National anthem

[Doon frae Troon]

The days of revolution are long gone

Oooooh I would not be so sure about that.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Give the Bee Gee the gig to write a new one.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

So you know for a fact that they're hearing it live at exactly the same time as you're seeing and hearing it all through your telly then?

Yes
They all managed to start at exactly the same time.

 

[Captainron]

Oooooh I would not be so sure about that.

You’re too old to kick one off. There would be a pee stop every 10 minutes and then you’d forget why you were even there. ??

 

[SaintHacker]

If you're going to change it it can only be Jerusalem, end of debate

 

[Captainron]

If you're going to change it it can only be Jerusalem, end of debate

It’s about 3 hours long and takes some singing. The current one is quick and easy. Simple. Play it out and lose the sporting event. Works well

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Maybe we could have this one for those who think it's supposed to entertain them... ?

One that the crowd and team get into, and rouses the emotions?

Yeah, better than our funeral march...good call

 

[Deleted member 1147]

When was the last time you stood up and sang ours at the top of your voice?
It's not Britain's Got Talent, it's not there to entertain you.
Stop whingeing, stand up and sing it.

It’s dull, so I’m normally more interested in my pint at that point

 

[ExRabbit]

22 minute national anthem, can you imagine the medal ceremony at the Olympics ???

Iceland could play their version - might not get played as often!

Probably should put this into the what you are listening to thread!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

You’re too old to kick one off. There would be a pee stop every 10 minutes and then you’d forget why you were even there. ??

Probably right, ...... but the youngsters seem to be well up for it.

 

[AliMc]

As someone who is from Scotland, I find the words an embarrassment.

Agreed 100%, it's absolute dirge

 

[IanM]

Why are Brits so keen to erase their past?

Only a certain few are you have to take pride in the good stuff and learn from the bad stuff.... both exist

Land of Hope and Glory...awesome tune. Some of the words might need a 22st century tweak, but job done.

 

[AliMc]

Agreed 100%, it's absolute dirge

How about a nice rousing instrumental tune like The Gael or the theme from Ski Sunday !

 

[MegaSteve]

Whenever this thread comes up I've always said it was a missed opportunity not to engage Freddie&Co to bring our anthem up to date... Queen, after all, are/were the greatest anthem band of all time... Nothing has happened or been said to change my view...

 

[Captainron]

Probably right, ...... but the youngsters seem to be well up for it.

Lead on old man....

 

[Doon frae Troon]

How about a nice rousing instrumental tune like The Gael or the theme from Ski Sunday !

Fanfare for the Common Man........always liked that

 

[rudebhoy]

If we are going to have a National Anthem praising the Queen, the least we could do is sing it in German.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

If the England rugby team insist on using our British national anthem they should at least show a bit of pride and sing it properly.
The last 6 nations game was truly awful, the few team members that were still singing finished about 5 seconds ahead of the musical backing.

Here is a time - just before a WC was won

 

[GuyInLyon]

I wouldn't disagree that "God Save The Queen" is somewhat dull as an anthem. I consider Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, La Marseillaise, The Star Spangled Banner & even God Defend New Zealand as far more rousing & inspiring...

You want rousing?

Here's rousing.

 

[jim8flog]

You a Stranglers fan?

They've been my band since 78. Seem them about 50 times live. Still go to see them and Hugh Cornwell.

There was a time when I spent a lot of my life driving and it was one of the cassettes in the car that was played frequently.