Best National anthem

[Caliga]

Kicking Hitler in the ankle when he's already been machine-gunned in the head and stomach by Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt ain't winning, chief.

[Grey Fox]

No, I think it actually is.

[Martinus]

I prefer the Battle Hymn of the Republic over the Star Spangled Banner.  But my ideal choice would be to go with Stars and Stripes Forever.  Happy. Positive. Jingoist. Catchy.  It's got a good beat and you can dance to it, Dave.

But nothing touches La Marseillaise as a national anthem.  To arms, citizens.  Form your battalions.  Chop off some motherfucking heads.

I agree, it's an awesome song, both music-wise and lyrics-wise.

[Grey Fox]

What's really good is the first part before the chorus

Allons enfants de la Patrie
Le jour de gloire est arrivé !
Contre nous de la tyrannie
L'étendard sanglant est levé
Entendez-vous dans nos campagnes
Mugir ces féroces soldats?
Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras.
Égorger vos fils, vos compagnes!

[Syt]

I like this prussified version of God Save the King:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgQh3_N_GoQ&feature=related

[Brazen]

Isn't Pomp and Circumstance "Land of Freedom and Glory"?

Land of Hope And Glory

[Valmy]

Kicking Hitler in the ankle when he's already been machine-gunned in the head and stomach by Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt ain't winning, chief.

Sorry the glorious French ended up beating your beloved Krauts pal no reason to be bitter about it all the time.

[Duque de Bragança]

The Marseillaise is a classic and inspired many anthems such as the Portuguese A Portuguesa.
Le Chant de guerre de l'Armée du Rhin has more than one stanza but the one indicated by Grey Fox is the most commonly sung indeed.

I like the Italian anthem as well and my favorite rendition of the German anthem (Deustchland lied) is in the movie Escape to Victory 
The Marcha Real is nice as well but fails for having no official/PC lyrics.

While I do find some lyrics of the Marseillaise old-fashioned/un-PC those who criticise it in France are much worse so the Status quo is fine.

[Caliga]

Sorry the glorious French ended up beating your beloved Krauts pal no reason to be bitter about it all the time.

"My Krauts"?  I ain't a German.  I am: American.

[Valmy]

"My Krauts"?  I ain't a German.  I am: American.

Oh sure hop off the Kubelbandwagon when the going gets tough.

[Drakken]

Sorry the glorious French ended up beating your beloved Krauts pal no reason to be bitter about it all the time.

The French beat no one, they were trounced like never and in got only by the backdoor because the Germans were too busy fending the Allies in the North.

[Ed Anger]

I prefer the Battle Hymn of the Republic over the Star Spangled Banner.

Damn right. The Battle Hymn makes me cream my pants.

[derspiess]

Though it is awkward to sing, I still like l'Internationale...

*checks*

Oh yeah, I remember this song from Summer Games on my C64.  It is pretty good, yeah.

P.S. Death to commies.

Was that the one they had for the Soviet Union?  I assumed that was the Soviet anthem until I watched The Hunt for Red October in the theater

[derspiess]

Russian Imperial Anthem, God Save the Tsar.  Good stuff.

Not sure if I've ever heard it.  Got a link to a decent version?

[Cecil]

Isn't Pomp and Circumstance "Land of Freedom and Glory"?

Land of Hope And Glory

Which is a good one but seriously the english national anthem if they ever get one must be Jerusalem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKaJ4b0XYmI&feature=related

One of the most stirring hymns I know. Always make my heart race when I hear a good version.