crookesey Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) This is not because of the football result as I have hated it for ever. It is the most uninspiring piece of rubbish ever written, perhaps it is apt at the coronation of a new monarch, and then should be placed back in it’s box until the next one. The French looked as if they were going to war as they blasted out La Marseillaise whilst the England players looked as though they were attending a funeral, Land Of Hope and Glory would be far better IMHO, albeit being aimed at the U.K. as a whole. Edited December 11, 2022 by crookesey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, crookesey said: Failed edit Edited December 11, 2022 by crookesey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, crookesey said: This is not because of the football result as I have hated it for ever. It is the most uninspiring piece of rubbish ever written, perhaps it is apt at the coronation of a new monarch, and then should be placed back in it’s box until the next one. The French looked as if they were going to war as they blasted out La Marseillaise whilst the England players looked as though they were attending a funeral, Land Of Hope and Glory would be far better IMHO, albeit being aimed at the U.K. as a whole. I agree. Our national anthem is a dreary dirge of homage to Royalty, rather than an inspiring, all- encompassing and rousing song of National pride. It's embarrassing to watch footballers mumbling and stuttering over the words at the start of matches. Maybe it should only be sung when the King is actually in attendance. Meanwhile, for all other occasions, let's change it. Edited December 11, 2022 by Anna B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Our National anthem is boring so I wouldn’t object To Land Of Hope And Glory to replace the old one. It’s one of my favourite hymns. At the moment we could do with a little bit of hope. And as Anna says use the old one when the King is in attendance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearysmith Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Always reckoned it's a dirge. I'm with Billy Connolly on this; it should be the theme from The Archers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I remember Prince Charles, as he was then, saying he would change it when he became king. Let's hope he hasn't changed his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, hauxwell said: Our National anthem is boring so I wouldn’t object To Land Of Hope And Glory to replace the old one. It’s one of my favourite hymns. At the moment we could do with a little bit of hope. And as Anna says use the old one when the King is in attendance, I agree, LoHaG is actually our 2nd National Anthem, composed by Edward Elgar as an orchestral piece, the words were added later. The words of course were written at the time the British Empire was at its height and celebrates that, but it would have blown away the French effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, carosio said: I agree, LoHaG is actually our 2nd National Anthem, composed by Edward Elgar as an orchestral piece, the words were added later. The words of course were written at the time the British Empire was at its height and celebrates that, but it would have blown away the French effort! That was interesting I didn’t know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Someone should add some lyrics to that Benny Hill theme tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) It is OUR National Anthem. Like it or not be proud fit. As for footballers they should have to practice singing it as a part of their training. If it was changed to Land of Hope and Glory can you imagine the criticism from some quarters of the Glory part. Edited December 11, 2022 by harvey19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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