What would you change the UK national anthem to?

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by gliddofglood, Jun 11, 2013.

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What would you change the UK national anthem to?

  1. Keep God Save the Queen

    7 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. Jerusalem

    5 vote(s)
    17.9%

  3. Land of Hope and Glory

    7 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. Rule Britannia

    2 vote(s)
    7.1%

  5. Other (explain in post)

    7 vote(s)
    25.0%
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  1. Time to ditch God Save the Queen? (May be able to do it when she shuffles off this mortal coil - not that I wish her any ill).
     
    #1 gliddofglood, Jun 11, 2013
  2. What national anthem?

    What song/tune should serve as the national anthem of England (or maybe of Britain)? And why?
     
    #2 Pete1950, Jun 11, 2013
  3. I don't know the answer to the question.

    Problem is : God Save the Queen is dire

    Jerusalem is all about England, not Britain, so you could have it as an English national anthem for sporting occasions (and probably should), but you can't ditch GSTQ for this in all circs.

    Land of Hope and Glory has references to God in it. Who needs them?

    Rule Britannia is a bit bellicose, seems to be about subjugation, at least in part.

    There was a petition to have "Gold" by Spandau Ballet. Hey, why not?
     
    #3 gliddofglood, Jun 11, 2013
  4. Since in the UK no anthem is prescribed by law (unlike most other countries in the world), any person, sports team or body can use whatever anthem they like. Personally I would go for Land of Hope and Glory because it's funny, and because I like the tune more. The Americans have a theme tune for the head of state (the President) quite separate from the national anthem - we could go down the same route.
     
    #4 Pete1950, Jun 11, 2013
  5. Tbh like the Jocks and others we probably need our own now for sporting events not GSTQ. That should be for when Great Britain is being resprented as a whole nation. Or at non sporting events.
     
    #5 bradders, Jun 11, 2013
  6. How about the theme tune to some mothers do av-em, im sure we could come up with appropriate wording
     
    #6 749si, Jun 11, 2013
  7. I propose the Monty Python theme tune :biggrin:

     
    #7 Dave, Jun 11, 2013
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  8. Its only a matter of time
     
    #8 Mr C, Jun 11, 2013
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  9. If it ain't broke ....

     
    #9 Greyman, Jun 11, 2013
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  10. GTSQ is so sombre and reflects Britain as it was when it was written. We've lost an empire but also lightened up a bit since then and we also have a multi-ethnic population. Any new anthem should reflect this.
     
    #10 DukeXTC, Jun 11, 2013
  11. I Vow to Thee my Country.

    Or This
     
    #11 shadow, Jun 11, 2013
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  12. #12 Ghost Rider, Jun 11, 2013
  13. i think its a certain type who love GSTQ...sort of...Jeremy Clarksons...if you knwo what i mean..and farmers.
     
    #13 funkyrimpler, Jun 11, 2013
  14. The archers theme tune :upyeah:
     
    #14 El Toro, Jun 12, 2013
  15. Benny Hill theme
     
    #15 Freak, Jun 12, 2013
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  16. How about the theme from..................THUNDERBIRDS !!!!!
     
    #16 749si, Jun 12, 2013
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  17. F.a.b
     
    #17 Greyman, Jun 12, 2013
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    #18 damodici, Jun 13, 2013
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  19. What about Billy Bragg - New England :upyeah:
     
    #19 NZDave, Jun 13, 2013
  20. The Star Spangled Banner

    You know ... make it official.
     
    #20 Loz, Jun 13, 2013
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