Comments on: America the Beautiful

By: Maya

Maya — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:43:58 +0000

It surprised me to learn Canadians sang this. Most associate it with The United States, and many find it to be a lovely song. Interesting point, though.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:19:38 +0000

In reply to ltbugaf. No argument from me, ltbugaf.

By: ltbugaf

ltbugaf — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:10:15 +0000

I’m rather surprised that it’s sung in a Canadian ward. I’ve always associated it more with the United States than with the American continents in general.

In 1985, I was quite surprised that O Canada wasn’t included in the new hymn book. Perhaps it will be next time.

By: TStevens

TStevens — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:28:52 +0000

I would like to see a general statement about using patriotic songs for your area when appropriate.

But if that was ever written into the hymn book you would get some wards in America singing Toby Kieth.

By: John Singh

John Singh — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:07:20 +0000

Canada is also so beautifull.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:18:13 +0000

Or maybe Handelâ€s â€œMessiahâ€. :)

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:14:40 +0000

I like that one…and not just because it was written to be radical and subversive.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:10:51 +0000

Or maybe, as the brother of our elders quorum president mentioned yesterday, â€œThis Land is Your Landâ€.

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:06:53 +0000

How about something like “Ode to Joy” which celebrate the brotherhood of man. Granted it is a humanist/enlightenment song and already in use right now as the EU anthem…but something similar at least.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:03:45 +0000

Maybe â€œThe Maple Leaf Foreverâ€, Rebecca J? Or even a generic one; one that isnâ€t so pro-any-specific-country. Dawn, thatâ€s what happens when you have four days of Raymond is AWESOME!