I'm from the US and I think the Canadian national anthem rocks totally. It's simple to sing, has a beautiful melody and very unpretentious lyrics. All of these qualities are lacking in the Star Spangled Banner. Wish we could change our anthem to God Bless America or America the Beautiful.
I just love watching Chandra belting out her Anthem. She's the model for ALL Canadians to emulate. I love how she starts singing in the prelude and looks disappointed when that ends, thinking and mouthing: "is that it?!!?" Then the look of sheer relief and joy when the anthem continues. Also noticed her honor her Grandmother by making sure her ring/pendant was out and visible before singing. You make an entire Nation proud, Chandra!
Canada is a great place! ^-^ we don't judge anyone by what race they are, or what they look like. :) If anybody judges, they are not true Candians, or they just have issues.lol I don't mean to start anything, but it still makes me mad that some people think Canada has winter all year round..... :( well we're not.
Do you know whats crazy, I'm British and yet I watch this and still feel actually quite proud. Canadians have a beautiful national anthem and you cant help but feel upstanding, God knows how proud you must feel if you are actually Canadian. Dont ever forget how chest thumpingly proud you can feel about a country even if its not the place you call home.
Going to Quebec in a few weeks. Have been to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (twice!) and and have never been disappointed by the beauty of the country or the unerring friendliness of the people. This video just reinforces my opinion - what a great performance! Those with negative opinions obviously have never been to Canada - Canadians have great and well deserved national pride. This from a native New Yorker... Canada Rocks!
Canadians aren't cowards- they had the cohones to stand up to Bush and refuse to participate in our dirty, illegal invasion of a Nation that had no WMDs nor connections to 9-11. If you wanna see cowards, go no farther than Tony Blair and John Howard, and anyone else who didn't have to send their own kids to prosecute a senseless war and untold suffering. This amazing clip is about a proud Olympic Athlete belting out her National Anthem. There isn't an ounce of cowardice in Chandra's actions!!
Not all Americans think and feel that way about our good neighbors to the North. And not everyone believes our anthem to be hypocritical and with poor melody. I second your emotion regarding Canada being a 'fantastic country to live in'. If McCain gets in ahead of Obama, and we stay in Iraq for the long haul, I am driving my sons across the 49th, to the True North Strong and Free!
Thanks, I think yours is, too. Really majestic and patriotic, I always enjoy listening to it. (Hang on: not always! When you win the Gold and we get the silver.... and I have to listen to yours, instead of mine... lol, then I don't enjoy listening to it too much, I admit!)
Everytime I hear the Canadian anthem, it brought tears to me just bcos I am proud to be a Canadian. I am lucky to be here in one of the BEST country in the world. Canada is a BIG part in my heart; born and raised here but also never forgetting that I'm a Chinese decent. Oh Canada!
I remember watching this early in the morning getting ready for work when the Olympics were on. I had tears in my eyes, I love watching this over and over. Please..lets keep this upbeat!! Canada, America, Russia.. all of our countries are awesome. I will quote Albert Einstein.. "Nationalism is the measles of Humanity"
Man, you are so right! I've been living in America for about a year now, and whenever I go to a hockey, baseball or basketball game, not only don't Americans sing along, as they start clapping and cheering as if it were a rock concert! LOL I find that very hard to understand... :D
It's anthems like Canada'a that makes foreigners appreciate our pride of living in one of the greatest nations on earth. Mind you I never said that Canada is the greatest nation on earth, that would be pure concededness.
@GAIUSJULIUSCAESAR: whatever you sick fuck, i dont know what the hell it is that make you hate canada so much but i couldnt careless go back to your stupid country if you hate canada too much. what the fuck are you keep living here and talk all these non-sense shits about canada for? and what the fuck is the P.R.C anyway? india is the best country in the world is that what you say? and you add white chicks' lingeries videos into your favorite. what the fuck is your point?
fuck you dont talk shit about canada. i could say the same to your stupid country but i wont. because i aint going to sink myself to your level. we canadian are cool & gentle people so i will only ask you this nicely: "will you just shut up get the fuck out of here already?"
Thank you for that compliment about our country. It's really too bad that we can't have many discussions about Canada or the USA without saying somebody sucks or trying to one up each other.
I just noticed this. Of all the medal ceremonies that I've watched in the olympics (and trust me, I'm literally glued to my TV once the olympics start), the only athletes that sing along to their anthems are canadians.
Stop being such a cry baby. A québécois would only sing the anthem in French. Most don't even know the lyrics in their own mother tongue and you want them to also know another version? Get real. I'm a "québécois" and most DON'T know the lyrics. Moi, je peux chanter en anglais et en français, mais je suis une exception! Je suis tellement tannée des chialeux de québécois pure laine.
hockey3100: Excuse me? We're known all over the world as a PEACE-keeping nation, which is more than what can be said of your country, I'm sure. Canada has always been one of the best places to live in the world (the UN). I bet you didn't know that Canada split from Europe, because the Europeans thought that it was a good idea to abandon us. Our scattered colonies bonded to form a united nation, and Canada was born. We've always had a modern view of worldwide issues. I'm proud of my country!
Hey japantruther, Canada liberated Holland and Belgium in WWII, made inroads against the German front in WWI where other allies failed. From what your everyday European tells us, they know and respect Canadians. As for Japan and how you're perceived by Korea (comfort women) and China (rape of Nanking), among other Asian states, whom you attacked and violated, how do they feel about you? Go to the site for Japanese anthem and reflect on that rather than on the Canadian anthem site and criticize.
The US is an amazing country. It is so dynamic and creative, so incredibly entrepreneurial and the people are really wonderful. BUT, for crying out loud: your government can't attack other people with impunity. They're not jealous of your 'freedoms'! 1 in 100 Americans are in prison, 40M citizens without healthcare, more deaths from gun crimes than CDA, western europe and Japan combined. They hate you lording over them superiority and self-love instead of showing humility, equality & respect.
I don't dislike the States but you're way out of line, disrespecting CDA like this, given the civility and decency of our country: Invade Greneda, shell Pananma, put mines in int'l waters in the Gulf of Mexico, refuse to be a signator to UN Intl Criminal Court, DROP MORE BOMBS on Cambodia, a country u were not at war at, than on Japan in all of WWII! And I won't even start on Iraq. Maybe your country doesn't teach u this history. But we learn it. So do the Europeans. And so do S. Americans.
md2226 (2 days ago): "depend on you guys? that's why you guys BEGGED us to help you out on your so called terrorist mission. good thing we stood up to you guys. why be so anti-canadian? we're a major trading partner! id like to see you guys survive a DAY without bc water, alberta beef, prarie grains, atlantic fish, ontario foods, and canadian girls." And you say Russians can read names.
The truth? You speak of our efforts during both World Wars in vain, i will never agree with that. And i know Russia is getting better, Communism is only a good idea on paper, but a very bad idea in practice. I sincerely mean it when i say i hope you get back on your feet soon, as long as you agree to stay in your place. Red Russia has killed many more innocents then Nazi Germany. I hope you know that it was far from being as great as you presume.
We brought allot to this world, and our soldiers are amounst the best the world has to offer, they are just not as much as British soldiers, but a Canadian soldier is very similar to a British soldier, which are the best trained soldiers in the world Canada and the USA can't live without each other, if Canada was never to be, USA would never of been the World power it is today. Russia is just a shell of what it used to be, you live in the past.
Both my grandfathers fought in WWII. Oh and here are some numbers Over the course of the war, 1.1 million Canadians served in the army, navy, and air force. Of these more than 42,000 gave their lives and another 54,000 were wounded.[4] Countless other Canadians shared in the suffering and the hardships of war at home and abroad. For a population of 10 millions, thats allot of soldiers.
Indeed, in the aftermath of the Battle of the Somme, the Canadian Corps developed a reputation as shock troops which were feared by the Germans. The Canadian army even had its own nick-name les durs à cuire (hard to cook; kill) meaning the Canadians were very hard to demoralize and defeat. After those wars we've sent troops to every war the US was in, execpt for Vietnam and the very recent Second Irak war. Even though you insult me, i respect Russian soldiers.
Good god man, Canada is a very young country, we've sent, to WWI, around 10% of our population fight, and around the same amount of soldiers in WWII. Before that, you might not of heard allot of us..since we weren't a country, but I'm sure you've heard of the British Empire? In WWI we've earned our selves a country. heres an example from a document on Canadian history in the Great War:
jay- Let me put my 2 cents in. I think what that guy or girl japantruther might be saying is that it looks as though some Canadians make jibes at other country's doping scandals (in particular the US) so perhaps he or she was pointing out that Canada also has issues with doping in with sporting events. My 2 cents.
Explain to me why you have people running around MEASURING SIGNS TO MAKE SURE THE FRENCH IS BIG ENOUGH. Explain to me the multi billion dollar tax gap whereby cash leaves provinces that MAKE money (ie Ontario, BC, Alberta) and go directly to Quebec? Explain to me how Ontario alone lost something like a billion dollars in tax revenue. You want fairness? So do I.
A passionate and beautiful country - she sings with such sparkles in her eyes - can't help but get goose pimples. ...wishing that Canada wasn't under so much social engineering and separatist manipulation. This country is failing - it is already divided. We know that there cannot be two Canadas. Quebec is already a separated nation.
You can't single out Canada for being busted for sports enhancing drugs. Other countries get in the same trouble. I can admit Canada's Ben Johnson was the first to experiment, and get caught. On the other hand; The IOC have appointed a few Canadians to investigate doping cases in the Olympics.
ur funny..im originally from sweden and every budy there dreams of going to canada to play hockey..and when i was in italy i met 4 people who have been to canda and every 1 knew were it was or what canada was...its just americans who sadly dont no were canada is>.
really? i grew up in Canada and have been living in the US for almost four years now, and Canadian culture is way different from american. In Canada, there are higher standards, and people have better values. Canada and america share a border and some tv shows, thats about it.
I'm doing some research on anthems and it's hilarious/absurd that on every national anthem video there is some kind of debate on who's country is best or why they're inferior. The only exception so far being Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the star spangled banner.
you didn't understand my comment. my comment was a reply to ABOMB75's comment. In my comment i tried to imply that America is in recession and all that crap. I am Canadian and think it is the greatest country in the world, and think that the American way of life is way out of order.
If Chandra wanted to sing in her mother tounge she did. Also the music playing was only instrumental the crowd was primarily English. If you want more French in the anthem go to Vancouver in 2010, or Beijing in 2008 and sing it out loud.
If one is born in Canda then YES, Canada IS your native land. By your logic Canada doesn't belong to the native americans either - since they originally came from russia and asia across the strait from russia.
lunchy5: Then why is it that the American economy is in recession and there's a record amount of housing foreclosures? There's even talk of reducing the school week to four days in order to save money.
Financially and economically it is a wreck. Over 7 trillion USD in debt and slumping into recession does not make it the most powerful. And culturally? LOL! Ever hear of the term melting pot.
dude i know man that is really wierd we dint wi 1 single medal i am starting to really get pissed and its already day 2 in Beijing we have to really worke our asses off lol no i am seriouse
canada dont get attacked because they mind ther own business and dont go off fighting stupid wars unlike u.s. canada has good government and pretty much leave everyone alone unless there is a problem
What ever, you can't trust a people who loves war, and likes to make themselves as the best soldiers there is. And no, the US is not fine without us. But the world is great without you.
PS.: Allot of Campaign's under the name of Britain had Canadian soldiers fighting in it. Actually, they should be named after the ''British Commonwealth'' which includes Canada.
mom is a newfie so i have to agree lol but i think the marseillaise is the most stirring if somewhat grim when you listen to the words check out merielle mathieu version
i concur with your first two choices, the french and Italian anthems are also very stirring. Unfortunately being a Brit I have to admit we have a terrible national anthem.
Best Education Systems: By BBC news. Finland: 543 South Korea: 534 Canada: 528 Australia: 525 Liechtenstein: 525 I don't see russia or england. BUT I SEE CANADA.
I can tell you now, a Québequois person would sing the anthem in such an sportive competition like the Olympics, both in french and english, just like it MUST be always sung... but the rest of canadians do not really care... you get my point? as someone said above, most people just do not care about french... there is not equality and there will never be... there will with the independence of Québec :)
Wow, that moves even me to tears. And I'm from Germany.
Canada, you undoubtedly have one of the most beautiful national anthems in the world!
I'm from the US and I think the Canadian national anthem rocks totally. It's simple to sing, has a beautiful melody and very unpretentious lyrics. All of these qualities are lacking in the Star Spangled Banner. Wish we could change our anthem to God Bless America or America the Beautiful.
My heart leaps to my throat every time I hear Oh Canada, more so when it is at the Olympics.
I just love watching Chandra belting out her Anthem. She's the model for ALL Canadians to emulate. I love how she starts singing in the prelude and looks disappointed when that ends, thinking and mouthing: "is that it?!!?" Then the look of sheer relief and joy when the anthem continues. Also noticed her honor her Grandmother by making sure her ring/pendant was out and visible before singing. You make an entire Nation proud, Chandra!
Love your anthem... greetings from Poland.
Canada is a great place! ^-^
we don't judge anyone by what race they are, or what they look like. :)
If anybody judges, they are not true Candians, or they just have issues.lol
I don't mean to start anything, but it still makes me mad that some people think Canada has winter all year round..... :( well we're not.
Got to love the Canadian flag (and the anthem). So unique.
Do you know whats crazy, I'm British and yet I watch this and still feel actually quite proud. Canadians have a beautiful national anthem and you cant help but feel upstanding, God knows how proud you must feel if you are actually Canadian. Dont ever forget how chest thumpingly proud you can feel about a country even if its not the place you call home.
We definitely have the best national anthem. Hearing it makes me so happy
This American really digs "O Canada" and got warm fuzzies watching that.
Going to Quebec in a few weeks. Have been to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (twice!) and and have never been disappointed by the beauty of the country or the unerring friendliness of the people. This video just reinforces my opinion - what a great performance! Those with negative opinions obviously have never been to Canada - Canadians have great and well deserved national pride. This from a native New Yorker...
Canada Rocks!
She should be on the flag
One of the best, if not the best moments from those Olympics. Way to go Chandra! You made us proud!
Canadians aren't cowards- they had the cohones to stand up to Bush and refuse to participate in our dirty, illegal invasion of a Nation that had no WMDs nor connections to 9-11. If you wanna see cowards, go no farther than Tony Blair and John Howard, and anyone else who didn't have to send their own kids to prosecute a senseless war and untold suffering.
This amazing clip is about a proud Olympic Athlete belting out her National Anthem. There isn't an ounce of cowardice in Chandra's actions!!
Not all Americans think and feel that way about our good neighbors to the North. And not everyone believes our anthem to be hypocritical and with poor melody. I second your emotion regarding Canada being a 'fantastic country to live in'. If McCain gets in ahead of Obama, and we stay in Iraq for the long haul, I am driving my sons across the 49th, to the True North Strong and Free!
Thanks, I think yours is, too. Really majestic and patriotic, I always enjoy listening to it. (Hang on: not always! When you win the Gold and we get the silver.... and I have to listen to yours, instead of mine... lol, then I don't enjoy listening to it too much, I admit!)
Everytime I hear the Canadian anthem, it brought tears to me just bcos I am proud to be a Canadian. I am lucky to be here in one of the BEST country in the world. Canada is a BIG part in my heart; born and raised here but also never forgetting that I'm a Chinese decent. Oh Canada!
Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
I will forever love this country!
Chandra Crawford is so inspirational! Love her
Refreshing to see someone responding to hateful message with a reasonable one.
I like both anthems too.
I am swedish, but I cry when I see her sing that!!
I remember watching this early in the morning getting ready for work when the Olympics were on. I had tears in my eyes, I love watching this over and over.
Please..lets keep this upbeat!! Canada, America, Russia.. all of our countries are awesome. I will quote Albert Einstein..
"Nationalism is the measles of Humanity"
Man, you are so right! I've been living in America for about a year now, and whenever I go to a hockey, baseball or basketball game, not only don't Americans sing along, as they start clapping and cheering as if it were a rock concert! LOL
I find that very hard to understand... :D
It's anthems like Canada'a that makes foreigners appreciate our pride of living in one of the greatest nations on earth. Mind you I never said that Canada is the greatest nation on earth, that would be pure concededness.
@GAIUSJULIUSCAESAR: whatever you sick fuck, i dont know what the hell it is that make you hate canada so much but i couldnt careless go back to your stupid country if you hate canada too much. what the fuck are you keep living here and talk all these non-sense shits about canada for? and what the fuck is the P.R.C anyway? india is the best country in the world is that what you say? and you add white chicks' lingeries videos into your favorite. what the fuck is your point?
fuck you dont talk shit about canada. i could say the same to your stupid country but i wont. because i aint going to sink myself to your level. we canadian are cool & gentle people so i will only ask you this nicely: "will you just shut up get the fuck out of here already?"
*wipe tears* soo inspiring
Beautiful, and proud, like me, of Canada
Thank you for that compliment about our country. It's really too bad that we can't have many discussions about Canada or the USA without saying somebody sucks or trying to one up each other.
Qué hermoso himno... y qué viva emoción de la bella joven que orgullosa representa a su gran nación. Saludos desde el Perú.
I just noticed this. Of all the medal ceremonies that I've watched in the olympics (and trust me, I'm literally glued to my TV once the olympics start), the only athletes that sing along to their anthems are canadians.
she must be so proud
Long live Canada! Long live Freedom!
Stuff like this really makes me miss home.
Stop being such a cry baby. A québécois would only sing the anthem in French. Most don't even know the lyrics in their own mother tongue and you want them to also know another version? Get real. I'm a "québécois" and most DON'T know the lyrics. Moi, je peux chanter en anglais et en français, mais je suis une exception! Je suis tellement tannée des chialeux de québécois pure laine.
plus, we have free health care and aprove of gay peeps
hockey3100:
Excuse me? We're known all over the world as a PEACE-keeping nation, which is more than what can be said of your country, I'm sure. Canada has always been one of the best places to live in the world (the UN). I bet you didn't know that Canada split from Europe, because the Europeans thought that it was a good idea to abandon us. Our scattered colonies bonded to form a united nation, and Canada was born. We've always had a modern view of worldwide issues. I'm proud of my country!
Hey japantruther, Canada liberated Holland and Belgium in WWII, made inroads against the German front in WWI where other allies failed. From what your everyday European tells us, they know and respect Canadians. As for Japan and how you're perceived by Korea (comfort women) and China (rape of Nanking), among other Asian states, whom you attacked and violated, how do they feel about you? Go to the site for Japanese anthem and reflect on that rather than on the Canadian anthem site and criticize.
The US is an amazing country. It is so dynamic and creative, so incredibly entrepreneurial and the people are really wonderful. BUT, for crying out loud: your government can't attack other people with impunity. They're not jealous of your 'freedoms'! 1 in 100 Americans are in prison, 40M citizens without healthcare, more deaths from gun crimes than CDA, western europe and Japan combined. They hate you lording over them superiority and self-love instead of showing humility, equality & respect.
I don't dislike the States but you're way out of line, disrespecting CDA like this, given the civility and decency of our country: Invade Greneda, shell Pananma, put mines in int'l waters in the Gulf of Mexico, refuse to be a signator to UN Intl Criminal Court, DROP MORE BOMBS on Cambodia, a country u were not at war at, than on Japan in all of WWII! And I won't even start on Iraq. Maybe your country doesn't teach u this history. But we learn it. So do the Europeans. And so do S. Americans.
md2226 (2 days ago):
"depend on you guys? that's why you guys BEGGED us to help you out on your so called terrorist mission. good thing we stood up to you guys. why be so anti-canadian? we're a major trading partner! id like to see you guys survive a DAY without bc water, alberta beef, prarie grains, atlantic fish, ontario foods, and canadian girls."
And you say Russians can read names.
The truth? You speak of our efforts during both World Wars in vain, i will never agree with that. And i know Russia is getting better, Communism is only a good idea on paper, but a very bad idea in practice.
I sincerely mean it when i say i hope you get back on your feet soon, as long as you agree to stay in your place.
Red Russia has killed many more innocents then Nazi Germany. I hope you know that it was far from being as great as you presume.
We brought allot to this world, and our soldiers are amounst the best the world has to offer, they are just not as much as British soldiers, but a Canadian soldier is very similar to a British soldier, which are the best trained soldiers in the world
Canada and the USA can't live without each other, if Canada was never to be, USA would never of been the World power it is today. Russia is just a shell of what it used to be, you live in the past.
Both my grandfathers fought in WWII. Oh and here are some numbers
Over the course of the war, 1.1 million Canadians served in the army, navy, and air force. Of these more than 42,000 gave their lives and another 54,000 were wounded.[4] Countless other Canadians shared in the suffering and the hardships of war at home and abroad.
For a population of 10 millions, thats allot of soldiers.
Indeed, in the aftermath of the Battle of the Somme, the Canadian Corps developed a reputation as shock troops which were feared by the Germans. The Canadian army even had its own nick-name les durs à cuire (hard to cook; kill) meaning the Canadians were very hard to demoralize and defeat.
After those wars we've sent troops to every war the US was in, execpt for Vietnam and the very recent Second Irak war.
Even though you insult me, i respect Russian soldiers.
Good god man, Canada is a very young country, we've sent, to WWI, around 10% of our population fight, and around the same amount of soldiers in WWII. Before that, you might not of heard allot of us..since we weren't a country, but I'm sure you've heard of the British Empire? In WWI we've earned our selves a country. heres an example from a document on Canadian history in the Great War:
jay- Let me put my 2 cents in. I think what that guy or girl japantruther might be saying is that it looks as though some Canadians make jibes at other country's doping scandals (in particular the US) so perhaps he or she was pointing out that Canada also has issues with doping in with sporting events.
My 2 cents.
Explain to me why you have people running around MEASURING SIGNS TO MAKE SURE THE FRENCH IS BIG ENOUGH. Explain to me the multi billion dollar tax gap whereby cash leaves provinces that MAKE money (ie Ontario, BC, Alberta) and go directly to Quebec? Explain to me how Ontario alone lost something like a billion dollars in tax revenue. You want fairness? So do I.
A passionate and beautiful country - she sings with such sparkles in her eyes - can't help but get goose pimples.
...wishing that Canada wasn't under so much social engineering and separatist manipulation. This country is failing - it is already divided. We know that there cannot be two Canadas. Quebec is already a separated nation.
You can't single out Canada for being busted for sports enhancing drugs. Other countries get in the same trouble. I can admit Canada's Ben Johnson was the first to experiment, and get caught. On the other hand; The IOC have appointed a few Canadians to investigate doping cases in the Olympics.
ur funny..im originally from sweden and every budy there dreams of going to canada to play hockey..and when i was in italy i met 4 people who have been to canda and every 1 knew were it was or what canada was...its just americans who sadly dont no were canada is>.
really? i grew up in Canada and have been living in the US for almost four years now, and Canadian culture is way different from american. In Canada, there are higher standards, and people have better values. Canada and america share a border and some tv shows, thats about it.
I'm doing some research on anthems and it's hilarious/absurd that on every national anthem video there is some kind of debate on who's country is best or why they're inferior. The only exception so far being Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the star spangled banner.
you didn't understand my comment. my comment was a reply to ABOMB75's comment. In my comment i tried to imply that America is in recession and all that crap. I am Canadian and think it is the greatest country in the world, and think that the American way of life is way out of order.
If Chandra wanted to sing in her mother tounge she did. Also the music playing was only instrumental the crowd was primarily English. If you want more French in the anthem go to Vancouver in 2010, or Beijing in 2008 and sing it out loud.
I Love You Chandra Crawford Thank you for getting Canada a gold medal
Yeah! I love you Canada
If one is born in Canda then YES, Canada IS your native land. By your logic Canada doesn't belong to the native americans either - since they originally came from russia and asia across the strait from russia.
lunchy5: Then why is it that the American economy is in recession and there's a record amount of housing foreclosures? There's even talk of reducing the school week to four days in order to save money.
Financially and economically it is a wreck. Over 7 trillion USD in debt and slumping into recession does not make it the most powerful. And culturally? LOL! Ever hear of the term melting pot.
dude i know man that is really wierd we dint wi 1 single medal i am starting to really get pissed and its already day 2 in Beijing we have to really worke our asses off lol no i am seriouse
canada dont get attacked because they mind ther own business and dont go off fighting stupid wars unlike u.s. canada has good government and pretty much leave everyone alone unless there is a problem
What ever, you can't trust a people who loves war, and likes to make themselves as the best soldiers there is. And no, the US is not fine without us. But the world is great without you.
PS.: Allot of Campaign's under the name of Britain had Canadian soldiers fighting in it. Actually, they should be named after the ''British Commonwealth'' which includes Canada.
mom is a newfie so i have to agree lol but i think the marseillaise is the most stirring if somewhat grim when you listen to the words check out merielle mathieu version
i concur with your first two choices, the french and Italian anthems are also very stirring. Unfortunately being a Brit I have to admit we have a terrible national anthem.
Best Education Systems: By BBC news.
Finland: 543
South Korea: 534
Canada: 528
Australia: 525
Liechtenstein: 525
I don't see russia or england. BUT I SEE CANADA.
Oh, I completely disagree, sir.
I actually prefer the winter ones so much better!
Better yet, belief in oneself is the ultimate way to keep your sanity.
Religion can be good for a certain time but not ALL THE TIME.
Long live Canada
I can tell you now, a Québequois person would sing the anthem in such an sportive competition like the Olympics, both in french and english, just like it MUST be always sung... but the rest of canadians do not really care... you get my point? as someone said above, most people just do not care about french... there is not equality and there will never be... there will with the independence of Québec :)
The last time O Canada was sung at these Games was at the closing ceremony when Ben Heppner performed it (sans music) for the Vancouver 2010 handover.
Also notice how it is lower then the Canadian flag. I respect that, Canada is so much better then that country the flag on the lower right represents.
Not only that, but i bet md is talking to Americans, RussianMan really is smart, huh?
And why the hell did TH-cam send me an email for this.
beautiful anthem by the way!
I am an American married to a Canadian and this brought me to tears...dammit, I guess Canada is OK-- even if they do hate us.
kanatasur2 responds to mysticalelf233 (re: pretty anthem) and to screwcanada (re: screwcanada's comment and TH-cam profile)
an America is the most powerful in the world financially, economically, and culturally. Where do you get your information?
Canada is the best country in the entire universe.
I fucking love my country and would defend it with my life.
Go Canada!
why the national anthem only in english??? what happened to the french part? pfff... c'est comme ça qu'on doit rester calme?
I could listen to that all damn day!!! Beautiful job!!
I love Canadian medal ceremonies at the Olympics. This was one of the best I've seen.
That's great. Most Americans would have started applause and shouting and chitchatting at "land of the free."
tout en anglais, c'est pas l'hymne national du Canada!
all in English, that's not the canadian national anthem.
Sadly for you, I am not wrong. And you know it. And for the war thing I never asked a question like that.
Canadians dont sing the star spangled banner? What happened? Did they change the star spangled banner?
we are better at winter games than summer thats what i think we dint even win a medal in summer of 2008
yo vishalt calm down i was replying to the comment from ABOMB75. i AM Canadian and very proud of it.
the best country forever and ever !Proud Canadian !God bless Canada
Maybe your nation should realize canada is not just a nation but an entity all in itself.
such a proud and happy girl , surely she has the choice of how/ what she sings ??
Please quote me on when I said the USSR thing that cause I cannot find the post.
That was beautiful
which question did you ask me? Do they teach you how to read names in russia?
WHAT AN EMOTION!!!!!!! WONDERFUL!
Enough is ENOUGH. No more gunslinging. Let's enjoy this anthem PLEASE!!!!
Coming from a guy that uses Australian and Texan slang, I reckon.
O CANADA WE STAND ON GAURD FOR THEE, GOD BLESS THEE,
I love her smile.:D
I hope your joking. In Canada we don't really have a culture.
Fair enough. I misinterpreted your comments. My apologies.
take the ski-hat off, for respect of the national anthem