Music History

Here’s the Unknown Fifth Verse of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Frankly, I had no idea that there was more than one verse to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” But when you think about it, why would Frances Scott Key have stopped at just one? But why does this official flag site list just four verses? There’s apparently a fifth verse. I’d like to hear this before a hockey game.

 

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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