Sarah McLachlan Sings O Canada Ahead Of Game 6 Of The NBA Finals

Watch as Sarah McLachlan sings O Canada ahead of Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors.
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[@blairrice]

I see some salty Americans chirping her performance but just remember you guys called upon Fergie, and how'd that turn out?

[@robertvarda9307]

Two wrongs doesn't make a right.

[@JacksonBegleymusicguy]

@@robertvarda9307 I don't get how this is a 'wrong.' This is an objectively better performance than Fergie's "Star Spangled Banner."

[@annderrs5159]

Fergie sung the American anthem? This was horrible to my ears, but will try to find Fergie's performance...

[@annderrs5159]

@@JacksonBegleymusicguy Huh? Have not seen that one, but this was pretty horrible! I like the Canadian anthem.

[@blairrice]

Annderrs when you see it, you'll be shaking your head for sure.

[@mnztr1]

Sarah is always 100% Canadian wonderful. Brought tears to my eyes

[@christophercasey6775]

I bleed red, white and blue, but I strongly agree with you. Absolutely moved by her rendition of O Canada. You should check out her rendition at the MLB All Star game in Philadelphia in 1996. So brilliant, it did brought a tear to my eye.

[@GassersGhost]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL anthem and she always does a fantastic job. I'm from the US and I always sing along with my neighbors from the True North! Love from St. Louis!

[@annderrs5159]

You must be tone deaf!! The anthem is beautiful but that was just horrible!

[@GassersGhost]

@@annderrs5159 I couldn't tell. I was singing along. ;)

[@bieberhater8]

Missouri people are the best American people 🇨🇦

[@glennmosher1338]

The voice cracking is her style - it's her signature. I love Sarah's voice.

[@alangraham1009]

Funny how some singers have something distinctive like that. Like Steve Earle with the little growl at the end of some lines. Certainly Gordon Lightfoot has a signature way of singing, but I can't think of how to sum it up, it's just there.

[@annderrs5159]

@@alangraham1009 Voice cracking is a style. But she was off tone and sounded pretty horrible...

[@starrywizdom]

It's not even like Ms. McLachlan is the only one who sings like this -- it's an ancient traditional vocal technique from the British Isles, & many Irish, Scottish, English, Welsh, Australian, Canadian & USAmerican singers use it. Sarah does it beautifully. Her quarter-tone variants are not "off-tone," but a deliberate choice, as used in many folk music traditions around the world. These may sound strange to the ear not used to those traditions, but it's ignorant to criticize them as though she meant to sing in a different way & failed. She sang exactly as she meant to, & millions of people around the globe still appreciate these sounds. If you are one who doesn't, it's quite possible to move on to another video without displaying your arrogance & lack of musical knowledge. Thank you!

[@j.foobar1764]

@@starrywizdom I love Sarah and have been a huge fan since Fumbling (which I had to special order at the suggestion of a Canadian friend), but has definitely sounded better in the past singing O Canada. It just seems like her vocal strength is not what it once was. That said, Canada has a much better anthem than we do and I would wait outside in a cold rain to hear Sarah sing it no matter what. I have had the pleasure of seeing her live three times, including her all-accoustic one woman show limited tour she did a few years back.

[@evanokeeffe429]

Ĺppp

[@JulieDelahooke]

Goosebumps... So proud to be Canadian!

[@RCT1963]

I could listen to her recite IKEA instructions for building bookcases. Perfection.

[@FrankMantius]

Russell Tangey or the back of a cereal box

[@surfwarrior]

But there are no words in IKEA instructions! Nevertheless, Sarah McLachlan is the best.

[@Agent_1701-D]

FrankMantius Or Wikipedia entries.

[@ArielStar]

Beautifully sung from the beautiful Sarah McLachlan!

[@nickscorpion8725]

Great job Toronto on winning the NBA Championship

[@mikekyzz11]

She is extremely attractive.

[@reasonablerage4370]

Old*

[@nate8182]

@@reasonablerage4370 Stfu

[@mikekyzz11]

@@reasonablerage4370 *perfect

[@mikekyzz11]

@@daniellee7355 put me in coach!

[@wastefellow2569]

Auston Matthews, don’t know about which coach?

[@shffer3590]

her voice is still as beautiful im

[@garymcilravey4226]

So many anthem singers make it about them and change the tune. Especially Star Spangled Banner. Sarah doesn't need to do that. Sings it simply, straight and beautifully. Kawhi style. Raptors style. Canadian style.

[@The_Zilli]

uhm you do know that she changed the lyrics to the anthem..

[@TheBrenda259]

Exactly! I think it was beautifully done. Proud Nova Scotian!

[@alangraham1009]

I like what she said before flying there, that she would sing it straight up, because she knew that's what people wanted. I like her natural smile between lines, like she can't even help it.

[@garymcilravey4226]

@@The_Zilli didnt notice. Where? Still she sings the tune correctly not making up here own version.

[@excellenceinrecycling4093]

I think he means the “ in all of us command “ part.

[@josecarranza7555]

22 salty bandwagon warriors fans down voted the video.

[@jefft3217]

483 bandwagon Raptor fans could have up voted the video too.

[@johnbasedsmith1840]

Jose Carranza Nah, in Canada the labor party distorted the original national anthem. It’s a big controversy in Canada. And lines are being drawn with some singing the original anthem and some singing the new “politically correct” version. Imagine if a President would remove the stars of the American flag because they represent individually in states. That’s the equivalent in this circumstance.

[@josecarranza7555]

@@johnbasedsmith1840 Take your country back.

[@ahmer4021]

OMG THAT VOICE IS AWESOME I WANT THAT KINDA VOICE

[@alangraham1009]

I get the feeling she would be great to know in person, very charming and quite fun.

[@rbermea]

She still has the voice of an angel.

[@NKode]

It's disgusting to see that American's cannot even be bothered to clap after the singing of Canada's national anthem

[@davidfalkner6282]

NKode that may have been editing. I went to the FC Cinci/Vancouver footie match earlier this year and we all applauded both anthems with zero prodding.

[@cathytapley1251]

Best Ever with just her style and keeping it real!❤

[@michaelvenard5457]

When she sings I melt and my worries fade.....when she moves I just lose it.

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

Amazing voice

[@evicencio31863]

She's sing beautiful.

[@drpoopenstein9080]

She is impossibly soothing

[@sonatak304]

Love her!

[@aljawia]

Love you Sarah McLachlan, the best Canadian female vocalist ever!!!

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

The power of Sarah McLachlan's bewitching voice drained the strength of the Warriors, leading to the Raptor's victory, like the sirens of ancient mythology.

[@NgocTran-dw7ll]

so those arrogant players were defeated.

[@FrankMantius]

She is an (the) ethereal goddess

[@judimclean5364]

Our national treasure. Well done Sarah.

[@jonathanmarshall4820]

The Maple syrup juggernaut

[@christophercasey6775]

She did the anthem in Philadelphia for the baseball all star game. She was a awesome.

[@harmannd7270]

90% of comments: Canadians saying Americans are assholes 5% of comments: Americans being assholes Other 5%: about the video

[@Straightupshooter]

She really gets better with age, both her voice and her looks.

[@4b494d]

True Canadian. Sarah. Canada is proud of you

[@shahzeensaleem840]

Greatest Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@iudex8317]

LMAAAO shes done it again

[@cheyboo2633]

Phenomenal job!❤

[@RosyVilla]

Beautiful voice!

[@billkerr5010]

Ask Canadians were not many but were faithful and we're strong

[@salehbinjasseral-aulaqi-2n296]

0:29 New Lyrics

[@TinyDancerO]

And that's how you sing our National Anthem. Beautiful!

[@FS02012]

EVERY CANADIAN NO MATTER WHAT COLOUR PLEASE KEEP A CANADA FLAG FLYING AT YOUR HOUSE OR CAR! LETS BE PROUD CANADIANS! LETS SHOW THE WORLD OUR GLORIOUS AND FREE CANADIAN SPIRIT!

[@Darrin.Crawford]

Sure, as we pay homage to a bunch of American players.

[@ohbuddyiliketowatch]

Beautiful

[@izatafactnow]

Gods I love our national Anthem The true land of the free

[@Strom1886]

Nope, Vive le Québec Libre !

[@izatafactnow]

De quoi tu parle mon homme Toronto représente le Canada non? Tu connais quand même ta géo

[@izatafactnow]

Strom1886 Ontario???? Toronto????tse

[@izatafactnow]

Strom1886 j’espère que t’ai pas un imbecile de la meute... de toute façon quoi, t’aurais espéré du Gerry Boulet pour représenter une province qui est pas le Québec aux États Unis va donc trouver une place pertinente pour tes commentaires au moins Dude!

[@Strom1886]

@@izatafactnow Je suis français de France 🇫🇷, Dude!

[@Rosannasfriend]

That wasn't bad, she was breaking into a very soft head voice. Sounds very stylistic. I liked it a lot!

[@WHR17]

Some things get better with age, very classy with a majestic voice!!!

[@annderrs5159]

Are you serious or just tone deaf? It was horrible!

[@morganmerry8907]

@@annderrs5159 this is how she sings, and we love it. Simple not over the top.

[@Kitchenweed]

God bless her

[@vwaudiwelder]

Love, love, love you Sarah! Keep right on being the second most amazing musician on planet earth! When are you and Natalie Merchant doing Lilith Tour v3.0 next?

[@namron3987]

Love Sarah McLachlan and Natalie Merchant, too!

[@tobiasburinagaensioJrTob-wz1qp]

Ooh okay

[@christymcdaniel6625]

Has anyone read the tweets on Twitter about Sarah singng O Canada having to do with sad puppy ads

[@rubadee]

Awesome Sarah!

[@klaythompson6271]

Well done

[@noxhamilton704]

This ladies and gentlemen is what a real life goddess sounds like.

[@JamesWhipple-o3s]

I just sent this version to my friends in Ohio, July 1st, 2024

[@KerryEriksson]

Not Bad but not her best...

[@bluenill1420]

gunsnrosesfrk Lol what was that guy even doing there.

[@rpruffryder]

@@gunsnrosesfrk 😂😂😂🤣 i said the same thing loool

[@nicki2600]

What time did this air, I was watching ABC?

[@mysticsmb]

Looked to me like she was struggling with her breath control--nerves maybe? Even after all these years it can still happen. Not up to her usual standard, but all in all only one bad wobble. She was BRILLIANT two weeks ago singing live on the Voice, so I know she hasn't lost "it".

[@janicebaxter8132]

Yeah not her best

[@namron3987]

The cracking in Sarah's voice is her style in singing. She's not struggling with her breath. Been listening to her music for more than 2 decades now, and she did just fine.

[@mysticsmb]

Was not referring to her chest/head voice cracks, as I know them well. Have also followed her for a long time. She was clearly running out of air at the end of some phrases, and completely lost it on "land." Overall she just seemed tight to me, not as relaxed as when she usually sings this.

[@namron3987]

@@mysticsmb Yes I got your point now. Also read most of your comments. Very well said. Thanks!

[@jewelsparkles999]

Her singing of Canadian national anthem isn't as attractive as she is😶

[@Bailey.465]

Jewel Sparkle You call that attractive 😶 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shhh3185]

love her recordings but this was an embarrassing performance. I'm pretty upset about it, tbh.

[@seanmackey8552]

@@shhh3185 Sorry you're upset about it Buddy. I thought it was awesome, but that's just me guy.

[@Bsins]

She probably practiced this for a really long time!

[@aaronmellott3764]

wow extremely beautiful

[@fjhgh100]

Nothing against Sarah , I thought she did a decent rendition ... I would have liked to see Geddy Lee give it a go ... I’m biased I guess , I’m a huge rush fan 😉

[@OISaviour]

That's why they won.

[@namron3987]

Sarah must be the lucky amulet.

[@patrickwheale6753]

🇨🇦

[@jacksony8095]

love canada😘

[@chrillebjork5948]

Love you Alberta

[@bing78]

What year is this? 95? 96?

[@mariojuan7142]

If this series goes to game 7, we better have Geddy Lee or Neil Young doing O Canada. (Even BNL would be great)

[@fjhgh100]

Mario Juan I was hoping we would get to see Geddy Lee sing the Canadian anthem at some point during the finals...that would have been so cool !

[@BJ5712]

We'll have to wait and see

[@garycrowder]

Nailed it! 🍁

[@SharkMinnow]

"in all thy _____________???? what command???""

[@Adcmd19]

Not sure when exactly but we changed it to 'us' instead of sons to be gender neutral in the anthem

[@shffer3590]

in all of us command

[@ssarmazi]

@@Adcmd19 about a year ago. A very divisive issue in Canada.

[@nickkokkas16]

@@Adcmd19 I wouldn't think gender neutral... more to be inclusive to all of us as Canadians. The move actually restored the lyrics to more original words before WW1, when male politicians thought to change it in honour of the boys who went to war (though thoughtlessly ignoring the fact that Canadian women played a direct and supporting role too). Hope this helps.

[@SharkMinnow]

Sorry...I'm a Canadian who lives abroad....had no idea about this. Isn't that ridiculous? Who changed it - Sarah McLaughlin and a bunch of feminists...for the entire country?? Next they'll be changing Manitoba to 'Humanitoba'!!!! FFS.

[@colinmckenna4992]

Did he say Sarah McGauglan

[@desimonium]

NORTH!!!

[@marleyorange]

Any Canadians on the Raptors?

[@vato2352]

gus black lol any Canadians on the St. Louis blues team?

[@marleyorange]

@@vato2352 Just curious , can't seem to get an answer

[@vato2352]

gus black it’s really no big to me . Whether it was the Blues or Raptors they both played well and got the trophy 🏆 and both for the first time .

[@marleyorange]

@@vato2352 ya right on!

[@vato2352]

gus black cheers 🍻

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot2568]

*Sarah McLachlan is the Lebron of chick songs.*

[@slake9727]

Wrong. She's the Kawhi of chick songs.

[@eggbert191]

In all thy sons command until the day i die!

[@nickkokkas16]

I was just curious why you would think so... The original lyrical line was "Dost all of us command", and was supposedly changed in 1913 for whatever reason, then kept to honour the boys who volunteered to fight the Great War for whom many made the ultimate sacrifice. Granted, that maybe a just reason. However... First, the lyrics' recent reversion is to more or less its former verse now reflects today's recognition, equality, and inclusiveness of ALL of us as Canadians. Isn't that important? Second, as for the "traditionalists" who believe "In all thy sons command" honours the boys who stepped (and the many who died) in The Great War, let us not forget the thousands of women who also played a part in direct combat and combat support roles, for many also died on the front lines, as well as the tens of thousands of women who stepped up to fill the traditionally male-held jobs in farming, shipping/docks, factories/warehouses, trucking/transportation/driving, various trades (including welding, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) and vocations - all vacated by the boys who left for war. This included the jobs in manufacturing/assembly lines of military arms, transport, machinery, and related equipment. Then women stepped up to do the same in WW2, with even more now serving in combat/combat support roles. Many women served direct combat/combat support roles in the Korean War, the Gulf War, and now the war in Afghanistan. We are a different time now - it's okay that our national anthem now evolve (well, in this case, revert) reflects the proud Canadians we ALL came to be. Peace.

[@markmata2671]

Nick Kokkas ahh blah, blah, blah! Trudeau changed it without even letting the citizens knowing before hand. All thy sons sounds better anyways.

[@nickkokkas16]

@@markmata2671, what's sad is you completely missed and dissed how the lyric change came to be and it's important meaning to our society. By thinking it's a "secret change", you also showed ignorance to history and parliamentary procedures, while I instead offered a kind, well thought comment. Your reply was more stupid, dim-witted, and akin to something Trump so impetuously tweets. What's more is how your ignorance shows by not taking even the time to quickly look up some history (our technology today even allows you the basics of Google and Wiki - so you really have no excuse) before shooting your mouth off. My father was a grade three education - even he would have smacked the back of your little boy head for offering up stupid remark! My nose isn't out joint... I accept you are stupid and we shall leave it at that. Besides, you and I will be gone and pass... and our kids anyway will set things right by singing the anthem as it now intended, the right way. Have a lovely day!

[@markmata2671]

Nick Kokkas oh man, mr. social justice here knows everything! You do realize that Justin made that change because of the LGBTQ community and feminists right? He did that so they would feel “included” even though they already are. He did as a political move so more people would vote for him in the next election. Look I’m not discrediting anything the women have done for this country. I’m just saying, he changed it without even asking the opinion of the whole country, that’s not right. Now since you brought Trump into this, he’s actually been doing a great job running America. The debt they were in is finally headed in the right direction after decades of going into deeper debt. More Americans are getting jobs. The wages are also better now. Yes, there are some things that need to get better, but he’s doing a much better job than Trudeau, at running a country.

[@nickkokkas16]

@@markmata2671 Yes, my friend, I am Mr Social Justice - thank you!And don't assume I am a Liberal supporter... actually I am a far better Conservative than you. Have a good day.

[@alyshapersaud9219]

Not a fan of how she sang the anthem... Overall, shes an amazing singer!

[@TheHeartshapebox]

For her being 20 not too bad

[@timtwoface]

Let's Caboom!

[@finkletricks]

Dying puppies starving kittens and for only 3 dollars a day you could give that suicidal puppy a reason to live

[@nochatter7134]

It’s “our sons” command.....

[@vancouver4sure]

Awesome! Thanks Sarah! Sons command!

[@nickkokkas16]

You don't make sense, and why be like that?

[@noxhamilton704]

All of us* command. It's not a male-only country dude.

[@perillat99]

Absolutely great singing, other than Justin Trudeau changing a century old national anthem I’ll always love this song

[@meaningoflife8373]

Jesus Christ loves everyone and you 😊

[@thefrase7884]

0:38.....how soon can I put Canada in my rearview mirror?

[@icem6765]

When u get your CERB

[@LauraMcGowanBurlington]

Ok, I watched this expecting it to suck. Damn, was I wrong. Beautifully done. xo

[@bboooobbyy]

Laura McGowan why would you have that expectation?? not a fan?

[@LauraMcGowanBurlington]

G-dawg no, not particularly :)

[@samfederman7469]

Rancourt>>>>>>>

[@shhh3185]

If you wanted a 90's superstar vocalist who still kills it 2019, they should've gotten Toronto diva Simone Denny.

[@Darrin.Crawford]

I truly wish she would stop doing that Sinead O'Connor imitation that she does. It's old.

[@hendrimantaap96]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@richard-georgesmiron7538]

The official canadian anthem is BILINGUAL......

[@gordonfinlay6134]

Bollocks!

[@Darrin.Crawford]

@szs voc Which solely needs to be changed.

[@nicholasbenge9497]

There’s actually three: pure English, pure French, and bilingual.

[@nicholasbenge9497]

@@Darrin.CrawfordCanada is an officially bilingual nation. It’s a strong part of the national identity. Most Canadians I interact with are proud of this, even if they don’t fully speak French (Quebec)

[@freddypedraza2066]

So Are they visiting Trump or Justin Trudeau?

[@gvrx1384]

Damn straight they’re avoiding 45.

[@mickfunny4185]

Trump would serve them cold greasy hamburgers and insult them. Now Obama, he knew how to welcome an NBA team. Just watch the first minute of this video to see it done with class kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3LWiJKMYt2Cb5o

[@Brenyon]

No....you bring that to City Hall, for the people!!!

[@-007-2]

Both?

[@mon6745]

Boss!!

[@SpotBentley]

Ouch

[@luismenezes8261]

I like the anthem, but this change of lyrics was unnecessary. It feels really out of place and forced. "All thy sons command" sounded much better.

[@mickfunny4185]

Luis Menezes what are the correct lyrics 🤔

[@ScotchDrinkerBH]

She didn't want to say in all of us commend ... you can see on her face how it just came out

[@nickkokkas16]

I don't know how you interpreted or assume a "resistance". I viewed otherwise.

[@ScotchDrinkerBH]

@@nickkokkas16 it looks like she got mixed up

[@jaybino3918]

The guy who sang the American anthem was terrible lmao. Welcome to the Oracle

[@bostoncityofchampions6581]

I'm sorry, but every time I hear her voice now, I think of those poor, pathetic abused shelter dogs, and I turn the channel.

[@shabeth7773]

Oh ya...there’s a new version lol...👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheSultan29]

👏🏾

[@jayg4636]

What a babe!

[@-007-2]

Well, at least it wasn’t as bad as Fergie

[@MrWickCity]

thank god the warriors lost

[@YousefTube]

Ooooh Canada How I hate this plaaaace Ooooh Canada I'm gonna kick Hulk Hogan right in the faaaace

[@b7ndn]

wtf

[@wandaburgess9400]

I thought she did a horrible job! autotune must of been broken!

[@me36166]

That yodel sound is so annoying