Marvin Gaye sings American National Anthem

Marvin Gaye sings the American national anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. Enjoy.

[@GreggJune]

Man can you believe they held the allstar game at a Marvin Gaye concert?!?! The 80's must have been amazing!!

[@stickmanbw]

That is the best comment I've read on KZbin.

[@nunyabidness8049]

+stickmanbw whoa whoa whoa easy there

[@veezie423]

+Nunya Bidness Top 5

[@travelertaylor]

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

[@kdogblow2617]

Greg Taylor, the 3

[@denmark555]

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.

[@frshkewlblah]

denmark555 😂😂😂🙌🏽

[@nkechiapril]

denmark555 you absolutely right

[@marygooch5055]

THE BEST IN THE WORLD

[@jflack6]

Sweet, sweet love too! Mmmm

[@brianwood760]

denmark555 sweet

[@brittanyparistx]

He freaking remixed the national anthem. Incredible. What an absolute LEGEND.

[@lilbitabouteverythingpocast]

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

[@sdrawkcabUK]

Anyone else it would be disaster, but Gaye pulls it off. Genius.

[@janedow1319]

Marvin pulled it off because he had the "chops" and the "charisma.

[@brandonclark5752]

❤

[@1ftsports678]

I didn't think it was possible to do an RnB version of the anthem.

[@johnr.6453]

He and Whitney Houston by far were the two greatest artists to sing the National Anthem in my opinion.

[@kevinclark8549]

I agree with that statement. 💯

[@03lisajade]

Definitely 👏🏾👏🏾💯

[@sewblue187]

Jasmine Sullivan is up there with them now. She just smoked this at the world series 🔥🔥🔥

[@therisright]

Mariah Carey

[@brucewaynetumbla4476]

The leverts too at the Tyson fight

[@CountyBoyFilmsHD]

Damn! That was the coolest smoothest shit I ever heard in my life

[@GustavoGarcia-rk8zk]

County Boy Films TOTALLY AGREE!!!

[@reviewer8778]

smoothest is the right word, that was unbelievable. Kind of singing and bringing the whole crowd with him.

[@antoniostubbs9962]

I seen it live on TV...he got a lot of back lash from the right wing.

[@t-davebeatz3476]

💯

[@anthonygriffin3511]

County Boy Films hell yes it is

[@donaldhodges6648]

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

[@weotalks2810]

He first sang it 1968 Dogers game

[@kevinbarron8539]

Marvin sang with soul to me very emotional

[@grantsmythe8625]

Yes he did answer that prayer.

[@susanboeing8583]

NO,,,,ONE COULD SING IT BETTER TAN MARVIN ???🔥💋🔥🇱🇷💙😎🥰🔥💋🇱🇷💙😎🥰🔥💋

[@juju9600]

This has to be the only time in the history of the USA the National Anthem was rhythmically clapped to...Best version EVER!!!

[@dianecrowder4971]

Black people do it best! Then to follow was Whitney Houston! RIP Marvin Gaye and Whitney Houston!🙏🏾💙🙏🏾💙🤷🏾‍♀️😎

[@lawrencecollins3190]

Totally agree. I'm still getting 'goosebumps from his performance,,WOW......

[@sharolahall]

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!

[@marialamorita]

After whitney houston's

[@JustCharlotta]

#FACTS 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@blokkbugatti6973]

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‼️💪🏾💯

[@arianastetson5330]

Your comment, wins the internet❤💯💯💯

[@terrellharris2794]

Great comment. You even weaved in a second legend.

[@timlynch5710]

Tupac hit women.

[@blacksoldier.]

Who?

[@luiscasco9358]

​@@timlynch5710And????

[@TheNBAFreak]

Came here to cleanse my ears after Fergie disrespected every US citizen lol.

[@grandinero6604]

TheNBAFreak thought i was the only one 😂💀

[@MoMu00]

Yessss

[@FlipStar26]

HAHAHA ME TOO!

[@bringthepayne7561]

Y'all caring on....but CARRY ME,CARRY ME!!!!😭😂 They dragging her azz and rightly so😭😂😭😂

[@kimmy4745]

TheNBAFreak 🤣😂💀

[@TRACEWORLD2]

Why is NO ONE this damn cool anymore??!!

[@thedarkknight646]

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

[@spellboundsx5098]

@@thedarkknight646 I am.

[@dedasalmeida9047]

Is Bruno Mars cool?

[@thewordkeeper]

Because they've been Afflicted with Auto-Tune.

[@cnb4110]

The birth of cool ,anthem style!

[@marlonbrando07]

So naturally cool... Never seen a crowd that engaged for a national anthem... Magical

[@jizz1488]

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

[@DippyHippie]

The idiotic critics crucified Marvin for singing it with soul! Personally….I loved it!👏🏿👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏻💙

[@avisrobinson1150]

This King could sing anything and made it sound Phenomenal 🔥🔥

[@RBS314]

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.

[@evelyntaylor4470]

​@rbs4976 "What's Going On" is one of the best albums ever!

[@FastingStarChanelNo5]

Only Marvin could take this war song and turn it into a sensual song of peaceful celebration. RIP.

[@betsylalich4570]

It's not about war. It's about freedom. And that's exactly how he performed it.

[@FastingStarChanelNo5]

@@betsylalich4570 True, ty.

[@notmytruthTHEtruth]

​@@betsylalich4570"freedom" 🤣

[@sherryengle-xe6fv]

ONLY, YUP, YUP, YUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FastingStarChanelNo5]

@@sherryengle-xe6fv TY!

[@shawty865]

Only Marvin Gaye could pull this off

[@shawty865]

I hope Childish Gambinon performs the national anthem one day

[@calebdrummond1019]

I’m glad u said this, that would be sick as fuck

[@jonjonharreld7602]

​@@shawty865I Hope I Get To Do It One Day...One Love Fam.

[@imbees2]

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.

[@bellestarr4040]

This man is just sexy

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@larnee90]

I love Marvin ❤️ He kinda blended Sam Cooke feel to it when he sung this. In #2021 and still listening to it.

[@larnee90]

@@bellestarr4040 Very Sexy ❤️

[@shawnsmalls5377]

I think he set the barr so high, this will stand the test of time ⏲️.

[@valeriewilliams6068]

Best version ever done in history! Still love it to this day. Marvin’s voice was smooth as silk!

[@ShadowNightWarrior]

Best version = Whitney Houston

[@egalamay25]

This does not give you a sense of patriotism the way Whitney does

[@danielfournier8992]

@@ShadowNightWarrior No way. Marvin was the best. It was so unique

[@twally87]

@@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.

[@Mikelord28]

R Kelly rendition is up there too

[@darlenespatafore7357]

Best cover ever. You don't listen to Marvin. You feel him.

[@dericbrewster9959]

U said it!!

[@jstacks5528]

The National Anthem smoked a cigarette after Marvin was done making love to it

[@natalee217]

Yes .. his performance was erotic and seductive.

[@ednabeckwith8185]

Love love love it

[@joesmall6688]

@@natalee217 6AM and 2

[@lynneb.r.6176]

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.

[@andreaoquinn1977]

Oh HELL YES 👄

[@christianbenjamin1901]

I’ve never seen so much finesse in my entire life

[@haloed-hero]

christian benjamin right! Just oozing finesses

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

facts

[@bonitahobbs2097]

WOW, YOU SAID IT!!!!

[@GustavoGarcia-rk8zk]

christian benjamin - THATS A SUPREME FACT!!!!!

[@Keke-dg6qk]

He just put SOUL in that song!!!

[@allontanapugnitopo]

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). ❤️

[@markjackson6134]

They'll be at least two more 0s behind 40 before it's even challenged:):)

[@highlysuggestible861]

Meatloaf leaves this performance wanting.

[@MajikBoxx]

💯

[@nathanlarkin1411]

Whitney Houston at the super bowl is up there

[@battleborn8658]

Chris Stapleton at the Superbowl.

[@DonRobinson-le6qp]

No one will EVER top that.... EVER!!!

[@carlwhite3634]

Don't even try, you better don't!

[@misturflave]

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!

[@tinaloye2014]

Whitney

[@Anawithacheeks]

Sure made me want to take mine off 😩😭🤣🤣🤣

[@yonnielewis1863]

By far the greatest and I’m a Whitney fan!!

[@chrismac1507]

@@yonnielewis1863 c'mon man fr?

[@donnaking1809]

Well now you can add Jazmine Sullivan.

[@zenren206]

that ending was epic.....the crowd was so into it, people dancing to the anthem lol.....only marvin gaye coulda done that...RIP!

[@nkechiapril]

Zen Ren I told my husband, I said honey people are dancing to the national anthem 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Lone432345]

Marvin Gaye didn't sing the National Anthem. He made love to it.

[@danrichardson1969]

Can I use that?

[@Lone432345]

@@danrichardson1969 Sure

[@staywell7217]

Yes!!!!!❤❤❤

[@marsharoberts4938]

wow. ❤

[@MichaelCohen-z8h]

Who’s here after Ingrid Andress butchered the song?

[@jennaywilliams1024]

I looked up best renditions lol

[@jennaywilliams1024]

@Sean-dp9zz your not Ingrid either heaux. Your name is Sean. We both weren't asked fool

[@thesepretzels2058]

Literally 😂

[@patriciamacka5775]

I listen to this all the time and yes she was terrible Marvin Gaye and Whitney Houston best versions ever of the Star-Spangled Banner

[@VictoriaJohnson-j7k]

Me😂. This is my favorite after Whitney's. 😊

[@SolomonMoon]

Marvin Gaye singing like he's about to make love to America.

[@reeloak1058]

Solomon Moon and he did!

[@Kaliiiibby]

Yess

[@gatricsperine742]

He did!

[@jamesdakrn]

F*ck me harder uncle sam! Wait…

[@keenynthewise]

Just it’s eardrums

[@misterarthur]

Everything is dated in this video (the players' uniforms, shorts, etc) but Marvin is eternal.

[@phyllisfoster6589]

Yes, he is Arthur!!!

[@vw1649]

Arthur, I second that emotion...

[@Joygirl827]

@@vw1649 Third right here.

[@aezidoubleu]

True

[@jmsg_PR]

Amen!

[@darvincarter2396]

Man I saw this live. Had tears. He brought down the house. Peace

[@JadamSponj]

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.

[@tracyfromcincinnati3002]

It's 2024 and on this day 41 yrs ago he sang the ABSOLUTE BEST version of it. He did it HIS way!

[@ladyjae65]

He pimped this song pure and simple, like only he can, lordy....

[@03lisajade]

ladyjae65 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@_cjforthewin6263]

Thank you Marvin for getting my mom in the mood so that I could be created and born in 1983.

[@davebellamy4867]

🤣😊

[@mikej2133]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂

[@richch689]

😂😂

[@FIoridaMan]

oh my

[@deborahmoore8023]

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! 🙏🙏💕💖

[@djsthemetereman]

Smoothest anthem I've ever heard

[@sisterg.64]

As a young person, I sat on the living room floor, watching history unfold. Today at 61, so glad I witness this magnifigance!!

[@rhondaherbert9282]

I was sitting on the floor also Stunned. Speechless.

[@salonelee]

If you never thought about making love to the Star Spangle Banner song... this version will make you want to...lol... I love it..

[@TheSlymmfish]

lol

[@earlyculyer4103]

youngot a pretty face girl!

[@Hammerton32]

+Simuben WanTatah Me too, and I'm not even American. This is a 'thing of beauty'.

[@John-mu2js]

lol. He makes me love being a American.

[@williamlatham9709]

tryna fuck then?

[@ognir66]

Marvin is so PITCH PERFECT it is terrifying. This guy was from another planet. I'm not kidding.

[@johncappello1613]

The best anthem ever. Bar none. Amazing. What a talent we lost. RIP Marvin.

[@barbarahamilton4214]

👍💅

[@deannaperkins754]

And then there was Whitney Houston. ❤

[@newagain9964]

@@deannaperkins754 nah. Bar none. Marvin takes it. In fact, he birthed Whitney’s and everyone else attempt at this song.

[@williamhernandez167]

​@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

[@Pop-lr6yb]

​@@williamhernandez167no sir

[@erickjohnson6438]

He turned our National Anthem to the coolest song ever...brave move and only Marvin could do it!

[@almightydolla1372]

the way he sung it you wish their was more words to the anthem lol

[@FireManDaKing]

I know what you mean but it actually is longer. We never sing the whole song.

[@bellasmini]

Nooooo doubt!!! More more more!!!

[@BiancaMack14]

There are 4 verses total

[@deangelojackson6952]

Almighty Dolla you know he can't do that last verse, lol

[@calicocurt]

DeAngelo Jackson Marvin Gaye Star Spangled Banner

[@jonward6763]

His voice was anointed from God...

[@gregoryingram7561]

I just wished he took time to look in a mirror and realize his musical impact on society he never knew how great he was and most of all how many people loved him even in his darkest moments, he didn't have to go home and live with his parents, but he did that rather than live on a woman's purse, he was loved so much it was said weeks before he was killed both of his x wives would come and visit him because he was just that loving and cordial, what is the most heartbreaking stories that has been told is that when his father shot him he thanked him because he said he ran the race of life and was tired of running, what's even more sadder than that when the judge asked Marvin's father did he love his son, Marvin's father responded by saying "I had no dislike for him," which blew people away!! What's even worst than that, the judge sided with Marvin's father and in so many words said Marvin deserved to be shot putting his hands on his father, the judge gave Marvin Gaye's father 5yrs in prison and then suspended it and just gave him 5 yrs probation.

[@johnnettamartin2550]

Best rendition EVER! Even in 2023 I still get goosebumps. Introduced my granddaughter to it and she loved it also.

[@user-mi4um9rn1m]

Nah, good try. Whitney

[@benebacher2470]

Whitney Houston though

[@margaretapplin2746]

Yes, totally awesome!

[@christophermobley187]

She sings it straight and didn't make it her own like Marvin made it his own.

[@robertjmueller6260]

Meat Loaf had a great rendition

[@nakesiawilliams6251]

The sexiest star spangled banner 🤦🏾‍♀️😍😍

[@rosemarycardenas2756]

Absolutely

[@cbrown8615]

🇨🇦 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! 🇺🇸 💋

[@gqg741]

EVER

[@rey42kobe24]

most smoothest man of all time. the legend Marvin gaye

[@kennydobbins9644]

In my opinion that would be Johnny Cash.

[@veezie423]

+Kenny Dobbins did you even watch the video?

[@rey42kobe24]

Kenny Dobbins your high

[@kennydobbins9644]

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.

[@americanindian247]

Bill withers

[@roxanne5766]

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!

[@carlosmoran1366]

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.

[@pikachu3877]

He's singing in *CURSIVE*

[@michaeloatis2396]

He really is

[@Nov24thsFinest]

😂🫡💯

[@everywherefoodintl]

PERIOD!

[@brandoncrockett9266]

😂😂😂

[@DavidRichardson95]

Marvin and Whitney...RIP. nuff said!

[@tinahoward1729]

David Richardson. yup!! what u said!😊

[@777jones]

100x agreed also enjoyed Lady Gaga’s effort

[@LuvNside]

Dont forget Beyonce kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZnVo3qrZ9eWkJY

[@jgizzy]

Don't forget Luther Vandross in 1997! He was spot-on silky perfection. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGa8gHaYnreKjrs

[@kekemomo726]

Agreed

[@mikepersich3148]

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.

[@jamescrowder8784]

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

[@mikepersich3148]

THANK you my brother and God bless you.

[@jeanheard4615]

He sung it and nobody else have topped yet miss you Marvin rip see you on the other side

[@theshyguitarist]

World, meet the smoothest version of our national anthem ever....

[@rochellecrump-mcnulty9675]

Plain and simple, Marvin tore the roof off, with his version

[@mrbravo365]

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)

[@reallife0728]

THE SOUL CLAP FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM,,,,LET THAT SINK IN!!!!!!! THERE WAS NO NEED TO PLAY THE ALL STAR GAME AFTER THIS!!!!💯💯💯

[@bettynacheasare4391]

Damn...you hit the nail on the head...the soul clap at the end...play that and brothers won't kneel... they'll be swinging out! 🤭

[@reallife0728]

@@bettynacheasare4391 AFTER HEARING MARVIN GAYE DO HIS THING,,,FORGET THE GAME,,,GO GET YOUR LADY & BOTTLE OF RED WINE & LET IT HAPPEN!!!!!💐💐💐

[@mackboneyakakushthoughtspo589]

That last 20 seconds brought tears to my eyes R.I.P Marvin Gaye✊🏿🔥

[@krystaln7455]

When they start clapping it's over for me 😭

[@betsylalich4570]

You're not alone .

[@overclockeverything2310]

I know you supposed to be silent during national anthem, but god damn he sung the hell out of this.

[@FallacyUnknown]

i can't blame them for yelling

[@box5bastard277]

why? who made those rules? yell

[@hugoarcada]

What do you mean silent? You sing along!

[@savannah58]

This was like a concert.....Lol!!!!

[@cassiusijeomah4239]

I Have Never Seen Any Artist Sing The US Anthem Like Marvin Gaye Oh What A Performance

[@msitwana]

Best version of all time period. 2023. Still the best.

[@IsThisRain]

This is the most '80s thing I have ever heard and I love it.

[@danielbreslow4959]

Absolutely the best version of the National Anthem EVER, by a man. Whitney will forever have it covered for women!!

[@reddyred5097]

Daniel Breslow yes Whitney put her stamp forever on it!!!

[@reginaldstyles9549]

Iconic you are RIGHT 🙄❤️

[@nkechiapril]

Daniel Breslow exactly 😥😥😢

[@alexwire8098]

Whitney lip synced

[@kieronjohnson8834]

Whitney's version was bombastic and bloated, and she lip-synched. Poor Whitney, great voice but she sang mostly dross. Marvin gave us GOLD.

[@penelopewilliams9336]

As Marvin stood at center court, a syncopated beat machine was turned on. For several minutes, all I could hear was that funky beat. Suddenly, loud shrieks began to emanate from the rafters. Marvin typically got this type of response when he walked onstage. Now however, the noise sounded like primal screams of the doomed as they descended into hell. I laughed uncontrollably out of sheer nervousness. What was going on (pun intended) I wondered? He still hadn’t started the song. Then he started to sing… and he sang very slowly, drawing out every syllable of every word. Marvin took a full minute to sing the first line of the Anthem. As Marvin was delivering that very first line, I felt like I was struck by lightning. I knew with certainty that I was witnessing something very special-a watershed cultural event that would be talked about many decades into the future. Between the second and third lines of the Anthem, our entire section arose en masse and began clapping to the beat which we continued to do for the rest of the song. For what seemed like hours, we weren’t in the Fabulous Forum…we were in the pews of Marvin’s church…a church none of us white suburbanites would likely ever visit in person. Through the most unlikely of musical vehicles, Marvin gave us the essence of Soul, personal and collective... Todd Mintz

[@sandrahumes-benton3087]

Love this ❤

[@lovicebrinkman1]

2023 still listening! He was too cool.

[@jojomomon4425]

One of the most soulful versions... of the National Anthem

[@thee_morpheus]

THE most soulful version

[@dragonfly_88]

I never heard it like this... So sexy lol this is literally a concert and not just the national anthem

[@jerrymeans7719]

I was in the audience for this historic moment. Best ever!!

[@terry_moorer]

@jerrymeans. Hey cousin!

[@crysdee461]

He really made this song his own. A true genius. 😊

[@tbtxdm90]

2:20 prime example of Marvin as a magical being. Imagine being within that crowd happily cheering for the anthem being played 🕊️❤

[@chiefxx8259]

Colin Kaepernick would have stood & danced for that one.🎵👍🇺🇸

[@jjacobs260]

2:17-2:21

[@krystaln7455]

I can only imagine they were stunned cuz no one expected that.

[@antoinecampbell7473]

He sung that. Even Colin Kapernick would have stood up for it.

[@macmac1625]

LOL!

[@jeremypearce6811]

Antoine Campbell nice

[@majdiilah]

Ok, now that is the truest and funniest post i've ever read.

[@JackOfAll_Polymaths]

Antoine Campbell Genius man, I wish I had thought of it first lol

[@mahlonthomas1775]

Antoine Campbell so true real shit

[@tararoland113]

Mr Gaye made the National Anthem his own but it was still respectful.

[@gwendolynsmith6210]

Marvin brought soul to the national anthem,rythm and blues. Did you hear the crowd clap on time ?

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

Gwendolyn Smith i wish I was alive to see it live

[@stedebassett1523]

@@gwendolynsmith6210 When I saw this live on TV, I couldn't believe what he had done.

[@russde20]

Not sure how It was so disrespectful since he had the United States Marine Corps Band playing with him! Yes he did make it his own, being he was an American! So you can get the FUCK outta here with the so disrespectful bullshit! I played this version at my my Air Force retirement ceremony and everyone loved.

[@tararoland113]

@@russde20 I think you should read this again....I wrote respectful.....And please no cursing.....

[@katlemons3566]

Smoother than silk.

[@aaronstansberry2545]

41years ago,I will never forget it!!!

[@chrisalexander2889]

Marvin put his foot print all over this one and it will remain a classic forever......

[@denicebellinger209]

Agree! I love the way he changed the whole rhythm and made it his own. Yet, it wasn’t overdone and still beautifully done. A Masterpiece!!

[@jennifetgoethe3599]

" Marvin Gaye had me feeling like black was the thing to be"! What a vocalist and performer!!! One of my musical icons......😍💗💕

[@BazookaRafar]

Tupac :)

[@JMD892-j6h]

Originality personified. Iconic!!!

[@linedanzer4302]

Marvin's soulful rendition of the National Anthem is a classic.

[@haroldsherwood7232]

This still is THE best version of our country's song. The man could sing like no other !

[@ShadowNightWarrior]

No. Whitney's version is the best

[@jaredrivers9533]

@@ShadowNightWarrior best voice not version

[@gatormark]

Every time I watch this, I smile uncontrollably through the entire anthem. The most unique rendition of all-time.

[@newagain9964]

It gave me chills first time I heard this.

[@Navajosun]

Yep. He was the first to my knowledge who gave it such a soul sound.

[@patrickorourke41]

Marvin Gaye really put some soul into the national anthem. Well done sir!

[@Tampabayraysgirl]

I love how the crowd was into it from beginning to end. ❤️

[@jazzman9908]

Marvin Gaye left no doubt that night he literally laid his soul to rest on this rendition

[@josephswabe5584]

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.

[@augustusx82]

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.

[@SeanM3069]

Best version I have ever heard. The best.

[@susanlytle639]

I

[@loubrown5410]

+Sean Miller Amen!!! Me Too!

[@reddyred5097]

Sean Miller Whitney Houston sung all the half, whole, and quarter notes off the damn chart to her version also!

[@teacherscalee]

Sean Miller facts

[@nguzosmusic]

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...

[@777jones]

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.

[@taronharris3610]

I still can't get the timing

[@michellelucas7985]

nguzosmusic Orgasmic !

[@OfficialJettEye]

Well said

[@denicebellinger209]

Perfect analogy.

[@lanettecooley1840]

Only MARVIN CAN DO THAT SONG WITH A TOUCH OF SOUL.

[@richb7674]

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! 👍🎼🎶

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

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

[@hulasista1918]

This should be listened to every inauguration day!

[@aanmeldingenbromo3909]

Damn. That’s good. Never seen it before. That’s powerful right there.

[@zilphiamartinlll2716]

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

[@pgeds56]

Marvin help us cleanse the pain of ingred andress. Thanks

[@clairemorrisdobie9977]

The best male rendition. Whitney for best female. JMO RIP both of you, my loves. Say hi to all my folk. Love you all.

[@gregoryingram7561]

You are on point with that!

[@X-hoshaq-X]

Only a legend like a Marvin Gaye could do this! I watched this live!

[@sharonburnett7467]

I watched it live to

[@crazydave507]

Lucky sons of bitches. Lol

[@lillybrown2253]

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.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@reedykat30]

Me too. What a blessing!

[@marvinsmith8015]

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.

[@BT090161]

Marvin KILLED that!!

[@mikelee9609]

He took this song and gave it soul and life.

[@jenloveskingsleybeckett6263]

Man I love this when the people start clapping my heart got warm

[@nevermind4757]

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❤💯❤‍🔥❣.

[@donaldrosby6456]

It's really that simple!

[@johnwilliams5680]

Marvin was the epitome of soul wrapped in sensuality blended with class..true master of the craft of performance...R.I.P.

[@gregoryingram7561]

You on point bro!

[@macconmara7252]

The best National Anthem EVER!

[@jadavis2005]

EVAA!!!!

[@codebrker24]

I could argue Whitney Houston but this is right up there.

[@macconmara7252]

@@codebrker24 -Whitney Houston was good but Marvin Gaye made this his own. Anyone with a voice as great as Houston's can sing a great National Anthem-not many could do what Marvin Gaye did.

[@matthewche]

@@codebrker24 Whitney lip synched her pre-recorded version. But it was special.

[@stedebassett1523]

Marvin made this own.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

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!

[@chylemc]

It's the audience clapping to the beat at the end for me.

[@latinguy67]

His was a voice that comes along only once in the universe. This man could sing like NO other.

[@stayon6657]

I said the exact same thing until i heard this guy👉 October London. Check this guy music out, especially the song " come back to my place" by October london. I thought No one could sound like Marvin until now. ❤💕

[@betsylalich4570]

Impossible.

[@feliciawhite8190]

@@stayon6657 yep... I want to say the name is album called "The Rebirth of Marvin"!🎶🎤

[@stayon6657]

@@feliciawhite8190 Yes, thats the one, I absolutely love every song on that album.. thank you 😊💕

[@reallife0728]

​@stayon6657 YOOO I HEARD THAT DUDE SINGING & HAD TO STOP FOR A MINUTE!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@sarge7526]

There will never be another rendition of the National Anthem like how Marvin was singing it