast delay as her background singers? Excuse me while I get a bong and some headphones....

[@frankgelasi8265]

She did sing it beautifully but I think sometimes 'artists' take a little too much liberty with our anthem. People come to watch the game and players come to play...nobody came to watch someone's version of the anthem. She sang it well, though.

[@terrorgaming459]

War criminal unless you fought for vietnam

[@AMEER-114-]

@@w.l.6005 really as you said... Just touching what she did with it... Tears here also

[@DATo_DATonian]

Everyone has their own taste, but for me .... I don't think it can be done better than this.

[@Dixon193]

agree 100%!!

[@vicosee4439]

It's a shame that this beautiful country is being torn apart , God bless America

[@gregstandish6439]

That's what made this even more touching to the soul. I thought the same thing. So sad to see what is happening.

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

Cyndi sends chills through your soul truly so astonishing Proud New Yorker God let you share your beauty with us ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamespage7998]

One more reason to LOVE Cyndi! That performance was classy, and respectful.

[@bensdadfrank]

She’s one of the few that I can accept putting her spin on this song. Because it’s respectfully, and beautifully done. She makes it about the song , not how many runs she can put in. Well done!

[@logan1572]

Exactly.

[@vivalarazausarmyvet4453]

She's certainly no anti-American Roseanne Barr who sang the Anthem in a disrespectful way, laughed about it and literally spat at it.

[@ejohnson6891]

Agreed. Her spin on the National Anthem was respectful and stuck close enough to the original to be charming and entertaining. Lovely.

[@currentlyearth8867]

She’s just awesome, and of course unusual ❤️❤️❤️.

[@AMEER-114-]

More real and true and human than the celebrated voices like Whitney H.

[@happyjacktails3277]

She’s a rare talent. Timeless, time after time!💖

[@bessiemurillo-lopez5600]

She just wanted to have fun

[@ohmanhotham8823]

@@bessiemurillo-lopez5600 she’s good enough

[@federicorodriguez8687]

She always shíne with her True Colors 🌟☀💖🌈

[@345mrse]

We got the beat.

[@thomaspayne6866]

Cyndi’s a somewhat quiet gem both with her talent and personality. She’s a kind, considerate, respectful, hilarious and talented soul.

[@KelticKabukiGirl]

I have never heard her say a bad thing about anyone and I was 4 when she came out with her first Solo album. Amazing noone knows she was 30!!

[@LouisFlores-x7z]

Cindy is truly a unique individual...no one like her one of a kind...love her

[@gloriapoppy6746]

That was so clean and well sung . She's trully a brilliant singer

[@Kindness_222]

Cyndie Lauper is just a good hearted beautiful soul which just adds to her talent

[@coreyjudd4676]

I'm hijacking this comment. Cyndi Lauper killed this, but many in this thread are unaware that this is a cover. This is not her interpretation of 'the Star Spangled Banner', it's her cover of Marvin Gaye's interpretation of 'the Star Spangled Banner'. She follows the exact same beats, and hits every note he hit and she KILLS IT! Mad props to her for doing it, but let's give ol' Marvin some credit here as well. I think Cyndi Lauper sang this less as a rendition of the National Anthem, and more as a tribute to Marvin Gaye. here's Marvin's version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3_clZatedecq7c

[@rubyweymouth6843]

Cyndi not the way you spelled her first name...have some respect 😊

[@Stinkbug74]

@@coreyjudd4676 You're probably right about the tribute. And she did one beautiful job of it. Seemed like she decided not to try and hit the high notes as much as she usually does but I have a feeling she didn't want to take any chance of her voice cracking for this one. I'm just guessing because I know she can hit those high notes with unbelievable ease. And for the person commenting on the spelling of her name, lol. She spells it Cyndi Lauper, yes indeed.

[@swordsinging1709]

This performance,, ahead of its time.

[@MegaCurefreak]

@@coreyjudd4676 i like Cyndi Lauper’s version so much more. So gorgeous. I hated this song but loved this version because Cyndi Lauper 🥰

[@krokodyl1927]

I’m speechless at the end of this song. That’s how good this rendition of our star spangled banner by Cyndi is.

[@booboodafoo3247]

It’s trash

[@michaelunderwood6658]

I got emotional listening to her rendition … she nailed it

[@Brisco1]

Wow this is the best version of our anthem that I've ever heard! Really beautifully done, an original, unique take. Her voice gives me goose bumps!

[@47imagine]

It is kind of reminiscent of Marvin Gaye's version at the 1983 NBA All-Star game, check that out.

[@eduardochavacano]

It is so perfect and im not Americab. But its just such a beautiful voice.

[@gordonshaffer5560]

I've adored Cyndi for decades and being a Queens native myself I appreciate her just showing up. I particularly note how the back beat totally deceived my ears into expecting something completely different and then she actually sings very conservatively. A great presentation by a great artist. Thank you Cyndi !

[@DATo_DATonian]

Yeah, I was ready to read her the riot act when it first started but by the end I was just sitting here with my mouth open and tears running down my cheeks.

[@aidennd.806]

Cyndi....you can take any song and make it your own - including a National Anthem. You are a timeless artist and angel. Thank you for your gift.

[@donkeyears4704]

dope. i always love it. it starts out and i'm like, "uh oh.", then by the end i'm just feeling her groove. totally artistic, totally unique, and totally awesome. sounds like cyndi lauper to me.

[@bortrah4946]

Same

[@tobiasfunk7470]

Same. It took time to build in the best possible way

[@vagabond1776]

Wow. that was awesome. Thank you for posting this! The music arrangement was simple…the rest was all Cyndi. This year she turns 70….I need to catch her live before she hangs it up.

[@Dixon193]

You really do need to catch her live. She is soooo good live! ICON

[@Haruyuu-mori]

I'm not even an american but i want to listen to it forever. What A Voice. The best hymn performance this world ever had seen. Queen of music. xx

[@pedrososa]

Cyndi sounds like an angel.

[@kencaton6377]

she sang that from deep inside of her, very soulful

[@danwoodliefphotography871]

This is truly beautiful. One of the very best I have ever heard.

[@StephenPaulTroup]

That was one of the best renditions of the national anthem I've heard. It was different & original yet was emotional & respectful. Great job Cyndi!

[@acevintioco7416]

Same here...

[@croutonscarf]

That's exactly what I thought while watching it. Her rendition is funky, but in a balanced way that's faithful to the song. She puts the Cyndi Lauper touch on it, but doesn't go overboard with too many vocal acrobatics or flourishes the way many singers seem to like to. Pretty moving stuff.

[@DrAnonymuz]

Yep NY UFOrby$ Awesome Stevev# STOPAGEDDON CYNDI N' SUPA STARDOMAIDEN !? BEST ANTHEM EVER !?

[@ramirorodriguesagostini1859]

Agree

[@nanayahbizniz]

Sounds and looks like she was listening to Marvin Gaye's rendition as she did hers.

[@bambamnj]

Beautiful rendition of our National Anthem. I usually don't like when people try to change the song up, but she did an amazing job. Thank you Cyndi for doing this so respectfully. God Bless our military, those who put their lives on the line so we can live free.

[@Tricker-the-licker]

The 80s queen, love her so much.

[@nothellocraft6530]

ummm... ever heard of madonna dickhead?

[@ravex24]

@@nothellocraft6530 Yeah. Cindi was the better artist. Madonna was the better marketer.

[@lakiu2266]

@@ravex24 LOLLLLLLLL TRUE

[@kennethmcbride1790]

@@nothellocraft6530 but cyndi can sing. madonna a smart marketer

[@sunnyqzado3455]

Cyndi out sings Madonna hands down.

[@danahsutton101]

That was a beautiful rendition and I was not expecting it.

[@alexkx8599]

Absolutely phenomenal! Wonderful! This needs to be professional released!

[@gherbie3412]

I do agree

[@KenSherman]

I like how she motions the camera crew to move out the way.😄 Pro move.

[@gregstandish6439]

I saw that too. "Get out of my way"!

[@7555mac]

Best rendition of this National Anthem i have ever heard in so many ways.

[@ahumanjustbeing2466]

guess u NVR heard Marvin do it goat

[@gabrielbergman1986]

Or whitney houston..?

[@devinthierault]

You guys are my favorite state ;)

[@natureboy1313]

Cyndi was good, but c'mon Whitney was the best I ever heard, with Marvin Gaye's version right up there. Roseanne Barr's version is in the mix also.

[@Odinn_68]

Faith Hill done an amazing job as well

[@timmothy58]

something in my eye...how lucky we have been to have shared our lives with this wonderful angel...thank...love...

[@darrenmiller6927]

What a voice! Truly GREAT singer, so gifted!

[@johnnyringo765]

Cindi Lauper nailed it! Awesome lady!!

[@jennifereusterman]

What a beautiful rendition. I love her voice.🥰

[@rayp7135]

Perhaps the best less than traditional version of our great National Anthem…an amazing performer.

[@jmd-k9928]

Omg! That was sooo beautiful!

[@colemcleod941]

What a sweetheart. Always have loved her

[@ThaddMcNamara]

Waves of goosebumps through the whole song! Well done indeed!!!

[@kahe9662]

The Best Version I've Ever Heard❤ Way To Go CYNDI

[@its_a_bug]

How have I never heard this? Amazing

[@AlaskanGeezer]

She made that seem effortless and beautiful.

[@rosedevlin3698]

She is so gracious and beautiful. This is the best version of our national anthem that I have ever heard. I love it and I love her beautiful voice and style 💕

[@DATo_DATonian]

Ditto from DATo !!! [:- )

[@edithpuente1906]

Marvin Gaye does a pretty good one too !

[@ScottRaynor-bt3ie]

Truly brillant

[@freddyherrera5057]

That was very great and unique.....just wow!

[@terrinixon245]

That was so lovely, listened to it three times. Thank You Lord for Cyndi Lauper.

[@johnthonig8832]

5 times for me 😊

[@KarinaC-xc6hm]

She was allways an amazing singer.

[@7829mk]

One of the best I have ever, ever heard. Remarkable...

[@wolfgangneuser8530]

Damn that was G R E A T, she really has a voice, she really can sing!

[@tonette11000]

Wow, that blew me away!

[@richardraget7946]

Cyndi is Amazing !! Living Proof that: Through Grace.....comes Really Good Art.

[@zuskaq305]

Love how everyone looked so unsure at first and then she freaking nailed it. As always. Shes so beautiful 🥰

[@Dixon193]

Exactly! 😂😂👍

[@David-h4z2s]

Cindy ♥️👍🇬🇧👍🌠 Love From The Uk♥️

[@janetclaireSays]

What a fabulous rendition! I’ve watched Linda Ronstadt’s and Whitney Houston’s equally fabulous renditions but this Cyndi Lauper gem is the one that gave me goosebumps.

[@louisflores2552]

She sang this with great feelings and deep conviction...superb.. one of the best 👌 I ever heard 👂

[@CaboWabotv]

great rendition

[@mathmusic1490]

Beautiful vocals and arrangement. Even though the fans were mostly into the baseball game, you could hear from some of their reactions at the end of Cyndi singing that they were moved greatly by this performance.

[@grasuh]

With the monotonic beat backing like that it is VERY easy to miss a beat or a phrase and she would've been destroyed and shamed for life. That's some talent! I can see why she asked the camera to back off.

[@AhJodie]

Today, it hit me how important it would be to see the flag waving in the morning and how important it is that America is home of the free and brave, after listening to her!

[@portaropictures7059]

Best version of the national anthem ever! Cyndi never received the credit she deserved for this performance. So original as with all of her work. Even though she changed up the melody and tempo a bit, she kept the anthem in its original format - with a beautiful sound. Thanks Cyndi.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Clear, beautiful tone. Nothing that isn't her style. So great. She is a national treasure.

[@kristinalowe8627]

This brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully done ❤️

[@hiphoplover1974]

Here in 2021!!! I just have to say,,,,I'm speechless.... even brought tears to my eyes! Back in 94 I was a young man in my twenties and although I was a Cindy Lauper fan, I had never heard her sing our beloved national anthem. Until now,,,,that was amazing!!!! Don't ask me how I got here... Lol. Stay safe everyone!

[@Hister303]

Only she could take a casio beat and make it the most gangster shit i've ever heard.

[@timmebee6097]

This is beautiful - Cyndi Lauper is the real deal. And the slow pace of the delivery allows the words to really sink in. And make you realize how beautiful the words really are. Perfect.

[@heatherschaffer1286]

She has sang this beautifully!

[@patrickhicks9880]

i'm english and a fan of cyndi she makes you realize what a beautiful song the star spangled banner is it takes real talent to do that

[@ArchFundy]

She's so unusual. What a voice.

[@HENRYBERRYLOWRY1845]

Amazing she could pull that off with that beat.

[@caringmother6296]

First time I've heard this, I absolutely love it, Cyndi Lauper is one of my very favorite 80's recording artist. She's awesome

[@sidmagoo9866]

Big fan since the mid 80s. Love you Cyndi

[@JusticeForTheDead]

so powerful without being overtly powerful in volume! What an angelic voice! And I'm glad they showed that guy at the end looking at Cyndi, he truly got it and enjoyed her honoring our country. Wish I was there to cheer her back then, too.

[@30-06]

This was one of the best US National Anthem ever!!!!

[@alanchau6659]

And I think not pre-recorded and liped sync, cause heaven forbid I'm off key or will forget the lyrics

[@c_m_b_3110]

The Star-Spangled Banner is usually written and played in 3/4 time, but this version is 4/4, which is why it is a lot slower.

[@conniewrightsman9122]

Ahhh Cindy! You never cease to amaze! Beautiful!!

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Wow she put her heart into that performance. You could feel her love for our country in that. Totally Cyndi and it was beautiful. What a gym!

[@cybergellan]

She is a beautiful singer, and a beautiful woman. A real treasure. I like her a lot. God bless her.

[@LouisFlores-x7z]

She slams this out of the park...great style. Angelic voice...she is so fucken cute..I love her.i will listen to this over and over again..got me tear she capivtated this crowd

[@bamareb1968]

Such an amazing talent!

[@lz8484]

Absolutely beautiful! So gently sung, thank you Cindi Lauper!

[@karinac.4995]

Lauper allways sings perfect. She is a great singer.

[@KelticKabukiGirl]

I loved her cameo doing it on The Simpsons. CYNDI LAUPER IS MY SPIRIT ANIMAL!!!

[@chrisknauss6727]

Best version I have ever heard. Nice.

[@kittysysagal1209]

Wow, Cindy nailed it!!! Well done 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@evaareal-y7d]

Beautiful she own it much ALOHA 🌺🌺🌺

[@seanomara8641]

Sung by an American for ALL Americans.....good job Cyndi. Saw this year's ago and cannot say what a good job belting out the song. Thanks.

[@davidelliott1123]

That was just great!, I never realized what a Beautiful Anthem you Country has!, A very good 👍 👏 Job Well done!

[@waynedunn1108]

Perfect . Cyndi knocked it out of the ball park . Beautiful rendition . ❤❤❤❤Sydney Australia 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘 12/12/2023😊

[@MrEjdoris]

Wow.....first time I heard this...Great job Cyndi Lauper!!! Loved your feeling in the song....beautiful!!!

[@DarthMacchio]

Of course she did, she's an incredible talent :) It's also gotta be the most unique, beautiful, and understated renditions I've heard. Most singers use the opportunity to have "big" moments and show off their technical capabilities. Cyndi is always about singing from the heart, and interpreting the words in an honest and sincere way.

[@kenmcnutt2]

That was surprisingly beautiful. It moved me. Top 10 all time.

[@andreawood1923]

Got goosebumps listening to get voice it's beautiful.

[@gregstandish6439]

Same here

[@orangesun3030]

Such a gifted lady

[@kevinstevenson3720]

She sounds amazing singing that song it sounds so perfect

[@kevinhayes2389]

Thanks for posting. I was in field boxes for that game and always remembered this performance when I heard it live. Great to see it again

[@fabrice4705]

Cyndi....you can take any song and make it your own - including a National Anthem. You are a timeless artist and angel. Thank you for your gift. P E R F E C T I O N!

[@GarageStudio7]

fabrice4705 Spot on!

[@RonLarhz]

She is alive n well.

[@Keboplace]

Some guy in the comments said the exact same thing 😂

[@waynejohnson9993]

what a voice...incredible.....

[@kikipaisley]

this needs more views! Angelic!

[@jamesbrown5600]

Never heard this before. It was awesome. Absolutely love Cindy Lauper.

[@frankcarter7146]

So beautiful, true Cyndi style ❤

[@bravewave2084]

WOW! YOU MOVED ME.ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. IMPECCABLE PERFORMANCE.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤️🌺🌺🌺🦋wow,!

[@DATo_DATonian]

I know how you feel. It knocked me on my a$$ when I first heard it. Coming from a rock star I expected it to be bad, but by the end I was crying.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Incredibly good, especially for a song that is NOT EASY to sing. Cyndi has the pipes. No doubt about that.

[@snail_viXen]

Instead of trying to over-sing and make it all about her, Cyn does something unique with it every time. Mad respect.

[@LouisFlores-x7z]

Well said