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"Jerusalem" was selected by 52% of voters over "Land of Hope and Glory" (used since 1930) and "God Save the Queen". [47] In 2005 BBC Four produced Jerusalem: An Anthem For England highlighting the usages of the song/poem and a case was made for its adoption as the national anthem of England.
"Jerusalema" is a song by South African DJ and record producer, Master KG featuring South African vocalist Nomcebo. The upbeat gospel-influenced house song was initially released on 29 November 2019 after it garnered positive response online, with a music video following on 21 December.
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There are many songs about Jerusalem from various time periods, especially nationalistically-themed songs from the time of the Six-Day War, when East Jerusalem passed from Jordanian control to Israeli. Additionally many Biblical Psalms, styled as songs, were written specifically about Jerusalem. Jewish liturgy and hymns are rife with references ...
Overall, the song "Jerusalem" has been universally well received by critics. It was described as "the secret highlight" of the album Afternoons in Utopia, "with a wonderful chorus and an inspiring, just epic enough atmosphere." [4] Another reviewer acknowledges that this song "is one of the most beautiful songs Alphaville has ever created."
"Jerusalem" is a song by British singer and songwriter Belouis Some, released in 1986 as the fourth and final single from his debut studio album Some People. It was written by Belouis Some, and produced by Pete Schwier, Steve Thompson , Michael Barbiero and Belouis Some. [ 2 ] "
The song itself is based on Psalm 137, verses 5–6, one of the most well known of the Psalms: "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither, let my tongue stick to my palate if I cease to think of you, if I do not keep Jerusalem in memory even at my happiest hour."
At the end of "Jerusalem", the singer reveals that he is the messiah. The song opens and closes with the lyrics "When I tell you that I love you don't test my love / Accept my love / Don't test my love / 'Cuz maybe I don't love you all that much." [4] [5] The song has been covered by folk singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco.