The National Anthem You Love and Hate

February 13, 2011   ·   Don Cable   ·   Jump to comments

One of my favorite moments in this sports' fan's life was the first time a World Series game was played in Canada. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the underachieving Atlanta Braves in six games, but that is not why I am writing this article.
The great moment came when 50,000 people sang Canada's national anthem.  When I have taught children how to sing, the first thing I teach them is how to "sing on pitch".  The second is "sing out," so they can be heard.  The third is "sing together."  Without any practice they sang the greatest rendition of a National Anthem I have ever heard.  For one shining moment, like Michael J. Fox, they were proud to be Canadiens.
Such is not the case of "The Star-Spangled Banner:"  This is true for several reasons.
1. So what's the story?
I think it ought to the a requirement for anyone singing the National Anthem to at least know what war is about. If they don't know The War of 1812 they should be disqualified.<...

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