I woke up on July 4th bright eyed and bushy tailed. I had a lovely breakfast (room service) and got ready to go downstairs for our 1pm pick up for soundcheck. I couldn't wait for the guys to see the grounds and the Ambassador's house. We pull up to the gate and of course get stopped by security. I was told yesterday that once we pass those gates we are on American soil - in the middle of Canada. It's a crazy concept. This international, embassy, diplomatic, foreign borders is heady stuff. …
Picture Me on the Jumbo-tron, Singing the Anthem
You will appreciate this photo If you happened to catch my: SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM PART 11 SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM FINAL posts awhile back. (Look in the archives November 2008.) Enjoy! …
Lip synching the anthem
Well, I found out that Jennifer Hudson lip synched the anthem during the Superbowl. My reaction is simply: No wonder she sang it so perfectly. One of my friends is very upset by this whole thing.I feel cheated! I felt this emotionality and come to find out she was acting!Well, yeah, I guess you can say that. Once, shortly after 9/11, I was singing the anthem and I got so emotional that I openly sobbed in the middle of the tune. (brought the house down. No one minded the bawling) …