American Civil War Song: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Ian Berwick 2026-09-21 | American Civil War Song: When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Deutschlandlied | National Anthem of Germany Ian Berwick 2022-12-20 | Deutschlandlied (The Song of Germany)Music: Joseph Haydn, 1797Lyrics: August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, 1841Adopted: 1922First Relinquished: 1945Readopted: 1952Adopted in the East: 1990
Wilhelmus | National Anthem of the Netherlands Ian Berwick 2022-09-18 | "Wilhelmus" or "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe"Music By: 1568, composer disputedLyrics: Disputed, written between 1568 and 1572Adopted: In use by the Netherlands throughout its history, but officially adopted May 10, 1932
Star Spangled Banner | National Anthem of the United States of America Ian Berwick 2022-08-26 | The Star Spangled BannerMusic By: John Stafford Smith, 1773, from "To Anacreon in Heaven" Lyrics: Francis Scott Key, 1814Adopted: 1931
İstiklâl Marşı | National Anthem of Turkey Ian Berwick 2022-08-14 | İstiklâl Marşı (The Independence March)Lyrics: Mehmet Akif Ersoy, 1921Music: Osman Zeki ÜngörAdopted: 1921, by the Grand National Assembly, two years before the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
النشيد الوطني | National Anthem of Kuwait Ian Berwick 2022-08-10 | Lyrics: Aḥmad Mishārī al-ʿAdwānīMusic: Ibrāhīm al-Ṣūla, ʾAḥmad ʿAlīAdopted: February 25, 1978Replaced: Amiri Salute
Kassaman قَسَمًا | National Anthem of Algeria Ian Berwick 2022-08-04 | Lyrics: Moufdi ZakariaMusic: Mohamed FawziAdopted: 1962Replaced La Marseillaise
Azərbaycan marşı | National Anthem of Azerbaijan Ian Berwick 2022-08-02 | Lyrics: Ahmad JavadMusic: Uzeyir HajibeyovAdopted: 1920, again 1992
Kimigayo 君が代 | National Anthem of Japan Ian Berwick 2022-07-31 | Lyrics: Written during the Heian period (794–1185)Music: John William Fenton, 1869 Adopted: 1869, informally, 1999, made law.
The Soldiers Song | National Anthem of Ireland Ian Berwick 2022-07-30 | Music: Patrick Heeney, 1910Lyrics: Liam Ó Rinn, 1923 (Irish), Peadar Kearney, 1909 (English)Adopted: July 12, 1924
Marcha Real | National Anthem of Spain Ian Berwick 2022-07-29 | Marcha Real (The Royal March) Music: Manuel de Espinosa de los Monteros, 1761Lyrics: No official lyrics have been adopted, but several unofficial versionsAdopted: 1770
The Declarations Channel: United States Declaration of Independence Ian Berwick 2022-07-04 | Check out my Second Channel featuring National Founding/Historical Documents, The Declarationsyoutube.com/channel/UCDiFeAgeqZM0sVwdxZ2gVVwRead and Edited by Me, MusicAmericana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...America (Industrial Era) Civilization VI - Battle Hymn of the Republic (U.S. Air Force)
Jerusalem - Unofficial Anthem of England Ian Berwick 2022-04-23 | And did those feet in ancient time, aka Jerusalem Lyrics by William Blake as a preface to his Epic Poem, Milton. 1808Music by Hubert Parry, 1916
Vive Henri IV - French Royal Anthem [Revolutionary France Tribute] Ian Berwick 2022-04-01 | Based on a video I made back in 2015, youtube.com/watch?v=QWhxoAKxEmo&ab_channel=IanBerwick
This Land is Your Land - Canadian Patriotic Song Ian Berwick 2022-03-04 | This Land is Your LandMusic and Lyrics by: Woody Guthrie, 1945Canadian Lyrics by: The Travellers, 1955
This Land is Your Land - American Patriotic Song Ian Berwick 2022-02-13 | This Land is Your LandMusic and Lyrics by: Woody Guthrie, 1945Submitted to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2002
Indonesia Raya | National Anthem of Indonesia Ian Berwick 2021-12-24 | Indonesia Raya (Indonesia the Great)Music and Lyrics: Wage Rudolf Supratman, 1924Adopted: August 17, 1945
Juditha Triumphans | Unofficial Anthem of the Republic of Venice Ian Berwick 2021-10-31 | Juditha Triumphans (Judith triumphant) : Antonio Vivaldi, 1716
Náměšť - Czechoslovak Folk Song during the Velvet Revolution Ian Berwick 2021-10-11 | Náměšť Lyrics: Jaroslav HutkaMusic Jaroslav HutkaJaroslav Hutka fled Czechoslovakia in 1978, and the Communist regime banned his works. In the first weeks after the end of Communism in 1989, he returned and wrote a song illustrating the power of human liberty.
Olympic Hymn, 2004 | Ολυμπιακός Ύμνος Version 3 Ian Berwick 2020-10-07 | Olympic HymnΟλυμπιακός ΎμνοςLyrics: Kostis PalamasMusic: Spyridon Samaras, 1896Adopted as the Anthem of the Olympics in 1958
BREXIT DAY Ian Berwick 2020-01-31 | now for something completely different sources include: A Christmas Carol (2009), Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987), Master and Commander (2003), The Patriot (2000), and Rule Britannia!
National Anthem: Portugal - A Portuguesa Ian Berwick 2019-09-25 | National Anthem of Portugal, A Portuguesa (The Portuguese )Lyrics written: 1890 by Henrique Lopes de MendonçaMusic: Alfredo Keil, 1890Adopted as the National Anthem of Portugal: 1910 or 1911
American Patriotic Song: My Country Tis of Thee Ian Berwick 2018-02-11 | My Country ‘Tis of Thee (also known as “America”) is a patriotic hymn written by Samuel F. Smith in 1832, while a student at Andover Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. The melody had traveled around Europe in several variations, including “God Save the King.” Even Beethoven and Haydn had used the music in some of their own compositions.My Country ‘Tis of Thee (America) was the lyrical result of Samuel Smith’s drive to create a national hymn for the United States. In about 30 minutes on a rainy day, he wrote the now classic anthem. The first three verses encourage and invoke national pride, while the last verse was specifically reserved as a petition to God for His continued favor and protection of the United States of America.
National Anthem: Iceland - Lofsöngur [NEW VERSION] Ian Berwick 2017-12-25 | Much like the United States anthem, the Icelandic national anthem was originally written for a particular occasion and it probably did not occur to either the poet or the composer that the song was destined to become a national anthem.In Iceland, nation-wide celebrations were held throughout 1874 to mark the 1000th anniversary of the first Norse settlement of the island. (This is the “Iceland’s thousand years” that are referenced in the anthem.) To mark the occassion, the Bishop of Iceland decreed that church services on August 2 of that year were to be held based on the anniversary, and the text to be presented was Psalm 90. The Rev. Matthías Jochumsson then decided to write a poem based on the Biblical text and the millennial anniversary. While abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland, he met up with Sveinbjörn Sveinbjörnsson, who Jochumsson asked to compose music for his poem.
National Anthem: Russia - Госуда́рственный гимн Росси́йской Федера́ции Ian Berwick 2017-10-29 | The Hymn of the Russian Federation is the national anthem of Russia.It is an adaptation of the national anthem of the Soviet Union of 1944, with music originally composed by Alexander Alexandrov. The lyrics were revised for the anthem of the Russian Federation by Sergey Mikhalkov, who had supplied lyrics for versions of the Soviet anthem in 1943 and 1977. The revision removes any mention of Lenin's ideas and the "unbreakable union" of the Soviet state, instead focusing on a country that is vast in area and rich in resources that will be entrusted to future generations.The hymn was adopted in late 2000 by President Vladimir Putin and replaced the The Patriotic Song, which had been the official anthem from 1990. Before and after the adoption of the new anthem, liberal groups raised concerns that the re-adoption of the Soviet anthem was returning Russia to the Soviet era.
Norwegian Patriotic Song: Norway in red, white and blue Ian Berwick 2017-06-12 | Inspired by the libretto lines from an “underground cabaret” written shortly after the World War II invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940, lyricist Finn Bø — in collaboration with Arild Feldborg and Tobias Bernhoft — wrote “Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått,” but not until the end of the war in 1945.The melody, which was now “resurrected” for peaceful purpose, was penned from “across the border.” Swedish composer Lars-Erik Larsson’s catchy march-like tune — actually commissioned by the Swedish Government to stimulate the sale of war bonds (Försvarsobligationer)(1941) to strengthen the Swedish Defense Department — soon caught on in Norway as well, but was quickly banned by the occupation forces and NS (Nasjonal Samling, the National Unification Party).With the “super patriotic mood” reawakened and allowed to freely resurface following the end of World War II in 1945, the song became — and has continued to be — one of the most beloved among Norway’s patriotic songs.Verse 1 of the final version paints a picture of the Norwegian landscape. A second verse (not included here) describes the frivolities and enthusiasm of the graduating students (Rødrussen), while the third verse is a reminder of the trials and tribulations of World War II.The common theme of strong love and patriotism for Norway and its flag is painted in Red, White and Blue throughout the poem.
National Anthem: Moldova - Limba noastră Ian Berwick 2017-05-27 | This neighbour of Romania, with which also shares a language (called “Romanian” in Romania and “Moldovan” in Moldova), and once proposed to reintegrate with that nation, also used the Romanian anthem for the first few years after its 1991 independence from the Soviet Union (which was also its anthem during its short time of independence from 1917-1918). Its new anthem was adopted in 1994.
USA State Song: Iowa - The Song of Iowa Ian Berwick 2017-05-21 | "The Song of Iowa" is the official state song of the U.S. state of Iowa, written by S. H. M. Byers in 1897 and adopted by Iowa State Legislature in 1911. The song is set to the tune O Tannenbaum and Byres' lyrics' theme is centered on his love and praise for Iowa.
USA State Song: Louisiana - You Are My Sunshine Ian Berwick 2017-05-15 | Louisiana designated "You are My Sunshine" by Jimmie H. Davis (former governor of Louisiana) and Charles Mitchell as an official state song in 1977 (Give Me Louisiana is also an official state song)
National Anthem: Poland - Mazurek Dąbrowskiego [REMASTERED] Ian Berwick 2017-05-09 | The Polish national anthem was written in July 1797 in Reggio near Bolonia by Józef Wybicki, one of the organisers of General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski’s Polish Army in Italy. The theme of the original poem was a novel idea in the era of the nation state (that is, most European nations were made up of eponymous nationalities), that the nation does not need a territory to be a nation, it only needs a group of people. This idea was a timely one, as Poland had only been partitioned out of existence only two years earlier. Several more times in subsequent Polish history would an independent Polish nation appear then disappear from the map, which could explain why the song resonates with Poles even today. The original poem also mentions several Polish war heroes of the time, as well as heroes of past Polish wars; also Napoleon is mentioned, as the commanding officer of Dąbrowski and as an example to be held up.
National Anthem: Liechtenstein - Oben am jungen Rhein Ian Berwick 2017-05-01 | "Oben am jungen Rhein" ("High on the young Rhine") has been the national anthem of Liechtenstein since 1920. It shares the same melody as the United Kingdom's national anthem, "God Save the Queen", and Norway's royal anthem, Kongesangen, the only difference being an additional refrain at the end of the song.
Australian Patriotic Song: God Bless Australia Ian Berwick 2017-04-28 | God Bless Australia was a proposed 1961 Australian national anthem by Australian songwriter Jack O'Hagan who provided patriotic lyrics to the traditional tune of Waltzing Matilda.
National Anthem: Tajikistan - Суруди Миллии Ian Berwick 2017-04-23 | The lyrics were written by Gulnazar Keldi and the music was composed by Suleiman Yudakov, the same melody from the Anthem of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic.Surudi Milli (Суруди Миллӣ, Surudi Millí; National Anthem) is the national anthem of Tajikistan, officially adopted on 7 September 1994.The Cyrillic script is the only official script of the country and the Perso-Arabic script is not well known in the country itself and is just provided as a comparison to the Tajik language since it is a dialect of Persian.
National Anthem: Vietnam - Tiến Quân Ca Ian Berwick 2017-04-20 | The Tiến Quân Ca, also known as the "Army March" and the "Song of Advancing Soldiers", is the national anthem of Vietnam, both written and composed by Văn Cao in 1944. The "Marching Song" was adopted as the national anthem of North Vietnam in 1945, and was adopted as the national anthem of the new Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1976, following the reunification of both North Vietnam and South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War.
USA State Song: Colorado - Where the Columbines Grow Ian Berwick 2017-04-12 | The state song of Colorado|information on where he early to mid-2000s, there was debate over replacing "Where the Columbines Grow" with John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" or Merle Haggard's rare song "Colorado". In 2007, the Colorado legislature named "Rocky Mountain High" as Colorado's second official state song, paired with "Where the Columbines Grow".
National Anthem: Albania - Himni i Flamurit Ian Berwick 2017-04-09 | Himni i Flamurit (English: Hymn to the Flag) is the national anthem of Albania. The music of the anthem was adapted from an original composition by the Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu, for the song "Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire" (or "E scris pe tricolor unire"). Whereas the words were written by the Albanian poet Asdreni (Aleksandër Stavre Drenova), and are merely different from the original Romanian lyrics which Andrei Barseanu wrote for Porumbescu's piece.
National Anthem: Faroe Islands - Tú alfagra land mítt Ian Berwick 2017-04-08 | Tú alfagra land mítt ("Thou fairest land of mine"), officially entitled Mítt alfagra land, is the national anthem of the Faroe Islands. The anthem's lyrics, composed in 1906, are by Símun av Skarði (1872-1942) and the melody by Petur Alberg (1885-1940).
National Anthem: United Kingdom - God Save the Queen [Remastered] Ian Berwick 2017-04-07 | “God Save the Queen” (or “God Save the King”, depending on the gender of the ruling monarch) was first publicly performed in London in 1745 to support King George II after he was defeated in a battle in the Jacobean uprising that started that year. The song was used to boost morale and the forces loyal to George II would go on to defeat the Jacobites the following year. The song came to be referred to as the national anthem from the beginning of the nineteenth century.The words and tune are anonymous, and may date back to the seventeenth century. There are various claimants to authorship of both the words and tune, the words can be found as early as 1545, when the watchword at night was “God save the King”, the reply was “Long to reign over us.” The authorship of the melody has been claimed by many, including John Bull (the author of the earliest piece of music that resembles the work), Henry Carey, Henry Purcell, and Joseph Haydn (although he probably borrowed the tune upon hearing it in London.)There is no authorised version of the National Anthem as the words are a matter of tradition. The anthem has also never been officially declared as the national anthem of the country, the royal anthem (as this technically is) is used as the national anthem as a matter of tradition, but this is also due to the unique constitutional situation in the United Kingdom, as the nation doesn’t have a formal constitution. The words used are those sung in 1745, substituting ‘Queen’ for ‘King’ (and female pronouns with male ones) where appropriate. On official (and most other) occassions, the first verse only is sung, on a small number of occassions, the third verse is heard as well; very rarely is the second verse heard due to its militaristic nature. There exist many other verses, some dating as far back as the first three verses, but the first three are what can best be represented as the “standard” British national anthem.The British tune has since become one of the world’s most recognizable anthems, and has has been used in other countries – as European visitors to Britain in the eighteenth century noticed the advantage of a country possessing such a recognised musical symbol – including Germany, Russia, Switzerland, the United States (where use of the tune continued after independence as the patriotic song “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” and one of several unofficial anthems before 1931), and even today by Liechtenstein and as the royal anthem of Norway. The song also was an influence on early anthems used in the Kingdom of Hawaii. (One might say that because of this fact, that the United Kingdom was the creator of the concept of a “national anthem”.) Some 140 composers, including Beethoven, Haydn and Brahms, have used the tune in their compositions.“God Save the Queen” also serves as the royal anthem for most Commonwealth countries, such as Australia and Canada. (Governors-general of Commonwealth countries usually have bits and pieces of the national anthem strung together played as their anthem.)
National Anthem: Sudan - السلام الجمهوري Ian Berwick 2017-04-03 | Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-watan (We are the Soldiers of God and of our Homeland) was previously the anthem of the Sudanese army and was adopted as the national anthem in 1956, after Sudan achieved independence from Britain..
USA State Song: New York - I Love New York Ian Berwick 2017-03-27 | I Love New York (stylized I ❤ NY) is both a logo and a song that are the basis of an advertising campaign and have been used since 1977 to promote tourism in New York City, and New York State. The trademarked logo, owned by the New York State Department of Economic Development, appears in souvenir shops and brochures throughout the state, some licensed, many not. The song is the state song of New York.
National Anthem: Ireland - Amhrán na bhFiann [New Version] Ian Berwick 2017-03-25 | "A Soldiers' Song" was composed in 1907, with words by Peadar Kearney and music by Kearney and Patrick Heeney. The first draft, handwritten on copybook paper, sold at auction in Dublin in 2006 for €760,000. The text was first published in Irish Freedom by Bulmer Hobson in 1912. It was used as marching song by the Irish Volunteers and was sung by rebels in the General Post Office (GPO) during the Easter Rising of 1916. Its popularity increased among rebels held in Frongoch internment camp after the Rising, and the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the Irish War of Independence (1919–21). After the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, a large proportion of the IRA's men and apparatus became the National Army. The "Soldiers' Song" remained popular as an Army tune, and was played at many military functions.
National Anthem: Venezuela - Gloria al Bravo Pueblo Ian Berwick 2017-03-14 | "Gloria al Bravo Pueblo" (Glory to the Brave People) was adopted as Venezuela's national anthem by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco on May 25, 1881. The lyrics were written by the physician and journalist Vicente Salias in 1810. The music was later composed by musician Juan José Landaeta. It is said, however, that the melody has been known since 1840 as La Marsellesa Venezolana (Venezuelan Marseillaise), in reference to its subtle similarity to the French national anthem.Some recent investigations have suggested that the real author of the anthem was Andrés Bello, and not Salias, to whom it was originally credited, and the music was composed by another musician called Lino Gallardo. However, this theory has yet to be proven, and lacks any real recognition among the general Venezuelan population, historians, or otherwise.
National Anthem: South Korea - 애국가 [ NEW VERSION ] Ian Berwick 2017-03-12 | "Aegukga" (English: Patriotic Song, literally "loving country song") is the national anthem of the Republic of Korea. First performed in 1896, it was well-known by all Koreans by 1910. (It was not the national anthem at this time however, as an imperial anthem was in use at the time.) At this time, the song was usually sung to a Scottish folk song, “Auld Lang Syne”, as well as occasionally to other music. In that year, the Japanese invaded Korea, and banned the song. However, it was still popular with Koreans abroad as a yearning for national independence.In 1935 composer Ahn Eaktay wrote the music that’s currently in use for the anthem (he wanted the song to have a Korean melody and not that of a folk song of a foreign nation). It was adopted by the government in exile and then, when South Korea was founded in 1948, three years after the Japanese occupation ended, it was officially adopted by that government.The anthem shares a title with that of the anthem of North Korea, as well as that of the Korean Empire, the music is also somewhat reminiscent of that of North Korea’s anthem. There has also been a “united Korean anthem” created by blending the melodies of the two nations’ anthems seamlessly, used by some to promote Korean re-unification.
National Anthem: Bahrain - بحريننا Ian Berwick 2017-03-12 | Bahrainona (Arabic: بحريننا; "Our Bahrain"; also known as نشيد البحرين الوطني nashīd al-Baḥrayn al-waṭanī "the national anthem of Bahrain"), is the national anthem of Bahrain.Two different versions were made with the same melody but with different words. The first was used from the Bahrain's independence in 1971 until 2002. The second has been in use since the constitutional amendments referendum that declared the country's ruler Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah as king, and the country a kingdom.The original words were written by Mohamed Sudqi Ayyash (born 1925). The composer of the melody is unknown, but it was later re-arranged by singer and composer Ahmed AlJumairi and recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, where it became the current, widely used anthem.
USA State Song: Kansas - Home on the Range Ian Berwick 2017-03-04 | "Home on the Range" is a classic western folk song, sometimes called the "unofficial anthem" of the American West. The lyrics were originally written by Dr. Brewster M. Higley of Smith County, Kansas in a poem entitled "My Western Home" in the early 1840s to 1927 and 1940s. In 1947, it became the state song of the U.S. state of Kansas. In 2010, members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.
National Anthem: Greenland - Nunarput utoqqarsuanngoravit Ian Berwick 2017-02-26 | "Nunarput utoqqarsuanngoravit" (You Our Ancient Land; Danish: Vort ældgamle land under isblinkens bavn) is the national anthem of Greenland, an autonomous country of the Kingdom of Denmark. With lyrics by Henning Jakob Henrik Lund and music composed by Jonathan Petersen, the anthem was officially adopted in 1916. Since 1979, "Nuna asiilasooq" (The Land of Great Length), an anthem used by the self-governing Kalaallit people, has also been officially recognised by the government.
National Anthem: Botswana - Fatshe leno la rona Ian Berwick 2017-02-26 | "Fatshe leno la rona" (tswana: This Is Our Land) is the national anthem of Botswana. Written and composed by Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete, it was adopted upon independence in 1966.
National Anthem: Bhutan - འབྲུག་ཙན་དན་ Ian Berwick 2017-02-19 | Druk tsendhen (Dzongkha: འབྲུག་ཙན་དན, "The Thunder Dragon Kingdom") is the national anthem of Bhutan. Adopted in 1953, the music is by Aku Tongmi and the words are by Dasho Gyaldun Thinley.
National Anthem: Lebanon - النشيد الوطني اللبناني Ian Berwick 2017-02-19 | The Lebanese National Anthem (Arabic: النشيد الوطني اللبناني an-našīd al-waṭaniyy al-lubnāniyy) was written by Rashid Nakhle and composed by Wadih Sabra. It was adopted on 12 July 1927, seven years after the proclamation of the state of Greater Lebanon during the French mandate.
National Anthem: Turkmenistan - Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Ian Berwick 2017-02-12 | The national anthem of Turkmenistan is called the National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan. The lyrics were originally written by the first president of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov (also known as Turkmenbashi, Turkmen: Türkmenbaşy/Түркменбашы). Niyazov died on 21 December 2006, and two years after his death the reference to Turkmenbashi in the chorus was replaced with the people, among other minor changes to the lyrics. The text of the anthem is given here in its present form, followed by the original text from the Niyazov period. The National Anthem is played at the start of Radio and Television broadcasts at 6:55 am and played again when radio and television stations sign-off.
National Anthem: Panama - Himno Istmeño Ian Berwick 2017-02-11 | Himno Istmeño (English: Isthmian Hymn) is the national anthem of Panama. The music was written by Santos Jorge, and the lyrics by Jerónimo de la Ossa.The song is directed to the average, working-class Panamanian with such lyrics as "Ahead the shovel and pick; At work without any more dilation".The usual length of the singing of the anthem is Chorus, Stanza I & II, then the Chorus again.
