If you could choose your national anthem.....

[1066familyman]

What would it be ?

Perhaps it would have nothing to do with nationhood ?, which would probably render it pointless anyway then.

Or should we do away with national anthems all together ?

Out of context perhaps ?, but this is what one bloke had to say :

"Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind".
Albert Einstein

 

[Billy the Fish]

"Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind".
Albert Einstein

What does he know? The stupid sausage munching bosh head.

 

[Eric Potts]

This one.

YouTube - Benny Hill - End Show Clip

 

[beorhthelm]

"Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind". Albert Einstein

Einstein should stick to the science which he knows about. he made such a comment only because he had no firm national identity for himself.

 

[Zesh Rehman]

German one

 

[Barrel of Fun]

What does he know? The stupid sausage munching bosh head.

We will find out soon enough. He predicted that life on earth would disappear if the bee became extinct, which seems to be a very real threat!

I would go for Land of Hope and Glory.

 

[clapham_gull]

Seeing as England doesn't have a national Anthem, I do like a few rounds of Jerusalem.

...especially when Billy Bragg sings it.

 

[1066familyman]

Seeing as England doesn't have a national Anthem, I do like a few rounds of Jerusalem.

...especially when Billy Bragg sings it.

Or we could sign Billy up to sing The Diggers Song for us

 

[1066familyman]

Here's that bloke again :

"Nationalism, on my opinion, is nothing more than an idealistic rationalization for militarism and aggression."

 

[Il Duce]

I like GSTQ. It is both England and the UK's national anthem based on our sovereignty and history. Sung loud and proud at a full, passionate Wembley or Twickenham it sounds awesome. I'm happy to sing about the Queen too - the Monarchy is the integral part of our establishment that differentiates us from most other democracies. It's part of our culture innit...

 

[clapham_gull]

I like GSTQ. It is both England and the UK's national anthem based on our sovereignty and history. Sung loud and proud at a full, passionate Wembley or Twickenham it sounds awesome. I'm happy to sing about the Queen too - the Monarchy is the integral part of our establishment that differentiates us from most other democracies. It's part of our culture innit...

It isn't England's national Anthem. We haven't got one.

 

[Gully]

Don't really care what it is, except that it should be rousing and instill pride and passion in all those who sing it...which pretty much rules out GSTQ.

 

[algie]

Don't really care what it is, except that it should be rousing and instill pride and passion in all those who sing it...which pretty much rules out GSTQ.

Evening Gully

 

[Paxton Dazo]

Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur
OR
Good Old Sussex By The Sea

 

[chez]

I love God Save The Queen, but If I wanted a purely English one it would have to be either Land Of Hope & Glory or Jerusalem.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I think I'd prefer the Birdy song to our national anthem.

 

[Gully]

I think I'd prefer the Birdy song to our national anthem.

I want pomp and circumstance...not the cheap option!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

It isn't England's national Anthem. We haven't got one.

Indeed.

England isn't a nation state. That's one of things I rather like about being English. For most people, England is probably nothing much more than a collection of sports teams.

The world would be a better place if all nations downgraded to a similar status.

 

[Brovion]

People rightly point out the GSTQ is the British anthem and so shouldn't be used for England as well - so why do they often suggest 'Land of Hope and Glory' instead? That's British too!

We're going to have to wait for the revolution when republican England finally breaks clear of the aristocratic, European and celtic shackles that hold us down; a song will suggest itself. In the meantime I suggest we use 'Football's Coming Home' (1996 version) which is the nearest we've had to a song being picked up by the people to capture a moment.

PS - For a new British anthem I suggest the theme from The Dambusters; MUCH more stirring than the current dirge. Also whereas Americans and other nationalities stand there with their hands on their hearts when their anthem is played we could all stand there with our hands on our eyes like pretend goggles.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I want pomp and circumstance...not the cheap option!

I was going for the cheap-cheap option