The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Like Fergie’s performance, America is currently messy, unpredictable, sharp at. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. As if we need more passable, earnest versions of a song that literally has a verse celebrating the murder of slaves. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. SHAPIRO: We'll be back with something a little less painful here on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News.Ĭopyright © 2018 NPR. LEWIS: (Singing) For the land of the free. SHAPIRO: Further proof that no matter how badly the national anthem is mangled, there will always be a worse version - always. But hey, did she really need to apologize when this version from Olympic champion Carl Lewis exists?ĬARL LEWIS: (Singing) And the rockets' red glare - uh-oh - the bombs bursting in air.
Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images Advertisement Just watch for yourself. Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images Oh my god, it went bad. ET On Sunday, Fergie performed the national anthem before the NBA All-Star game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. I love this country and honestly tried my best. Posted on February 19, 2018, at 11:49 a.m. I'm a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn't strike the intended tone. She wrote, I wanted to try something special for the NBA. SHAPIRO: Well, Fergie issued an apology last night for her performance.
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ROSEANNE BARR: (Singing) For the land of the free and the home of the brave. Yes, that Roseanne who once sang the national anthem like this.
Even the comedian Roseanne Barr took a shot at her on Twitter. SHAPIRO: The whole performance just lasted about two minutes, which was more than enough time for everyone watching to roast Fergie on all the social media platforms.
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You could tell early on by the athletes staring blankly or trying to hide laughs on TV that the experiment was not working.įERGIE: (Singing) Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. SHAPIRO: The multiple Grammy award winner said afterwards she was trying to do something new with her slower, jazzier version. Ben Kaye February 19, 2018, 5:14 PM 1 / 2 Fergie performs the National Anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game The NBA All-Star Game went down in Los Angeles on Sunday, and I’d bet there are plenty of. Still, just about everyone thought Fergie's rendition before Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game was really awful.įERGIE: (Singing) Oh, say, can you see by the dawn's early light.
Which naturally means they had a field day with it on social media. Most people would have a tough time performing it in their living room in front of their cat, much less in front of a worldwide audience. Fergie’s rendition of the National Anthem at Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game didn’t go over well with some fans.
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