‘Glad all over’ replacement / New anthem / Make a song our own?

Strange coincidence this thread as I saw mentioned this week why City and Forest have their anthems (Blue Moon, Mull of Kintyre), and its because when they won a league title or cup that song was number 1 (either that year or when they won it).

Was gandering at what was number 1 when we won the FA Cup this very morning and it was this, biggest song of the year also spending ages at number 1, it is quite anthemic:

Probably something that would have to happen at the time, 50s would have been too early for fans to adopt anthems - a 60s and beyond thing that. Can't imagine being able to adopt it now after the fact, thematically (I Believe) the song does lend it self to something integral to Blackpool over the years, picture everyone belting that after some of our unexpected achievements such as getting promoted to the Prem.
 
TangerinePeel said:
Strange coincidence this thread as I saw mentioned this week why City and Forest have their anthems (Blue Moon, Mull of Kintyre), and its because when they won a league title or cup that song was number 1 (either that year or when they won it).

Was gandering at what was number 1 when we won the FA Cup this very morning and it was this, biggest song of the year also spending ages at number 1, it is quite anthemic:

Probably something that would have to happen at the time, 50s would have been too early for fans to adopt anthems - a 60s and beyond thing that. Can't imagine being able to adopt it now after the fact, thematically (I Believe) the song does lend it self to something integral to Blackpool over the years, picture everyone belting that after some of our unexpected achievements such as getting promoted to the Prem.
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But Crewe were singing Blue Moon years before City. I think it was to do with their away kit but I could be wrong.
 
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TSSeasider said:
But Crewe were singing Blue Moon years before City. I think it was too do with their away kit but I could be wrong.
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Fair enough, just what I saw someone say on here or twitter. Think it's fairly common to adopt a song from when you won something so it just made me have a look at what was number 1 when we won our only major honour!

I had a gander at Anglo-Italian and our Football League Trophies but the songs were as un-terrace like as you get. Unless we want to sing Will Young's Evergreen after a promotion 😂
 
Goal music.... Not really that bothered about it, walk out music, yeh we need something that everyone knows and can get behind. Seven Nation Army for me
 
TangerinePeel said:
Strange coincidence this thread as I saw mentioned this week why City and Forest have their anthems (Blue Moon, Mull of Kintyre), and its because when they won a league title or cup that song was number 1 (either that year or when they won it).

Was gandering at what was number 1 when we won the FA Cup this very morning and it was this, biggest song of the year also spending ages at number 1, it is quite anthemic:

Probably something that would have to happen at the time, 50s would have been too early for fans to adopt anthems - a 60s and beyond thing that. Can't imagine being able to adopt it now after the fact, thematically (I Believe) the song does lend it self to something integral to Blackpool over the years, picture everyone belting that after some of our unexpected achievements such as getting promoted to the Prem.
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I really think a speeded up version of this song (later sung by Frank Ifield) would be easy for the crowd to sing and the words are relevant - others will obviously have a different opinion ;)
 
"we need something that everyone knows".

Seven Nation Army for me??

If you were born after 1990 ok, but our fan base demographic does not reflect this
 
Tower Power said:
"we need something that everyone knows".

Seven Nation Army for me??

If you were born after 1990 ok, but our fan base demographic does not reflect this
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If you've been to a football game then you've heard the melody as a lot of teams us included chant to it.
 
We were discussing this yesterday. General consensus was no goal music and also no pre-match music in the lead up to kick off. Forest had a gate of 27,000 yesterday and the music was so loud you couldn't even hear the person next to you, so no chance to build an atmosphere pre-match
 
I think the songmisters on here could rework the lyrics of Uprising by Muse, although when you read them the lyrics kind of work by themselves. Also, it's definitely a track to get the atmosphere going and it has a great intro too...


Rise up and take the power back
It's time the fat cats had a heart attack
You know that their time's coming to an end
We have to unify and watch our flag ascend
(So come on)

They will not force us
They will stop degrading us
They will not control us
We will be victorious
(So come on)
 
Chunkylad said:
Wow I am genuinely shocked
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Predates them knowing he was a nonce; but it is still sung and, In not 100% sure, it's still music as part of the build up.

I don't think we need music at any point really, maybe a little background music at half time, but other than that, it's not for me.
 
Atletico_Seasider said:
I think the songmisters on here could rework the lyrics of Uprising by Muse, although when you read them the lyrics kind of work by themselves. Also, it's definitely a track to get the atmosphere going and it has a great intro too...


Rise up and take the power back
It's time the fat cats had a heart attack
You know that their time's coming to an end
We have to unify and watch our flag ascend
(So come on)

They will not force us
They will stop degrading us
They will not control us
We will be victorious
(So come on)
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I'm not so sure the manager of a £3bn hedge fund would take too kindly to the first three lines.
 
With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
Along the promenade I stroll
It may be sticky but I never complain
It's nice to have a nibble at it now and again
Every day. wherever I stray
The kids all round me flock
One afternoon the band conductor up on the stand
Somehow lost his baton, it flew out of his hand
So I jumped in his place and then conducted the band
With my little stick of Blackpool Rock

With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
Along the promenade I stroll
In my pocket it got stuck, I could tell
Cause when I pulled it out
I pulled my shirt off as well
Every day wherever I stray
The kids all round me flock
A girl, while bathing clung to me
My wits had to use
She cried, I'm drowning
And to save me you won't refuse
I said, well if you're drowning then I don't want to lose my little stick of Blackpool rock.

With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
Along the promenade I stroll
In the ballroom I went dancing each night
No wonder every girl that danced was stuck to me tight
Every day wherever I stray
The kids all round me flock
A fellow took my photograph it cost one and three
I said when it was done, is that supposed to be me?
You've properly mucked it up the only thing I can see
Is my little stick of Blackpool Rock
 
1966_and_all_that said:
With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
Along the promenade I stroll
It may be sticky but I never complain
It's nice to have a nibble at it now and again
Every day. wherever I stray
The kids all round me flock
One afternoon the band conductor up on the stand
Somehow lost his baton, it flew out of his hand
So I jumped in his place and then conducted the band
With my little stick of Blackpool Rock

With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
Along the promenade I stroll
In my pocket it got stuck, I could tell
Cause when I pulled it out
I pulled my shirt off as well
Every day wherever I stray
The kids all round me flock
A girl, while bathing clung to me
My wits had to use
She cried, I'm drowning
And to save me you won't refuse
I said, well if you're drowning then I don't want to lose my little stick of Blackpool rock.

With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
Along the promenade I stroll
In the ballroom I went dancing each night
No wonder every girl that danced was stuck to me tight
Every day wherever I stray
The kids all round me flock
A fellow took my photograph it cost one and three
I said when it was done, is that supposed to be me?
You've properly mucked it up the only thing I can see
Is my little stick of Blackpool Rock
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I go window cleaning
For an honest Bob😌
 
How about a rousing reworking of suzie Quatro Devil Gate Drive substituting in Down at Bloomfield Road. I know it's a non starter just thought it a great tune /chorus.
 
Snuff Rock by Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias.

A nice pleasant little ditty, with some lovely lyrics:

I don't give a damn I don't ** care
I'm gonna kill me mum and then pull out me hair
I'm fed up with the dole and the human race
Gonna cut me liver out and shove it in your face

Kill! Kill!

I don't like animals or lifting heavy weights
Gonna shoot me fingers off and carve up all me mates
Gonna steal a motor car and smash it all to pieces
Gonna cut me liver out and pin it on your braces

Kill! Kill!

I'm not pathetic, I'm lazy and rude
I'm boring and I'm stupid and I'm vicious and crude
I get thrown out of pubs and stuff for pissing on the floor
Gonna cut me liver out and nail it on your door

Kill! Kill!
 
Bispham_Seasider said:
Snuff Rock by Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias.

A nice pleasant little ditty, with some lovely lyrics:

I don't give a damn I don't ** care
I'm gonna kill me mum and then pull out me hair
I'm fed up with the dole and the human race
Gonna cut me liver out and shove it in your face

Kill! Kill!

I don't like animals or lifting heavy weights
Gonna shoot me fingers off and carve up all me mates
Gonna steal a motor car and smash it all to pieces
Gonna cut me liver out and pin it on your braces

Kill! Kill!

I'm not pathetic, I'm lazy and rude
I'm boring and I'm stupid and I'm vicious and crude
I get thrown out of pubs and stuff for pissing on the floor
Gonna cut me liver out and nail it on your door

Kill! Kill!
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It’s an abortion screaming ** mad🤭
 
Bispham_Seasider said:
Snuff Rock by Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias.

A nice pleasant little ditty, with some lovely lyrics:

I don't give a damn I don't ** care
I'm gonna kill me mum and then pull out me hair
I'm fed up with the dole and the human race
Gonna cut me liver out and shove it in your face

Kill! Kill!

I don't like animals or lifting heavy weights
Gonna shoot me fingers off and carve up all me mates
Gonna steal a motor car and smash it all to pieces
Gonna cut me liver out and pin it on your braces

Kill! Kill!

I'm not pathetic, I'm lazy and rude
I'm boring and I'm stupid and I'm vicious and crude
I get thrown out of pubs and stuff for pissing on the floor
Gonna cut me liver out and nail it on your door

Kill! Kill!
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Great attitude when he sings this, we could just change Kill to Pool
 
Brett scores for fun said:
I really think a speeded up version of this song (later sung by Frank Ifield) would be easy for the crowd to sing and the words are relevant - others will obviously have a different opinion ;)
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I think its a decent shout as it as there is a connection with it being number 1 in the UK when we won the FA Cup. I think just picking a random song feels a bit manufactured, it has to have some form of connection like Blue Moon with City is the colour of their kit, You'll Never Walk Alone was sang by a group from Liverpool, Mull of Kintyre was number 1 when Forest won a cup - stuff like that.

The slow ballad-ness of it gives it a You'll Never Walk Alone feel I think, its what makes me able to imagine everyone belting it out after an important win or promotion, it'd be unique to us as well as no-one else sings it.

As I said it'd probably be too big of a job to adopt it now after the fact, like anything it'd be met with opposition (too old, too dreary), if it was something that had happened in the 60s, most would have just grown up with it as our anthem and wouldn't question it - unfortunately we won somet a decade too late for people to start doing stuff like that!
 
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