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MarkJFine
Professor
8 years ago

"God Save The Queen" vs. "Our Country 'tis of Thee (America)"

This being a World Cup year, and just because the Spurs... I mean, England are playing Croatia this afternoon's semi-final... I'm surprised how few Brits realize what us Yanks have done to their nat...
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maratsade
Distinguished Professor IV
8 years ago

Are you referring to the melody being the same?

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MarkJFine
Professor
8 years ago

I think 'we' stole it on purpose.

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    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    8 years ago

    LOL, that's funny.  From what I remember being told, it's a very old melody, a folk melody even, so it has no copyright.  :)  America used it for a very nice hymn/anthem/song. 

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      MarkJFine
      Professor
      8 years ago

      And to mock King George.

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        maratsade
        Distinguished Professor IV
        8 years ago

        I think many mocked him on both sides of the pond.  :)