March 6, 201015 yr He's so damn good, it seems almost unreal to see him nervous about just singing :o but I suppose even D is human, and it is a big pressure occasion. Nervous start, built up throughout with a raucous "come on Scotland" at the end. Great to see it, thanks Sharon
March 7, 201015 yr He joked that he thought he'd got away with the mistake, he was so nervous, and no one seemed to notice - then he got up next morning and read the papers.
March 8, 201015 yr The Tartan Army still loves him. Well, the West Of Scotland branch anyway, who've invited him to their next black tie do in 2011.
March 8, 201015 yr Thanks just got to see it... ...............blummin' heck he only repeated one line....sounded good to me :D Perhaps if he'd sung all 3 verses he'd have been fine :D
March 9, 201015 yr One half line it may be to non-Scots listening and many would not have known there was a mistake. Unfortunately the bit Darius got confused on because of the echo from the crowd ( the second time he'd sung those lines that night), was the fans' most treasured bit - "and stood against him". They're revered because they sum up the Scottish struggle to retain her culture, heritage and nation status under overwhelming oppression from the South - in the song........ from Edward 1, The Hammer of the Scots.......... but also the cruelty following the Jacobite rebellions, the Highland clearances and the bias towards the South East during almost 300 years of Union.
March 9, 201015 yr I guess it would make it too long in comparison to other anthems. Ditto the National Anthem? Or is it that the verse about crushing the rebellious Scots is not likely to be sung in Scotland anyway and might stir up ill feeling toward the Monarchy? Edited March 9, 201015 yr by Baytree
March 9, 201015 yr . Not in this land alone But be God's mercies known From shore to shore Lord make the nations see That men should brothers be And form one family The wide world over 5. From every latent foe From the assassins blow God save the Queen O'er her thine arm extend For Britain's sake defend Our mother, prince, and friend God save the Queen 6. Lord grant that Marshal Wade May by thy mighty aid Victory bring May he sedition hush And like a torrent rush Rebellious Scots to crush God save the King Nice sentiments! - the whole world's to be at peace and be brothers but let's put the boot into the Scots!
March 9, 201015 yr the world at peace but under 'our' control.....I think they should all be re-written What a mess we make of things thinking we know best....'we' meaning the whole human race There is a lot of horror in the past and present, peace would be good but unfortunately some leader always knows best
March 9, 201015 yr The rivalry has always been more like siblings with different personalities. We'll fight tooth and nail about trivialities and past hurts but if there's any insult from outside, we close ranks and strengthen each other.
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