Recorded music for the Fireworks Display 2011 Finale

by Janet
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HELP!!! Can you PLEASE tell me WHERE I can find a list of the songs and performers used in the recorded music portion of the fireworks display 2011....especially...WHO SANG "The Star Spangled Banner" in the finale??? (Recorded music)
Where does one find out this information?
Thank you!
Janet

Susan's reply: I just looked at the program - you can access it by going to www.july4th.org - scroll almost all the way down the page, and you'll see a link to click to the 2011 program. Page 6 lists the music, but unless I'm missing it, the recorded music isn't included. I also loved it. I'll ask my daughters tomorrow - we just got home a little while ago, and they're already in bed. I'm fairly sure that I heard them mention the names of 1 or 2 of the singers. I'll add a note to this message tomorrow if they know anything useful (July 5th - PLEASE SEE MY UPDATE BELOW!) - and if anyone else recognized the singers, please add a Comment to let us all know.

The whole show this year was AMAZING - and what perfect weather! I've just become a fan of Martina McBride - she was terrific!

Happy 4th!
Susan

Boston Fireworks information

JULY 5TH UPDATE

I have the list of recordings! All my daughters could say this morning was, "Oh Mom, how could you forget KATY PERRY???!!!" But fortunately, Boston4Productions, the talented local group that's the creative force behind staging the whole event, has the list posted on their website.

I'm not sure how long they'll keep the list up - so here's the complete list of the recorded music played during the fireworks display:

Santorini (Live) - -Yanni
Yankee Doodle - Cincinnati Pops
Firework - Katy Perry
Orange Colored Sky - Natalie Cole
Fireflies - Owl City
The American President - Marc Shaiman
It's All About Tonight - Blake Shelton
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
Rock 'n' Roll Music - The Beatles
There's a Place For Us - Carrie Underwood
The Star Spangled Banner - Sandi Patty

It truly was a magnificent line-up, and a magical evening. I'm already looking forward to 2012 - but there's no way they'll top 2011!

Susan

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Jul 05, 2011
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Singer of Star Spangled Banner during Boston Fireworks
by: Marlene Stratulat

Did Sandi Patty sing the Star Spangled Banner? I'm sure I recognized her voice as I have her singing O Holy Night. No one can top her.

Thanks, Marlene

[Susan's reply:] - Yes, you're right, it was Sandi Patty. Her voice is incredible.

Everyone here in Boston was talking today about how excellent the Pops Concert and Fireworks show were last night. I always enjoy the fireworks, but last night seemed like the best ever!

Best wishes,
Susan

Jul 05, 2011
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What is the Song Called?
by: Anonymous

The song right before they played Star Spangled Banner during the fireworks - what was the song called? Please help! Thanks!

[Susan's reply] - I loved that song ... it's "There's a Place for Us," sung by Carrie Underwood. There's a list of all of the recorded music and singers here. Hope that helps!

All the best,
Susan

Jul 05, 2011
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Star Spangled Banner
by: Barbara

I would also like to know who was singing the Star Spangled Banner at the end. It is the rendition that Sandi Patty sings, but I wasn't sure.

Great job with the fireworks. I am still hoping that someday I will get to come and see it all live. However, CBS, those of us at home don't care to see buildings and people watching the fireworks. We just want to see the FIREWORKS!!

Thank you....
Barbara

[Susan's reply] - You must have a great ear for music - Sandi Patty was the singer of the Star Spangled Banner during the fireworks.

I just posted a list of all of the recorded music and singers here.

I hope you do get to come and see the fireworks live someday. They really are magnificent, especially when the weather is as wonderful as it was yesterday.

All the best,
Susan

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