I seem to remember being told that the tune for the 'Star Spangled Banner'
is an old British drinking song somewhat akin to our "99 bottles of bear on
the wall". How ironic.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Laura.G@141.com [mailto:Laura.G@141.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 8:28 AM
To: Spitfires@autox.team.net; al-stewart@things.org
Subject: Rockets Red Glare...off topic
Happy Fourth to you all.
I was just watching a documentary about the history of the Star Spangled
Banner. Very interesting-when they went through the story of Fort
McHenry-it's really a very moving story and moment in our history. When you
know the story, it really brings to life the words of the song-and makes
them all the more poignant and dramatic.
Too bad the melody is so difficult!
Maybe instead of a movement to replace it entirely, there should just be new
music composed for it-something that would keep to the spirit of the peice,
but easier to sing without opera training!
Anyway, Happy Fourth!
Laura G.
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