The other verses are similar to the 1908 poem, but several lines differ. True patriot love thou dost in us command. Quote: O Canada! Our home and native land!
The first verse is an almost perfect match to the original (1908) version of Weir's poem: Source: University of California, Santa Barbara Library Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project: This is a rather unusual combination of wording which does not exactly match the original version. Performed by: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSO Bratislava), conducted by Peter Breiner Instrumental (2003 jazzy, Olympic version) Well, I think the 2003 version was used on Athens Olympics, right?Īnd do you think the 2005 version is better or worse than the 2003 version? Dĭownloadable versions of the files: Instrumental versions by Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSO Bratislava), conducted by Peter Breiner: Vocal (English, Richardson version, both verses): Vocal (English, unidentified version, two verses):
Instrumental (carillon), followed by God save the King National Anthem of Canada - Hymne National du Canada
