The Worst Star-Spangled Banner Performances of All-Time

Many Americans think our National Anthem should be changed.

They insist “The Star-Spangled Banner” isdifficult to sing, which is true.  They insist the song penned by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 glorifies violence, which is true.  They say there are far better arrangements of music that symbolize our national aspirations, such as “America the Beautiful,” which is true.

Indeed, there are a number of very valid reasons why the current National Anthem makes no sense at all.

But there’s also a very good reason why we should keep it.