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Originally Posted by Dottore
...a stirring tale...rendered somewhat implausible by the fact that NO ONE actually knows the words to the S-SB...
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Most know the words to the 1st verse only (the initial battle). And not many know the true origin of the music to which the poem was set to: An old English drinking song commonly given the title "To Anacreon in Heaven" (not actually the title, but accepted as such because it was the 1st line of the song).
I felt rather safe throughout my teaching career offering $100 to any student who could sing the ENTIRE Anthem...I'd have them hooked for the lesson and the story of the battle after that. (I DID however, have one girl make it through the 1st & 2nd verses...gave her $50 for trying).