Can we have an ENGLISH anthem?!

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jj
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Re: Can we have an ENGLISH anthem?!

Post by jj »

WE have several.
'Jerusalem' [point laready on board about Blake's original intent];
'I Vow to the Thee....' being two.

In the end, we're English; we don't NEED an anthem :- )

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strictlybroadband
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Re: Can we have an ENGLISH anthem?!

Post by strictlybroadband »

spunkie wrote:

> Surely Jerusalem or Land of Hope and Glory are far more apt and
> certainly more uplifting!

Why would the world's whingiest, whiniest, moaniest nation want an uplifting anthem?

Actually, I see your point...

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Deuce Bigolo
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Re: Can we have an ENGLISH anthem?!

Post by Deuce Bigolo »

here we go should be enough for sporting events?
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