The Star Spangled Banner - the good, the bad, and the confusing

This morning I discussed with a few other singers the thrill and challenge of singing our national anthem for a live audience. This conversation inspired me to compile a list of the best and worst national anthems I've ever heard.

The Good

Whitney Houston's 1991 Superbowl performance. Simply perfection. She doesn't mess with the melody, and covers the unusually wide range of the song like a queen. If this version doesn't give you goosebumps, I don't know what will.

The Bad

This is famously one of the worst renditions of the national anthems, and arguably changed the course of Roseanne Barr's career.

Many people were angry with how disrespectful it was, but in searching for this video, I came across an interview from years later with Roseanne that may change your opinion. Take a look:

The confusing

This version was so bad, the singer started laughing at himself. 

There you have it. Good, bad, and just confusing. Know any better or worse renditions of our national anthem? Comment here!