The National Anthem - what should it be?

British-Conservatism · 10-04-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony Butcher

This was actually one of the very first topics ever discussed on this forum. My original point was that England should have an anthem (Land of Hope and Glory), but retain God Save the Queen for Britain.

This would equalise the British nations - Scotland and Wales both have their own anthems played at sporting events.

The line "rebelious Scots to crush" in God Save the Queen isnt good for Scottish Unionism.
Rule Britania would be better.

The Bear · 13-04-2008, 09:14 AM

I absolutely reject the continued use of “God save the Queen” if for no other reason than it is way past time that the British people stopped memorising the concept of crawling subservience to anyone, especially someone who is only head of state by accident of birth.

The fact that it is a funeral dirge comes a close second reason for ditching the horrible thing.

Hartlepool · 13-04-2008, 12:17 PM

Perhaps you would like something more up tempo Bear,like the Russian one?

British-Conservatism · 13-04-2008, 12:24 PM

The International or Keep the Red Flag Flying Here might be more to the Russian Bears taste.

jgrabham · 13-04-2008, 12:48 PM

Guns of Brixton - The Clash XD

Seriously, tough call between Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory.

The Bear · 13-04-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartlepool

Perhaps you would like something more up tempo Bear,like the Russian one?

Actually I do rather like the melody of that one!

The Bear · 13-04-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by British-Conservatism

The International or Keep the Red Flag Flying Here might be more to the Russian Bears taste.

LOL! I know a set of words to "The Red Flag" that have nothing to do with Communism OR Christmas trees!

ranter · 13-04-2008, 05:12 PM

Why the hell would anybody want to build Jeruserlem in England? thats a complete no starter for me,God save the Queen is OK if a bit boring at sporting events,Land of hope and glory gets my vote.

The Bear · 13-04-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ranter

Why the hell would anybody want to build Jeruserlem in England? thats a complete no starter for me,God save the Queen is OK if a bit boring at sporting events,Land of hope and glory gets my vote.

I agree. The irony is that if you look at the social background to the song it comes out as being very critical of England of the day.

Nice tune though!

Alex McKee · 14-04-2008, 09:12 AM

Rule Britannia. It's patriotically British.

View Poll Results: What should the National Anthem be?
Keep God Save the Queen	17	32.08%
Jerusalem	7	13.21%
I Vow to Thee My Country	3	5.66%
Land of Hope and Glory	11	20.75%
Rule Britannia	11	20.75%
Other	4	7.55%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

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13-04-2008, 09:14 AM	#52 (permalink)
The Bear Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Anglia Posts: 1,692	I absolutely reject the continued use of “God save the Queen” if for no other reason than it is way past time that the British people stopped memorising the concept of crawling subservience to anyone, especially someone who is only head of state by accident of birth. The fact that it is a funeral dirge comes a close second reason for ditching the horrible thing.

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Hartlepool Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 6,409	Perhaps you would like something more up tempo Bear,like the Russian one?

13-04-2008, 05:12 PM	#58 (permalink)
ranter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in a parralell universe Posts: 806	Why the hell would anybody want to build Jeruserlem in England? thats a complete no starter for me,God save the Queen is OK if a bit boring at sporting events,Land of hope and glory gets my vote.