Kid in the Riot Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 1) Do we need an official one? 2) If so, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 1) No 2) See answer to 1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 GSTQ is a ok. It's not sung in the same passion as the Welshies sing theirs for example (spine tingling at times at the mill stad) Jerusalm is the obvious choice and almost certainly will end up being used if they do go ahead with it. I always loved Abide by me at FA cup finals but not really the right type of tune for a national anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yes, we do. We are by far the most populous of the home nations, and only right that we should. Land of Hope & Glory or Jerusalem. Definitely NOT Swing Low Sweet Chariot, as has been suggested by some in the media. That is strictly for the posh boys' game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 It's not important in the least but if we change it please no Jerusalem or any other religious nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Be interested to know what would happen to NI, would they want their own as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 For sporting occasions, absolutely. How can a dirge like GSTQ get anyone going? Look at the opponents singing their hearts out to their 'battle anthems' Jerusalem I guess, but I'd prefer a new one. Other countries have done it, why not England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Nibor said: It's not important in the least but if we change it please no Jerusalem or any other religious nonsense. Well the dirge we use at the moment actually starts with the word 'God' although quite what he's saving her from is open to conjecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 And we all like Vindaloo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howey_ducky Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I like Jerusalem but it has religious connotations which i'm uncomfortable with. Perhaps we should have an anthem x factor type tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 9 hours ago, howey_ducky said: I like Jerusalem but it has religious connotations which i'm uncomfortable with. Perhaps we should have an anthem x factor type tv show. And look what drivel the Eurovision entry vote comes up with! Edward Elgar knew how to write a good tune so it's 'Land of Hope and Glory' for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Not one of you have mentioned anything by the Wurzels. YOU ARE NOT PROPER CITY FANS. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 As a republican I would be pleased to see the back of the current, dreary effort. Land of ........ is a good tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Remember, this is for sporting events. Great songs they all might be, but does it get the blood flowing? Look at the passion the Welsh, Irish, Scots & French will belt their anthems out during the 6N, admittedly the rugby boys do give GSTQ a good airing - but it's not the sort of song that strikes fear (for want of a better word) into the hearts of the opposition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 TBF God Save The Queen sounded great before the first day of the test match earlier but it was done by a band and choir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 17 hours ago, Tomarse said: GSTQ is a ok. It's not sung in the same passion as the Welshies sing theirs for example (spine tingling at times at the mill stad) Jerusalm is the obvious choice and almost certainly will end up being used if they do go ahead with it. I always loved Abide by me at FA cup finals but not really the right type of tune for a national anthem I agree that Jerusalem is the obvious choice, followed closely by Land of Hope and Glory. I don't believe that J is overtly religious; there are hints, but not more than GSTQ. I love Abide With Me, but, heartwarming though it is, it is not 'rousing' as are both J and LoHaG. One of my several doubts, however, is that if the England teams adopt a new anthem; J, LoHaG or whatever, what would become of the Union Jack at England matches - clearly, the St George cross has become popular recently, and rightly so, but it would seem a shame to let the UJ simply disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 16 hours ago, marshy said: Well the dirge we use at the moment actually starts with the word 'God' although quite what he's saving her from is open to conjecture. Scotsmen, in the original version Despite being written by a Somerset resident, I am with those who loathe the dirge-like, inane and servile GSTQ. More importantly, it's the UK's national anthem, and has no mention or particular relevance to England. It should only be played at events where the Queen is present, in the same way Americans play Hail To The Chief. Land of Hope & Glory or I Vow To Thee My Country would be my choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 God save the queen is a pretty diabolical anthem. I'd rather have Jerusalem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 14, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Jerusalem has to be up there with rousing lyrics - personally has no religious links to me Land of Hope and Glory - I just envisage everyone waving union flags around the Albert Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, phantom said: Jerusalem has to be up there with rousing lyrics - personally has no religious links to me Land of Hope and Glory - I just envisage everyone waving union flags around the Albert Hall Now, see, Jerusalem reminds me of the WI. And it is a hymn. Also, I don't think we want Jerusalem built in England's green and pleasant land: it's one of the most religiously divided, intolerant cities on Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, phantom said: Jerusalem has to be up there with rousing lyrics - personally has no religious links to me Land of Hope and Glory - I just envisage everyone waving union flags around the Albert Hall Idem Abide With Me - not necessarily/exclusively in the (LNotP) Albert Hall, but at similar occasions. I just feel that Jerusalem builds up gradually to that burning crescendo, the last shout before the match (football, rugby, whatever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm too sexy for my shirt - Right Said Fred End of fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Oddly, I read last night about Jerusalem and whether it was a religious song or not.....apparently young Jesus took a trip to our shores as a young un, hence 'And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountains green?' What a load of bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 40 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Oddly, I read last night about Jerusalem and whether it was a religious song or not.....apparently young Jesus took a trip to our shores as a young un, hence 'And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountains green?' What a load of bollocks Ooooh! Don`t say that in Glastonbury. The whole town`s economy depends on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 'And did those feet....' i.e.the feet of Our Lord Love the song but surely 'Jerusalem' would be offensive to the followers of the 'Religion of Peace' (Cameron) or what Bigdaddy prefers to call 'The Religion of War'...Help I'm confused...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Big Brother said: The tune and the words of Jerusalem were written by different people. The words are thoroughly religious, it's all about Jesus and I think it sprang out of a Christian sect. And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark Satanic Mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land Yes the words are by William Blake - before he became a bus inspector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Ooooh! Don`t say that in Glastonbury. The whole town`s economy depends on it. Yes, that was the bit I forgot!! Think they went to the festival and got some green and it went a little pear shaped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 On 14/01/2016 at 14:11, phantom said: Jerusalem has to be up there with rousing lyrics - personally has no religious links to me It's called Jerusalem, how could there not be a religious link! I don't like GSTQ and would prefer to have a non-religious song. But Jerusalem does sound good and is a popular choice so I would go along with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'd like God Save the Queen by the Pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, Eco said: I'd like God Save the Queen by the Pistols. Now that I would vote for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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