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[Dave]

There was a news story about how difficult it is to sing the American national anthem properly, because of the tonal range it requires. I mused to Tim as to whether or not the Carpenters performed the anthem live, like at a ball game, and he didn't know, but suggested that I post my question here. So, here it is.
By the way, it is based upon a British drinking song, and I wonder if our friends over there know the original words. Most of the drinking songs I know are Jimmy Buffett's.

[YesterdayOnceMore]

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Dave - you Ultra Emissary, you....this is a GREAT question.....hope someone out there has the answer.

Tim

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[cam83]

Don't think so...I have never heard that KC sang it at any function...I think nowadays it's more common for celebrities to do that song...but back then, I am unsure...

Cam

[Rick Henry]

I also have never heard of Karen singing the National Anthem. Though, she would have done a beautiful job of it. She would have sang the song the way it was meant to be sung.

I vaguely remember noted celebrities performing the "Star Spangled Banner" in the 70's. But, I wouldn't be able name any names.

[YesterdayOnceMore]

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I didn't think I'd ever heard of KC and RC doing the Star Spangled Banner for any occassion....but didn't know for sure. Karen's multi-octave range would have made it a snap for her to sing, however, and I'm sure she did sing it somewhere at some time for some thing....but I don't ever remember hearing that they began a ball game or any event like that with it. Too bad....like you said, Rick, they would probably have had a wonderful "version" of this song, repleat with multi-tracked harmonies.

Tim

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[Dave]

Looks like a good question for "Ask Richard".