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Title: The English National Anthem
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2012, 14:39:48
I've always felt that there should be an official English national anthem, that would be sung/played at English events such as sporting internationals, reserving God Save The Queen exclusively for British events. 

So in the wake of St George's day I thought I'd start a poll to see what the consensus is here.  I've included God Save The Queen for those who like things as they are.  Feel free to vote or comment if you're from another country.  If I havn't included the song you'd like tick other and tell us what you'd like.

 :) :) :)
 

Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 April 2012, 14:44:17
Sing your hearts out for the lads ................

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain 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 those 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.


God save the queen ?

Which version are we talking about here  :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: cleggy on 24 April 2012, 15:05:41
Sing your hearts out for the lads ................

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain 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 those 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.


God save the queen ?

Which version are we talking about here  :-X :-X :-X

Do you bake cakes as well? ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 April 2012, 15:06:41
Sing your hearts out for the lads ................

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain 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 those 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.


God save the queen ?

Which version are we talking about here  :-X :-X :-X

Do you bake cakes as well? ;D ;D :y


Yes  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: zirk on 24 April 2012, 15:13:57
Something we invented and are still proud off, so

The London Underground song (NWS)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymKurTBdhw
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: RobG on 24 April 2012, 15:26:06
Naff all. The state of this country, it don`t rather deserve one
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: dbug on 24 April 2012, 15:53:17
Whiter Shade of Pale  ;)
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 24 April 2012, 16:11:05
Sing your hearts out for the lads ................

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain 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 those 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.


God save the queen ?

Which version are we talking about here  :-X :-X :-X

Has to be.  :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: b4ndit on 24 April 2012, 18:00:57
voted :y
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: omega3000 on 24 April 2012, 18:03:34
Naff all. The state of this country, it don`t rather deserve one

+ 1  :(
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: aaronjb on 24 April 2012, 18:09:53
There wasn't an option for 'who cares' or 'none' so I voted for God Save the Queen - that way we won't have to spend millions on focus groups, discussion committees and MPs expenses while they have a jolly somewhere to discuss it.. ;D
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2012, 20:06:28
There wasn't an option for 'who cares' or 'none' so I voted for God Save the Queen - that way we won't have to spend millions on focus groups, discussion committees and MPs expenses while they have a jolly somewhere to discuss it.. ;D

Fixed that for you Aaron  :y
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: doz on 24 April 2012, 20:12:00
Sex Pistols version of God save the Queen. Should get the establishment hot and bothered  ;)
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: hercules on 24 April 2012, 20:15:09
ilkley moor bah tat  :y
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 April 2012, 21:38:26
Sex Pistols version of God save the Queen. Should get the establishment hot and bothered  ;)

Just been re-released  :y :y
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: Turk on 24 April 2012, 22:38:44
The way it's going...  :-\
 
http://youtu.be/EAvlimEYEpQ
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 April 2012, 22:41:29
The way it's going...  :-\
 
http://youtu.be/EAvlimEYEpQ


It is now if you live in Luton  >:( >:(
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: aaronjb on 24 April 2012, 23:01:59
There wasn't an option for 'who cares' or 'none' so I voted for God Save the Queen - that way we won't have to spend millions on focus groups, discussion committees and MPs expenses while they have a jolly somewhere to discuss it.. ;D

Fixed that for you Aaron  :y

Gutted I can't change my vote now.. ;) ;D
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 24 April 2012, 23:16:17
Have a singalong Jerusalem at the proms

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

Gets my vote - always thought it should be
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: MrMoffat on 25 April 2012, 09:36:00
Billy Connolly reckons the Archers theme  :y  ;D
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: jimac on 25 April 2012, 14:22:36
We should have a new one.  Get Gary Barlow to write it - he has a go at most other things.
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: bob.dent on 25 April 2012, 15:27:26
Land of Hope and Glory  :y

Far more passion and patriotism than God Save the Queen.
Title: Re: The English National Anthem
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 April 2012, 16:32:37
LOH&G for sure.

I want to sing about my country, not some old bint that lives of the taxes.

Rant off