Rufus Wainwright really tried his best to sing O Canada at the World Series

Rufus Wainwright's Performance of O Canada

In defense of Rufus Wainwright, a Canadian-American who sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium prior to Game 5 of the World Series, mistakes happen.

Singing in front of 40,000+ fans can be daunting, and it's understandable that errors can occur.

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Wainwright surely knows the words or else he wouldn't have volunteered to sing the song in the first place
, a correct performance of the Canadian anthem is expected on baseball's grandest stage.

Author's summary: Rufus Wainwright made mistakes singing O Canada.

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