I just love watching Chandra belting out her Anthem. She's the model for ALL Canadians to emulate. I love how she starts singing in the prelude and looks disappointed when that ends, thinking and mouthing: "is that it?!!?" Then the look of sheer relief and joy when the anthem continues. Also noticed her honor her Grandmother by making sure her ring/pendant was out and visible before singing. You make an entire Nation proud, Chandra!
Do you know whats crazy, I'm British and yet I watch this and still feel actually quite proud. Canadians have a beautiful national anthem and you cant help but feel upstanding, God knows how proud you must feel if you are actually Canadian. Dont ever forget how chest thumpingly proud you can feel about a country even if its not the place you call home.
Going to Quebec in a few weeks. Have been to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (twice!) and and have never been disappointed by the beauty of the country or the unerring friendliness of the people. This video just reinforces my opinion - what a great performance! Those with negative opinions obviously have never been to Canada - Canadians have great and well deserved national pride. This from a native New Yorker... Canada Rocks!
I remember watching this early in the morning getting ready for work when the Olympics were on. I had tears in my eyes, I love watching this over and over. Please..lets keep this upbeat!! Canada, America, Russia.. all of our countries are awesome. I will quote Albert Einstein.. "Nationalism is the measles of Humanity"
I'm from the US and I think the Canadian national anthem rocks totally. It's simple to sing, has a beautiful melody and very unpretentious lyrics. All of these qualities are lacking in the Star Spangled Banner. Wish we could change our anthem to God Bless America or America the Beautiful.
Everytime I hear the Canadian anthem, it brought tears to me just bcos I am proud to be a Canadian. I am lucky to be here in one of the BEST country in the world. Canada is a BIG part in my heart; born and raised here but also never forgetting that I'm a Chinese decent. Oh Canada!
I just noticed this. Of all the medal ceremonies that I've watched in the olympics (and trust me, I'm literally glued to my TV once the olympics start), the only athletes that sing along to their anthems are canadians.
It's anthems like Canada'a that makes foreigners appreciate our pride of living in one of the greatest nations on earth. Mind you I never said that Canada is the greatest nation on earth, that would be pure concededness.
Thank you for that compliment about our country. It's really too bad that we can't have many discussions about Canada or the USA without saying somebody sucks or trying to one up each other.
Both my grandfathers fought in WWII. Oh and here are some numbers Over the course of the war, 1.1 million Canadians served in the army, navy, and air force. Of these more than 42,000 gave their lives and another 54,000 were wounded.[4] Countless other Canadians shared in the suffering and the hardships of war at home and abroad. For a population of 10 millions, thats allot of soldiers.
Man, you are so right! I've been living in America for about a year now, and whenever I go to a hockey, baseball or basketball game, not only don't Americans sing along, as they start clapping and cheering as if it were a rock concert! LOL I find that very hard to understand... :D
Thanks, I think yours is, too. Really majestic and patriotic, I always enjoy listening to it. (Hang on: not always! When you win the Gold and we get the silver.... and I have to listen to yours, instead of mine... lol, then I don't enjoy listening to it too much, I admit!)
I remember watching this live on TV back in 2006. It was very exciting. For the race, Chandra practiced coming across the finish line, arms raised, and she obviously practiced singing the national anthem too!
Canada is a great place! ^-^ we don't judge anyone by what race they are, or what they look like. :) If anybody judges, they are not true Candians, or they just have issues.lol I don't mean to start anything, but it still makes me mad that some people think Canada has winter all year round..... :( well we're not.
This American finds that just plain beautiful; I yearn for that feeling about MY country once again. Here's to hoping after November I can reclaim that level of love, rather than simply say, "...but right or wrong, My Country". (SIGH).
Canadian soldiers are renowned across the world. They have the respect of every soldier they've ever fought beside. Our overall military may be somewhat of a joke because of what the politicians have done over the years. But our soldiers are smart, tough, and incredibly skilled.
A passionate and beautiful country - she sings with such sparkles in her eyes - can't help but get goose pimples. ...wishing that Canada wasn't under so much social engineering and separatist manipulation. This country is failing - it is already divided. We know that there cannot be two Canadas. Quebec is already a separated nation.
this anthem is definitely wonderful. nothing warmongering, unlike la marseillaise. u can almost feel the sweet wind of the great outdoors... oh canadaaaaa
I'm from Spain, and the anthem of Canada is one of the most beautiful anthems. I'm happy for Canada, I and the majority of europeans see it like another european country. Canada is a lot freer, safer and more democratic than the United States.
PS.: Allot of Campaign's under the name of Britain had Canadian soldiers fighting in it. Actually, they should be named after the ''British Commonwealth'' which includes Canada.
If Chandra wanted to sing in her mother tounge she did. Also the music playing was only instrumental the crowd was primarily English. If you want more French in the anthem go to Vancouver in 2010, or Beijing in 2008 and sing it out loud.
I'm from the US, currently living in Tel Aviv and I love Canada! There are only two bars in Tel Aviv that serve Canadian beer and its quite excellent. US+Canada+Israel FTW!!!!!!!!!!! Or like Homer Simpson said America, America junior and America junior junior. I meant no disrespect I really love Canada.
hockey3100: Excuse me? We're known all over the world as a PEACE-keeping nation, which is more than what can be said of your country, I'm sure. Canada has always been one of the best places to live in the world (the UN). I bet you didn't know that Canada split from Europe, because the Europeans thought that it was a good idea to abandon us. Our scattered colonies bonded to form a united nation, and Canada was born. We've always had a modern view of worldwide issues. I'm proud of my country!
this is how singing national anthem after the athlets got the gold medal shoud be...grateful,and energnic,unlike common moments of singing national anthem,always crying..
Good god man, Canada is a very young country, we've sent, to WWI, around 10% of our population fight, and around the same amount of soldiers in WWII. Before that, you might not of heard allot of us..since we weren't a country, but I'm sure you've heard of the British Empire? In WWI we've earned our selves a country. heres an example from a document on Canadian history in the Great War:
We brought allot to this world, and our soldiers are amounst the best the world has to offer, they are just not as much as British soldiers, but a Canadian soldier is very similar to a British soldier, which are the best trained soldiers in the world Canada and the USA can't live without each other, if Canada was never to be, USA would never of been the World power it is today. Russia is just a shell of what it used to be, you live in the past.
mom is a newfie so i have to agree lol but i think the marseillaise is the most stirring if somewhat grim when you listen to the words check out merielle mathieu version
I can tell you now, a Québequois person would sing the anthem in such an sportive competition like the Olympics, both in french and english, just like it MUST be always sung... but the rest of canadians do not really care... you get my point? as someone said above, most people just do not care about french... there is not equality and there will never be... there will with the independence of Québec :)
ur funny..im originally from sweden and every budy there dreams of going to canada to play hockey..and when i was in italy i met 4 people who have been to canda and every 1 knew were it was or what canada was...its just americans who sadly dont no were canada is>.
I'm doing some research on anthems and it's hilarious/absurd that on every national anthem video there is some kind of debate on who's country is best or why they're inferior. The only exception so far being Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the star spangled banner.
Wow, that moves even me to tears. And I'm from Germany.
Canada, you undoubtedly have one of the most beautiful national anthems in the world!
I just love watching Chandra belting out her Anthem. She's the model for ALL Canadians to emulate. I love how she starts singing in the prelude and looks disappointed when that ends, thinking and mouthing: "is that it?!!?" Then the look of sheer relief and joy when the anthem continues. Also noticed her honor her Grandmother by making sure her ring/pendant was out and visible before singing. You make an entire Nation proud, Chandra!
My heart leaps to my throat every time I hear Oh Canada, more so when it is at the Olympics.
Love your anthem... greetings from Poland.
Do you know whats crazy, I'm British and yet I watch this and still feel actually quite proud. Canadians have a beautiful national anthem and you cant help but feel upstanding, God knows how proud you must feel if you are actually Canadian. Dont ever forget how chest thumpingly proud you can feel about a country even if its not the place you call home.
One of the best, if not the best moments from those Olympics. Way to go Chandra! You made us proud!
We definitely have the best national anthem. Hearing it makes me so happy
Going to Quebec in a few weeks. Have been to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (twice!) and and have never been disappointed by the beauty of the country or the unerring friendliness of the people. This video just reinforces my opinion - what a great performance! Those with negative opinions obviously have never been to Canada - Canadians have great and well deserved national pride. This from a native New Yorker...
Canada Rocks!
Got to love the Canadian flag (and the anthem). So unique.
I remember watching this early in the morning getting ready for work when the Olympics were on. I had tears in my eyes, I love watching this over and over.
Please..lets keep this upbeat!! Canada, America, Russia.. all of our countries are awesome. I will quote Albert Einstein..
"Nationalism is the measles of Humanity"
I'm from the US and I think the Canadian national anthem rocks totally. It's simple to sing, has a beautiful melody and very unpretentious lyrics. All of these qualities are lacking in the Star Spangled Banner. Wish we could change our anthem to God Bless America or America the Beautiful.
Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
I will forever love this country!
Chandra Crawford is so inspirational! Love her
Everytime I hear the Canadian anthem, it brought tears to me just bcos I am proud to be a Canadian. I am lucky to be here in one of the BEST country in the world. Canada is a BIG part in my heart; born and raised here but also never forgetting that I'm a Chinese decent. Oh Canada!
I am swedish, but I cry when I see her sing that!!
I could listen to that all damn day!!! Beautiful job!!
I love Canadian medal ceremonies at the Olympics. This was one of the best I've seen.
I just noticed this. Of all the medal ceremonies that I've watched in the olympics (and trust me, I'm literally glued to my TV once the olympics start), the only athletes that sing along to their anthems are canadians.
*wipe tears* soo inspiring
Qué hermoso himno... y qué viva emoción de la bella joven que orgullosa representa a su gran nación. Saludos desde el Perú.
It's anthems like Canada'a that makes foreigners appreciate our pride of living in one of the greatest nations on earth. Mind you I never said that Canada is the greatest nation on earth, that would be pure concededness.
WHAT AN EMOTION!!!!!!! WONDERFUL!
Stuff like this really makes me miss home.
Beautiful, and proud, like me, of Canada
Thank you for that compliment about our country. It's really too bad that we can't have many discussions about Canada or the USA without saying somebody sucks or trying to one up each other.
This American really digs "O Canada" and got warm fuzzies watching that.
Both my grandfathers fought in WWII. Oh and here are some numbers
Over the course of the war, 1.1 million Canadians served in the army, navy, and air force. Of these more than 42,000 gave their lives and another 54,000 were wounded.[4] Countless other Canadians shared in the suffering and the hardships of war at home and abroad.
For a population of 10 millions, thats allot of soldiers.
I Love You Chandra Crawford Thank you for getting Canada a gold medal
Man, you are so right! I've been living in America for about a year now, and whenever I go to a hockey, baseball or basketball game, not only don't Americans sing along, as they start clapping and cheering as if it were a rock concert! LOL
I find that very hard to understand... :D
Thanks, I think yours is, too. Really majestic and patriotic, I always enjoy listening to it. (Hang on: not always! When you win the Gold and we get the silver.... and I have to listen to yours, instead of mine... lol, then I don't enjoy listening to it too much, I admit!)
I remember watching this live on TV back in 2006. It was very exciting. For the race, Chandra practiced coming across the finish line, arms raised, and she obviously practiced singing the national anthem too!
Finally!!! O.O
We are 100 times better at the Winter Olympics then the Summer.
OH CANADA! Athletes, We are behind you all the way!
Makes you want to get up there and sing with her. Pure joy to watch.
That was beautiful
oh man i teared up too...go chandra! rooting for her at the 2010 games
she must be so proud
I love her smile.:D
Oh I love this video
the best country forever and ever !Proud Canadian !God bless Canada
un moment inoubliable...vive le Canada!
One of the best olympic moments I've ever seen.
Chandra for Prime Minister!
Yup. It saddens me but I'm still proud of our athletes.. they're giving it their all and that's all you can really ask.
Yeah! I love you Canada
Refreshing to see someone responding to hateful message with a reasonable one.
I like both anthems too.
beautiful anthem by the way!
Canada is a great place! ^-^
we don't judge anyone by what race they are, or what they look like. :)
If anybody judges, they are not true Candians, or they just have issues.lol
I don't mean to start anything, but it still makes me mad that some people think Canada has winter all year round..... :( well we're not.
She should be on the flag
This American finds that just plain beautiful; I yearn for that feeling about MY country once again. Here's to hoping after November I can reclaim that level of love, rather than simply say, "...but right or wrong, My Country". (SIGH).
The last time O Canada was sung at these Games was at the closing ceremony when Ben Heppner performed it (sans music) for the Vancouver 2010 handover.
Canadian soldiers are renowned across the world. They have the respect of every soldier they've ever fought beside. Our overall military may be somewhat of a joke because of what the politicians have done over the years. But our soldiers are smart, tough, and incredibly skilled.
A passionate and beautiful country - she sings with such sparkles in her eyes - can't help but get goose pimples.
...wishing that Canada wasn't under so much social engineering and separatist manipulation. This country is failing - it is already divided. We know that there cannot be two Canadas. Quebec is already a separated nation.
this anthem is definitely wonderful. nothing warmongering, unlike la marseillaise. u can almost feel the sweet wind of the great outdoors... oh canadaaaaa
O CANADA WE STAND ON GAURD FOR THEE, GOD BLESS THEE,
I've always wanted to visit Canada.
it's a great country
Long live Canada! Long live Freedom!
I am an American married to a Canadian and this brought me to tears...dammit, I guess Canada is OK-- even if they do hate us.
We stand on guard for thee! Go Ottawa.
Enough is ENOUGH. No more gunslinging. Let's enjoy this anthem PLEASE!!!!
such a proud and happy girl , surely she has the choice of how/ what she sings ??
That's a definite!
Go Chandra, good luck in Oslo
Oh, this time too.
I love Canada!!!!!
Canada is the best country in the entire universe.
I fucking love my country and would defend it with my life.
Go Canada!
I'm from Spain, and the anthem of Canada is one of the most beautiful anthems. I'm happy for Canada, I and the majority of europeans see it like another european country. Canada is a lot freer, safer and more democratic than the United States.
LONG LIVE CANADA!
yo vishalt calm down i was replying to the comment from ABOMB75. i AM Canadian and very proud of it.
woot!! GO CANADA !! =)
ya man we won 7 medals 2 gold 1 silver and 2 bronze
PS.: Allot of Campaign's under the name of Britain had Canadian soldiers fighting in it. Actually, they should be named after the ''British Commonwealth'' which includes Canada.
oh canada!
If Chandra wanted to sing in her mother tounge she did. Also the music playing was only instrumental the crowd was primarily English. If you want more French in the anthem go to Vancouver in 2010, or Beijing in 2008 and sing it out loud.
Agreed
I'm from the US, currently living in Tel Aviv and I love Canada! There are only two bars in Tel Aviv that serve Canadian beer and its quite excellent. US+Canada+Israel FTW!!!!!!!!!!!
Or like Homer Simpson said America, America junior and America junior junior. I meant no disrespect I really love Canada.
GOD BLESS CANADA!!!!!!
how many versions of Oh Canada are there?
hockey3100:
Excuse me? We're known all over the world as a PEACE-keeping nation, which is more than what can be said of your country, I'm sure. Canada has always been one of the best places to live in the world (the UN). I bet you didn't know that Canada split from Europe, because the Europeans thought that it was a good idea to abandon us. Our scattered colonies bonded to form a united nation, and Canada was born. We've always had a modern view of worldwide issues. I'm proud of my country!
this is how singing national anthem after the athlets got the gold medal shoud be...grateful,and energnic,unlike common moments of singing national anthem,always crying..
At least Canada did well at the winter olympics
Good god man, Canada is a very young country, we've sent, to WWI, around 10% of our population fight, and around the same amount of soldiers in WWII. Before that, you might not of heard allot of us..since we weren't a country, but I'm sure you've heard of the British Empire? In WWI we've earned our selves a country. heres an example from a document on Canadian history in the Great War:
I love my national anthem (Canada) but I think the current German anthem is beautiful too!
Fair enough. I misinterpreted your comments. My apologies.
an America is the most powerful in the world financially, economically, and culturally. Where do you get your information?
Well theres something we have in common!
tubub is American, genious.
We brought allot to this world, and our soldiers are amounst the best the world has to offer, they are just not as much as British soldiers, but a Canadian soldier is very similar to a British soldier, which are the best trained soldiers in the world
Canada and the USA can't live without each other, if Canada was never to be, USA would never of been the World power it is today. Russia is just a shell of what it used to be, you live in the past.
we are better at winter games than summer thats what i think we dint even win a medal in summer of 2008
mom is a newfie so i have to agree lol but i think the marseillaise is the most stirring if somewhat grim when you listen to the words check out merielle mathieu version
My keyboard was bad, i changed it, so CANADA rules!!
I can tell you now, a Québequois person would sing the anthem in such an sportive competition like the Olympics, both in french and english, just like it MUST be always sung... but the rest of canadians do not really care... you get my point? as someone said above, most people just do not care about french... there is not equality and there will never be... there will with the independence of Québec :)
yay! Norway and Canada XD
Canadians dont sing the star spangled banner? What happened? Did they change the star spangled banner?
Fucking A!!! Well said.
I'm proud to say that we never did!
Please quote me on when I said the USSR thing that cause I cannot find the post.
ur funny..im originally from sweden and every budy there dreams of going to canada to play hockey..and when i was in italy i met 4 people who have been to canda and every 1 knew were it was or what canada was...its just americans who sadly dont no were canada is>.
I'm doing some research on anthems and it's hilarious/absurd that on every national anthem video there is some kind of debate on who's country is best or why they're inferior. The only exception so far being Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the star spangled banner.
which question did you ask me? Do they teach you how to read names in russia?
Sadly for you, I am not wrong. And you know it. And for the war thing I never asked a question like that.
Better yet, belief in oneself is the ultimate way to keep your sanity.
Religion can be good for a certain time but not ALL THE TIME.
Long live Canada