Armchair Bob Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Rule Britannia would be good too except 1. its about Britain 2. the verse is tricky to sing Jerusalem is a cracking song, would get my vote. As an aside when I was a teenager I thought it was a song that slagged England off, with its 'dark satanic mills' and 'green unpleasant land'. Being a rabid hillwalker I couldn't imagine how Albion's plain could be described any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 In tribute to Lemmy, this would be an awesome anthem: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Would get my vote ,or alternatively we are the road crew ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 On second thoughts, Orgasmatron would be a better UK anthem: I am the one, Orgasmatron, the outstretched grasping hand My image is of agony, my servants rape the land Obsequious and arrogant, clandestine and vain Two thousand years of misery, of torture in my name Hypocrisy made paramount, paranoia the law My name is called religion, sadistic, sacred whore. I twist the truth, I rule the world, my crown is called deceit I am the emperor of lies, you grovel at my feet I rob you and I slaughter you, your downfall is my gain And still you play the sycophant and revel in you pain And all my promises are lies, all my love is hate I am the politician, and I decide your fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Jerusalem is a cracking song, would get my vote. As an aside when I was a teenager I thought it was a song that slagged England off, with its 'dark satanic mills' and 'green unpleasant land'. Being a rabid hillwalker I couldn't imagine how Albion's plain could be described any other way. When I was in the BB and forc....gladly attended the Church (to get a game of fitba on the Sat), the Minister said "Forget the words, this is a beautiful hymn". Jerusalem always stuck with me for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) When I was in the BB and forc....gladly attended the Church (to get a game of fitba on the Sat), the Minister said "Forget the words, this is a beautiful hymn". Jerusalem always stuck with me for that reason. That reminds me of this - "The words might be a wee bit offensive but they are great songs" - The motto of some Rangers fans. Edited January 14, 2016 by Orraloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Rule Britannia would be good too except 1. its about Britain 2. the verse is tricky to sing Plus it was written by a Scotsman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Plus it was written by a Scotsman... Wonder what team he supported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Can't get more nationalist shite than a national anthem... I fear I was perhaps too subtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Any nation would be lucky to have 'Jerusalem' as an anthem. A great tune that is perfectly suited to being belted out by a crowd, and the wonderful words of Blake's 'And did these feet in ancient times'. I rather doubt that it will change from GSTQ mind. Enjoyed the Billy Bragg clips, I have seen him countless times live now in Edinburgh, London, Cambridge and Sydney (that one Billy Bragg and the Blokes), always great value. He tends to do a Q&A before each show now, and we usually go along. His political activism is a central part of what he does, and it is interesting to hear him discuss it with folk in a small room. A really nice, approachable guy too. I once wore an 'England, Half English' tour shirt with the kilt for a day on a Scotland trip (Vilnius) and the puzzled looks were priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Any nation would be lucky to have 'Jerusalem' as an anthem. A great tune that is perfectly suited to being belted out by a crowd, and the wonderful words of Blake's 'And did these feet in ancient times'. Agreed, but as I said earlier, I can see Blake's weird Christian mysticism being an issue in a 'national' anthem for a country that needs to be inclusive. Whatever, if there have to be nat. anths. then dropping GSTQ for England in sport has been a no-brainer for years. 'I vow to thee' with Holst's superb melody might do the trick but 'Jerusalem' will likely be the majority favourite and so a shit-storm might well be in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 England are spoiled for choice to be honest, so many great wordsmiths and bards etc. Although didn't some Scottish Timber expert write Hamlet but it was left in the back of an appendix of a book explaining sea timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Although didn't some Scottish Timber expert write Hamlet but it was left in the back of an appendix of a book explaining sea timber. Er ... no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Er ... no. I'm making a (obscure) joke about Patrick Mathews and the English guy who popularised evolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm making a (obscure) joke about Patrick Mathews and the English guy who popularised evolution. Aye, it rang a bell, tbh, but I'm afraid I'm never one to let a little anti-Stratfordianese pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Jerusalem is a great song, pretty sure it will come out on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Aye, it rang a bell, tbh, but I'm afraid I'm never one to let a little anti-Stratfordianese pass. Which is why i said it to you. Although as i get older and more nuanced Shakespeare get's better and better, so it's more habit than intent when i make little digs these days at the 2nd greatest bard in British history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Which is why i said it to you. Although as i get older and more nuanced Shakespeare get's better and better, so it's more habit than intent when i make little digs these days at the 2nd greatest bard in British history. Yup, it's hard to look past John Betjeman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Yup, it's hard to look past John Betjeman... Indeed his high society gossip column The Londoner's Diary is a joy to behold . Edited January 14, 2016 by phart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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