Aretha Franklin’s very long rendition of National Anthem goes viral

On Thanksgiving Day, Aretha Franklin pulled out a version of the national anthem that was more of a church spiritual than anything else.

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On Thanksgiving Day, Aretha Franklin sat down at the piano before the Detroit Lions’ game against the Minnesota Vikings and pulled out a version of the national anthem that was more of a church spiritual than anything else.

The performance was 4 minutes and 35 seconds long, and of course, she absolutely stunned everyone who was watching, both during the game and afterward when the performance was shared so many times on social media.

Franklin’s lengthy rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” has earned a few chuckles online, as some poked fun at how long the performance lasted.

Check out the amazing performance (and reactions) below!

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