American Reacts to Welsh National Anthem Just Before Wales Beat England

American Reacts to Welsh National Anthem Just Before Wales Beat England
In this video I react to the Welsh National Anthem sang before Wales beat England.
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[@canihavesome2591]

There is nothing and i mean nothing like hearing the Welsh sing their anthem at a rugby match....and i say that, as others have i see, as an Englishman.

[@russellschlager7530]

I'm an All Black fan but the Welsh National Anthem always brings tears to my eyes so much emotion behind it

[@user-vi6jj2cf5l]

Except at the football .. football fans smash the rugby fans out the park every single time

[@deityog3888]

@@user-vi6jj2cf5lI’ve been to welsh football and welsh rugby games and the rugby fans take the trophy for this one

[@kiwidude1250]

As a kiwi I have to say it's something very special

[@tonyguest9744]

Spine tingling ❤ Regards from the West Country

[@welsh-cymru1588]

Fun fact our anthem "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" was the first national anthem to ever be sung at the start of a sporting event , In 1905, the Welsh national rugby team hosted New Zealand's first touring team, who started every match performing a haka. As a response, Wales player Teddy Morgan led the crowd singing the anthem , since then it's now common around the world for anthems to be sung at the start of sporting events.

[@marinusvanderlaan7906]

Im i right to say that land of my fathers is the unofficial national anthem meaning that it is in every way except "on paper" so to speak...god bless the prince of Wales being the official one? Or did I get that wrong? Edit: apparently i was wrong...didn't mean to offend I love this song and it really gives me chills🙈

[@welsh-cymru1588]

@@marinusvanderlaan7906 god Bless the Prince of Wales is a song written to mark the occasion of the marriage of the future english King Edward VII to Alexandra of Denmark, many welsh people dont sing that song or even know of it and class land of my fathers as our main national anthem, not a lot of welsh people like the royal family and hate the prince of wales title that's currently with william and kate, many see it as a symbol of colonialism, the last true native prince of Wales was llewellyn , he was ambushed at orewin bridge in 1282 it was supposed to be a peaceful meeting , he got separated from his men killed his head cut off and sent to London with an ivy crown on it and paraded through the streets , English king then annexed wales in 1284 , wales was the first ever nation that England conquered and it started the british empire , the english king then named his son the new prince of wales after conquering to mock the welsh a tradition that's now with william and kate , so no we don't sing god save the prince of wales.

[@heidihumbug]

@@marinusvanderlaan7906you’ve got that very wrong, I’m afraid. Welsh-Cymru explains it perfectly, but I’ll add that the vast majority of Welsh people have never heard of the song you refer to, much less sung it; in fact, the closest you’re likely to get to those words are ‘F*ck the prince of Wales’. The false title has nothing to do with us, has no standing here, and simply is not wanted.

[@ComeRee]

2nd fun fact regarding the Welsh National Anthem and sporting events: The first time that "Hen wlad fy nhadau" was played at a [Football / Soccer] World Cup was in Qatar 2022. Albeit Wales last reached the [Football / Soccer] World cup in 1958 - due to a mix up / cultural misunderstanding [and much confusion from the players and fans watching] - they played 'God save the queen' [not our national anthem].

[@Chadders87]

@@ComeRee not entirely true, Qatar 2022 was the first time it was sung at a world cup, but the Football Association of Wales (like all British football nations sang God Save The King/Queen until 1975, that is why in Sweden 1958 it was sung instead of Land of my Fathers, it wasn't a mix up at all. Scotland also eventually changed from singing it leaving just England and Northern Ireland to sing it today.

[@larrydykes7643]

Not only did they all sing along, they did the last part in a complex _harmony_ - that's the Welsh!

[@maggiesatterfield2402]

Wales is not known as the Nation of Song for nothing. My Welsh ancestors loved singing. Music and song was a vital part of family life, faith, and work. Singing is a part of every aspect of Welsh life. Music is in the DNA of the Welsh soul.

[@gotbitfeverhit3162]

That's what makes our anthem special, it's not about a person. It's not about a royal family like England. Our anthem is about the land, it's about the people, it's about every single Welsh person. And every Welsh person who hears that anthem is filled with pride and appreciation of our special, beautiful land. It's not an anthem it's pure spirit.

[@maff2008]

Well said. When you put a Welsh rugby Jersey on, you are putting the entire nation on your shoulders and the crowd is with you all the way, together as one we tread this land, we seed this land and we love this land.

[@MichaelHill-we7vt]

As an Englishman, I have to tip my hat and say that this here is an awesome, and inspiring national anthem, and a simply spine tingling display of national fervour. It's no wonder they beat us that day...how could they lose with support like that?

[@woden20]

What's the new English one ? God save Jimmy Savilles mate. England is finished

[@manchesterlawyers]

@@woden20 England will never be finished troll. Let me guess, you're angry and hitting out because god didn't let you be born an Englishman lol. Better luck in the next life, loser.

[@bluesrocker91]

That's why there's always a debate over whether the roof is left open or closed whenever Wales play England... Better acoustics with the roof closed. 😉

[@tomogochi2457]

@@bluesrocker91 you need to listen to welsh anthem in quatar with open stadium with only a couple of thousand fans. Its not about the roof. Its about the passion the welsh fans have

[@Daz3685]

@@woden20 he shows respect and you have to be an a**hole about it

[@catherinehaywood7092]

I’m so proud to be Welsh. Our anthem and flag are the best in the world. Can’t help but sing along every time I hear it. The atmosphere in the stadium on match days is incomparable and yes everyone sings with their hearts. Cymru am Byth ( Wales for ever )❤❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@selwynowen6213]

The other Welsh song that I love is Calon Lan ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@catherinehaywood7092]

@@SimSim-zf9if You’re obviously not Welsh.

[@eileenpritchard9154]

@@selwynowen6213 ABSOLUTELY, I love Calon Lan,I love my country and the WELSH Team,but I can't stand DRAKEFORD he has RUINED WALES.

[@grtoe9747]

Yma o hyd

[@victorkreig6089]

I'd argue our national anthem is just as great, but you definitely beat us in the flag department that isn't touched by any nation that still exists

[@newportdave]

I'm English and the Welsh National Anthem being sang at a Welsh rugby is one of the most amazing things to witness/listen to.

[@brianburns8198]

I'm a Scotsman and have to say I absolutely love listening to the Welsh when they sing their National Anthem. You can feel that pride and passion in it's rawest, best form.

[@ramsey6681]

The first time I went to see Wales play at the Millennium Stadium, my mate said to me up front; "Right - no crying during the national anthem you big fairy!" We sang our hearts out, then turned to look at each other - and we both had tears streaming down our faces! I burst out laughing and he went, "Alright, I know, I know..!" And it doesn't matter how many times you experience it, that surge of pride and emotion never diminishes. 😊

[@mgm71]

I'm Scottish and travel to Cardiff whenever I can to watch Wales 1. To listen to the Welsh fans sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (The Land of my Fathers) - This is worth the ticket price alone 2. To watch a style of Rugby I've always admired.

[@carlh429]

@@mgm71 I’m Welsh and been a good few times to Scotland to see Wales play…I can’t deny the effect the Scottish anthem has on me when it’s coming full throated..hairs on the back of the neck lifting and goose pimples rise.

[@justinlott4516]

Awesome

[@powtheginge]

Every time I'm at Murrayfield I can't help but bawl my eyes out during Flower of Scotland 😂😂

[@LouisaReacts]

I can never sing it without crying, to be honest. That and Yma o Hyd as well.

[@antonybrent6232]

👏👏👏 I’m English but that sends shivers down my spine. The English national anthem is nowhere near as emotional 👍

[@robertcreighton4635]

Trouble with English anthem is it bangs on about the king/Queen rather the celebrating the whole nation and it's people. I never stand for it

[@darrenleiberman6250]

I can't agree more, have a look at Billy Connolly's take on "God Save the Queen." It's very good.

[@antonybrent6232]

@@darrenleiberman6250 I’ll go check it out 👍👌

[@carlh429]

I’ve never understood why England has never chosen Jerusalem as it’s anthem. When you think of the spine tingling and inspiring nature of the Welsh and Scottish anthems and then compare them to the frankly dirge like ‘God Save The…’ there’s no contest. Jerusalem however would definitely fire up the English….what am I saying?! You keep on listening to your dirge lads, we Welsh and Scots will keep on being inspired to glorious victories over you 😂

[@darrenleiberman6250]

@@spacebar1892 Absolutely.

[@harrypalmer7169]

I am English to the core and yet the Welsh Anthem sung by rugby fans like that gives me goosebumps and brings a tear in my eye. My Sister loved it so much it was played at her funeral.

[@thescarlet-bard4852]

As a proud Welshman, to hear something like that is an honour.. Sorry for your loss, but proud we "as a Nation of song" could send her on her way with the words Gwlad! Gwlad! Pleidiol wyf i’m gwlad. Translated as .... Country! Country! O but my heart is with you!

[@yd8594]

Big hugs to you

[@DomTheTA]

I've been living in England for years and everyone has been great to me, so love to hear this

[@steveparker8065]

Makes me proud to be Welsh. Dwi'n caru Cymru. Annibyniaeth I Gymru!

[@SevCaswell]

Cymru Am byth!

[@emmahowells8334]

Me too, Welsh and proud.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👌

[@Thyph3n__69]

What part of wales are you guys from? Im from port talbot

[@emmahowells8334]

@@Thyph3n__69 I'm from Swansea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Thyph3n__69]

@Emma Howells i went to school in Swansea!

[@ClassicWorld19]

I am English, born in England. Yet, I lived in South Wales for five years as a child and Wales captured my heart forever. Now my granddaughter is born Welsh! How life moves in circles! I PROUDLY sing "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" with all my heart

[@markthomas2577]

I'm English but I love the Welsh national anthem especially when sung at rugby or football matches.

[@angelagardner5230]

With a name like thomas thats welsh

[@markthomas2577]

@@angelagardner5230 I think there was some Welsh 4 or 5 generations ago !

[@SirHilaryManfat]

I'm English and I prefer their anthem to our boring dirge 'God Save the Queen/King'.

[@clipz860]

its the best honestly, shivers down my time every single time

[@WalkingCWild]

The anthem literally talks about hating you lot but fair

[@heulwenhughes4110]

As you can probably tell by my name I'm Welsh. We do have a pride in our country, our language and culture. Maybe if you look up the history of Wales you might get some idea of why we feel so strongly and why we sing our national anthem with such feeling in our hearts xx

[@kylebarker7362]

He did. There's a video from a month or so ago. Good watch 👍

[@chickennugget3325]

Finally someone named Heulwen! If I have a daughter one day I want to name her Heulwen, my name is Gwenllian x

[@eileenpritchard9154]

@@chickennugget3325 LOVE YOUR NAME,

[@heulwenhughes4110]

@@eileenpritchard9154 thank you. It means "sunshine" xx

[@heulwenhughes4110]

@@chickennugget3325 there's a few Heulwens in the village I grew up in - Rhosllannerchrugog in North Wales xx

[@mdavies3497]

Cymru am byth!! The whole country joins in, everyone in the stadium, at home, in pubs, on the street, the whole nation sings with them. Makes me so proud to be Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lazykeoh12]

It's absolutely quality. And I'm Irish.

[@chrisparti]

Just listen to the Welsh crowd harmonise from 1.50 onwards ❤❤❤

[@michaelj2528]

Just reduces me to tears every time , if its Rugby or football , its passion love of our welsh country , one of the best national anthem

[@malcolmjohn3273]

THE Best 100%

[@paulcaswell2813]

The 'round ball' brigade can never, ever much the thrill of the Rugby crowd singing. No patriotic show on earth can match it.

[@stanettiels7367]

I’m a Welshman and this gave me tingles at the time and still does. This was for the championship and we won.

[@Janosuk]

I will always remember this match, was one HELL of a birthday present!

[@izzyroberts5518]

Aged 4 moved to Wales, 1971, grew up on a small farm, going to a small village school. No football played it was Rugby all the way, no option. Was so blessed to Hear the Cardiff Arms Park in full glorious voice in the 70's. Just wish that you tube had a decent recording of it, you dont need pics, just listen

[@bobapbob5812]

Sometimes the fans sing a hymn in the stands in three part harmony. Now that is impressive.

[@blueshound9036]

Its the best anthem and sang in the ancient language of Britain. The volume of sound in Cardiff with true love of country behind it has thousands of us in tears every single time. It's incredible . thank you for enjoying it too my friend. Cymru am Byth.

[@daijay9084]

I've had the pleasure, as a Welsh supporter based in England, of being in the stadium for the National Anthem and it's unbelievable. Your whole body feels the vibration, the atmosphere drills into your soul. Imagine being an opponent hearing that before a game. Also during the game the crowd will sing hymns (and arias, a little in joke for the supporters) even the building shakes. It's an amazing amphitheatre where at times you hear individual voices often making comical observations then almost spontaneously a song will start. The voices of Angels, even I sound good in there😂

[@MrJocky82]

As a Scotsman. That blew me away. This anthem, when sung in Wales is absolutely incredible. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@robbpatterson6796]

You guys are the second best by far! I'll be biased though as I'm Welsh with Scottish heritage. As long as it isn't England; I'll be happy

[@Jackosaurus117]

I may be English but I love the Welsh, they’re so passionate. Beautiful country, hope to visit one day

[@garintj1547]

I'm Welsh but I'm also proud to be British

[@johnedwards4017]

Honestly pal visit the gower in Swansea it’s stunning I’m from down the gower and it’s the nicest place you can visit in wales

[@TruthRDare]

I`m English but nobody sings like the Welsh they have a beautiful singing voice.

[@huwford2731]

New Zealand has the Haka, we have our National Anthem

[@cymrocam]

We actually started the global tradition of national anthems at sporting events by singing our anthem in response to the haka in 1905.

[@lazyminipainting]

England's V formation response too the haka was great and fitting

[@davidmiles9918]

Actually, New Zealand have both

[@ashscott6068]

To be fair, thy also have a lot of world cups.

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

I watched Cardiff City play away at Reading a few years ago & they had 3000 football fans there & they sang the Welsh national anthem it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up they were incredible

[@andrewhawkins6454]

Thankyou for reacting to this video. I get very emotional every time I hear this anthem being sung before a rugby international match. I dare say that other people feel the same way about their own anthems. But this is my anthem. My country. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@blair9689]

I concede that the Welsh national anthem is the best of the lot, especially when sung before a rugby International. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤜🏻🤛🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@maudeboggins9834]

My father is Welsh & I grew up hearing that anthem each weekend when Wales played rugby. My father knows all the words.

[@dougrumsey4288]

I was there,I was singing and I will never forget the whole experience until the day I die..I am convinced the anthem lifted the team to victory before the kick off!

[@robertburr2212]

Proud to be Welsh, thank you for this reaction 🙏 xx

[@cheryljones7345]

Thank you EB for reacting to my anthem, it’s worth looking up the meaning of the lyrics and maybe you can understand the pride we have as such a small nation. If I had to pick another anthem it would have to be Flower of Scotland, another kick ass anthem 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@garydalziel9312]

Awesome, especially as even non Welsh speakers know the words and sing along. As part of the 5 nations, every second year they travel to Scotland, a pub full of drunk Scottish and Welsh rugby fans is an experience you'll never forget

[@bujin1977]

I only ever went up to Scotland once on a rugby trip, back in 1999. That was the one when Scotland scored in the first 10 seconds of the match, then went on to win fairly convincingly. So, not great for us travelling supporters. But as far as the experience went, it was fantastic. I remember us getting the (public) bus back to the hotel, and about 20 of us on the top deck all singing away, and also one of the pubs in which the Welsh completely took over. Such good fun. Will definitely have to go back again some time!

[@garydalziel9312]

@@bujin1977 grew up in a town 70 miles from Edinburgh, when the Welsh arrived the population doubled for a week, few had tickets. It was always immense fun. Our mutual dislike of our neighbour helped

[@catherinehaywood7092]

Always enjoyed the Scotland Wales matches. The welcome the Scot’s give us Welsh is amazing and it’s reciprocated xxx

[@bujin1977]

@@garydalziel9312 Indeed. And in the year I was there, Wales even helped Scotland to win the 5 Nations by beating that neighbour in the last game. 😁

[@kevinbush4300]

@Catherine Haywood and, for me, the Scots are always the best visitors when they come to Cardiff.

[@antonybrent6232]

Check out the Scottish singing flower of Scotland Goosebumps 👍

[@celtic333ful]

It lost it's appeal when they voted to remain an English province.

[@kayew5492]

Cymru Am Byth!

[@dawnhollified2482]

My heart swells when I hear it x I had the pleasure of accidentally being outside the stadium once back in the 80s x it was pure magic, be well x keep smiling.

[@pauldurkee4764]

Alan, your spot on when you say it sounds like a hymn being sung in church, Wales was well known for its choral singing in a religious setting.

[@bujin1977]

@Driftwannabe 10 Because that's what churches and chapels are for.

[@pauldurkee4764]

@Driftwannabe 10 In today's society, someone might get offended if we have hymn singing in the Christian tradition. Its very noticeable that the standards of singing have dropped at the rugby, if you watch highlights of games from the early 70s, you can still pick up the tune of Welsh hymns being sung.

[@Stettafire]

@Driftwannabe 10 Because were not evil bastards who force everyone to follow the same faith

[@KFC_Pyongyang_AssistantManager]

@Driftwannabe 10 probably because you’re not in primary school anymore fella

[@GenialHarryGrout]

Singing the national anthem, the Welsh come out top by a long way, it really does send a shiver through you, even if you're not Welsh. The Scots also sing their anthem before a sporting event but not to the level of the Welsh

[@welshgirl9995]

I went to the Wales Vs France game and when the anthem started you don't take in how loud it is with everyone singing because we just sing our hearts out with so much passion and only focus on that so then to watch it back on TV and when you hear how loud it is I remember just thinking wow I didn't notice how loud everyone was singing the anthem. That's how it was for me anyway. Love our Welsh anthem and I am so proud to be Welsh. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@dewillewellynn]

I too, am Welsh & live in South Australia. I remember about 23 years ago, the Treorchy Male Voice Choir came to Adelaide from Wales & sang at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. My wife, at the time (who is Australian) & I went. At the beginning of the program, everyone was standing up & sang the Australian National Anthem...sounded good, but at the end of the program, we were all up standing for the Welsh National Anthem. The atmosphere in the entire Festival Theatre, was so electrifying, it felt as though, it could lift the roof off. Mind you, throughout the entire program, I was singing along, so were most of the audience. My wife kept nudging me & telling me to shut up & listen. When I stopped, the guy sitting next to me, was nudging me & encouraging me to keep singing along. The best part was, when we got out into the foyer, the guy introduced himself to me & asked me, what Choir, was I in? I replied none, why? He said, "you have a great voice, here's the location & date of the next practice session for the Choir I'm in, love you to join". The look on my Wife's face, was priceless, to say the least.😅 Since then, I've been a member of a few Choirs & have conducted, a few times. For those who don't know, Wales, is often referred to as, "The Land of Song". 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Cymru Am Byth🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@queenslanddiva]

Aussie here - that was amazing. I loved it. You could see the love of country. You should have a look at a NZ haka before a Rugby Union match. That will send shivers up your spine

[@raymorgan4337]

As a Welshman I appreciate your comments and respect given to our nation. I can assure you: singing the anthem in a crowd like this - which I have done many times in my 70 years! - is a profound experience. Thanks.

[@margaretnicol3423]

When Welsh lads get together to watch football and a song writer pops in ... worth listening to. ''Dafydd Iwan turns up at Wales World Cup party in Doha and sings Yma o Hyd''.

[@UpcomingChris]

As a Welshman, it's incredible how much pride this makes you feel, it's beautiful, never gets old.

[@KeironStarr]

If you haven't already reacted to the highlights from this game. I would highly recommend having a watch of it

[@janetmoran6199]

You nailed it in your summing up, very well done!. I’m English but it always sends goosebumps up my spine. I have since learned the words.

[@KeironStarr]

Ahhhh this makes me smile! Cymru am byth 🙌🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@johnf991]

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but the line of red you can see in the background is the men of The London Welsh Male Voice Choir who led the singing. I am proud to say that I was a member of that choir for 16 years and that day was one of the best. This performance from 2013 is widely regarded as the best rendering of the anthem - it is all over KZbin. Rarely, in a big stadium, do you get the entire crowd, choir and players pretty much in sync, and this added to the effect and impact.

[@mooliparsnip9264]

The best anthem and the best flag in the world....the people are pretty awesome too! And we all know how to sing our anthem in Welsh!

[@annemariefleming]

So do some English-born Wales RU supporters.

[@paulcaswell2813]

The Glyndŵr flag is even greater IMO :-). Cymru am Byth!

[@dexstewart2450]

We have another 'anthem' - Yma O'Hyd: it was written by Dafydd Iwan, who went to prison for fighting for the Welsh language...decades later, every child in Wales was singing his song for the World Cup in Qatar. Starts with a mention of the Romans leaving Britain, and is about us still existing as a nation all these centuries later kzbin.info/www/bejne/m56zmYuarM2Epac

[@grahamtravers4522]

I prefer "Hymns and Arias" by Max Boyce.

[@McCRBen]

We’re singing it at a concert in Brisbane.

[@darrengurney8782]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am a PROUD WELSHMAN and we love our city and our national anthem. Thank you for putting this view out to the world mate :)

[@deansmith4752]

When the welsh sing like this, the whole country resonates.....Sends shivers down a persons spine.

[@cmwontner]

With hearts of dragons And the pride of lions Language of the gods Earth shakes and spirits lift up Sounds roar from WALES to Heaven! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ♥

[@patrickbertrand6366]

Wow as German I have to say this anthem, sung by the whole stadium in Cardiff, is so wonderful and full of energy, I got goosebumps and tears 👍 I wish I could experience it myself to be part in stadium, when the whole croud is singing. Respect to all Welsh people! 👍👍

[@gw2891]

Diolch

[@emmahowells8334]

Makes me a proud Welsh person to hear my national anthem sung, the Welsh have a passion like no other.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👌

[@Skippy1707]

Cymru am Byth. Here as a welsh woman. This song rings true to my heart. Translates as ‘the land of my fathers’. Beautiful song and always sung with passion. Glad you enjoyed xxx

[@kimarnill7648]

Welsh lady here, sorry all other nations but ours is the very best.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@chrisparti]

Welsh man here, if you like rain... 😅😅

[@hazel1605]

I’m from Northern Ireland and I think this is a very beautiful anthem 😊

[@leewilliams9595]

As a Welsh man the goosebumps I get when I hear or sing our anthem is unreal. We are a proud little nation 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DaleThomas-lw5mr]

I went to a Welsh school in the valleys and first thing we learnt was the national anthem and so it may continue

[@astandish2173]

You nailed that reaction in one, Alan. The emotion and power of such a stirring anthem is there for all to admire.. Check out Flower of Scotland and La Marseilles .. for similar reactions.

[@ianbanks2844]

I am English but this is my favourite national anthem . I always feel it and indeed the effect it has on many people is a kind of wonderful spirituality . It gets to a person's soul .

[@alecv4622]

My Grandad was Welsh and always brings back great memories of him hearing this. That and Zulu lol, 'Well, they've got a very good bass section, mind, but no top tenors that's for sure.' Classic!

[@paulstarr6316]

Welsh crowd & singing, different class,respect from Manchester.

[@martinconnors6200]

As an Englishman, I cannot believe that is one of the most powerful anthem's I've ever heard. I reckon you could sing it from deep in the Welsh Valleys and people in the city could sing back

[@chloegriffiths2078]

Thankyou xxx

[@astetic_vibezz319]

Beautiful ! Genuine and from the heart ! Makes me proud. From Cardiff, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❤️

[@eatmyshamrock]

The Welsh Anthem, when sung in a packed out Principality Stadium with the roof closed is about as special as an anthem can get. I'd also recommend watching Ireland's anthems vs England at Croke Park in 2007, because the history behind it made it so much more impactful. Back in 1920, during the Irish War of Independence, English Soldiers stormed Croke Park during a Gaelic Football match and opened fire on the crowd. 14 were killed and 60-100 were injured. 87 years later, England were due to play Ireland at Croke Park for the first time since the massacre and everyone was unsure of how the English anthem would be received. Instead of booing or jeering, the Irish crowd remained silent and when their turn came, replied with a thunderous rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann and Ireland's Call. Ireland went on to hammer England 43-13 in a day of real pride

[@marythurlow9132]

Thanks for showing that Alan. Lots of love from Wales ❤

[@DaiElsan]

Been in that stadium on many occasions. Sung my athem everytime with tears streaming. ❤❤❤❤

[@DMD82]

Being a proud Welshman and a patriotic rugby fan, I can honestly say that it's the greatest national anthem in the world! Every time you hear it you will hear the sincerity, the passion, the love for our country in every voice, and if you're in the stadium, it sends goosebumps all over your body! We're such a small country but regularly punch above our weight, and it's spurred on by a powerful hope and togetherness that encapsulates the whole nation, when Wales steps onto the pitch, be it rugby, soccer, whatever, that team knows that they have an entire country behind them that are proud of them regardless of the result. We won 30-3 that day, but regardless of the result, I love rugby for the fans too! Fans of both teams all sit mixed together, enjoying the game and the ups and downs together, and at the end of the match we all shake hands with respect! Soccer is disgusting in comparison. Anyway, I love this beautiful little nation, and you should all come sightseeing here, you will not be disappointed :) Cymru am byth 💖

[@gorse9030]

I am English through and through but wow this hits me in the gut every time I hear it - good on you boys wonderful.

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

We're a small country but a proud one

[@mad4cavs]

im welsh live in wales and love it,

[@ianwheeler7513]

If people ever get the chance go see for yourselves at the stadium, it'll send tingles down your spine, it's not just the anthem throughout the match they sing, in a land that has had so much taken away from it they can't take away the singing.

[@emmasphere7654]

Dude, that's 70,000 people singing our anthem..thanks for appreciating it👍. I've been at a match, you don't just hear it, you feel it as well , there really is nothing like it.!

[@paulstarr6316]

Lot of English fans saying the same thing, 'Goosebumps', the anthem is worth points on the board, respect to you Wales.I am going to have one of those DNA tests, I need to find some Welsh in me!

[@pv-mm2or]

my great grandfather was welsh as was his father and his father before but he married an English girl so my nan was half welsh my mum was 1/4 welsh now with me you would be scaping the bottom of the milk churn to find my welsh side running at 1/8 but when I hear Mae hen gwlad fy nhadau something strange comes over me I feel a joy and a spirit and I feel as welsh as the next man and proud to know welsh blood flows in my veins no matter how little. I did go to Swansea 50 years ago to see my 2nd and third cousins the first time I saw them 70 years ago I was 8 yrs old and went to my great aunts funeral, on both occasions they made me feel as though I belonged, now sadly they have all pasted but hearing and singing the anthem somehow I still feel I belong.

[@paulstarr6316]

@@pv-mm2or Thanks for that P V,we kind of know things intuitively don't we.I've promised myself to have a DNA test to try & locate my ancestry,I don't know why I should feel such an affinity for Wales bit I do.If I find there is no connection to Wales I will be mystified, but it would be a good feeling to have a connection to an ancient race.Maybe I'm just a romantic,many Welsh people feel a real connection to their ancestral heritage & this for me is magical.

[@pv-mm2or]

@@paulstarr6316 you're right Paul the connections we have may not always be that clear, over the century's millions of welsh have left these shore's for a better life elsewhere, Australia, Canada and America, look for sheep farms and miners anywhere in the world you'll find welsh men and women, In a few generations they lose the welsh names through marriage or forget where they came from originally, In the middle of south America there are sheep ranches and settlements 150 years or more old and they still speak welsh imagine decedents of those people retuning to Britain with names like Rodrigo, or Evans both claiming to be Argentinian but there true history lost forever. even with DNA we may never really discover the truth but it would be nice if all the pieces fell into place, even if it leads us in a different direction.

[@8teillumin]

As an English Midlander (Mercian) with a bit of Welsh on my fathers side… I am always moved by one of the BEST national anthems in the world. cymru am byth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@charlesfrancis6894]

This is special to the Welsh perhaps because rugby is in the blood of Welsh people but also for a small country such a passionate National anthem brings the people closer to their roots.I have some Welsh stock in that my mothers maiden name was Davis with a Welsh uncle and to be honest this is my favourite anthem even above my own English national anthem.

[@SPC49]

Mae'r Calon Cymru yn Gryf! Diolch yn fawr Boio gyda Beard, we're a much smaller country than USA, we're smaller than England, but despite great efforts to quel it, the language has survived a ryn ni yma o hyd. Thank you for showing us to the world.

[@andrewmorcom5359]

ive seen wales play home and away and the national anthem that day made grown men cry......great channel keep up the good work...

[@RedWazzies]

If you ever get a chance to watch Wales play Rubgy, I highly recommend it. I took my Aussie wife once and she was completely blown away by the passion and Atmosphere!

[@shazprothero7912]

Everybody in the stadium is singing. Apart from the away fans. It is the Principality stadium in Cardiff Wales. The home of Welsh Rugby. Us Welsh when we sing our national anthem we sing it from the hart and with pride. The stadium holds 74000 and it was where WWE held the Clash at the Castle PPV last year

[@markjones127]

Had to wait a minute for my eyes to dry up so I could see to type, gets me every time, it's a wonderful competition the 6 nations and it starts in one month, it would be great to see you, King Boomer and Arias and the Nation (or ETS21) lock horns and react to the 6 nations rugby like you did the World Cup.

[@timothyp8947]

There seems to be something moving in many if not all national anthems as sung before international rugby matches, with huge participation by the spectators, especially for the home side. Many of them seem to be a musical reflection of the character of a nation.

[@lynettemahoney1710]

It makes me so proud to be Welsh when I see this.Welsh passion is something to behold.

[@moonramshaw1982]

Even this English man pressed the like button 👍

[@mickmurphy9189]

Am an English man . Boyyo u should be proud. Passion passion passion . No words best anthem in the world ❤

[@chincheek1]

I'm glad you reacted to this version because it's the best one i have heard of our anthem.

[@bluesrocker91]

There is a tradition in Wales of supporting anyone but England, regardless of who it is. Just for fun of course... During the Euro 2016 football tournament England had a game against Iceland. In the UK there just happens to be a supermarket chain that's also called Iceland. I'll never forget everyone sitting in the pub watching that match wearing Iceland shopping bags as vests. Like any decent bunch of patriotic Welshmen would. 🤣🤣

[@roballen5718]

we are known for our singing. a couple of facts of interest: Wales rugby teem was the first team to ever sing our national anthem before an international match. it was done to reply to the New Zealand's Haka. also, the present Welsh rugby stadium is the favourite for players all over the world. it's has a roof that can be closed. the whole thing is so compact, and the crowd is so near to the action, that the atmosphere is like nowhere else

[@MrKelso85]

Thank you for this review we are a small proud country and not many know we are the true Britains the first settlers there and our language and culture has endured

[@joyfullone3968]

My mother was the most wonderful Welsh lady I could have ever been lucky enough to have. Yes the Welsh are very proud and wonderful singers!

[@jackclements2163]

Englishman here...or rather, Yorkshireman first and foremost. My father and I have always maintained that "Land of Hope and Glory" should be the English national anthem but those in charge don't seem to agree. The Welsh blast passion from their lungs every time! Well done guys!

[@deadbydayinblack]

well technically Land of hope n glory is about Britain as a whole sir esp the empire en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of_Hope_and_Glory ( thou the artical does metion that English peeps really like it almost as if they missed the point) Being scottish the "unofficial" national anthem is about scotland as a single nation. Still a good song thou. NOW on the other paw "Jerusalem". Is very English...even a wee bit bombastic perhaps.

[@jackclements2163]

@@deadbydayinblack Well, it's nice for a Scot I suppose to point out the ignorance of an Englishman when it comes to things like this. In any case, without question this little ditty should be imposed on each of the home nations to be MADE to be the national anthem!!! It's a great stomper with a beer in your hand! www.google.com/search?q=ilkley+moor+bar+tat&sxsrf=ALiCzsYS3RQjtlq7JzqE-Rov_k0-Fc8NoQ%3A1672779012797&ei=BJW0Y5enMMLBgQbdnoKQAg&gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TDbOLawqSYs3YPQSzszJzkmtVMjNzy9SSEosUihJLAEA1ecMGQ&oq=ilkley+moor+b&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQARgAMgUILhCABDIFCC4QgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMggILhCABBDUAjoKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoHCAAQsAMQQzoNCAAQ5AIQ1gQQsAMYAToPCC4Q1AIQyAMQsAMQQxgCOhUILhDHARCvARDUAhDIAxCwAxBDGAI6DAguEMgDELADEEMYAjoECAAQQzoLCC4QrwEQxwEQgAQ6CwguEIAEEMcBEK8BOgoILhDHARCvARBDSgQIQRgASgQIRhgBUIYEWOwUYK0jaAFwAXgAgAFkiAGtAZIBAzEuMZgBAKABAcgBEcABAdoBBggBEAEYCdoBBggCEAEYCA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:7ee4508e,vid:J5leMI95urQ

[@deadbydayinblack]

@@jackclements2163 well you from the north of england sir. we all brothers lookin down with contempt to the south east. That......place. You know the one

[@jackclements2163]

@@deadbydayinblack Yes! 🙂

[@georginajacobs2619]

I could not agree more. Why is the English anthem about a King or Queen and not about England. Well said.

[@3vwhat3r]

As a Welshman, I appreciate your appreciation for this. Much love and respect to you, sir. Diolch yn fawr from Wales with love.

[@neilneil7911]

Song in the hearts and hearts in the song.

[@amandadavies3659]

As the daughter of a Welsh man and having been to many internationals at the Millennium Stadium / Principality, it is the most moving experience ever, I struggle to sing it without tears. Cymru Am Byth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

[@januzzell8631]

Oh goodness - lump in throat time there - what a wonderful sound - thank you and Yes - being in the stadium when that starts - MAGIC

[@profhubertj.farnsworth9930]

As a Welsh man, our national anthem is more than an anthem. To us, it's a living, breathing thing that is found in all welsh people. It's raw, it's powerful... It's the Red Dragon.

[@purplebongo27]

Thank you....made me cry but proud tears 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@robertstack6844]

It pained me at the time and still does. No team in the world could have beaten them after that sound.