Talk, Truth, Tea: Comparing Super Bowl National Anthems

HOLLYWOOD, CA– Puth intentionally designed his arrangement to honor Houston, openly acknowledging her 1991 version as the best ever. Houston’s version is defined by her massive, soaring voice, creating a high-energy, emotional, and patriotic atmosphere. Puth’s performance was noted for its soulful, melodic, and precise, intimate quality. Fans widely respect Puth’s, but maintain that no one has truly surpassed or equaled the “goosebumps” effect of Houston’s original 1991 performance.