Chris Botti's Rendition of the National Anthem Brings NFL Player to Tears

[mystery-ak]

http://www.people.com/article/chris-botti-national-anthem-wows-nfl-crowd?xid=socialflow_facebook_peoplemag

BY DREW MACKIE @drewgmackie 11/04/2014 AT 12:15 PM EST

Sometimes, the latest viral video is a dog wearing a hat, or a baby who looks like she's breakdancing. Today, however, one of the viral videos making the rounds isn't funny at all – it's just a beautiful rendition of a song you've heard dozens of times before.

Chris Botti, a Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter, played the "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the Nov. 3 Colts-Giants game. His understated delivery of the national anthem aired on Monday Night Football, and the day after people are taking notice of his moving performance.

They're also talking about Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who was so moved by Botti's performance that he shed a few tears. (Check the 1:30 mark to see Wayne's reaction.)

Fox News football reporter Mike Garafolo discussed Wayne's emotional display on Twitter. (NOTE: Garafolo's initial Tweet is a lot more touching than its follow-up.)


National Anthem by Chris Botti - Giants vs... by aBzzzMedia

[DCPatriot]

I saw Chris Botti in concert in DC...believe it was Dave Koz and Friends at Constitution Hall.  Had to be about a dozen years ago.

Ran out and bought his CD at the time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHW90UCQtos

He's in a class all by himself, IMO.

[DCPatriot]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLJ0BR99I4g

Amazing rendition of "Song for You" with Michael Buble