Why do we only sing the first verse of the "Star Spangled Banner"? - Page 3

Morrigoon · 03-27-2009, 11:27 AM

Me too... I knew the "Alabaster cities gleam" part (not memorized, but was aware) and found the rest when I went looking.

ozron · 03-27-2009, 11:36 AM

I've sung the Banner a few times, and I can tell you - as much as I love the song, it's just a bitch to sing! Some of the finest voices I've ever worked with have trouble getting through one verse, let alone four.

Now, about America the Beautiful. I sang three verses of this at a moment of silence gathering the week after 9/11.

"Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears!"

I almost lost it there...

innerSpaceman · 03-27-2009, 12:16 PM

How are those lyrics that are not sung all the time? I have about 28 versions of Jingle Bells, and 93% of them sing both verses.

(0% use the Batman Smells verses)

Kevy Baby · 03-27-2009, 02:22 PM

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Maybe this will help

Yeah; I don't think that is what the original writers had in mind...

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How are those lyrics that are not sung all the time? I have about 28 versions of Jingle Bells, and 93% of them sing both verses.

Did you notice the verse in the middle?

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So is that your bum after a good spanking? Fanny bright???

Prudence · 03-27-2009, 12:39 PM

There are more than 2 verses. At least according to the children's book and accompanying 8-track I had as a child. (The chime means you turn the page!)

Gemini Cricket · 03-27-2009, 12:43 PM

Who the hell is Miss Fanny Bright?

Morrigoon · 03-27-2009, 12:56 PM

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Who the hell is Miss Fanny Bright?

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innerSpaceman · 03-27-2009, 02:12 PM

So is that your bum after a good spanking? Fanny bright???

Morrigoon · 03-27-2009, 02:34 PM

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So is that your bum

iSm didn't read the British definition?

innerSpaceman · 03-27-2009, 03:18 PM

Of course I read the verse in the middle, and its heard in every version of the song.

And the British are retards.

That is all.

And, yes, I'm using the word more often than ever now. Unintended consequences of consciousness.

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ozron The once and former... Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 421	I've sung the Banner a few times, and I can tell you - as much as I love the song, it's just a bitch to sing! Some of the finest voices I've ever worked with have trouble getting through one verse, let alone four. Now, about America the Beautiful. I sang three verses of this at a moment of silence gathering the week after 9/11. "Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears!" I almost lost it there... __________________ http://www.portlandspirit.com/deadhusband.php
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	How are those lyrics that are not sung all the time? I have about 28 versions of Jingle Bells, and 93% of them sing both verses. (0% use the Batman Smells verses)
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	There are more than 2 verses. At least according to the children's book and accompanying 8-track I had as a child. (The chime means you turn the page!) __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Who the hell is Miss Fanny Bright?
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	So is that your bum after a good spanking? Fanny bright???
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Of course I read the verse in the middle, and its heard in every version of the song. And the British are retards. That is all. And, yes, I'm using the word more often than ever now. Unintended consequences of consciousness.
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