American Reacts To Land Of Hope and Glory - Last Night of the Proms 2012

[@endangerdenglish]

The BBC tried to take this from us, I am so glad you could feel our love for this music.

[@colinh2676]

Mother of the free first nation in the world where all men are free

[@trevorveail]

Island Girlz we the folkof the UK raraly show our patriotism but in early September each year we let our hair down and celebrate the last night of the Proms. Do not think that the people of theUK are not patriotic. We are British - there is no one like us.

[@1chish]

We don't stick our flag on every building and dumpster but people should never doubt the embedded patriotism of the British people. People have misjudged us and regretted it.This night is an occasion when we can just be British. But we share the good vibes with anyone who wants to be with us. Look at all the different flags.

[@jono.pom-downunder]

Agreed we may be SCOTS, WELSH and IRISH and ENGLISH. But we could get an the job done, the best combined regimens in the world.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Very true

[@Greenwood4727]

@@jono.pom-downunder the Scots, and Welsh and Irish we are all family, brothers and sisters we may have disagreements with each other like all families but attack one of us and we ALL come together

[@northbreeze0198]

Very true, cheers from Sweden. I love the proms.

[@mikefraser4513]

In some countries you have to search to find their national flag on any building. (Took me 3 days to see one in Tokyo). That's what pisses me off about the USA...stars and stripes on garbage collectors jackets, on suit lapels, even in sports gyms covering the whole wall. I don't know where this is coming from...is it to remind theme where they live? We'd laugh about it here.

[@stevegray1308]

The UK is quiet about its patriotism, but as you see, it is there.

[@stanleywoodison8699]

It's under the surface but it's there right enough...

[@simoncampbell3144]

That's because your labelled racist if you dare express it in the open

[@stevegray1308]

@Simon Campbell only if you act like one. No one has ever called me racist for flying the Union and Yorkshire flags at home. Maybe that is because I am both anti monarchy (the institution not the individuals) and on the left wing of politics, but I doubt it.

[@britishbobby99]

Yes sir.

[@themanftheworld8439]

Only because of political correctness which is destroying us.

[@annemariefleming]

We are a quiet people most of the time...but when we talk about national pride we have it in bucketsful!

[@drigerdranzer7514]

I think Polish people are even more patriotic, regarding how many times they had to fight for their, and for Britain's existence. Some of it is told in Sabatons songs, like 40 to 1, Uprising, Winged Hussars, Prisoner 4589 and Aces in exile. Watch the live video of 40:1 from Woodstock 2012 and you get what I mean.

[@johnbradbury4000]

@@drigerdranzer7514 The Polish pilots who fought in the RAF downed more German planes than any other Squadron in the RAF.

[@drigerdranzer7514]

@@johnbradbury4000 "Fighter pilots in exile fly over foreign land Let their story be heard, tell of 303rd Fighter pilots from Poland in the battle of Britain Guarding the skies of the isle" "No vermin may enter that land That is protected by polish hand Unless you are forty to one Your force will soon be undone, undone Baptised in fire Forty to one Spirit of spartans Death and glory Soldiers of Poland Second to none Wrath of the Wehrmacth brought to a halt" Sabaton Aces in exile and 40 to 1/40:1.

[@NomdePlumber]

That's Bouquetful, dear..

[@williambuchanan8607]

​@@johnbradbury4000Polish pilots where fearless no doubt, they fought for what the Nazis did to Poland...Britain gave them the opportunity to exact revenge, I thank those brave airman for what they achieved, my father was in the RAF. Polish airman certainly helped in Britain's victory over the Nazis, many nations were part of the defeat of Hitler !

[@TheBobbyel]

We don't make a big show of bulling ourselves up. We just quietly know we are the greatest country ever.

[@bluepurgatory2927]

The BBC attempted to ban this last year, but relented when they got the deserved back lash.

[@paulroberts7561]

Makes you wonder who at the BBC Thought it would be a good idea to ban it.

[@Chris-mf1rm]

It wasn’t last year. It was in 2020. Covid Year. Just about thinning out crowds of people singing near each other. But blown up into a culture war by the right wing media and the hard of thinking.

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

Ban the BBC ,.Big, bad , cretins .

[@stevelee4952]

Brits don't grasp their hearts or do anything dramatic. But as our history of many centuries shows, we will never give in. I love being a Brit, I am so very proud.

[@ianharris7741]

Well said, we are brothers ..

[@mikefraser4513]

@@ianharris7741 and sisters, brother

[@robertclarke8456]

ONLY THE BRITISH CAN DO THIS. THIS IS BRITAIN AT IT'S FINEST. POMP AND SPLENDOUR. LOVE IT.👑👑👑👑

[@jono.pom-downunder]

British people being British. Celebrating being a nation of proud people's of multiple nationalities as one. This always gives me goosebumps. This was being broadcast to Hyde Park in London (imagine)100,000 people singing in unison. The 🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧

[@britishbobby99]

Proud to be British.

[@jono.pom-downunder]

@@britishbobby99 if only we could show that in every day life. We were unstoppable. I'm still recruiting skippies.

[@britishbobby99]

Lol, times have changed. I have faith...

[@MrThomas864]

Awesome 🇭🇲

[@Rabmac1UK]

@@britishbobby99 I also have Faith. Patriotism is not often evident in the UK, but when it is needed, it pours out of us.

[@cmg7583]

Land of Hope and Glory... Land of the Free...

[@patriciabethkedzlie7212]

I also tear up every time I hear this..

[@raymondberry9482]

Absolutely beautiful. Proud to be British 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@anthonygulliver2880]

I’m so proud of being British thank you so much for loving our nation we are a great nation and things have happened on the past but we love our nation and our friends like you ❤

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰

[@marcopolesine1584]

@@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS try this, it is an italian song: Va pensiero by Verdi ( Fly dear thought) , there are also better opera versions

[@coot1925]

The great thing about this is all the foreign flags there. Everyone is welcome to join in. Even a few German and french flags and as you know we've had a bit of a chequered past with both nations, but we are a progressive nation and although we may make jokes about our former foes we also have the ability to move forward, which is what makes us strong. Much love sweetie. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@kernow9324]

I owned a holiday cottage business in Cornwall and our German guests were easily my favourites. Our former "disagreements" have been forgotten.

[@ethelmini]

You say that, but they lost their shit when I got me Swastika out.

[@coot1925]

@@ethelmini 😂 Luckily the swastika was a flag of ideology and not that of a nation. ✌❤🇬🇧

[@mickyboy7586]

​@@ethelmini 🤣🤣

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

The danish flag is there every year the opposite of the English flag - red with a white cross.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Every time I hear this song, I get goose pimples. Love your reaction and you obviously noticed that the Brits love singing.

[@PtangPtangBiscuitBarrelSmith]

Imagine being there in person the sound shakes your bones.

[@drigerdranzer7514]

I don't think I ever will afford to be inside the Albert Hall but it should be fun to be outside in Hyde Park with many thousands of other music lovers. And I will fly the flag of my club, Malmö FF, the most champions of Sweden in football.

[@lunkycultist5519]

As a 19 year old, I hope to be there one night.

[@MyTerriberri]

It’s hard to be a patriotic Brit and we don’t fly our flags on a regular basis as it seems to offend people here but in this one occasion, every year, we can fly our flag with pride and as you can see in the audience there are many other flags we gladly welcome. We are quiet about our country but the vast majority of us are good people.

[@markrichmond7971]

This is part of my annual life; The Last Night of the Proms, just so British

[@kernow9324]

Such a beautiful reaction. You looked genuinely moved. Bless you.

[@johnwaring8617]

As a proud British man myself, I always preferred 'Land of Hope and Glory' to 'God save our Gracious Queen/ King.' I think the former should replace the latter as our new National Anthem.

[@1chish]

Land of hope and glory, mother of the free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet. .............. Land of hope and glory, mother of the free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.

[@musik102]

The musicians and audience are in the Royal Albert Hall in central London, and the huge crowd are assembled - literally - across the road in Hyde Park. Stirring stuff.

[@bill1952]

Never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

[@ronturner9850]

JERUSALEM next please!!! Loving your very emotional reactions !

[@stampcollector74]

So nice - I've watched this for the last 20 years - even as beeing a German. Last night of the proms is a must. It is just so much fun. ♪♪♫♪♪ I love it!

[@bernadettecullinan6841]

I welcome all immigrants. All I ask of you is that you embrace our culture. .

[@HankD13]

The pride is there... we don't tend to make a big deal about it - bad taste, y'know. We are proud of our history and our accomplishments (despite the current tendency to lose context of the times and re-write history to try and force us to feel ashamed of it). Maybe when my generation has passed, the new revised version of history will prevail. Until then... nope.

[@johnradley3990]

Always brings a tear to my eye everytime🇬🇧

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I can see why it’s so beautiful 🥰🥰

[@juliandenormanville5225]

Thankyou Lovely lady for your appreciation of this great festival of patriotic joy without bringing up the same old dull racist/ colonial angle.. Your enjoyment and enthusiasm are better than a tonic...Peace and Happiness to you always 😊😊😊

[@johnbradbury4000]

Another rousing piece of music is "The battle Hymn of the Republic."

[@stephensmith4480]

@@johnbradbury4000 Jerusalem, by William Blake.

[@daveloboda1769]

The Proms are a wonderful celebration of music with the second half of the last night a chance for British patriotism to be let out for a while. Love it.

[@tinaosborne6837]

We may not shout our patriotism from the rooftops but wind us up and watch us go

[@simonfox9452]

Thank you so much dear lady 🇬🇧

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

Healthy love for your country is a lovely thing.

[@CollieDog24]

you can check out the hymn I VOW TO THEE MY COUNTRY A VERY MOVING PIECE OF MUSIC.

[@jameswilkinson1127]

No matter where you're from, I think deep-down everyone understands some pride in their country and it's history of achievements. There is no nation on the planet that's aloof from mistakes and that includes us Brits. We tend to play emotions down but The Last Night of the Proms provides a nostalgic moment for us to let it rip! It's also and invitation for you to do the same wherever you're from.

[@andruid5054]

For all those who say we have no patriotism,watch this

[@markkennedy5479]

A solemn, passionate hymn that, among other things, says, "Don't mess with these people! It will not end well for you!"

[@sarahmineart9977]

Don't be afraid, please enjoy our last night of the proms. Such an amazing night, the feels.... 🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😁😁😁😁

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Aww thank you🥰🥰🥰

[@dessy76]

You should be ashamed putting up the tricolour, you traitor.

[@guymadisonthrift7031]

My first experience with your posting here. Thank you very much. Beautiful! The song, the people and you!

[@RozLogan-su5ky]

Thank You love your comments. I'm British and proud. Love you

[@johnwaldron7490]

If hearing this sung at the Last Night at the Proms does stir your Emotions, your not a true Brit. Some Countries mock us & ridicule us but as the old saying goes, the sun never sets on the British Empire, because in bygone days we ruled most of the free world. We educated them gave them laws to rule themselves then set them free to rule themselves. Most of the criticism is jealousy, you may mock us but don’t ever make the mistake of underestimating the British people. British and proud of it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧.

[@Jack-pu4rf]

Hello girlz you are looking well, last night of the proms is a great tradition that always draw's a crowd, I like the way the audience builds up onto an oncore, thank you for your reaction, 🌹🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@johnbradbury4000]

As you doubtless know, this is the first of a series of marches composed by Sir Edward Elgar entitled "Pomp and Circumstances. The first time it was performed there probably would not have been any vocals. However as a march it was so thoroughly premiered and was so well received that the orchestra had to perform it again immediately. (encore). I believe the words came later, correct me if am wrong. Incidentally the other four marches are amazing and very worth listening to.

[@Langstrath]

You are correct; there were no vocals in the original. This Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 was composed by Sir Edward Elgar and first performed in October 1901 in Liverpool, UK (along with March No.2) and then 2 days later at a Proms concert in London where a double encore was played due to popular demand. The lyrics 'Land of Hope and Glory' were written later (in 1902) by A.C. Benson at Elgar's request for the Trio section of the March. Elgar then incorporated the revised version into his 'Coronation Ode' which he composed for the coronation of Edward VII.

[@Joyce-Barker]

Still makes me cry.another is I Vow to thee my Country…

[@spacefanatic]

You have to listen to 'Jerusalem' at the Proms and 'I Vow To Thee My Country' at the 2022 Remembrance Service sung by Luke Evans (the actor).

[@AutoAlligator]

Love it! :D xx I saw your reaction to 'Rule Britannia' and it was unexpected (and I loved it!)...It is quite rare for British people to display patriotism...it often gets confused with racism which is the very opposite of what these gatherings are about. As always I wish you and your family all the best of wishes x take care x

[@stephenroberts3810]

We may be counter but we can fight

[@catwoman2582]

This is the year of the late Queens Diamond Jubilee, 60 years on the throne, so has a lot more impact than other years.😊

[@sillybolox935]

Lovely response x ❤,🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kathydoyle1857]

Island Girl, you must watch and listen to Jerusalem sung at the Proms, you will be in tears!

[@grahamcheetham2146]

thank you for a lovely reaction , we have faults but we try to be something better

[@tomhami]

One of the things the BBC does for the nation, its the BBC symphony orchestra and BBC singers that perform this amazing night of British passion!

[@britbazza3568]

Island girl. Hi o you like British patriotic music. You have to check out the unofficial national anthems of the UK they are as follows 'Jerusalem' England unofficial national anthem ' Flower of Scotland' Scotland unofficial Scottish national anthem 'Land of Our Fathers' Welsh unofficial national anthem 'Danny Boy' Northern Ireland unofficial national anthem Then finally the official national anthem of the entire UK ''God Save The King ' Full version Another British patriotic song to check out is "I vow to thee my country "

[@sjbict]

Fabulous Island girl. you remind me so much of the beautiful, funny Caribbean girls I worked with at Dulwich Hospital South London back in the 90s. can I suggest "I vow to thee my Country" from the Proms or Royal Marines Band, or the Festival of Rememberance.

[@jimdoyle8757]

My son was born there in 89

[@gabrielle902]

I love you... breath of fresh air and jyst good vibes. My God bless you ❤

[@celine4evauk]

Everybody should be proud of their country! Stuff we don't agree with or condone, obviously. But you should still be proud of your nationality, your roots, etc.This is one of the few times we show it LOL

[@CollieDog24]

Played before the BBC went woke!!

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

They never woke up !. Traitors.

[@johnmoffatt1829]

Bless you darling

[@barrycarter9289]

THIS IS OUR COUNTRY DEAR ALL OF US

[@sarahpagett9191]

I love this song thank you

[@michele4195]

Found this channel quite by chance. Happy to have just subscribed.

[@robertjohnson-taylor100]

This is relayed to Hyde park, you should see the crowed there.

[@paulecrosby2006]

Bless your heart. You are lovely..

[@haroldpearson6025]

Can we please get a crowd like that outside #10 to protest against migration etc.

[@gregorywarnock9695]

Hi my name is Greg Warnock just a suggestion there is an encore to land of hope and glory you will enjoy it comes after it they always have an encore

[@DaveyL1954]

As an Englishman, I sit here with great pride, not just for our music, but really for your appreciation of what we (the real) English are about. We don't shout about what we are, but in battle, my goodness, enemies have found out to their cost what it is to take us on. I'm so glad you like our little tradition here. Every year it is performed in the Royal Albert Hall and televised all around the country. We have the pride, the culture, and simply what it is to be English/British. And please share it with us. Huge best wishes from me here in Yorkshire.

[@jeanlongsden1696]

Americans will probably know the music as Randy "Machoman" Savages entrance theme in WWF in the 80's.

[@jasonsmart3482]

The last nights of the proms is one of the few times in the year you are allowed to be patriotic. It just a bit of fun a chance to wave the flag and have a good night. Always great to see flags of 'friendly' countries at the event.

[@normatomkinson2]

Hi first time seeing you this song is my England, see you soon

[@MarkHoward-r4b]

Island Girl we are proud of our flag and we love the proms yes Island Girl I,m British 🇬🇧

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Britain 🇬🇧 👑 NZ here

[@maggiemay6625]

It’s a safe place to be proud of your country 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️

[@dyshondafowler8008]

This is the music we march into at graduation. As an American this song gives you pride no matter where you are from. Especially since I actually got to live to see my son march in during this song. Although it didn't have the lyrics the music itself does something to you.

[@angelawalker8615]

Oh you have to hear I Vow To Thee My Country. Its amazing.

[@barrybutler6375]

YOU ARE GREAT , ♥♥♥

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰

[@briantodd3190]

Did you notice that EVERYONE knew the words ? & to Jerusalem & Rule Brittania as well .

[@richardprescott6322]

Thanks

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰 your welcome

[@ericbatemanrodgers]

Next listen to Jerusalem from the Proms

[@nelsonsouthsider3005]

Them brits know how to go on great country to go to great people if you go over there take it from me go up north not just London there even nicer Nottingham people are fantastically nice

[@thomasnaylor4943]

Great show , New here but now your biggest fan

[@johndaly6603]

Godbless you so much.x

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰

[@claireduncan138]

Im new and just subscribe to your channel thank-you for entertaining us

[@juliebyard9266]

you need to come over to the UK

[@petersmith3953]

Glad you enjoyed it , thanks for posting the video XXX

[@stuartwoodcock8832]

Brilliant reaction, thank you. Did notice though, on the first outside shots, one joker had his union flag upside down which is not good

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Aww thanks.🥰 keen eye. Thanks for watching 🥰🥰

[@RichardWyland-l6z]

Love to have you review THE ETON BOATING SONG....Your site is CHARMING !

[@kanaika1750]

Keep them reaction video coming 👏🏽

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

More to come!🥰🥰

[@sophiejones8813]

Island girl I love you too ! all the best from Liverpool xx

[@johnmarkey4862]

Lady you are so right

[@barrybutler6375]

Love you Loads, ❤

[@duanegibson6922]

It was the qeens favorite song 🎵

[@JohnSmith-xr5vn]

What a lovely lady

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰 aww thanks.

[@taffman1]

people from all over the world try to get tickets for the last night.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I can imagine it’s so amazing. 🥰🥰

[@anitaherbert1037]

If you enjoy a UK sing along check out The Greenday Crowd at Hyde Park sing BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.

[@johnmarkey4862]

Great

[@ianbrown8171]

“Land of hope and glory MOTHER of the free” (world) 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Tigerland1962]

What a lovely lady,,

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰

[@johnmarlog6933]

Land of Hope and Glory a truly British anthem but look at all the different national flags waving and foreign nationals singing along to what should be the English NA

[@davidrowlands441]

You looked like you really enjoyed that.😀

[@sandrahilton3239]

How about reacting to Rock Group Queen at Live Aid 1985. Acknowledged that it was the best live rock performance in history. You would enjoy it a lot......try it.