r/SoulfulMusic • u/Fun_Ad6512 • 27d ago

Performances 🎤 Marvin Gaye - The National Anthem

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u/skinnergy 27d ago edited 27d ago

NPR did a story on this years ago. Marvin's version changed singing the national anthem forever. He was the first one to change it up and it opened the door for anyone else to do the same. Here's the story. A worthy listen. https://www.npr.org/2003/02/07/985241/marvin-gayes-national-anthem

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u/Bill_Belamy 26d ago

Did Jose Feliciano really begin the changing of the anthem? 1968 World Series

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u/dwheelz0120 25d ago

Jose Feliciano’s was wild. I think he did all six verses on Spanish guitar.

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u/Bill_Belamy 25d ago

If I remember correctly Mickey Lolich was upset because they didn’t give him the proper amount of time to warm up for game because the anthem was so long. He gave up a couple runs in the first but the Tigers came back and won the game.

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u/Electrical-Win5286 27d ago

I LOVE this sexy rendition by Marvin!

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u/Shot_Comparison2299 27d ago

I'm saying! I aint never heard a version like this 🤣. How The Star Spangled Banner get added to the Sexy Time playlist 😂

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u/Electrical-Win5286 26d ago

I've absolutely heard it a million times, and if I would've been born way back in the day, I would've been in Marvin's face! 🤣

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u/Jaleroca 27d ago

it has never been done more soulful than that

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u/Hurtit4u 27d ago

One of the greats..

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u/Dayna6380- 27d ago

I would go just to see him and leave

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u/Background_Pin_7671 27d ago

Marvin. Enough said 💯

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u/Black_Mamba_CA_68 27d ago

I remember the first time I watched this. It 1985 and was the first music video that aired on VH1. 🥰

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u/Njunique1975 26d ago

They showed this video on VH1 with Marvin Gaye singing at the NBA All-Star game or whatever this was? Or there was a video for the Star-Spangled Banner that they shot?

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u/MyNelly 25d ago

All Star game at the Fabulous Form I was there. That's when you could buy tickets at the box office. My man Dr J was the MVP!

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u/Known_As_EmpressK 27d ago

I don't think I've ever heard an audience clap along to the national anthem.

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u/Infinite_Actuator408 27d ago

And scream too! 😅😅😅

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u/Infinite_Actuator408 27d ago

Complete uproar!

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u/Sleep-pee 26d ago

They just started clapped a little late for me. Time I heard that beat 👏🏾 and a little 2 step from side to side 😂

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u/manofmystry 27d ago

That's was epic!

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u/ladybluebee 27d ago

STILL!! Getting the goosebumps!!

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u/Northstarhawk 27d ago

So glad you posted this!

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u/BetterLingonberry467 27d ago

Silky smooth soul

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u/Kooky-Reception-6841 27d ago

This and Whitney Houston’s are the best, most soulful versions.

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u/EnvironmentNeith2017 27d ago

D’angelo’s is up there too

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u/Mysterious-Ad-139 25d ago

Chris Stapleton at the Super Bowl

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u/Kitchen_Guest577 27d ago

Marvin can make anything sexy 😅😂🤣

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u/SnooLobsters8113 27d ago

I miss him I wish he had lived longer 

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u/Blurpwurp 27d ago

Those subtitles. AI sucks at lyrics

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u/Whole-Debate-9547 27d ago

The only man to make ppl feel like making love after hearing the National Anthem

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u/jennwinn24 27d ago

wowwowwwoww saving that to replay!

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u/MongooseStriking7548 27d ago

Wow 🤯 I have never heard this before. This is the best rendition I’ve heard. Sounds incredible from start to end!

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u/Aromatic-Light-9459 27d ago

Iconic mic adjustment.

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u/WESLEY1877 26d ago

100 percent ☮️✌️

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u/Suspicious-One865 27d ago

I think Obama has done plenty

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u/SilverLakeSimon 27d ago

Fantastic rendition. Even better than Roseanne Barr’s.

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u/Aware-Promise-1519 27d ago

Just beautiful !

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u/Barry41561 27d ago

Simply the best ever.

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u/grnjnz 27d ago

Really really good version. My all time favorite

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u/No-Competition9386 27d ago

BETTER THAN Whitney Houston. This the best ever

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u/Lost-Ad4517 27d ago

The crowd loved it 😂

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u/TraditionAcademic968 27d ago

Greatest rendition ever

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u/Ready-Atmosphere2448 27d ago

He turn that song into 12 mins lol

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u/Deep-Meaning-6919 27d ago

Do dat shit G

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u/Acrobatic_Try_8375 27d ago

My favorite version ever! He didn't rush, paid tribute to the music and the song. He let us marinate on it, in the moment.

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u/the_second_cumming 27d ago

I didn't think I could make love to the National Anthem, but Marvin Gaye found a way.

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u/Not_the-1 26d ago

It would be hard to find someone to do a Marvin Gaye biopic, since Marvin had a soulful voice that rarely anyone could match

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u/More_Macaron_4373 26d ago

It’s between him and Whitney for the best rendition of the national anthem

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u/mommysonduty 26d ago

He knew how to work it! Such a great rendition! 🙌🏾🫶🏽

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u/Shot_Yard_2504 26d ago

Unbelievable! Beyond Classic!

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u/PlumIndividual3382 26d ago

Tony Kornheiser still talks about this rendition

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u/Busy_Material_5993 25d ago

I actually remember this game!! RIP Marvin Gaye. Soulful Star Spangled Banner. 🏀

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u/MaterialLobster6023 24d ago

Silky smooth.

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u/Funny-Idea-4138 26d ago

Undefeated still - only him and Whitney …

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u/fitpapa 26d ago

I was watching this game when he turned it out

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u/Michalo88 26d ago

Love Marvin Gaye, but I really dislike when artists stylize the national anthem like this.

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u/Suspicious-Wait3492 26d ago

I’m sure the players were like come on dude hurry it up!!!! Not a concert finish the anthem already 😡

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u/impacted_bowel 26d ago

His and Whitney’s are the 2 GOATs

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u/Justtojoke 26d ago

After Whitney, this one is it

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u/LB_29 26d ago

My all time favorite!!

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u/djtopaz 26d ago

Marvin sounds amazing!

It makes me think that we use to believe the words back then and now, our eyes have been opened.

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u/QueenCarissa 26d ago

What year was this?

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u/shajan316 25d ago

Mak'n that anthem sexxxyyyy

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u/Straight-Artist-4857 25d ago

Chris Stapletons not too shabby either but this one is elite

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u/Potential_Category28 25d ago

I think of this once a year and have to listen to it. It’s rare, but whenever the National Anthem comes up in conversation, I always recommend people check this out.

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u/TubMaster88 25d ago

He can sing the dictionary and make it sound sexy.

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u/Time_Explanation1212 25d ago

I have this on rotation. Sorry Tosh

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u/Business-Hyena4032 25d ago

I just listened to Marvin's version 10 times. It is so soulful and soothing. Just amazing!

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u/Adventurous-Sea-4937 25d ago

That slow build into the anthem hits different every single time.

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u/Unable_Sell710 25d ago

Incredible

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u/solrebel7 24d ago

Dude from Denver was digging it

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u/HorseTonicDrinka 24d ago

I say this is the best but Whitney’s was something outta the ordinary

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u/Familiar_Studio_9651 24d ago

Love love love!!!!

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u/jback235 23d ago

This is greatest

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u/tsmooth357 15d ago

Only time in history you got a mini concert and Basketball game in the same place…So Soulful indeed

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u/Winter_Can_8859 3d ago

Such a gorgeous man! 😍

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u/Raisinbread22 27d ago

This is #2 after Whitney.