I remember hearing this version so many times at Yankee Stadium. It is still the best. I think of it wistfully every time some amateur mutilates the anthem before a game.
I remember when they played the audio of this before every yankee game in the 60's and 70's. WPIX would play it on the TV also, no commercial break. Brings back a lot of memories.
All I can say is WOW. I posted a version that I lifted from a Channel 11 New York TV broadcast. But this is phenomenal! Full frequency response, the complete version from start to finish, AND IN STEREO!!! Thanks for posting it.
Thanks for posting it. Been looking for this for years. Grew up hearing and singing this with the Yankees during the 60s and 70s. The best and only way our national anthem should be performed!
@@Mrfourstring Many years ago, I heard this anthem and wrote to the Yankees about acquiring a copy. They were kind enough to send me 45 rpm record of Merrill's anthem. I made tapes and have used it over a hundred times over the years. Simply an outstanding rendition by an outstanding singer.
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NOBODY did or does it better. Simple, in tune, beautiful voice, with NO messing with the notes or rhythm. Pure perfection.
YES!
This is the only National anthem I've heard that I truly like!
I remember hearing this version so many times at Yankee Stadium. It is still the best. I think of it wistfully every time some amateur mutilates the anthem before a game.
Worth repeating-NOBODY did or does it better.
I remember when they played the audio of this before every yankee game in the 60's and 70's. WPIX would play it on the TV also, no commercial break. Brings back a lot of memories.
Proud, American Proud!!! Magnificent proud voice of grand artist!!!
The best!
This is the best. Haven't heard this in decades. Thank You. Thank You.
All I can say is WOW. I posted a version that I lifted from a Channel 11 New York TV broadcast. But this is phenomenal! Full frequency response, the complete version from start to finish, AND IN STEREO!!! Thanks for posting it.
WPIX Waiting to watch Reggie, Thurman, Pinella, Randolph, Mickey Rivers, Dent, Roy White. Frank Messer, Rizzuto, and Bill White
How can I forget Nettles and Guidry! I was living in the Bronx during the late 70's, and Yankees baseball ruled.
Doesn't get better!!!!
The Yankees should play this version of the Anthem before every home game this season.
Check out the Robert Merrill’s “God Bless America” the Yanks started using this past year!
With the Bob Shephard recording saying: "Ladis & Gentlemen, please join in singing with Robert Merrill in our National Anthem".
@@Mrfourstring It is really great to have that song at our games especially with Robrrt Merrill.
Thanks for posting it. Been looking for this for years. Grew up hearing and singing this with the Yankees during the 60s and 70s. The best and only way our national anthem should be performed!
The best.
I remember at the Stadium it would fall dead silent when it was played. No one spoke or said a word. If someone did, the Yanks will lose.
Is this recording available for purchase? I have been looking for this version for years! Thanks for posting it!
Sooo Glad You Enjoyed It! No. Unfortunately it's not available. I don't think it ever was.
@@Mrfourstring Many years ago, I heard this anthem and wrote to the Yankees about acquiring a copy. They were kind enough to send me 45 rpm record of Merrill's anthem. I made tapes and have used it over a hundred times over the years. Simply an outstanding rendition by an outstanding singer.
You can download it & have it forever. I did it.
I am looking to extract the audio into my music library but there are to options to do that ??
The way it should be sung.
Back when it meant something to devote a minute to national pride instead of selling soap or so other crap.