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GulfCoast66

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38. Never thought I would here a version better that Houston's.

Wed Jan 20, 2021, 09:58 PM

Jan 2021

But I think today’s beat it.

I’m not really an emotional guy, but when she slowed down and belted out “Our Flag Was Still There” it got to me. We all knew what she was communicating.

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We asked a professional soprano to appraise Lady Gaga's national anthem at the Biden inauguration [View all] UpInArms Jan 2021 OP

Lady Gaga was perfect! ananda Jan 2021 #1

Yup, she was fantastic....... a kennedy Jan 2021 #2

not gonna lie, I got goosebumps JuJuYoshida Jan 2021 #3

I teared up like a 5 year old... amazing... nt mitch96 Jan 2021 #30

Goosebumps at "our flag was still there" lostnfound Jan 2021 #48

Well said, and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #4

She owned the music and the moments. MFGsunny Jan 2021 #5

There are very few people who can sing the anthem without making my ears bleed. GoCubsGo Jan 2021 #6

I feel the same. Pacifist Patriot Jan 2021 #49

Shrug she was better than Rosanne Barr whistler162 Jan 2021 #7

That's like your opinion, man. /nt tonedevil Jan 2021 #22

The Dude abides Lord Ludd Jan 2021 #26

I guess you wanted to hear Lee Greenwood sing it. japple Jan 2021 #31

Roseanne and Lady Gaga don't belong in the same sentence 💕 MLAA Jan 2021 #33

You should probably just delete your post. SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #40

She was quite bad. DavidDvorkin Jan 2021 #42

I imagine the contrarian demographic of DU has been looking to Jan 20 with antici.. (say it!) pation LanternWaste Jan 2021 #52

❤️✿❧🌿❧✿❤️ Lucinda Jan 2021 #8

"Later on, mask in place, she could be seen joining in the communal singing of 'Amazing Grace'. trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #9

Trivia: Lady Gaga guest starred on the Sopranos fescuerescue Jan 2021 #10

No shit!? So cool--thanks fescue! /nt flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #27

Wow. Thanks! zentrum Jan 2021 #37

GAGA vs MAGA lame54 Jan 2021 #11

That was the best rendition of the Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #12

That's what I thought! Karadeniz Jan 2021 #51

Agreed catchnrelease Jan 2021 #55

Love her and loved every bit of this rendition! archiemo Jan 2021 #13

I burst into years when she sang, "that our flag was still THERE!" StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #14

So did I. llmart Jan 2021 #19

It was so beautiful and moving StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #20

Yes, those were my exact thoughts when she got to that line in the song. llmart Jan 2021 #21

Great rendition! And loved her outfit! electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #15

Me too on both! NT enough Jan 2021 #16

K & R. Perfect. Eat your little heart out, Donnie Dumpster. N/T IllinoisBirdWatcher Jan 2021 #17

That is one of the hardest songs to sing BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #18

Best Ever Roy Rolling Jan 2021 #23

Agree Dave in VA Jan 2021 #34

I was impressed by her voice and her performance. marble falls Jan 2021 #24

She was awesone. Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #25

her voice rose through the words 'that our flag WAS STILL THERE', and held -and held- that last note flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #28

The changes in the phrasing were subtle enough... 3catwoman3 Jan 2021 #29

I agree! aka-chmeee Jan 2021 #43

I echo the sentiments NJCher Jan 2021 #32

A national treasure marieo1 Jan 2021 #35

she hit exactly the right line to sum up all the shit that had just happened: paulkienitz Jan 2021 #36

Never thought I would here a version better that Houston's. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #38

Lady Gaga knocked it out today. And that's from KPN Jan 2021 #39

I just wish locks Jan 2021 #41

I sympathize, but if that were the case we would still hear the harpsichord GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #45

As originally written and phrased: SeattleVet Jan 2021 #53

It's not like Lady Gaga isn't a professional soprano. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #44

She was great MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #46

Lady Gaga knocked it out today. And that's from KPN Jan 2021 #47

I thought it was epic bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #50

The Lady Liberty visuals were Symbolism was for the Ages too bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #57

Never a fan of her tiredtoo Jan 2021 #54

One of the best renditions I've ever heard, & after the insurrection where the Traitors' Flag was... Hekate Jan 2021 #56