"The Star-Spangled Banner" at Chicago Blackhawks games

[JohnnyMarko 1]

If you aren't aware of this tradition, it started in the 80's at all Chicago Blackhawks home games. During the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner", everyone in the stadium cheers, and it's reached 120+ dB. It's a truly amazing experience that I've been present for about 20 times. Each time it seems louder and louder, I get the chills, and every hair on my body is standing straight up.

Why is this in the SC? I wanted to get some of your opinions on the tradition and if you think it's disrespectful or patriotic. Ready, go.

ETA: "Star-Spangled Banner" at Chicago's United Center

[CanuckInUSA 0]

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During the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner", everyone in the stadium cheers

From 2000 through to 2004 I was a Colorado Avalanche season ticket holder and the fans in the Pepsi Can used to cheer during the playing of the National Anthem. But I doubt they were as loud as these Hawks fans.

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Why is this in the SC?

Didn't you get the memo? You a no longer supposed to be patriotic. The politically correct thing to do these days is tell the world how ashamed you are of your country and ask the world for their forgiveness as you engage in wealth redistribution schemes.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[Amazon 7]

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During the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner", everyone in the stadium cheers

From 2000 through to 2004 I was a Colorado Avalanche season ticket holder and the fans in the Pepsi Can used to cheer during the playing of the National Anthem. But I doubt they were as loud as these Hawks fans.

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Why is this in the SC?

Didn't you get the memo? You a no longer supposed to be patriotic. The politically correct thing to do these days is tell the world how ashamed you are of your country and ask the world for their forgiveness as you engage in wealth redistribution schemes.

Wow you got the memo..... AND have then proceeded to follow it.

You certainly have that part down pat for your country... well done.

Personally I am proud of my counrty....most of the time regardless of some of the fucknuggets who also live here who are not proud of it nor have lifted a finger to do anything like serve it in any way other than lip service.

[LongWayToFall 0]

Hey that same guy sang today for the BH vs Vancouver game. Nice.

[Skyrad 0]

Strange but in the spirit of patriotism.

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[RonD1120 62]

Patriotic display. It's hard to believe that it comes from Chicago but, patriotic none the less.

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[RonD1120 62]

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Didn't you get the memo? You a no longer supposed to be patriotic. The politically correct thing to do these days is tell the world how ashamed you are of your country and ask the world for their forgiveness as you engage in wealth redistribution schemes.

Wow you got the memo..... AND have then proceeded to follow it.

You certainly have that part down pat for your country... well done.

Personally I am proud of my counrty....most of the time regardless of some of the fucknuggets who also live here who are not proud of it nor have lifted a finger to do anything like serve it in any way other than lip service.

Sometimes I just luv you.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[JohnnyMarko 1]

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Hey that same guy sang today for the BH vs Vancouver game. Nice.

Jim Cornelison is their full time singer

[shropshire 0]

Nice .... BUT patriotism is not measured in dBs it's measured in DEEDs.

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[Skyrad 0]

+1

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
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[rehmwa 2]

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Nice .... BUT patriotism is not measured in dBs it's measured in DEEDs.

dB's might have an inverse relationship

Frankly, I find the best patriots have the least volume. The loudmouths are usually whiners that run at any sign requiring real backbone.

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[aphid 0]

Game 5 in Vancouver tonight. Marc Donnelly and the multitude. Now that's the way a National Anthem should be.

I was in Russia in '06 for the World Meet (CRW) and I asked some local musicians to sing their anthem for me. (I happen to think the music is very moving). They couldn't. They knew neither the words and I discovered I carried the tune better than they could.

Sad.

[Amazon 7]

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Game 5 in Vancouver tonight. Marc Donnelly and the multitude. Now that's the way a National Anthem should be.

I was in Russia in '06 for the World Meet (CRW) and I asked some local musicians to sing their anthem for me. (I happen to think the music is very moving). They couldn't. They knew neither the words and I discovered I carried the tune better than they could.

Sad.

Back in the 1970's I once put together a tape to disorient the "criminals" in their dark dank little cells and I included excerpts of this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U06jlgpMtQs


The Russians kept the music... it seems but did a major rewrite on the words the Soviets cherished.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owNjMWkcZGk

[jonmurrell 0]

This is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen and I'm not even Canadian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meLpuF9UMvk

This isn't flying, its falling with style.

[CanuckInUSA 0]

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This is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen and I'm not even Canadian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meLpuF9UMvk

Canada should scrap that anthem and adopt this one instead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZWxErEbQkY

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[masterrig 1]

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This is one of the most awesome things I've ever seen and I'm not even Canadian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meLpuF9UMvk

Canada should scrap that anthem and adopt this one instead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZWxErEbQkY

I personally think, the Canadian Anthem is beautiful and touching. The U.S. Anthem on the other hand is just plain hard to sing and rarely sung good. Why we don't have 'America the Beautiful' instead... I'll never know.

'The Good Ol' Hockey Game' on the other hand should be manditorily played before every game! I love that song!


Chuck

[CanuckInUSA 0]

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'The Good Ol' Hockey Game' on the other hand should be manditorily played before every game! I love that song!

Not sure if they still play it (I assume they do), but when I was a Colorado Avalanche season ticket holder from 2000-2004 they played it during the second intermission in every game just prior to the teams coming out onto the ice to start the third period.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[masterrig 1]

I've heard it played at Red Wings home games during local coverage with Mickey Redmond. I first heard it on 'Corner Gas'. Undoubtedly, one of the best shows on t.v.... EVER! It's a great song!


Chuck