HIST 1301 Lonestar College The Star Spangled Banner Video Discussion
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Shi text, Chapter 7, pp. 294 (bottom)-311
Shi text, Chapter 9, pp. 364-375
Shi text, Chapter 10, pp. 379-403 (stop at “The Money Question”)
Listen to the four YouTube clips below of notable performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” our national anthem. Two of the clips are by the same singer, Marvin Gaye, but they are very different versions of the song. Once you’ve listened to the songs and studied the relevant pages in Chapter 7, be ready to answer the essay below. As you comment on each song, I want to know what you think, not something someone said that you found online. Don’t be afraid to boldly express your opinion! Once more, this is art we’re analyzing.
Comment briefly on each of these four different versions of the national anthem. Which was your favorite? Fully explain why. Which version do you think was most controversial? Why? What is the most important or interesting thing you learned in Chapter 7 about the origins of “The Star-Spangled Banner”? Cite one page from the Shi text in regard to this to get any credit for this answer. Write at least 12 to 14 sentences for an adequate essay response.