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MarkJFine
Professor
7 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 national anthem (ex-pats excepting, that is, maratsade). It's either that or they simply refuse to take the bait.

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV

    Are you referring to the melody being the same?

      • maratsade's avatar
        maratsade
        Distinguished Professor IV

        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.