Whitney’s rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” remains a perennial favorite, cited every year by most media organizations as the best performance of the anthem of all time. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Whitney’s historic performance, “The Star Spangled Banner” was re-released as a single on streaming services on Januwith an anniversary reinterpretation of the original single cover. In its second release, “The Star Spangled Banner” set a new record for the anthem by reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart. All royalties and proceeds, totaling more than $1 million, were donated to the New York Fraternal Order of Police and The New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund.
Whitney’s recording was re-released in 2001 after terrorist attacks on September 11 of that year. During its initial release, the single peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the most successful recording of the anthem in history. All royalties and proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross Gulf Crisis Fund. The response to the Whitney’s performance was so overwhelming that Arista Records released the recording as a single. The performance took place 10 days into the Persian Gulf War. national anthem, on Januat Super Bowl XXV, backed by The Florida Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Jahja Ling. Whitney Houston performed “The Star Spangled Banner,” the U.S.
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