[Dixielandjazz] Hamming Up Our National Anthen

[George Thurmond]

            Sorry to repeat myself Listmates, but I gotta say it one more
time.  Why do the producers and networks putting on U.S. sporting events of
wide interest and televised around the globe allow performers to "ham up"
The Star Spangled Banner.  It happened yesterday at the ball game, as it has
happened at the fall World Series, the spring NBA finals, etc., and  will
continue to happen, I'm sure..

            "Hamming it up" means emoting too broadly, over dramatizing, and
using overlytheatrical airs and actions.

            The gal that "sang" the anthem yesterday, Beyonce I believe is
her name, has a great voice for sure, but the anthem is not her song but is
our song, and is not to be hammed up and showboated in such manner.

            Tommy Loy, I sure do miss you and your trumpet playing the notes
as written.

George "Getting it off my chest" Thurmond