The National Dirge?
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I am not a fan of our National Anthem. I would rather have something uplifting. My choice would be Jerusalem. What would you opt for if you had a choice?
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The best anthem is the Italian one, up tempo and uplifting. Ours is dreary in comparison
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the theme tune from coronation street.
much more uplifting.
much more uplifting.
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Or a good one like the French.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:06 pmThe best anthem is the Italian one, up tempo and uplifting. Ours is dreary in comparison
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The same with La Marseillaise. The US anthem is also an uplifting tune.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:06 pmThe best anthem is the Italian one, up tempo and uplifting. Ours is dreary in comparison
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yes that's the other notable one - both up tempo
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I vow to thee my country
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Either Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory or Meatloaf’s Bat out of Hell.
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Irish, Welsh and Scottish all better than the English (British) anthem especially at sporting events mainly I think because more of their fans actually sing the thing!
France and Italy probably have the best though.
France and Italy probably have the best though.
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As it is, great anthem.
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What anthem was played for the English athletes at the recent Commonwealth games? I know they sometimes play Jerusalem at the cricket which is a far better tune
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I dont mind the Scouser version of it even if it is very similar to Iran's national anthem
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I’ve never understood why GSTK is the English national anthem when the monarchy is for Great Britain.
It’s fine for any GB team ,such as at the Olympics, but the all 4 home nations should have their own imo
It’s fine for any GB team ,such as at the Olympics, but the all 4 home nations should have their own imo
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Highway to Hell ... AC/DC
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They don’t, they play it before/as the players come out. National anthem is always the national anthem.JohnDearyMe wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:18 pmWhat anthem was played for the English athletes at the recent Commonwealth games? I know they sometimes play Jerusalem at the cricket which is a far better tune
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God Save the King is a great anthem. Anyone saying otherwise is clearly not singing it passionately enough.
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National anthems are a bit passe.
Just have this at every game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjkUyX0rVw
Just have this at every game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjkUyX0rVw
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It's a little odd that the National Anthem of the United Kingdom is the same anthem as one of the member nations.
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It's awful and it is the British national anthem. England should have its awn.
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Especially the 4th & 5th verses
"Lord grant that Marshal Wade,
May by thy mighty aid,
Victory be holy made.
God save the King
May he sedition hush,
And like a torrent rush,
Rebellious Scots to crush,
God Save the King."
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Now the Queen has passed I’d very much like a Jerusalem or Land of Hope Glory . But let’s face it , it’s not gonna change in King Charles’s reign for sure .
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Now the Queen has passed I’d very much like a Jerusalem or Land of Hope Glory . But let’s face it , it’s not gonna change in King Charles’s reign for sure . Though God save the Queen was a great Anthem when roared out .
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I think Slades Merry Christmas would unify the nation..
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Jerusalem for England.
GSTK for GB events.
GSTK for GB events.
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Yes..surely as a group people with a local attachment to "dark satanic mills" we should all get behind jerusalem ? Have any more stirring words ever been penned than :
Bring me my bow of burning gold
Bring me my arrows of desire
Bring me my spear .Oh clouds unfold.
Bring me my chariot of fire"
Bring me my bow of burning gold
Bring me my arrows of desire
Bring me my spear .Oh clouds unfold.
Bring me my chariot of fire"
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King Charles recognises that it is not necessarily a good thing to have anything too jingoistic, so that probably rules out two of his favourite composers, parry and Elgar.
As a country we are pretty doomed, so let's go for some joy division.
New dawn fades? That would be appropriate every two years at tournament time.
Gove, gove will tear us apart again.
As a country we are pretty doomed, so let's go for some joy division.
New dawn fades? That would be appropriate every two years at tournament time.
Gove, gove will tear us apart again.
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Billy Connolly got it right...theme tune from the Archers. All together now...tum ti tum; tum ti tum...........
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Highway to Hell.
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Ha ha. You got that in before me. Great sketch by him talking about us being lapped at the opening ceremony. And he mentioned that it is terribly racist toward the Scots.Volvoclaret wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:23 pmBilly Connolly got it right...theme tune from the Archers. All together now...tum ti tum; tum ti tum...........
‘We are Monrovia and we don’t give a f*ck’. Comedy gold.
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Volvoclaret wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:23 pmBilly Connolly got it right...theme tune from the Archers. All together now...tum ti tum; tum ti tum...........
Had forgotten that Vc excellent
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Queen "We Are The Champions" terrific tune.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emPhXdwhQoE
Not only is the Welsh national anthem better than ours, but the unofficial one is an absolute banger, even though I don't have the slightest clue about what they are singing about
Not only is the Welsh national anthem better than ours, but the unofficial one is an absolute banger, even though I don't have the slightest clue about what they are singing about
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When you’re smmmiiiiilllliiiinnnngggggggg…..
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I always thought they sangLancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:51 pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emPhXdwhQoE
Not only is the Welsh national anthem better than ours, but the unofficial one is an absolute banger, even though I don't have the slightest clue about what they are singing about
"My Hen layed a haddock on top of a tree"
"Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi"
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Its probably about hanging Englishmen from the walls of Cricceth Castle, but its so good that I wouldn't give a s**t*
*bit like "Flower of Scotland", another banger
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Surely Jerusalem should be the national anthem of Israel?
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It’s got to be:
Don’t look back in anger.
Don’t look back in anger.
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Billy Connolly recommends, the theme from the Archers.
Why do people actually suggest old Victorian hymns or other music written in the 19th century, usually depicting Empire?
Bizarre!
Why do people actually suggest old Victorian hymns or other music written in the 19th century, usually depicting Empire?
Bizarre!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xsv9iZ ... BillyBraggFor Qatar
Billy Bragg
Genius lyrics "Stop playing with yourselves in hard currency hotels
I look like Robert De Niro, I drive a Mitsubishi Zero"
Billy Bragg
Genius lyrics "Stop playing with yourselves in hard currency hotels
I look like Robert De Niro, I drive a Mitsubishi Zero"
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As an atheist and a republican, god save the king frankly does nothing for me. And I would agree with those that have already mentioned it that it does seem strange that we do not have our own distinct English anthem.
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sweat caroline most people can sing it
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Slightly off topic but the use of "has passed" instead of "has died" still irritates me.AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:07 pmNow the Queen has passed I’d very much like a Jerusalem or Land of Hope Glory . But let’s face it , it’s not gonna change in King Charles’s reign for sure .
I suppose we're "sorry for Her family's loss" too...
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I think Jerusalem is perfect for the Brexit generation.
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I thought this thread was about the BBC not showing the opening ceremony
Title would have probably read National Embarrassment
Title would have probably read National Embarrassment
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Who would have been embarrassed?
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We should be that the BBC now censor what we can and can't watch, something as trivial as a WC opening ceremony
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So the BBC decide an opening ceremony isn't worth showing and that's "censorship"?
The Qatari culture stinks and our national broadcaster, in line with public opinion, I'd wager, has left it to those so interested in an opening ceremony such as this to find it on YouTube or wherever.
The Qatari culture stinks and our national broadcaster, in line with public opinion, I'd wager, has left it to those so interested in an opening ceremony such as this to find it on YouTube or wherever.