An English national anthem?

**Mal Hombre** · February 16th, 2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ultimatewarlord

I'm as patriotic as they come but even I'd struggle to belt out the embarrassing lyrics to our National Anthem. The sooner they replace it with Land of Hope and Glory, the better. It won't happen though.

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Originally Posted by gareth barrin

i am welsh but i wish they would replace the national anthem with land of hope and glory after all it is the english national anthem and sounds much better and worth a few points an home for england england to win six nations but no grand slam wales runners up

As an Englishman I'd prefer Jerusalem....

**richardoe** · February 16th, 2013, 12:56 PM

Mentions been made in the six nations thread abouth England having God Save the Queen as its anthem at the start of Rugby matches and the other home nations not using it. And mention has been made of another anthem for England.

So what would you have? There are really 3 choices IMHO. Land of Hope and Glory(mind you most people only really know the chorus to that). Jerusalem which is Englands anthem at the Commonwealth games, or I vow to thee my country which is set to Jupiter from the palnet suite.

My choice? Jerusalem or I vow to thee my country. Or a real outside choice would to be set stirring words to Nimrod.

What do the others think?

**Mal Hombre** · February 16th, 2013, 01:02 PM

I plumped for Jerusalem in the Six Nations thread ,It's the only one that specifically mentions England.With regard to Land of Hope and Glory and I vow to Thee,My Country,the music is far better than the words,Perhaps an instrumental anthem ?

**richardoe** · February 16th, 2013, 01:11 PM

Thats not a bad idea, Spains national anthem has no words.

Fatvanbelly · February 16th, 2013, 01:50 PM

We are the Diddy Men by Ken Dodd?

(only kidding, keep yer hair on!)

**palo5** · February 16th, 2013, 01:59 PM

An anthem must must be inspirational

Jerusalem is good. Here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0oCmDXrVk

But here is something really inspiring. Clearly it does not lead anyone to a foreign, Middle-Eastern city, like Jerusalem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yDrtNEr_5M

MaxJoker · February 16th, 2013, 02:23 PM

How about the slightly brief yet stuck on repeat

"what is best in life "

Hey calm down dears, i meant with a finger clicking pop back beat included a`la "Can`t get you out of my head"

What too hetro for ya

**victor meldrew** · February 16th, 2013, 02:25 PM

I would still stick with God Save the Queen, although I would have thought this would serve us better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzLe8R1bL4c

**otokonomidori** · February 16th, 2013, 03:20 PM

An English national anthem with the capital of Israel as it's title - you couldn't make it up !!!

**knobby109** · February 16th, 2013, 03:44 PM

No Contest AT ALL. Flanders and Swan "The English are Best" , rather politically incorrect but all the better for it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vh-wEXvdW8

February 16th, 2013, 12:56 PM	#2
richardoe Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,812 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 24,133 Times in 2,726 Posts	An English national anthem? Mentions been made in the six nations thread abouth England having God Save the Queen as its anthem at the start of Rugby matches and the other home nations not using it. And mention has been made of another anthem for England. So what would you have? There are really 3 choices IMHO. Land of Hope and Glory(mind you most people only really know the chorus to that). Jerusalem which is Englands anthem at the Commonwealth games, or I vow to thee my country which is set to Jupiter from the palnet suite. My choice? Jerusalem or I vow to thee my country. Or a real outside choice would to be set stirring words to Nimrod. What do the others think?

February 16th, 2013, 01:02 PM	#3
Mal Hombre El Super Moderador Join Date: May 2009 Location: Adoptive Monkey Hanger Posts: 58,198 Thanks: 773,472 Thanked 856,572 Times in 57,629 Posts	I plumped for Jerusalem in the Six Nations thread ,It's the only one that specifically mentions England.With regard to Land of Hope and Glory and I vow to Thee,My Country,the music is far better than the words,Perhaps an instrumental anthem ? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If in doubt, Just ask Yourself What Would Max Do ? It is a porn site,But its a Classy porn site. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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MaxJoker Beloved Brother Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cemetery Gardens_Arterial Blood Lane_Rampton Secure Unit_Extra Violent F Wing_Cell 19 Posts: 69,106 Thanks: 372,713 Thanked 987,907 Times in 69,067 Posts	Damn straight i`m taking this thread seriously !!! How about the slightly brief yet stuck on repeat "what is best in life " Hey calm down dears, i meant with a finger clicking pop back beat included a`la "Can`t get you out of my head" What too hetro for ya __________________ My hypocrisy only goes so To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 16th, 2013, 01:11 PM	#4
richardoe Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,812 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 24,133 Times in 2,726 Posts	Thats not a bad idea, Spains national anthem has no words.

February 16th, 2013, 01:50 PM	#5
Fatvanbelly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 105 Thanks: 37 Thanked 685 Times in 91 Posts	We are the Diddy Men by Ken Dodd? (only kidding, keep yer hair on!)

February 16th, 2013, 01:59 PM	#6
palo5 Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 16,579 Thanks: 452,836 Thanked 222,663 Times in 16,567 Posts	An anthem must must be inspirational Jerusalem is good. Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0oCmDXrVk But here is something really inspiring. Clearly it does not lead anyone to a foreign, Middle-Eastern city, like Jerusalem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yDrtNEr_5M

February 16th, 2013, 02:25 PM	#8
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,789 Thanks: 532,139 Thanked 180,398 Times in 15,777 Posts	I would still stick with God Save the Queen, although I would have thought this would serve us better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzLe8R1bL4c

February 16th, 2013, 03:20 PM	#9
otokonomidori 緑の男 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jockistan, UK. Posts: 8,318 Thanks: 39,032 Thanked 122,444 Times in 8,318 Posts	An English national anthem with the capital of Israel as it's title - you couldn't make it up !!!

February 16th, 2013, 03:44 PM	#10
knobby109 Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 144 Thanked 14,339 Times in 1,702 Posts	No Contest AT ALL. Flanders and Swan "The English are Best" , rather politically incorrect but all the better for it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vh-wEXvdW8