Friday, April 20, 2012

Anthems

Ever notice how much the song "The Maple Leaf Forever" sounds like "Advance Australia Fair"?

Australia.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0PdsP4kbU

Maple Leaf.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6irRIzWIV8&feature=related

I think the Maple Leaf should have been Canada's National Anthem. But aside from the God references which infest my beloved national anthem, its not so bad. I guess.

1 comment:

Middle Child said...

Most Australians wanted "Waltzing Matilda" Not keen on Advance Australia Fair - I mean what is "girt by sea" got to do with us...