"Jerusalem"

On this date in 1757, William Blake, the English poet and artist, was born. Among his many now famous works was one called "And did those feet in ancient time."

In 1916, Sir Hubert Parry set music to the poem, which is widely known as "Jerusalem," and considered England's unofficial anthem.

You can find more information on the poem, including a beautiful classical version of the musical rendition, at this page from genius.com.

The first time I was exposed to "Jerusalem" was through Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "Brain Salad Surgery" album. Here is that rendition: