National Songs
My theory is that every nation has a song that epitomezes its soul.
Every nation has a tune that makes them stand a bit straighter and maybe
brings a tear to their eye. These songs aren't always beautiful or even
flattering about the people of that nation. But somehow they get deep
under the skin of them and unite them. The songs I'm talking about are
rarely the national anthem of the country. The canonical examples are
the songs for Australia or Ireland. I will put my list here, if you have
any suggested additions, feel free to email me.
Australia
- Waltzing Matilda
England
- White Cliffs of Dover
Canada
- The Hockey Song
- The Maple Leaf Forever
- The Log Driver's Waltz
- Farewell to Nova Scota
Ireland
- Danny Boy
Japan
- Sakura wiki
United States of America
- This Land is Your Land