Michael Bublé - The Maple Leaf Forever

[@ispyonu20]

Je suis si fier d'être Canadien!! Je remercie mon Dieu de nous avoir donné un beau pays qui malgré son Gouvernement à l'heure actuelle a su se débrouiller dans le monde et a pu partager sa belle culture avec respect et amour! :) Merci Canada! Que vive le Canada et sa population!!! :) Bonne Fête du Canada.

[@gurpalkhehra8560]

Happy Canada day 🎉(it's 2024)❤

[@B21983]

God Save our Queen and Heaven Bless, the Maple Leaf Forever.... Michael Buble has a marvellous voice, but really, I wish they would sing the real version of the MLF

[@Ohmyworkitbabe]

Absolutely mate

[@kath2ndrew]

Yes isn't it disgusting that they have changed all the words? Apparently Anne Murray did the same thing at a hockey game, and did receive some boos! Who told them to change the words? God Save our Queen was removed, and I feel that today of all days on the day of her death, it is more important than ever!

[@nintony2994]

@@kath2ndrew My only defense for this is they wanted to update the lyrics. I feel the old lyrics are good but a bit outdated (?) but I find this rendition inoffensive. IMO They also had to update it to be more flashy for the Olympics.

[@nintony2994]

@@kath2ndrew your point about the queen is also a bit irrelevant as this event was over 13 years ago I see no Canadian ever talk about this lmao

[@kath2ndrew]

The Queen will never be irrelevant as she is was our Queen and we are a British Colony whether you like it or not! We now have a new King, and he will reign over us, as he does all of the rest of the British colonies, which makes us greater than most and the reason why all the 3rd world peoples are struggling to get in here! Fortunately Turdo is toast after what he has put the country through these last 4 years or so, and the Conservatives will have to clean us his mess; AS USUAL!

[@caharris1974]

Ever since I saw him do this in the closing ceremonies, I've had it stuck in my head, and will wander around singing it to myself. I probably wouldn't get so many odd looks if I were on the Canadian side of the border! :) This song reaffirms my status as a Canadaphile....and a fan of Michael's music. :)

[@misowasabi]

malicious MISINFORMATION

[@errolfan]

I've always loved this song (it could/should be our national anthem). Thanks to Michael for remembering it for OUR Olympics. Happy Anniversary to our Canadian Flag.

[@trainknut]

He should have left it forgotten if this is what he did to it. Not only did he sing the butchered socialist version, but he also gave it a disgusting Jazz twist that no national anthem should have to endure.

[@thegreypenguin5097]

@@trainknut “socialist”? If your definition of socialism is decolonization then im a full on commie. The old song was open settler colonialist and disregards the indigenous and french communities of Canada. Additionally, it doesn’t reflect modern Canada, which is NOT majority British.

[@trainknut]

@@thegreypenguin5097 I guess I just don't hate the British Empire as much as I'm supposed to. Yea they did some nasty shit but they're also the entire reason Canada as a nation exists today, so, y'know, unless you hate Canada as a whole, our founding principles and everything we've stood for since colonisation, you have to at least give them credit for setting up the framework for which we designed our government around. Fun fact, had it not been for Britain outlawing slavery in 1833 the Atlantic slave trade never would have ended... As for the French, well, they were just as colonial as the Anglos, so they can get fucked when it comes to "representation" - Just cuz they lost the war doesn't mean they weren't just as guilty of all the same shit the British were, they're lucky they even got to keep Quebec. The Maple Leaf Forever is an ode to Canada, it mentions our symbol(the maple leaf) our head of state(the queen), it teaches about our history(the battle of Queenston heights, and the early colonisation of eastern Canada) and it even references the obscure eastern and western bookends of our nation(Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island to the west, and Cape Race Newfoundland to the east) Sure, it doesn't make much note of indigenous history, nor does it really touch on any French or non-anglo history, but at least it actually comes from Canadian history and culture... modern renditions(and O Canada which replaced it as the anthem) are little more than word salads of pretty phrases that mean next to nothing.

[@fumblerooskie]

@@trainknut Oh a Canada hater! There aren't many, but they do exist.

[@trainknut]

@@fumblerooskie a Canada hater? Bro I’m Canadian…

[@zachattack_the_imperialist6065]

God save our King and heaven bless the maple leaf forever

[@schoolgeek2b]

I could never imagine being anything but Canadian! I am so proud of my nation and I truly believe I live in the most beautiful and noble country in the world

[@kpelletier343]

The original is the one true maple leaf forever!

[@liveandwrite]

I love the musical incorporation of the Hockey Night in Canada theme.

[@HistoryGuy851]

This should be Canada's national anthem, not that other one.

[@AllthatJazz62]

Catchiest song I've ever heard.

[@rufflesstone6083]

Wow, Buble sang it beautifully I got goose bumps.

[@MissDYay]

Canadians have got an abundance of laughter and goodwill ;)

[@TiocfaidhArLa]

Bleccccch! The REAL lyrics were penned in 1867, and these are most assuredly not them.

[@mysticnekoji]

proud canadian i loved the closing for the olympics so much fun and so true to canada

[@patatakap]

Awesome & right from the heart! (thumbs up)

[@KangaKucha]

Good video mate :) Merci!

[@marquitafreese]

How beautiful is that

[@marquitafreese]

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[@VictorYong36]

This version should be the national anthem

[@pablohthegreat]

the original version is much superior to this one; it should be our national anthem. God save Our Queen and Heaven Bless the Maple Leaf Forever. (p.s. the Canadian Red Ensign is Canada's true flag. it's brought us through several wars. the current one has seen a few Hockey finals.)

[@Oetti]

the first minute may be Michael's most nuanced, meaningful singing ever. The rest is great too, but I really like the a cappella portion

[@Deaconlj]

This is an incredible piece of music. As always, Michael you never cease to amaze me with your incredible talents! I am from Vancouver and I greatly wish I could've been in BC Place to see him perform this song live. Quite frankly I found a lot of the ceremonies a little weird but Michael's amazing voice made it all worth it. I feel so patriotic to Canada when listening to this song!

[@Songblade001]

I'm watching the closing ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics, and naturally thought of this. I've got goosebumps so bad my head hurts.

[@marquitafreese]

Bravo mb

[@xojessi]

Ugh goosebumps all overrrr!

[@captaincanuck6738]

Not the original, which is better. Buble still great singer

[@nintony2994]

He absolutely killed it yeah

[@AshAberrant654]

Lol this is the song that finally got me to check out Bublé.

[@jordansykora6848]

I like the original version God Save Our Queen and heaven bless the maple leaf forever!

[@BBC600]

"God save our king and Heaven bless the maple leaf forever."

[@VS257]

I am an immigrant. Everyone is. Who isn't? Even those Britons and Aborigines who settled here. What counts is that you are proud to call Canada your home. I am proud to be Canadian no matter what.

[@69inetails]

it reminds me soo much of the old 50s music genre xD the coolest/ jazzest song ever!! thx 4 the upload

[@saorstatue9018]

amen, man.

[@infinitecanadian]

KILLED IT!

[@Bosirant]

This is my favorite version --with newer lyrics that are more appropriate for modern Canada.

[@RunikaMori]

The English part of me has only been here for 4 generations and I still don't care about the monarchy or the queen.

[@cousins4ever1]

The Maple Leaf FOREVER! =) ILY CANADA!

[@krankifish1]

Beautiful! Loved it, thank you! :)

[@bebeysmael1.]

Nice

[@wilkes85]

Oh... he's singing... THAT version. Not having the real words = downthumb

[@4Dada]

There was nothing about the people who were here before the Europeans and Brits arrived in the original. Treat this as a different song which opens it up to all of Canada's history.

[@kendrickcaron4535]

He needed to have sit down and listened to how YOUR CANADIAN, Anne Murray sang this song. Whether Canadians like it or not, Anne Murray wore the Maple Leaf and brought Canada to the United States.

[@johnlewisy]

@Falwren Guess what! That was THEN! Now, EVERYTHING has changed. We make up over 20% of Canada's population now and in the cities, there is an even higher density of other ethnicies (not including whites). I don't dislike my nation, this is my home where I was born and raised. I have studied our history quite extensively and I respect the actions of the loyalists who fought so bravely against the Manifest Destiny and also General Issac Brock who helped hold off the Americans.

[@PointelessTheatre]

I wish they had the actual performance! I loved watching it cuz I had no idea who he was!

[@vladtepes97]

@2112murphy i remember a tv commercial from 15-20 years ago that ended with something like a rock band singing this song. has there ever been something like that recorded? i see lots of choral and orchestral arrangements on youtube.com, and, of course, buble, but i haven't seen a rock band or something similar doing it.

[@Autostade67]

As an addition to my statement below, I would like to say that I do agree with the other comments inasmuch that, outside of this particular context (a doubly ironic take on 'The Maple Leaf Forever' - doubly ironic because it simultaneously defuses/diffuses the solemnity of the song while, though swing, rebooting it to a new, popular level of nobility) the lyrics of this version, geared for an international audience, are somewhat generalist (beauty of landscape, national pride) and might serve well as the final verse of the song (there ARE several verses, after all). The revised versions I mentioned take great care to preserve historical continuity while aiming to be more inclusive with Canada's ever evolving profile. Here in maple land we are very blessed: in terms of nationalism we are relative latecomers, and much of our sense of self is infused with multiplicity, diversity, inclusiveness (when we are at our best), eclecticism and conviviality: as Canadians we possess - to quote Ernest Hemingway - "all their easy social graces." Despite separatisms and alienations and political bickering, we generally eschew 'Balkanization', and though number cars we may be, we aim to keep it together. Celebrate our adaptability: THIS is the model the world should envy as it spirals into jingoism, tribalism, and ethnic ghettoization. This IS the land of hope for all who toil/the true north strong and free. P.S. the preference for the 'also-ran' as the official anthem is not unique: it seems a common thing: 'America the Beautiful' and 'Land of Hope and Glory' have long been in the longings of many to be the anthems of Usonia and Great Britain.

[@goldendude1994]

THIS SHOULD BE THE REAL CANADIAN ANTHEM!

[@stinkytoomey]

Been a Michael Buble fan for years, and will continue to be. Just have to say that the original lyrics are better than these pc ones...would be unbeatable to hear him sing the real ones.

[@MisterFusion113]

Classy song classy singer.

[@schifty101]

It more had to do with the song speaking about Wolfe's defeat of the french. The Quebecois did not appreciate so that's why the have "O' Canada" now

[@kenjoe]

Even though O Canada was written by a French Canadian.

[@froggiebassoon]

yes there is

[@marcaaron6816]

i remember this song at the vancouver olympics GO CANADA GO CANADA GO! HOCKEY IS OUR GAME

[@marcaaron6816]

I was at the opening ceremonies and closing ceremonies my seats were at centre ice whenSID THE KID CROSBY SCORED IN OVERTIME FOR US TO WIN THE GOLD WELL I DONT HAVE TO TELL WE WENT NUTS EVERY CRYED

[@beyondsection17]

Happy Canada Day! :)

[@johnlewisy]

@Erivah The old lyrics isolated patriotic Canadians like I not of British nor French descent. I want a Canada that stands together in this modern world as a unified multicultural society.

[@NintendoSpoofer]

I'm remember watching this. XD My mom hates him, but I think he should do Anne of Green Gables (the musical theme, that would be a Canadian classic).

[@jamieperrydude]

Sorry for owning you mate. G'day! :)

[@NewfieOn2Wheels]

now that is what i think when i think jazz

[@Patarknightwiki]

@mystiquesword not true at all. It's not a parody, it's a faithful replaying of a version of O' Canada developed from a controversial contest and which was adapted for the last hockey game in Maple Leaf Gardens. Look under the alternative lyrics sections on the Wikipedia page.

[@jovan66102]

Amen!

[@Sextimus23]

I can't find this song anywhere, I know there's a CD for the olympics but I'm guessing it's really pricey.

[@MajBlood]

@darklifeproduction Not his singing but the lyrics are changed from the original version.

[@regeneodon]

can you put more tracks from the album???? selfish iTunes wont let me buy only 1 song!! ThANKS

[@BaySean]

They will play Maple Leaf Forever for London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony (:

[@Falwren]

@VS257 Not surprisingly, you have completely misinterpreted my previous comments. I am in no way opposed to immigration, for all of my ancestors were immigrants at some point; however, they did not attempt to alter Canada as you have proposed. In fact, on my loyalist side, both branches were not British at all, but German and Swiss instead, and they were grateful that a country was willing to give them freedom from religious persecution instead of sore that it did not resemble their birthplace

[@thunderhead180]

Cut him some slack. I think his brother was killed at Lundy's Lane, and that is clearly why the antique, archaic lyrics are so dear to him.

[@Falwren]

@johnlewisy At Queenston heights and Lundy's Lane, Our Brave fathers side by Side, For freedom homes and loved ones dear, Firmly Stood and nobly died, And those rights that they maintained, We SWEAR TO YIELD THEM NEVER, Our watchward evermore shall be, The Maple Leaf Forever

[@leafyutube]

I see the Leafs winning the cup soon.

[@hellenistic]

This makes my heart swell with Canadian pride. ^^

[@darklifeproduction]

@goldendude1994 it was the original national anthem but it had to many references to Britain that a fair bit of people disliked it for that reason,mainly the french (and my self I may add,though it does bring a very large sence of nationalism to,I have never been one to support the monarch though).

[@firefly361]

Is this PC version?

[@4spooky8u]

what a shame Canadians let them butcher Alex Muir's masterpiece. He'd be turning in his grave.

[@lburton874]

Hearing this at the olimpics... It was like I know this song I know this song.... then I was like it can`t be the maple leaf forever.... Then I was like IT IS.

[@GGW81]

@alexonblades I disagree. This is absolutely awesome. I love Maple Leaf forever, I love Buble singing it, but our anthem is concentrated awesomeness.

[@AthranZala1988]

No one has the video of the whole performance :(

[@hotstuff999]

actually, it's probably the second unofficial canadian anthem.... the first being the hockey night in canada theme :)

[@bublelover19]

r u kidding, canadians LOVE poking fun.... i for one love when ppl think our stereotypes are real lol. great fun... and i loved everything about the closing!

[@zainphyo2904]

Happy CANADA Day 150. 2017 . Cheers :)

[@Nieghorn]

@wilkes85 ... not sure if I'm supposed to "down thumb" or "up thumb" this statement. I totally agree with you, though. The original version is much better. :)

[@bromothymol]

I would've loved this arrangement if they had kept the original lyrics for crying out loud.

[@robsmith8030]

I consider myself a huge history nerd and I must say I prefer the new lyrics. In addition to not memorializing an outdated conception of Canada that stopped being relevant in the 1920s and not dwelling on battles in an inconsequential war that has very little impact on the modern world, the modern lyrics just plain sound nicer.

[@capilanonv]

Buble is great......... Love this version with the female mounties......and the singing ..heard the RCMP were a little ticked, but screw them..at least it showed the Mounties are human and Canadians have a sense of humor........

[@lburton874]

@hotstuff999 The origainl Version of the Maple Leaf Forever almost became Canada officail anthem

[@NicStryker1027]

this song might be old and have a lot to do with canada being in the british commonwealth, it is important not to forget our countries history and how it came to be. How much would things be different if say another country settled here.

[@misscanadarain]

why isn't this our national anthom?

[@cksteele]

This version lyrics sucks the original version is perfectly fine

[@pablohthegreat]

if you think this is good then you should hear the original version.

[@thedarknemesis]

I loved this! I wish I could find the video of the whole number... Lyrics wise, I think the new version had the right idea, but went too far with it. Lob out the war stuff and Wolfe, but be sure to throw in more heritage and less geography and general inspirational drivel. Keep the queen and toss in some stuff about the natives, and your set.

[@MissDYay]

Oh & anyone else hear the opening to Hockey Night In Canada at the end?

[@backcatcher04]

Haha have you ever seen Adam Hill's version of Advance Australia Fair? check it out haha it's awesome :)

[@Autostade67]

The comments below, though valid to a point, demonstrate a striking traditionalism if not conservatism. Let it be known that since its writing, 'The Maple Leaf Forever' has undergone several revisions because, as it has the freedom of NOT being Canada's national anthem, it can, like the peoples of Canada, adapt and evolve over time impromptu. Revision does not mean erasure: all versions are readily available in archives and online. What makes the song so rich, such an emblem, such a treasure is to hear that in its many lyrical forms (which themselves are enriched by their comparison with others) it retains its grace and grandeur. To doggedly retain the original version to be sung without question is akin to doggedly arguing for the return of the Red Ensign. Is not that flag enriched, is it not more deeply mythologized by its contrast with the current flag? Is it not given a more rightful place in history and identity because one is asked to narrate why it is no longer officially flown, which thus brings it, breathing, to the fore? Rest assured, we are NOT so culturally insecure as we claim; indeed, our very lack of the constant overproduced rehearsal of our narrative through movies and TV series (Britain, USA) speaks to a certain quiet strength. Being Canadian is hard (you have to do the work to know who you are without accepting unquestioned symbology) and easy (let it flow, let it adapt, let it open its spirit to contain all), but our central brilliance lies in our adaptability. You don't need to agree, just consider carefully. Now is not the time for hostility, only a Tower of Peace.

[@darklifeproduction]

@MajBlood lol in my opinion it's best version out there so far ^^;

[@rivengle]

We're not British anymore... and we're more multicultural now. So I guess it fits :P

[@SaintPatrick98]

Ruined the original, and this song should absolutely be played with a pipes and drums band, no other way.

[@Knight3000KRMDT]

I liked it anyway. I didn't said I hate the original one. But this also good.

[@robcardinal8430]

This is a cheesy Vegas version....I prefer the original.

[@gerogegerog5926]

I like it and it didn’t have to be pipes and drums because it sounds good with lyrics

[@VS257]

I like the new lyrics of Maple Leaf Forever. The old one is just too white washed and too BRITISH. The NEW Canada is diverse and progressive. The New lyrics just shows how the NEW Canada will show economic growth and unity.

[@B21983]

@tiSoCOOL9 in every country people stand for their national anthem. Anyway GO CANADA!

[@wurlitzer895]

'A 1,2,3,4. Aah Let's go..' I find this to be unbelievably tacky. Stick to the original words and sing them with commitment, passion, respect and sincerity or compose something entirely new.

[@Falwren]

@VS257 Might I add as well, that Canada would also not exist were it not for Loyalists, Canadiens, and Aboriginals who stood against the vain efforts of the American Manifest destiny in 1812. Do you still wonder how Canada became an open and free country in which you are entitled to make seditious statements as the one earlier? How dare you claim that I should not live here, since it is you who do not seem to understand what principles Canada was founded on.

[@mlewyn]

So slow and mournful. I think this version would be excellent at state funerals, otherwise not so much!

[@Autostade67]

Sorry - that was supposed to say 'bumper cars' not 'number cars' .

[@Riushinn]

@jdi0093113 does Buble sound even remotely american to you? He's Canadian, and Canadian born.

[@Falwren]

@VS257 If you don't like the heriitage of Canada, built on blood, sweat and toil, then you don't have to live here, but how dare you attempt to alter our country. At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane, Our brave fathers side by side, For freedom homes and loved ones dear, Firmly stood and nobly died, And those rights which they maintained, We swear to YIELD THEM NEVER, Our watchward evermore shall be, The Maple Leaf Forever

[@ianjohnturner]

no, it's just friggin' ancient

[@DragunovSniperElite]

why was the lyrics changed? its politically incorrect to say god save the queen now?