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Star Spangled Banner-Jose Feliciano (story and 1968 video)



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This is the story of the very 1st personal version of the Usa Anthem, before Jimi hendrix, Aretha Franklin or Marvin Gaye. This version however destroyed his career: american radios, press and record companies stopped to play his records and boycotted his career, a career af a true genius then never has received all what he deserve
Jose Feliciano
Oct. 7, 1968
Puerto Rican blind singer/guitarist Jose Feliciano stunned the crowd at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, and the rest of America, when he strummed a slow, bluesy rendition of the national anthem before Game 5 of the World Series between Detroit and St. Louis. The 23-year-old's performance was the first nontraditional version seen by mainstream America, and it is generally considered the Lexington and Concord of Star-Spangled Banner controversies. The fiery response from Vietnam-weary America was not surprising, considering the tumultuous year for American patriotism. Good or bad, however, Feliciano's performance opened the door for the countless interpretations of the Star-Spangled Banner we hear today.

 

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I think thats one ... ( 5 months ago by cirexlab)
I think thats one of the reason he was not selected to join "We are the World"
Jose Feliciano is an amazing talented man!The National Anthem sounds pretty with his touch anyway,.
JOSE!!! BORIQUA!!!! ( 4 months ago by fuga300)
JOSE!!! BORIQUA!!!!
and yet we have a ... ( 4 months ago by therealthomas)
and yet we have a president that allows countless thousands of people to die in a war,
along with displacing 4 million people,
yea, and he has talent
"40 years ago"? ... ( 4 months ago by senorpachangaz)
"40 years ago"? How about today. It's as bad as ever, with propaganda-eating SHEEP hiding behind the veil of so-called patriotism to do all kinds of unpatriotic shit. "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel". Cheers.
Actually he was ... ( 3 months ago by playboy9911717)
Actually he was selected to do we are the world but chose to do it with the latin artists instead....people like juilo iglesias jose jose, roberto carlos,etc...which in my opinion sang a whole lot better than the english version....
grande felciciano ( 3 months ago by reekboxray)
grande felciciano
pobrecito no sabia ... ( 3 months ago by spicylatina15)
pobrecito no sabia que eso le habia pasado..
jodios americanos
this is a gorgeous. ... ( 2 months ago by jmm1000)
this is a gorgeous. beautiful version.
Music is for people with sensitivity. Thank them for being brave defenders, but honestly, what would war hardened killers know about such a foolish, liberal, tree hugging emotion?? We dont tell you how to interpret how to fight, dont tell one musician how to interpret a song.
There were two ... ( 2 months ago by corbaseball12)
There were two reasons why Jose Feliciano got such heat for this. One, prejudice. People were upset that a Puerto Rican did the song. Two, jealousy. Jose Feliciano was able to SMOKE Americans at their own game. This, is my second favorite renditon of the National Anthem, and it sucks that Jose Feliciano had to deal with all the criticism he has had to deal with.
This is the first ... ( 2 months ago by PaulaAndreaMyLove)
This is the first rendition of the national anthem to bring tears to my eyes. I do not think that people were upset about Jose being Puerto Rican or even jealous. He just opened a door that had never been opened before.
I disagree...I'm ... ( 2 months ago by jyc4rl)
I disagree...I'm hispanic and I heard the Spanish version when it was released..it was called "Cantare', Canatara's". There was a lot of controversy with the latin artists in the recording studio for this song. Many of my hispanic friends at the time agreed that this Spanish version in no way reached the heals of "We Are The World".
When Feliciano ... ( 2 months ago by ChiviChing)
When Feliciano applied his style at singing the anthem, it was like a "taboo", it was something that was not common at the time, but nowadays, some singers sing the anthem their way, and the fans find it very acceptable and common.
Jose is Our Home ... ( 2 months ago by motocrosspr)
Jose is Our Home Town Hero!VIVA LA LECHI DI POTI!VIVA LARES!
La gran "democracia ... ( 2 months ago by crespopc)
La gran "democracia" americana en todo su apogeo.
1968, same year blacks and whites where considered equal in the american justice system. Yes, only 40 years ago.
jose talent was way ... ( 1 month ago by mazkmea)
jose talent was way too up front to this mothefukers to comprehends,,,fuck ignorants racists,,que viva puerto rico y america latina,,
No one is racist ... ( 1 month ago by 5xls)
No one is racist about this. The National Anthem is a sacred song. In 1968, anything "different" was considered radical, especially if it came from the music industry. If this song is performed with a spirit of reverence, respect, and honor, its just a variation of it. I think that Señor Felicianos is about the most beautiful version Ive ever heard. Just my opinion.
What A Great, Great ... ( 1 month ago by DuaneParham)
What A Great, Great Arrangement Jose, You Sang And Strom That Song, God Bless You!
The Man From Motown,
DP
All these years ... ( 1 month ago by stevevandien)
All these years later, it's hard to understand what the fuss was all about. Feliciano's version is lovely and reflective. Yet some idiots were calling for him to be deported, even though Puerto Ricans are American citizens --
yes, isn't the ... ( 1 month ago by diakr0n)
yes, isn't the annihilation of social discipline wonderful?
I downloded it to ... ( 3 weeks ago by Kenor12)
I downloded it to my ipod, and damn it I can't stop listening to it! It sounds really nice!
this didnt hurt his ... ( 2 weeks ago by Cadiz215)
this didnt hurt his career he is great!!!
Array ( 2 weeks ago by roselovejaneausten)
Jose Feliciano,
Fantastico!! I'm a New New Zealand Maori, indigenous to New Zealand or Aotearoa 'The Land of the long white cloud' as we Maori have known it since our ancestors arrival here from Hawaikiinui. Jose Feliciano I love this man and his music. I believe that only people who have a spiritual awareness of music can fully undertsand Jose and his music he is a peoples champion and I am including my own people here in Aotearoa. Love you Jose you are the best.
Tamaterangi Andrew. Maori
I don't understand ... ( 1 week ago by Armando17717)
I don't understand what was the problem with him. I'm Puerto Rican and my passport says on the front: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COUNTRY OF BIRTH: Puerto Rico(U.S.A.), CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizenship. Every Puerto Rican is an american citizen by birth just like any other American. So, every Puerto Rican is American. I don't understand what was the problem with him and yes I'm Proud to be Puerto Rican and American. I am proud to be both.
Diablos! Acabas de ... ( 1 week ago by babilla45)
Diablos! Acabas de capturar la escencia de el Lareño ( y areas limitrofes)
Me acabas de traer tantos recuerdos de cuando visitaba a mis familiares en esa area! Valgame bizne!


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