Nobody and I mean NOBODY can sing this song like Sandi Patty did in 1986. She still sings amazingly well and can still hit those high notes. She is greatly gifted by God and was classically trained. Always will be my favorite gospel singer of all times.
Agreed! I've heard so many covers by many great vocalists, but I've never heard a voice as otherworldly as Sandi, especially during the late 80's and early 90's. It wasn't just technical ability, which was still mind boggling, it was her interpretive abilities with every lyric and word, each note and emphasis placed along the arrangement with perfection. I consider myself so blessed to have grown up during this time. Her voice was truly a treasure on loan from heaven!
I was in the drum section of the We The People 200 All American Band onstage that evening in Philly. She was pregnant at the time. Biggest goosebump moment of my life.
Sandi and her music arrangers have really turned this anthem into a complete new masterpiece. As the song is coming to an end, you keep saying, is she going to do it?,..is she going to do it?,..and WOW,..her last note blows it out of the park.
This entire version of our countries national song was first rate. There is no reason to compare one singer against another, but the fact we are privileged with wonderful singers with pure talent makes my heart blessed. My tears were brought on by the joy of music and the fact of living in this country. God bless this country.
As said of her 1986 performance celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, "a voice right out of the Heavens". Sandi's training and God's anointing have made her one of the best of our times. Love the longer version, also.
Grácias América por darme La oportunidad dé estar. . En éste Grande país maravilloso. Grácias. Mis Respetos pará los NorteAmericanos. Y mi Respetó pará la Bandera. Mis Saludos. Gracias. Libertad
O daymm :) I remember seeing this years and years ago, and instantly feeling that it is the best, most majestic and beautiful version EVER! And to this day, *instant goosebumps* just listening to it!
She sings it as originally written..does not go here nor there with her voice..but dead on hard core as it should be and LIVE..The only other singer ever to do that was Kate Smith...awesome..makes me stand and put my hand over my heart..Proud American. :-)
+Alan Hall Agree 100%. All those pop singers are just focused on being loud and adding extra notes. It just sounds like yelling. I really like Sandi's softer, sweeter voice. And Whitney belts with correct technique so she can sound powerful but not strained. Love Renee Fleming's operatic technique too. Sandi is definitely classically trained too with the way she hits those high soprano notes. Notice she sings the full extended version as opposed to the short version which is all that most people know how to sing.
Roseanne Barr or Sandi Patty singing the Anthem? The various artists who have sung the anthem only wish they could match this rendition. Nobody holds a candle to this version.
Nobody and I mean NOBODY can sing this song like Sandi Patty did in 1986. She still sings amazingly well and can still hit those high notes. She is greatly gifted by God and was classically trained. Always will be my favorite gospel singer of all times.
Agreed! I've heard so many covers by many great vocalists, but I've never heard a voice as otherworldly as Sandi, especially during the late 80's and early 90's. It wasn't just technical ability, which was still mind boggling, it was her interpretive abilities with every lyric and word, each note and emphasis placed along the arrangement with perfection. I consider myself so blessed to have grown up during this time. Her voice was truly a treasure on loan from heaven!
NOBODY!!
That's the way that song is supposed to be sung!
YES....IT SURELY IS!! THIS IS JUST MAGNIFICENT!!!
I was in the drum section of the We The People 200 All American Band onstage that evening in Philly. She was pregnant at the time. Biggest goosebump moment of my life.
I was on that stage as a member of the Constitution Band. She was amazing.
You were very luck You!
This was around the time she was at her peak vocally... never another like Sandi Patty!
You must have been so blessed.
wow that is awsome.... such a good memory and lots of celebrities in the audience,,,,,
Ha! So was I. I was playing a trumpet (herald trumpet).
Absolutely the BEST voice for our National Anthem.
The Queen of our "National Anthem" Miss Sandi
My goodness, her voice is like an instrument all on its own... Praise God for such a vocal talent!
I Love Sandi she killed this... I think her & Whitney Houston had the best versions of this song
SANDI is CEO of Our Anthem
Sandi and her music arrangers have really turned this anthem into a complete new masterpiece. As the song is coming to an end, you keep saying, is she going to do it?,..is she going to do it?,..and WOW,..her last note blows it out of the park.
Her voice is sheer perfection. I think when we arrive there, we will be hearing her voice live streaming through the heavens!!!!!!
OMG!!!! You know what I’m done I can’t. She just Killed my entire existence
WOW!! This is the BEST cover of the Star-Spangled Banner I've ever heard!
AndySaenz agree
her voice is a whole other worldly realm, wow wow wow, thank you patty for giving us this great gift, there is no one like you
The ANGELIC realm!
This entire version of our countries national song was first rate. There is no reason to compare one singer against another, but the fact we are privileged with wonderful singers with pure talent makes my heart blessed. My tears were brought on by the joy of music and the fact of living in this country. God bless this country.
Sandi Patty was the voice of my childhood when TV used to go off the air. They always played her rendition of the national anthem.
Sandi CEO Queen of the Anthem, nobody on the planet can sing better than the Queen
Friend and I flew home from the South Pole to this. 10/10 would listen to again after placing our flags on the snow. God bless America.
Wow that must’ve been exhilarating, such amazing patriotic spirit you and your friend have. Deus hanc patriam benedicat.
I am not an American citizen. But i feel proud and moved by this performance. Sandi is Sandi. God bless America and us all!
This is still the greatest version of the Anthem to date...
This the best rendition of the national anthem by far. She is a national treasure
OFF THE CHART... BLESS YOU, SANDI
beyond words----------------------------
Ever time I her voice I get bumps
NGL, I would have bawled my eyes out had I been alive during this time and saw this either live or on tv.
Flawless. Talent. Gifted.
As said of her 1986 performance celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, "a voice right out of the Heavens". Sandi's training and God's anointing have made her one of the best of our times. Love the longer version, also.
It is good to hear the whole anthem by a great voice. She is the Kate Smith of our day!
Grácias América por darme La oportunidad dé estar. . En éste Grande país maravilloso. Grácias. Mis Respetos pará los NorteAmericanos. Y mi Respetó pará la Bandera. Mis Saludos. Gracias. Libertad
Cannot be sung any better amazing😊
That was amazing, her voice is on another level.
+Brian Jason Turner You said it. Her voice is so reliably-amazing... every time.
Sandi The Queen of the Anthem!
Miss Sandi Queen of the/our/ Anthem
O daymm :) I remember seeing this years and years ago, and instantly feeling that it is the best, most majestic and beautiful version EVER! And to this day, *instant goosebumps* just listening to it!
Stunning...but, it's Sandi, so what would you expect?
Sandi is phenomenal. Saw her in concert and she didn't disappoint. She is rare.
She sings it as originally written..does not go here nor there with her voice..but dead on hard core as it should be and LIVE..The only other singer ever to do that was Kate Smith...awesome..makes me stand and put my hand over my heart..Proud American. :-)
She changed the rhythm from 3/4 to 4/4. So it was changed.
God is awesome and amazing! All glory to God. His light shines through Sandi Patty brilliantly.
She s amazing!!!👍🏻🙏🏻❤️
Thanks be to God for such a talent! The most amazing voice I have ever heard!
Miss Sandi Queen of both our National Anthem and God Bless America.
amazing! Thank you Lord.
Miss Dynamite Sandi
Perfection !
U. Carrillo she is amazing!
Whew man this one gives me the chill bumps! I'd that rendition doesn't wake you up and make ya glad to be American, nothing will.
There is a reason that they call her “the voice”. None better
Ms. Patti "delivers" musically every time.
Queen Patty of both "National Anthem' and "God Bless America"
Sandi Patty the Queen of the Anthem
Glorious!
The greatest national anthem period she sings it so well I love her voice she’s fantastic.
Nobody can sing it like her
Brava!!!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ⭐️ PERFECTION ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️SANDi Patty
The Best of bests
awesome
That voice!!! And the dress!!!
Wow so refreshing!!! Just amazing sandy!!!
Wow amazing
Brought me to tears... :')
For this time, you're voice is outstanding.
Sandi Patty is coming to Bellevue Baptist Church here in Memphis Tennessee with veritas
Miss Sandi the Q of our Anthem [4-15-16]
Miss Sandi will always B the Queen of our 'National Anthem" along with "God Bless America" 11/6/16
Whew my Lord! Salute!!!
The three best Renditions, Rene Fleming , Sandy Patty and Whitney Houston.
+Alan Hall Agree 100%. All those pop singers are just focused on being loud and adding extra notes. It just sounds like yelling. I really like Sandi's softer, sweeter voice. And Whitney belts with correct technique so she can sound powerful but not strained. Love Renee Fleming's operatic technique too. Sandi is definitely classically trained too with the way she hits those high soprano notes. Notice she sings the full extended version as opposed to the short version which is all that most people know how to sing.
Rene Fleming was only 2yrs ago, still the best!
Sandi Patty is by far the BEST!
I love the way you sing this. I remember you telling the story about the arrangement of this. Beautiful
When America was America.
Wow breath taking..high note
Have Sandy Patty and Tiffany Coburn ever sang together in national athem? It would be so phenomenal singing together with their powerful voices!
Shes amazing.wow
Wow🙌
That was AMAZING!!!!
We love you
Very Well done!
Jen. one of the twins she is expecting in this video got married this weekend!
2019?
Happy Birthday, USA!
WOW!!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobody sings like that anymore
Tarie Nosworthy Well, David Phelps did about ten years ago.
WOW - what a vocal range!
Makes you proud to be a American!
Wow!!!
God bless you darling
If that doesn't stir you,nothing will!!!❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
NONE BETTER.
Oh say can you see 🧡
GOD BLESS AMERICA
FINALE!
Conducted by the only one David Thomas Clydesdale
Lol! Sick talent!!...
Queen of Both: SPB and GBA
🗽
A bit of Heaven
Sung properly...!!!
the embodiment of the phrase: "a bit over the top...." but hey it was the 80's. If you didn't stand out, you weren't paid attention to.
uhh...... have you paid attention to anything since around 1990 or so?
Better than Rene Fleming's Maria Carey's and Whitney Houston's versions. Sandi's voice is clearer, richer and all around superior.
She and Fleming are about equal. Carey and Houston are rubbish. It's an insult to Fleming to put them in the same category.
She's only 31 here?
Roseanne Barr or Sandi Patty singing the Anthem? The various artists who have sung the anthem only wish they could match this rendition. Nobody holds a candle to this version.
Take a back seat Whitney Houston you have just been schooled, That was unbelievable!!!!
For this time, you're voice is outstanding.