There are a few odd things to notice. Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and San Marino are the only countries in the world that have an anthem without official lyrics.

A national anthem (also state anthem, national hymn, national song, etc.) is generally a patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions, and struggles of a country’s people, recognized either by that state’s government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the …

Although Francis Scott Key penned the words in 1814 during the War of 1812, the melody is actually much older. It’s based off an 18th-century British pub song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” That’s right: a song to be sung whilst drunk.

The simple answer is that Liechtenstein doesn”t use God Save the Queen, it does however use the same melody. Though never having the status of national anthem, the US also uses the melody of God Save the Queen in a patriotic song. It all goes goes to show that melodies are interchangeable the world over.

In a tweet made in Hindi, Alok said what closely translates to, “UNESCO has declatred ‘Jana Gana Mana’, that is, the Indian national anthem, the best in the world recently. Congratulations to all.

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The best national anthems

• Uruguay. Controversially, perhaps, it’s Uruguay that takes the top spot musically for David Mellor.
• Poland. David gives a big thumbs up to this “really good tune”, which was used by Sir Edward Elgar in his piece Polonia, in a tribute to Poland during the First World War.
• Russia.
• Switzerland.
• Japan.
• USA.
• Germany.
• France.

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Here, we rank the Top 10 to ever belt it out.

• Mariah Carey (2002)
• Billy Joel (1989 and 2007)
• The Chicks (2003)
• Luther Vandross (1997)
• Beyoncé (2004)
• Lady Gaga (2016)
• Jennifer Hudson (2009)
• Whitney Houston (1991)

It’s one of the most famous national anthem fail moments to ever happen. Not only was 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert fighting the flu when she performed the national anthem in front of a packed house before a Portland Trail Blazers game in 2003, but she then forgot the words.

Barr sparked controversy when performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a nationally aired baseball game on July 25, 1990. After singing the anthem in what many perceived to be a deliberately disrespectful manner, Barr grabbed her groin and spat….

Written by Francis Scott Key, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. However, despite it being considered one of the greatest live performances by Houston, she actually didn’t perform it live, but lip-synced to a pre-recorded version of the anthem.

But, the most significant reason that the Star Spangled Banner is so difficult to sing is that, strictly speaking, it is NOT A SONG. It’s a POEM disguised as a SONG. When looking at the shape of the lyrics on a page, it looks like poetry and not like a standard lyric form.

Although all rules are important to follow, the biggest National Anthem etiquette no-nos involve failing to give it your full attention. Sure, you can sing along with gusto (even if you can’t carry a tune), but otherwise keep your lips zipped—and that includes no talking on your cell phone.

The Flag Code is silent as to conduct after the National Anthem has been sung or played. It is perfectly acceptable and common practice to applaud or cheer upon the completion of the playing or singing of the National Anthem.

Individuals in uniform should salute the flag during the duration of the song. Veterans or military personnel not in uniform can salute the flag as they would if they were in uniform. Civilians should face the flag and place their right hand over their heart, while men should remove their hats.

No. Veterans are authorized and encouraged to render a proper salute when covered (wearing a hat, for you civilians) while the National Anthem is being played and during the raising and lowering of the National Flag.

Yes, it is customary to salute them when you recognize them as officers, when they are in uniform or when they are participants in ceremonies. Security personnel (gate guards) at military installation entrances salute retired officers when they see their rank as they check ID cards, for example.

Civilians should not salute the American Flag with a military salute. The military salute is considered a privilege earned by those who have served in the Armed Forces and is reserved for official protocols. Civilians should follow specific etiquette during the National Anthem.

Veterans and Saluting Out of Uniform A provision of the 2009 Defense Authorization Act changed federal law to allow U.S. veterans and military personnel not in uniform to render the military hand-salute when the national anthem is played.