National Anthems

theresak

Watching the Rugby World Cup, which anthems stir the soul? Top of my list would be the Welsh - Land of my Fathers. It makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.

Also worth a mention, I think, the French, for the Marseillaise. If Germany had a team there I would include theirs in my top few, and also The Soldier`s Song, which the Republic of Ireland seem to have ditched in favour of a much inferior one.

stickywicket

Oooh, interesting thread!

I think my all-time favourite anthem is N'kosi Sikelel i'Africa.

I agree about Germany but you can't go far wrong with Haydn composing for you.

The Marseillaise always brings back memories of Bastille Day which was 'French Day' in our school. I can't remember what else happened but I do remember, in VI Form, having to belt it out on the piano for assembly.

mig

I have a cd with all the rugby world cup anthems on, ITS AMAZING I put it on my computer and they appeared on my phone and iPad,I love technology don't understand it much though,When I was a a snot nosed kid television were just getting to be the norm. Mig

barbara12

I did love to hear the welsh national anthem..like you say ..makes the hair on the neck stand up..something about the welsh voices...

tkachev

I have always loved the USSR National anthem. It disappeared for several years before Mr Putin brought it back for Russia.

Elizabeth