National Anthems

[poledark]

I am true blue English, but I think our National anthem is pathetic compared to the Italian or French ones.

 

 

 

Totally uninspiring, especially if trying to rouse a crowd of supporters at a footy match.

 

 

 

Den

[severus]

Interesting, Den. I've never cared for "The Star Spangled Banner", myself. Especially after hearing Rosanne Barr's wretched rendition some years ago. Besides, what kind of anthem begins with, "Jose can you see?"

[poledark]

Got to be better than ours Sev, I have heard a few rousing renditions of it

 

Den

[ayjay]

Besides, what kind of anthem begins with, "Jose can you see?"

 

Is that the version they learn in Mexico while they're waiting to cross the border.

[nursejudy]

Its one of the things i always enjoy listening to when the Six nations Rugby is on everyone elses but ours!!!!

Edited June 4, 2006 by nursejudy

[GlennB]

I reckon the Italian anthem is a bit of daft semi-operatic poop.

An American friend reckoned their anthem was the "least singable" anthem in the world

I like the French+Russian anthems, and used to like the E.German one.

[nursejudy]

I like the irish one and the extra one they sing something Ireland!!!!

[Guest Jan of the 2 Ghillies]

Interesting, Den. I've never cared for "The Star Spangled Banner", myself. Especially after hearing Rosanne Barr's wretched rendition some years ago. Besides, what kind of anthem begins with, "Jose can you see?"

 

Rosanne did butcher the poor thing, didn't she Sev? I've heard the song butchered every which way. Seems the anthem should be something people can proudly sing along with. My choices would be "America the Beautiful" or "God Bless America". Both still bring tears to my eyes.

[Clifftop]

when we changed ours to Advance Australia Fair ( which is great when sang by the kids choir ) there was a big push for it to be Waltzing Matilda

which is just about recognised round the world as Austalian, most Aussies would know the words to that and sad to say most dont know the words to Advance Australia Fair.

[merlino bill]

OI OI

i think land of hope & glory should be our's, thats only in my opinion you understand, my one pet hate is when we are lined up at the start of any sport or medal ceromonie & the sportsmen/woman dont know the word's, i think there are about three verses for god save the queen