chaoskitty 0 #1 February 3, 2008 Are we the only country where its acceptable (or standard) to perform different arrangements of the National Anthem for entertainment purposes? Do other countries do this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 February 4, 2008 Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,595 #3 February 4, 2008 QuoteAre we the only country where its acceptable (or standard) to perform different arrangements of the National Anthem for entertainment purposes? Do other countries do this? Yeah. I didn't like Brian May when he played God Save the Queen, but only because it was such a pale imitation of Hendrix and the Star Spangled Banner. I honestly couldn't care less who wants to play our anthem or how they want to play it. It's just a song.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #4 February 4, 2008 Quote Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. On the whole I'd prefer to listen to a bunch of drunks than the warbler who sang it at the Super Bowl today.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #5 February 4, 2008 I actually thought she did a good job. Far too often they get some country singer who has a sub 1 octave range so they have to keep changing key throughout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 February 4, 2008 Quote Quote Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. On the whole I'd prefer to listen to a bunch of drunks than the warbler who sang it at the Super Bowl today. I never like that song until I heard it properly played. Here is the correct way to perform it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjHdBDnHEeU&feature=related And it should always be played as a lead-in to the second song!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #7 February 4, 2008 Quote Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. The Star Spangled Banner started out as an English drinking song? I know that "my country tis of thee" and "God save the Queen" are to the same tune, but thats not the National Anthem. Well.. if I ever sing the National Anthem at the superbowl, I'll sing it straight up! And no pre-recorded vocal tracks either! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,595 #8 February 4, 2008 Quote Quote Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. The Star Spangled Banner started out as an English drinking song? I know that "my country tis of thee" and "God save the Queen" are to the same tune, but thats not the National Anthem. Well.. if I ever sing the National Anthem at the superbowl, I'll sing it straight up! And no pre-recorded vocal tracks either! Wiki.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #9 February 4, 2008 Interesting.. I didn't know that. (OH shit..now I owe beer for being the first person to ever say that in SC. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 February 4, 2008 QuoteInteresting.. I didn't know that. (OH shit..now I owe beer for being the first person to ever say that in SC. ) That will be payable at Skyfest dahrlin.. good stuff.. no lite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #11 February 4, 2008 Quote Quote Interesting.. I didn't know that. (OH shit..now I owe beer for being the first person to ever say that in SC. ) That will be payable at Skyfest dahrlin.. good stuff.. no lite mmmm.. good stuff.. skyfest... and AMAZON! Can't wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #12 February 4, 2008 How about who did the absolute worst rendition of the nation anthem at a sporting event? My vote goes to Roseanne Barr. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,595 #13 February 4, 2008 Quote Interesting.. I didn't know that. Neither did I until 10 minutes agoDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #14 February 4, 2008 Carl Lewis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #15 February 5, 2008 Quote Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. http://www.gbjann.com/anthem/history.htm The tune to which it is sung was a British drinking song, but not the original poem.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #16 February 5, 2008 Quote Quote Well since it did start out as an English drinking song... I guess almost anything is appropriate depending on the level of drunkenness of the singers. http://www.gbjann.com/anthem/history.htm The tune to which it is sung was a British drinking song, but not the original poem. I like the song it commerates the Canada's (England's) victory over the USA during the war of 1812. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
