The Ghost of Alex Higgins wrote:The problem with Jerusalem is it's called Jerusalem
Just about to post this.
We're not israel, and neither are we a jewish nation. Pity, because it is a cool song.
But it's not about Israel. Many ponder it quite revolutionary and has had a long left wing following as well as other Christian metaphors. Plus it was called, 'And Did Those Feet in Ancient Time'.
Yes.
But it's called Jerusalem.
Re: On Anthems
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:42 am
by subsub
Carlos J wrote:I like it in the Commonwealth games.
They play Land of Hope and Glory for England at the Commonwealth Games...
Re: On Anthems
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:03 pm
by Carlos J
subsub wrote:
Carlos J wrote:I like it in the Commonwealth games.
They play Land of Hope and Glory for England at the Commonwealth Games...
Did Sub. From Mr Wiki:
At the Commonwealth Games, Team England has used "Jerusalem" as the victory anthem since 2010
Bragg is the "male" Moran. Horrific beyond words. Can see wibbz n smugsmug swaying along to his geezerfied bawling, pints of Foamy Old Cunty in hand
Re: On Anthems
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:14 pm
by subsub
Carlos J wrote:Raises a glass of English ale to Subs.
Thank you, stout yeoman of the bar etc
Re: On Anthems
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:51 pm
by Carlos J
The Ghost of Alex Higgins wrote:Bragg is the "male" Moran. Horrific beyond words. Can see wibbz n smugsmug swaying along to his geezerfied bawling, pints of Foamy Old Cunty in hand