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Antonella's National Anthem?

Posted Aug 7th 2007 10:43AM by TMZ Staff

Antonella BarbaAntonella Barba, the wannabeen "American Idol" with the racy pics, was recorded while "singing" the Star Spangled Banner at an event that seems to be a high school homecoming or junior high graduation -- which she then posted on her MySpace music page. Rollover Francis Scott Key!

Either nerves got to the winged songbird, or she wasn't sure which country's anthem she was singing -- because when Barba didn't quite know the words, like any pro, she just made 'em up! Genius!

Her mistakes were minor ... like changing "through the perilous fight" into "ooh the perilous fight," and "bombs bursting in air" to "bombs bursting in there." In where, gurl?! Every song should end on a good note -- although she might not have gotten that memo. Ant ends with "O'er the land of the free, IN the home of the brave!" Classic! Keep those hits coming!

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46. Things could be worse-her name could be Britney Spears...

Posted at 6:41PM on Aug 7th 2007 by JimKaml

47. She's ridiculous. I bet she learned the words to all the songs on AI. Sadly, lots of people who take the liberty and honor of singing The Star Spangled Banner screw it up. Here's a BIIIIIIIGGGGGGG tip for those who don't know the words to our National Anthem... LOOK UP THE WORDS. If you can't read, HAVE SOMEONE READ THEM TO YOU. You might even consider PRACTICING. You can always tell what's important to someone by the amount of time they put into it.

Posted at 6:36PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Angiebaby

48. She should be embarrassed,but I'm sure someone is telling her its cute.

Posted at 6:52PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Joe

49. Plainly put, SHE SUCKS!!! I am a fan of A.I. and she should have never made it through those rediculous first auditions. WHO in their right mind would allow this tramp to butcher the National Anthem? I sing it (in my head) every time I hear it. I have to watch the 1 hour before the Nascar race begins to catch it and then I pray no one else tears it up. I sing only when I'm alone. Her 15 minutes have come and gone. Put her in the toilet.
P.S. American Idol fired Frenchie for way less than this chica did.

Posted at 7:02PM on Aug 7th 2007 by heybaby

50. To #'s 10 & 11 (and everyone else of course) : I agree that an American should know all the words to their own anthem and sing/perform it with respect. However, I don't think changing the genre is disrespectful. We are free to express in this country how we please. Jazz, blues, rock, and rap are all very much a part of American culture and creativity is essential to the expression of the Individual--an important element of the American Dream!!! As long as it is performed with respect, dignity, and a great love for America it is patriotic. Also, I'm glad that today's youth (me included) have evolved into a people of amazing creativity. We are a gifted people. STOP DISRESPECTING OUR YOUTH!!!!

Posted at 7:07PM on Aug 7th 2007 by themad

51. THAT BITCH COULD'NT SING IN A BUCKET!!!!!!

Posted at 7:05PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Billy Joe Jim Bob

52. Plu-eeeze!!!! Whitney Houston's version of the Anthem is a perfect rendition??? GET REAL!!!! First of all, she recorded it in the studio - didn't have the guts to sing it live and show us she could deal with a 5 second delay from mic to field position (I know this cuz I've sung the anthem in that stadium several times and know what I'm talking about!!). What happens is you can't listen to yourself sing or you'll lose your place in the song - its like singing a round with yourself. ) Secondly, she was so busy running up and down scales and in and out of modalities that the melody was completely lost!! Leave the song alone - sing it as written and let the words do what Francis Scott Key intended them to.... honor a country that didn't give up!

Posted at 7:12PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Sharon

53. What about jimmy hendrix ???

Posted at 7:11PM on Aug 7th 2007 by willy port

54. She is no different than MOST young American kid's out there.
DUHH and clueless. Must be in the air here.

Posted at 7:22PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Ronald

55. aren't her 15 minutes of fame up yet???

Posted at 7:43PM on Aug 7th 2007 by times up

56. I work in a minor league ballpark and most of the teens that sing the national anthem change the words slightly to words that sound the same as what they're SUPPOSED to sing. (Like OR the land of the free, instead of FOR).

It's sad that this generation doesn't know these songs.

Posted at 7:59PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Sheila

57. I don't know what people see in her, she has the smile of a horse.

Posted at 8:01PM on Aug 7th 2007 by buckythetool

58. Normal (?) people have been mangling The SSB for years, not just the celebs (?), Way back when they let a "soul singer" do the national anthem at some sporting event most people either had no idea what was being sung, or wanted the "singer" imprisoned for treason. At least she LOOKS good!!!!!!

Posted at 8:03PM on Aug 7th 2007 by JDtheDJoftheJR

59. Okay...even some of the best singers have screwed up at times, but we all know this girl isn't going anywhere with her career. Maybe she CAN sing better than you and me, but she's gotta stop saying "I was almost the next american idol". Listen honey, you live in America...know the words to our national anthem before you try to impress a bunch of 12yr olds at their little dance!

Posted at 12:27PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Melanie

60. anyone shocked here?.......we are not talking about a rocket scientisit!!!!

Posted at 8:52PM on Aug 7th 2007 by Ed

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