We’re the Get Lucky country

See this? It’s often raised alongside a rendition of our national anthem. That’s Advance Australia Fair.
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Pharrell Williams, left, and Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo are NOT the singers of our national anthem.
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A survey of more than 1000 people aged 18 to 29 revealed 84 per cent could sing the chorus of the hit, featuring Pharrell Williams.

Only 71 per cent of young people surveyed could recite Advance Australia Fair’s second verse correctly.

Media personality Sam Kekovich said he was not surprised by the lack of patriotism shown by young Australians.

“Australia needs to come front and square. It’s imperative we sing the national anthem at schools,” Mr Kekovich said.

“We need to remind young people what the national anthem is about and remembering the sacrifices that Australians have made.”

Other findings from the online survey, commissioned by whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s, reveal more about what Aussies think about the stars and one-hit wonders of the music industry.

Overwhelmingly, 81 per cent of young Aussies believe that possessing musical talent is significant in being a musician.

Only 1 per cent of those surveyed thought wearing less clothing as a musician was more important.

In 2006, then-NSW Premier Morris Iemma announced that all the state’s government schools would be required to play the national anthem at assemblies to reinforce “Australian values” at school level.

Advance Australia Fair became our national anthem after a referendum in 1977.

The song, written by Scotsman Peter Dodds McCormick, won by 43 per cent of the vote.

Originally published as We’re the Get Lucky country
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