Welsh Anthem - Millenium Stadium

When I was a boy growing up in the 60's/70's, I used to listen to the BBC broadcasts of 5 Nations rugby matches. Two things stand out in my memory -- the incomparable Bill McLaren broadcasting the match, and the crowd at the old Arms Park in Cardiff, singing the national anthem. In those days -- just massed voices. With the encroachment of the 'professional era' (and lots of related marketing hype), WRU has tended to bringing in over-amped 'stars' to lead the anthem (e.g., Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Terfel). Alas, all for ought, in my book -- nothing -- and I mean nothing -- raises the hairs on your neck like the crowd, singing alone. This is a fair representation of what I remember (true, the new stadium, but one last gasp at the old passion).

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• cardiff

[wildmustang184]

Yet another Kiwi. I just want to say that you guys were totally ROBBED of your RWC final and it would've been an absolute honour and a privilege to play you guys on the game on Sunday. Every Kiwi I've come across wanted a Wales NZ game, but alas, some things are out of our control. And as someone with strong Welsh heritage and the flaming red hair to prove it, I want to say publicly that I have incredible respect for your country, your team, and your passion for rugby. Cymru am byth!

[MsEuskadi]

the best hymne in the world. From Basque Country

[gert83]

Such a great anthem. What's more I'm glad to see that Bruce Springsteen doesn't have a monopoly on incongruous use of the glockenspiel.

[hogalog]

@FuroraCeltica wales rugby - 90,000. canada ice hockey - 15,000. i dont think they really compare! england used to do an even better line in national pride before tony blair beat it out of them. the old wembley stadium at euro 96 had to be seen to be believed.

[baswichbowie]

Beth yw pentwr o sbwriel

[danclay530]

1:17 ....now that sent a huge shiver down my spine!

[FuroraCeltica]

Gotta tell you, there are few anthems as stunning as the way the Welsh sing it at a rugby match. The only thing that compares is the Canadian anthem at an ice hockey game

[gazgibson]

Craig Quinnell did more in that anthem than he evelr did in his rugby career, the fat shite.

[and551]

Cancel the fucking glockenspiel

[twotellys12]

@mashtronic76 shut up you dick lol

[anbreatnach]

Agree, much better without the TV firendly "iconic Welsh singers" up in the mix with the crowd somewhere in the background. The passion of the crowd was all it ever needed, not one bum note when sung. As a welshman living in Ireland many years I remember great days at the old Lansdowne crumblehut thousands on the North Terrace drowning out the locals; so much in fact that they have to now sing two anthems! (which still grates, Amhrán na bhFiann is just fine lads on its own)

[headbangers67]

@mashtronic76 Don't turn 2003 into a 1966. English rugby is on rocky ground so no need for a pathetic outburst to try and justify what will be a poor six nations for your nation.