You know Mo’Kelly loves him some Anita Baker…
But…folks were deluging the email inbox saying she “destroyed” the National Anthem before game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Now, The Mo’Kelly Report has a well-documented history on artist who wreck the National Anthem. After a couple of listenings…
Well…
It’s not “bad”…it’s not “horrible.” But it’s not her finest moment either. You tell Mo’Kelly what you think.
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And then there was this…
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BUT THE KING KONG OF THEM ALL WILL ALWAYS BE CARL LEWIS!!!
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7 responses to “Anita Baker National Anthem Controversy?”
Sorry Mo, it was bad, especially for a woman of her talents. I love Anita but she had a bad night.
Ms Anita Baker is an extraordinary singer. I am no expert, but every great singer is not necessarily great at singing every song. The Star Spangled Banner doesn't translate well to her style.
Ms Baker loses nothing. She is still an extraordinary songstress.
I think Mo nailed it. Not horrible, not bad, just not altogether attractive.
As B points out, maybe it's just not her song.
Or maybe she could have taken it down and done it in a slow groove…
RANDY….WATSON…
A sad fact of life as that as we age, we lose things. I LOVE Anita and I believe she did a good job, given her age. Classy woman. Love, love, love her.
Audience loved her too.
LOVED R. Kelly's rendition. This is a TOUGH song to sing.
Mo, post Marvin Gaye's version. He wore it out!!!!
Poor Carl….he had a frog stuck down his throat. LOL