I was 4 1/2 when I started school and every assembly this music was played via a record. I loved it but it always reduced me too tears ! I struggled to try and hide my emotion by discreetly using my cardigan sleeve to dry the tears and runny nose!
@robertpoet... I always loved the tune.. As a young child I thought it was written for me.. As my name is Elizabeth.. . I turned 75...... Best wishes from Ireland to where ever you are in the world Robert. ❤ God Bless
Sounds like a beautiful song that was sang back when England still existed. What a bittersweet thing that I'm listening to it knowing what has happened to the land of my forefathers.
Like a lot of people I have only known the orchestral version of this beautiful music. To hear lyrics and to be sung so beautifully is pure heaven. I am now rapidly approaching my 70th year and so memories are so precious to me. Life was better then it really was.
Wholeheartedly agree with you on what you have said. Tougher / harder / poorer TIMES (Moneywise) But Extremely RICH in Care, thoughtfulness, helpful folks who'd go °Out of their way ° to ENSURE that everyone else was safe.
Remember being so mesmerised by this amazing tune, asa a young lad of maybe 7 years of age, still does something for me as I have moved on to over 75 years. Love the choir singing this piece, it is magical.
I can't hear this piece, orchestral or vocal, without thinking of my late mother. I was 14 when she died almost sixty years ago but the tune and especially this version, makes her seem very close again.
I listen to Classic FM and heard the instruments many times before. Heard the choir only last night and had to look out for all choirs. Thank you for the lyrics I can now follow the singing!
Lovely music, so well sung. But an alternative video set on a summers day in the west Country would have been nice. This is pretty much an English anthem.
