As a long-time fan of the tournament (1967), it was in the 60s and 70s that I heard the most beautiful Land of My Fathers. There was a kind of meditation in that song, the sobriety of the Welsh people gave it an extraordinarily solemn dimension, there was something grandiose emanating from the Arms Spark, quite unlike what happens now where people don't miss an opportunity to be seen by the cameras with no respect for their anthem, its words or its song. These days, it's not supporters who are present, but clowns with paint jobs and ridiculous hairstyles, whose egos are matched only by their imbecility and disrespect. In recent years, the end of the anthem has been changed, giving the yellers a chance to express themselves. What a far cry from the magic of the 60s and 70s. I've always thought that the tournament couldn't be what it is without those moments of magic that will forever be etched in legend. Over the last few years, changes in behaviour in rugby stadiums, where we've seen a sort of Americanisation of supporters, whose lamentable attitudes are relayed by TV cameras, have contributed to completely undoing the magic of the tournament. O tempora O mores
Thank you Stéphane for this comment, but I still find the observation a little harsh. Of course, things have changed but it seems to me that respect and emotion still reign in the stadiums today. Particularly with the anthems, we must not forget that Flower of Scotland has only been sung since 1990, that the music stops quickly to allow the audience to bring an extra layer of soul to the players through the force of singing. As for the cameras on the clowns in the stadium, it's an epiphenomenon that should not be taken too much into account. Likewise, mixing and sharing between opposing supporters remains essential and with as much depth as ever. In my opinion, from my little experience.
Land of song and dance, Land of our fathers It does not matter whether you are Gwynhenseg, Ddyfedeg, Powyseg or Gwyneddeg, we are all finally united as one proud nation, after so much infighting and betrayal from the Saxons
J'étais dans la foule ce jour-là et je peux vous assurer que cet véritable hymne funèbre "God Save the Queen" n'est jamais chanté en l'honneur des Gallois ! Au contraire, il est là pour nous rappeler que nous, les autochtones de Grande-Bretagne, sommes toujours une race soumise, et c'est pourquoi, chaque fois que nous battons nos voisins les plus proches et les plus aimés au rugby, nous pouvons dire que "la vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid...". De manière peut-être un peu ironique, nous aimons les Français, malgré la conquête normande, à cause de la fluidité de leur rugby. Bonne chance pour la Coupe du monde. Allez les Bleus, et bien sûr les Diables Rouges ! Sincèrement, athée et republicain.
And this is exactly why as a teenaged Englishman I always supported Wales in the Home internationals...... that, and the fact that Wales epitomised a rugby nation - tough and fair.
I remember those days. No need for a soloist, or any assistance. The singing erupted from the stands and has never been bettered. You can't stage manage the true feeling of my people. And I was there!
I like the shot at the end where a man replaces his hat, having removed it for the singing of the national anthem. How times change - you probably would not see that these days.
The translation of what the commentator is saying: "Some furious demonstrations... We are telling me right now that the nationalists are demonstrating violently against the "God save the Queen". It's the first time we see that here at Arms Park. And here is the "Land of my Fathers", and now everyone is singing! So that's really great! Never seen that at Arms Park. Here is the Welsh national anthem. Then, the camera is fixing on the Welsh flag. We heard this wonderful choir which was rising to the sky, the Arms Park's grey sky, the Welsh national anthem."
after i married an English lass I ended up living in Lancs. but lancs was never home, for me my parents home in Newport was home. I'm now divorced and living back in Wales but not back in Newport, but the valleys but I'm home. Looking forward to now dying in Wales my one and only true home
Wales will never belong to the English Crown. They can use fake British (English fakery of Welsh titles) all they want. We will never sing God save the Q/K....We are Still here!!! Yma O Hyd!
I think many people misinterpret the nationalistic spirit here . It is not that the game of rugby in any way represents the Welsh people as a nation . It is more that the language of Cymru gets heard loud and clear on an international stage .
There are a great number of male voice choirs in Wales I think. More recently the enchantment of female voices have been added which was the missing component.
I very much doubt if I can add anything original here,but being born in London to Irish ☘️ Parents naturally I follow Ireland,but I have to say,I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to listen to the Welsh,Scots and French Anthems! And this Welsh rendition is fantastic!!...They're always sung with such passion and emotion!!
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi, Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri; Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd, Tros ryddid gollasant eu gwaed. Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau. Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd, Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd; Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi. Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau. Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad dan ei droed, Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed, Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad, Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad. Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau.
What sport is this, Football (Soccer) or Rugby?
As a long-time fan of the tournament (1967), it was in the 60s and 70s that I heard the most beautiful Land of My Fathers. There was a kind of meditation in that song, the sobriety of the Welsh people gave it an extraordinarily solemn dimension, there was something grandiose emanating from the Arms Spark, quite unlike what happens now where people don't miss an opportunity to be seen by the cameras with no respect for their anthem, its words or its song. These days, it's not supporters who are present, but clowns with paint jobs and ridiculous hairstyles, whose egos are matched only by their imbecility and disrespect. In recent years, the end of the anthem has been changed, giving the yellers a chance to express themselves. What a far cry from the magic of the 60s and 70s. I've always thought that the tournament couldn't be what it is without those moments of magic that will forever be etched in legend. Over the last few years, changes in behaviour in rugby stadiums, where we've seen a sort of Americanisation of supporters, whose lamentable attitudes are relayed by TV cameras, have contributed to completely undoing the magic of the tournament. O tempora O mores
Thank you Stéphane for this comment, but I still find the observation a little harsh. Of course, things have changed but it seems to me that respect and emotion still reign in the stadiums today. Particularly with the anthems, we must not forget that Flower of Scotland has only been sung since 1990, that the music stops quickly to allow the audience to bring an extra layer of soul to the players through the force of singing. As for the cameras on the clowns in the stadium, it's an epiphenomenon that should not be taken too much into account. Likewise, mixing and sharing between opposing supporters remains essential and with as much depth as ever. In my opinion, from my little experience.
Land of song and dance, Land of our fathers It does not matter whether you are Gwynhenseg, Ddyfedeg, Powyseg or Gwyneddeg, we are all finally united as one proud nation, after so much infighting and betrayal from the Saxons
what a fantastic stadium??
God bless this beautiful country. Blessed to be Welsh. Yma o hyd
J'étais dans la foule ce jour-là et je peux vous assurer que cet véritable hymne funèbre "God Save the Queen" n'est jamais chanté en l'honneur des Gallois ! Au contraire, il est là pour nous rappeler que nous, les autochtones de Grande-Bretagne, sommes toujours une race soumise, et c'est pourquoi, chaque fois que nous battons nos voisins les plus proches et les plus aimés au rugby, nous pouvons dire que "la vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid...". De manière peut-être un peu ironique, nous aimons les Français, malgré la conquête normande, à cause de la fluidité de leur rugby. Bonne chance pour la Coupe du monde. Allez les Bleus, et bien sûr les Diables Rouges ! Sincèrement, athée et republicain.
As welshman our anthem is best if I was born in any other country apart from Wales my life never be the same
Wales your have the best voices in the world. ❤
SARAH JANE BRADY WELSH MIGRANT DENO VO MICRODUPLICATE CHROMOSOME 16P13.11 22/06/81
Doesn't matter how many times over many years I've heard this, Still makes hair on my neck stand up
And this is exactly why as a teenaged Englishman I always supported Wales in the Home internationals...... that, and the fact that Wales epitomised a rugby nation - tough and fair.
Who are the dickhead commentators
I remember those days. No need for a soloist, or any assistance. The singing erupted from the stands and has never been bettered. You can't stage manage the true feeling of my people. And I was there!
Invaded not concurred
Thank you ❤🎶🏴😁👍 and Thank You Lord ✝️ for the Tingles 🙏❤✝️
Attention! C'est l'hymne de Galles, pas God save the Queen.
Goosebumps fantastic
I like the shot at the end where a man replaces his hat, having removed it for the singing of the national anthem. How times change - you probably would not see that these days.
We have in brittany choose in thé 19 th century thé same hymn called hère " old country of my fâthers !!!!Llove Wales !!!! Im breton not french ...
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The translation of what the commentator is saying: "Some furious demonstrations... We are telling me right now that the nationalists are demonstrating violently against the "God save the Queen". It's the first time we see that here at Arms Park. And here is the "Land of my Fathers", and now everyone is singing! So that's really great! Never seen that at Arms Park. Here is the Welsh national anthem. Then, the camera is fixing on the Welsh flag. We heard this wonderful choir which was rising to the sky, the Arms Park's grey sky, the Welsh national anthem."
In '60 Bok centre John Gainsford said he could hardly play after the crowd sang..
Way back in 1968 - The Welsh still saying "f*ck the English Queen, she aint ours"
after i married an English lass I ended up living in Lancs. but lancs was never home, for me my parents home in Newport was home. I'm now divorced and living back in Wales but not back in Newport, but the valleys but I'm home. Looking forward to now dying in Wales my one and only true home
Tell me your Welsh without telling me you’re Welsh.., even the French were impressed 🏴🏴🇫🇷🇫🇷
From a Scot this is just breathtaking , love to our Celtic cousins 🏴🏴
Fellow Scot here. The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. And I'm definitely not crying. Beautiful.
The Scots can ram it
Aye ❤
Nearer to thee my lord
A bloke in a rural pub in Australia just gave me a belt buckle, which reads... British by birth, Welsh by the grace of God.
Greetings to your celtics brothers from Brittany ⚪⚫ Breizh Cymru 🏴
Shivers.
Wales will never belong to the English Crown. They can use fake British (English fakery of Welsh titles) all they want. We will never sing God save the Q/K....We are Still here!!! Yma O Hyd!
Pure gold, as always Wales lead the front in Song !!
Booing God save the Queen 😏😉 Nice1 lads🇮🇪
This is the reason money should be kept out of representative sport.
And.. Gwlad. Bar hau. Xxxxxxxx
Ma hwn yn wych, diolch am ei lwytho ar youtube!
listen to the boos as the english anthem is played first!
I think many people misinterpret the nationalistic spirit here . It is not that the game of rugby in any way represents the Welsh people as a nation . It is more that the language of Cymru gets heard loud and clear on an international stage .
There are a great number of male voice choirs in Wales I think. More recently the enchantment of female voices have been added which was the missing component.
Fucking hell. I was there that day. Scared the shit out of us.
I very much doubt if I can add anything original here,but being born in London to Irish ☘️ Parents naturally I follow Ireland,but I have to say,I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to listen to the Welsh,Scots and French Anthems! And this Welsh rendition is fantastic!!...They're always sung with such passion and emotion!!
Have you ever found a Welshman who could'nt sing, yes, but not one that would'nt.
Every time l come on this l have tears! I live in England l like the English but l love Wales and yes we can be arses but we just are well better!!!😁
Goosebumps
Breizh ma bro
C etait le premier Galles Anglerre apres le drame d Aberfan oû des dizaines d enfants moururent sous la boue et la cendre
Welsh Crowds did not need manufactured then!
Fuck the sycophantic establishment fellating English anthem. Get a better one England.
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi, Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri; Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd, Tros ryddid gollasant eu gwaed. Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau. Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd, Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd; Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi. Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau. Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad dan ei droed, Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed, Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad, Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad. Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau.
I was there!!
Really ? Wouahouh !!!