Up There (Near Canada).

[Robert Prowse]

I've always thought USA has the best Anthem ...


Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

[Robert Prowse]

Always thought the Australian anthem a copy of the USA anthem.
New Zealand anthem a copy of God save the Queen.
The Dam Busters theme a copy of "land of hope and glory"!

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Robert Prowse

I've always thought USA has the best Anthem ...


Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
etc. etc.
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Ken, if nothing else, this thread is helping 2nd fiddle improve his internet search skills.
As the violinist said to the bassist,
"I rest my case. You might as well put your bag down now."

ps. Is the line 'home of the brave' referring to a teepee or wigwam? Well, in old cowboy films Indians were divided into chiefs and braves... and, of course, there was always John Wayne.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Ken, if nothing else, this thread is helping 2nd fiddle improve his internet search skills.
As the violinist said to the bassist,
"I rest my case. You might as well put your bag down now."

ps. Is the line 'home of the brave' referring to a teepee or wigwam? Well, in old cowboy films Indians were divided into chiefs and braves... and, of course, there was always John Wayne.

One day, up near Canada, the Lone Ranger and his trusted Indian guide Tonto were riding thru the woods.

All of a sudden, they see a group of hostile Indians in 'war paint' in front of them on Horseback.

The Lone Ranger looks around. Indians to the left of them, Indians to the right of them and Indians behind them.

The Lone Ranger on top his white Horse 'Silver' turns to Tonto in a panic and says in a fearful tone; "Tonto, we're surrounded by Indians.. What do we do? What do we do?

Tonto looks at him and says in a proud Deep sounding broken English voice; "What you mean We, Paleface?"

[Paul Warburton]

Things are so quiet over here, I find myself reading this thread with great interest.....

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Paul Warburton

Things are so quiet over here, I find myself reading this thread with great interest.....

'Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?'
If you're bored Paul, think about these words.
I'm in NZ and even I feel inspired by them!
How does Canada's song go?
I bet it isn't as good!

[Richard Prowse]

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

...I wonder if it sounds better with a Canadian accent?

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

One day, up near Canada,... Tonto looks at him and says in a proud Deep sounding broken English voice; "What you mean We, Paleface?"

Ken, I got your PM.
Yes, I did read your joke.
Verdict = fantastic.
9 gold stars!

[Richard Prowse]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto and Ken are riding along and suddenly they are surrounded by Indians.
The Lone Ranger looks around. Indians to the left of them, Indians to the right of them and Indians behind them.
The Lone Ranger on top his white horse 'Silver' turns to Tonto in a panic and says in a fearful tone,
"Tonto, we're surrounded by Indians... What do we do? What do we do?
Ken butts in and says,
"Don't worry guys (at this point, while Ken is talking, both the Lone Ranger and Tonto feel the presence of two green smiling faces somewhere in the atmosphere above them) these guys are from Bombay, with a bit of luck we'll get Sitar Boogie!"
All three let out a very relaxing 'Lol'.

[Ken Smith]

All of a sudden we hear Richard commin 'round the corner to our rescue and as he came, he almost rode of the cliff!

"Yo, Rich" I yelled out, "didn't you see the Arrows warning the Sharp curve commin up"?

Rich replies, "Arrows? I didn't even see the Indians?


Bada Boom.... Crashhhhhhhh

[Anselm Hauke]

lol
hey ken, that´s really funny.
i hope paul isn´t bored anymore