Like most Americans, I’m sentimental about the song; but I can see why some didn’t want it as the anthem. It’s hard to sing!
RE: but I can see why some didn’t want it as the anthem. It’s hard to sing!
America the Beautiful would have been a good anthem and it’s easier to sing ( no need for the diva-like flourishes in the phrase : “O’er the land of the freeeeeeee!” everytime some chanteuse tries it at a Sports event.)
I actually prefer George M. Cohan’s You’re A Grand Old Flag.
I was making a slight cut on Lee’s song, Proud To Be An American and how some people who stand at attention for it, look down on those who don’t. If it’s not the National Anthem, it’s not the National Anthem.