hahaha no it isn't! the most apathetic people in the world are still wearing masks and fearing/blaming their neighbors. That is the new Canada like it or not.
Canadian fans will always stand and show respect for others, that’s why I’m proud that my parents immigrated here from Scotland. We’re proud Scots but also proud Canadians .
My grandparents did the same with my mother from Edinburgh. Fun fact, if it was your mother that immigrated here, she directly passes her UK citizenship on to you. Just need to fill out the UK passport application and you're golden!
As an American and a lifelong player/fan of hockey, this had enough of an impact on me when it happened that I wrote the Leafs organization a long email telling them how much it meant! I always sing along with the Canadian anthem before games, and know it word for word! Still one of the coolest things that I have ever seen before a sporting event. Thanks Toronto (and Canada) from a proud and loyal friend and neighbor!
Too bad the Turd changed the lyrics, "In all our sons' command" to "In all of us command," like that makes ANY sense at all. The sons were our proud boys who died in WW1. Trudeau is a real p.o.s.
As an American/living in Canada for the last 20yrs. I can truly say-Yes, our Canadian Cousins have Always had our back. That's why I'm proud to have moved here. DEEP-Roots. Thank You Canada!
@nuru666 I've always viewed it differently,sorry. Canada is EnglishFrench, whereas the US is English/Spanish(not that it's a deal-breaker). I just choose to be as accurate as possible, since there are so-many "Fact-Checkers" out there these-days....lol
Hello right back to you, my neighbor to the north ☺️. Way back when the UHL hockey league still existed, there were teams from Canada that played here....both anthems were always played and that's when I learned your national anthem ☺️. It's beautiful 🌸.
@@JILL0704USA Hello Jill, yes I think both countries' anthems are beautiful, but having had to sing them (both and joyfully) numerous times, gotta say the US song is a bit more of a vocal challenge!
Have you seen the documentary being Canadian. It’s cute and funny and showed me how much the USA is unaware of how much of Canada is in the USA . The only thing that’s ever made me feel disconnected is a Boarder. I grew up watching Gillian’s Island 🏝️ I live below the 49th parallel on the west coast on Vancouver Island. 🇨🇦
Another Canadian here with much love for the US. I absolutely love the American national anthem. Recently watched a video on the story behind the lyrics. Then, I heard Chris Stapleton's version, and oh man....
If we want to stay free we need to wake up right now. The Islamic caliphate is at our door... They are coming to destroy us all and the time for action is quickly slipping away. Israel is just the canary in the coalmine, Islam is not a religion, it is an ideology, it is a form of government and it is a method for waging war. It is here and it. wants us all to be under its control. Time is running out
The Buffalo Sabres, and some other teams in the NE US, play "O Canada" before every game EVEN IF the game is between two American teams. You should be proud of that because we Canadians ABSOLUTELY love and respect this. (It's because hockey is Canadian, so this gesture is an American homage to that)
We share the world’s longest shared border and most of it is relatively unguarded. Name two neighbouring countries with closer ties and such a strong working/trade relationship. Our support of one another makes us both more safe and more powerful! ❤️ We must always uphold that friendship and NEVER allow any of our politicians to jeopardize it!
@@bluetech2861 That line refers to Canada's war dead and all the men who were conscripted and it should NVER been changed. I refuse the change. Trudeau is a national embarrassment.
I like that he new the tune! any american I have ever heard, always knows Oh Canada and is to the tune of star spangled banner, so I am SUPER impressed! Love this!
Another story that will warm your heart. In 2007, the Edmonton Oilers were playing one of the California teams in the playoffs. The home crowd fans BOOED loudly during the singing of Oh Canada, drowning out the singer. The team and city residents were HORRIFIED. Anyway, the next game was in Edmonton. Everyone was a bit nervous about what the fans would do. The fans there in Edmonton sang the Star Spangled Banner so loud that they drowned out the singer. And did so every game afterwords. It was just so touching, so emotional, to see them do this instead of the opposite. Oh yeah... Edmonton won the series too! Karma? 😊
I’m glad I’m not the only one that tears up at stuff like that. I’m a Canadian and I still teared up at Canadians singing your National anthem because I think the mutual respect between our nations is beautiful.
As a proud American, I'll simply say that Canada and their people are the best neighbors ANY country could ever have. I grew up in a northern border state and have been to Canada many times. Canadians are among the most decent people on the planet. I say that because I was in the U.S. Armed Forces and have traveled the globe. My unit also trained with the Canadians....they are a TOUGH people.
at 61 yrs old I am proud to say as a Canadian I have seen this happen more then a few times in my lifetime. It always makes me emotional to see whether its Canadians or Americans singing either anthem. The show of respect for each other like this is what helps keep my faith in our countries. In this time of selfishness and greed we need all the hope and friendship and kindness we can get :0))
Canadian here. God bless the USA. Thanks for being our greatest of allies. Thanks to all who have served, are serving and will serve. Silly sports banter aside, we are good friends, and many of our people share a common past, similar struggles, hopes and dreams for our future generations. I'm old, and disabled, but as long as I am able, I'll stand respectfully for both our anthems, and respect both our flags. It's what good neighbors do.
I’m a Canadian born and raised and have so much pride for our great country, and I feel so much love and respect for the United Stares as well. Whenever I visit the US, I feel so welcomed and truly appreciate how amazing everyone is.
As a Canadian I love the American national anthem…and listening to it…and singing along 🎶🎵🎶…brings tears to my eyes the same way O Canada does…🇨🇦 🇺🇸…Blessings…♥️ From the True North Strong and Free…to the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave…
Living in each country has brought me tons of friends and places to go to when I travel. I sing both anthems, know some of ours en Frances (can't spell it tho!) this is a moment when we forget why a fight started, working together while also respecting our differences. That video on Gander/911 gets me everytime. Come from Away is an amazing play. Sorry for the ramble, LOL
It's (American anthem) a strong anthem but it's all about war which is vastly different from Canada's anthem which is all about love for the country. But I appreciate what you're saying.
Just as the first two clips brought a tear to your eye, the respect you showed in reciting/singing O Canada here was quite emotional for me. I thank you for it. 🇨🇦
Me, too! I was wondering how our host would do, and was pleased to know that he *gets* our anthem, at least. His slips were minor, all things considered. Thank you! Cheers, all!
I'm a retired Canadian trucker and many years hauling to and from USA. When I crossed that border I didn't feel like I was in a different country. The people all were the same and talked the same language. After running cross border for 35 years, I felt North America was just one country.
@@brendamcdonald6602 Don't be so self-righteous. Here in Toronto we have endless random shootings & stabbings of perfect strangers, especially of women. Crazies are everywhere. 👎🏻
I'm Canadian and I love North America with all my heart. The US and CA have been supporting each other for a long time and I hope our friendship and bond lasts the ages! 🇨🇦 ♥🇺🇸
One more - the US Women's Hockey Team was pretty dejected after losing to Canada at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver but they got a standing ovation during the presentation of the sliver medals. "Crowd chants U-S-A during medal ceremony, 2010 Olympics"
Canadians love the U.S. I knew both of our National Anthems when I was 5 from televised hockey games. I truly believe that we have each other’s backs and always will.
One of the ways the game of hockey brings the two countries closer together: we hear each other's national anthem often enough to memorize it and can definitely sing it.
It’s one thing I’ve always loved about hockey. As a person from the northeastern US born before the expansion of the NHL into the south, it always felt like a northern game that Canada was gracious enough to share with us.
I was at the game and my Friend Derek Roy was playing for the Preds. Our section started singing the anthem. Remember we Canadian sports fans have grown up watching, NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, and various other sports broadcast from the US so we have been exposed to the US anthem on a regular basis. Happy to have been part of it.
Thank you for recognizing that Canada has had the US’s back. We do not hear anything about it after the incidents. It is appreciated to hear it occasionally.
Hey, Canadian here! :) You did fine, don't sweat it! It was very nice of you to even try! I'm French Canadian, so I'm more familiar with the French version of our anthem, but I think you did good on the English version! Definitely better than most! I am also familiar with the American anthem. When someone starts singing it I suddenly realize I know the words and it somehow surprises me every time! 😅 Oh, and full disclosure: watching those videos made me emotional too! Pretty sure it makes most people emotional. It's the solemnity of it, you know? A whole arena echoing in perfect unity something so significant... Gets us right in the feels! Have a nice day!
9/10 John on your Oh Canada. Very minor errors however understandably its not something you've sung very often being American. Was well thought out on your part...and much respect for doing so well!
We may have our differences but as a Canadian with American family I'll say we've always had each other's back as allies through the thick of it all. Stuff like thus shows the true class present on both sides of the border. One of the most emotional things I was ever part of was a post 9/11 memorial at art park in Buffalo NY. Standing singing The Star Spangled Banner with over 2000 people and having many see my Canadian flag shirt and come over and give me a hug or a handshake and a warm thank you for my support really makes me proud that our countries share the bond we do.
Half the people in the Detroit hockey arena are from Windsor, Ontario just across the river. The Detroit Redwings is our team. and the city of Detroit has the nicest people.
Very nice! I'm Canadian, love my American cousins and I have always loved your anthem. I am not surprised than fellow Canucks knew your anthem and sang it. It's part of why I love my nation, and yours. 🇨🇦❤🇺🇸
This is a great video John - almost a love letter between the two countries. My three favourite anthem live experiences: 1. The Leafs game you played 2. At a Grammy party in LA, an American artist started belting out oh Canada acapella. 3. In 1981, in Chicago when the Black Hawks played the Maple Leafs. It was the first game played after the Canadian involvement in the Iranian hostage crisis. The crowd was thunderous and ended with “Thank you Canada” chants. Unreal. I learned that night what it meant to be a Canadian and American. I’m not American but I felt the emotion being poured out to Canada.
I agree. The American national anthem gives me chills every time I hear it. A powerful piece of music to represent a strong people. Conversely, our Canadian anthem is also a fitting representation of its people.
I remember when the American fans sang our anthem after a horrible shooting had happened in Ottawa earlier that day. It absolutely made me cry and feel so grateful. It's a beautiful sport that brings people together
Canadian here, the fact that you took the time to read through it and try to sing it, is good enough. Hello to our American friends, and fellow fighters in the rebellion again tyranny
I am a Canadian and a supporter of the United States, we are joined at the hip and we want to remain connected with the United States...as our primary aliy. this gave me goosebumps, I am so proud of these guys. Yes I know the American anthem and always sing along with those who are proud of our countries and sing our anthems with pride.
How incredibly impressive is that! Sooooo impressed. This was respectful, not only to the singer, but to America. Hats off to our Candian neighbors. Thank you.
Hi, American here … I’m not surprised in the slightest that our Canadian brothers & sisters were willing & able to help finish our national anthem when the mic cut out. Canada is & always has been the best neighbor & friend any country could ask for, & I personally have always been grateful to Canadians for support, friendship, & generosity of spirit! In fact, ever since Trump happened to our country, I have been bowled over by the support not just from Canada (to whom I’d also like to apologize for any of the crazy that’s unfortunately spilled over into your country), but from countries all over the world - far too many to remember all at once! It’s been overwhelming & so unbelievably heartening to hear from people in SO MANY different countries, expressing their love & support for our wellbeing as a nation, & their hope for not just a return to normalcy, but also a brighter future. I’ve also seen videos of people from all different countries listening to our national anthem, & actually tearing up while listening to its lyrics! Those videos are incredibly moving, to say the least. Anyway, thank you again & please know that your love & support is very much appreciated! ❤️
How did Trump get brought into this? Stop trying to divide when this is clearly a bonding between two countries through sport. You're the perfect example of who the political terrorist elite love to have on their side. Uneducated, moronic people who spout crap like this. Be ashamed of yourself, because you should. The other side with Biden has everything under control, right?
I am so happy that you said, "In all they sons command". They changed those lyrics a few years ago and we miss it the way it was. It is great to see the respect from the hockey fans for each other's anthem. Wish we could see that respect on a more regular basis.
The current version - which was actually closer to the original English lyrics - has grown on me somewhat, and sometimes I'll sing it, but I'll generally sing it the way it had been for the first 40+ years of my life, and I won't apologize for that - I've always felt that like 'mankind' being a catch-all for all humanity, the 'sons' part referred both to sons and daughters. Both versions are fine, and I won't fault anyone for singing it the way they prefer to, especially if they are older and recall different lyrics.
That was beautiful! When all is said and done, there is more that brings Americans and Canadians together than divides us!! (Hockey is a enduring part of that lol!) We fought on the same side in all the major wars of history, and we have similar views on freedom and law and order. Thank you sir for bringing out such stellar incidents and showing them the respect they deserve.
We Canadians have always had USA's back! My friend served in Afghanistan as a Canadian soldier and he told me when he was first deployed shortly after 911 they were off loading a huge cargo carrier and a US Army ranger actually asked him who are you guys? He looked at him and said we're Canadians! Just then the coyotes started backing down the ramp and the ranger actually teared up when he noticed every one of our military vehicles had I❤NY stickers on them !
Believe it or not guys, some of us Canucks LOVE Americans, we owe each other a lot of respect and I love that we are brother nations. Awesome stuff 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thank you, John, for giving this exposure, and so good to see and read the positive comments back and forth! As an immigrant to Canada (38 years ago), I have been amazed at the synergy there is between Canada and the US. So many similarities (that are taken for granted, really!), e.g. language, habits and customs, rules + signage (eg traffic, but also in all kinds of industry), ethics, etc. etc. Canadians go to the US all the time and feel completely at ease. There are no 2 countries in the world that are so compatible as the US and Canada. This is something to really celebrate and be thankful for. Personally I have a lot of very good friends in the US, done a lot of business there and always love visiting the US. One line in the Canadian anthem is "God keep our land", indeed may He keep our land and the US as well! Blessings, all!
I love your version, lol. Thank you for doing that. As a Canadian growing up on a US border town I knew the US anthem quite young. Nice to see countries respecting each other.
We Canadians love our neighbors. Americans need to love each other no matter your colour or background. The government wants you all divided so you don't focus on what they are doing. Imagine working together and what American would look like. Love you 💝👍💯🇨🇦
I think those were really good hockey fans in Toronto. They had heard the USA anthem many times. You did well and likely better than I would, the revers. Love from Canada. We may annoy each other at times but if push comes to shove in the future, we would very much stand by Americans. We appreciate our neighbours to the South.
The Star Spangled Banner is an inspiring rebellion anthem recounting the Battle of Baltimore as the British sieged. I’m sure Canadians like myself have loved hearing it, especially at sporting events, and on the day of a different siege on Baltimore, happy to recount how Canadians proudly bellowed it out in solidarity with our southern brethren!
Hello John from the REAL CENTRE OF CANADA, MANITOBA. Thank you for sharing your heart for your Canadian Cousens. From one sentimental soul to another, I truly thank you. You held your heart during the singing of the Canadian Anthem. Wow!! Tears man!!! BTW a big shout out to the Detroit Redwing Fans for a great job of our national Anthem. John, our freedoms are under attack, here in Canada and the US. Our Nations Anthems were composed to represent our beliefs of a free people, their history, and rich heritage. Let us never forget those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms, and who fight today. God Bless America and Canada.
