“When I did the national anthem, I did a soulful, kind of gospel-y version, but it was controversial with the war veterans, just the people who wanted to hear it the old, clinical, atmospheric way, and I didn't want to sing it like that.”

Puerto Rican musician

José Feliciano is a Puerto Rican musician. Born in 1945, he is known for his distinctive acoustic guitar style and for recording international hits that reached listeners well beyond the Spanish-speaking world. He is especially associated with his version of the Doors’ "Light My Fire" and with his own holiday song "Feliz Navidad." His music blends Latin, blues, jazz, soul, and rock, and his work is marked by that broad mix of styles.