What’s it like to perform the national anthem before a baseball game?
Well, it’s probably easier for someone with an actual talent, like being able to sing.
I did it the hard way: No talent.
I didn’t sing, but I played the Star Spangled Banner on a harmonica before a Sacramento River Cats game last Sunday.
What the hell? I’m not sure I can answer that, but it was an interesting adventure.
Spoiler alert: I survived. So did the 10,000 fans.
I think everyone should try it. Sing, play the guitar or zither or digeridoo, or whatever.
Who did your all-time favorite national anthem? Mine is a tie between Marvin Gaye at the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, and Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. My version doesn’t make my top five, but if they just give me another chance. . .
(Video courtesy of Sacramento River Cats/Tara Lenehen)