Nice Try

Just listened (I'm a bit behind on current cultural events) to Fergie's rendition of the National Anthem at the NBA all star game. While the performance had some degree of comic value, she also should be given a degree of credit for trying to render a very difficult and mediocre song a bit more palatable to the ear. If only it were possible to negotiate a copyright transfer with Canada, France, or England to obtain a tune worthy of our stature (don't say what you're thinking!). Oh well...keep trying, Fergie!