Whitney's 1991 Super Bowl XXV performance of The Star Spangled Banner is widely regarded as the greatest, most powerful rendition in NFL history, setting a gold standard! Her version, backed by The Florida Orchestra, combined soul and gospel with a slow-burn 4/4 tempo, changed from the traditional 3/4 waltz time tempo. Share if you agree!! #blackhistorymonth | Whitney Houston

Following Whitney Houston's performance for all-time before the game, Super Bowl XXV itself emerged as a game for all-time. On a night there were five lead changes, the New York Giants squeaked out the narrowest of 20-19 wins over the Bills to claim the championship. 📹: NFL | Pro Football Hall of Fame

30 years ago, Whitney Houston sang her iconic rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV. Watch her reminisce about the performance in a 2000 interview below — and listen to the anthem here: https://WhitneyHouston.lnk.to/SSBFL | Legacy Recordings