k's Analysis: Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson At The Super Bowl
Okay, in a word...NOOOOOOOOOO.
First of all...I don't have anything personally against Faith Hill, I just don't care for her singing. And have I ever mentioned how I hate it when people sing, "Gaaaaaaawd blessssssssss [big breath] HUH-Merrrica..." Listen, sweetheart, it's a patriotic song, not your next single. It isn't about you, so save the vocal gymnastics for the albums.
And speaking of vocal gymnastics...I think it is at this point I am supposed to say how much I loved Jennifer Hudson's version of our National Anthem. But, sorry...I just can't.
Before everyone starts in on me, let me clarify...I like Jennifer. I think she's a beautiful girl with a lovely voice. And I think it took a lot of personal courage and strength to get up there and sing tonight. I'm sure she was thinking of her murdered mother, brother, and nephew while she was up there. I admire her for doing what she did, and I wish her nothing but the best.
But one of my personal pet peeves is when singers butcher our National Anthem. I just can't stand it. It isn't supposed to be a bluesy, R&B-inspired song. It isn't a showcase for vocal stylings and runs up and down the scale. That doesn't show patriotism or feeling or passion, it just shows that you know your scales and can hit high notes. It's supposed to be a reverential moment to honor our country and those who have fought and died for our freedoms. Again, save the vocal gymnastics for the love songs. (But Kat DeLuna is the worst in recent memory, IMO...at least Jennifer can sing, and at least she wasn't trying to be all sexay thang, for which she has my everlasting gratitude)
[Just my personal opinions, not anyone else's here]
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