Nomination for our pre-game pump up song
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That's a bit like Carlton a few years back, when they came up with their arrogance before achievement slogan of, "they can hear us coming!" Unfortunately for Carlton fans leaving early, after yet another massive loss, the words, "we can see you going", could occasionally be heard.Comment
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Yeah I like Sweet Caroline, but it has nothing to do with being inspirational other than a nice sing along.
I'd rotate songs, for a bit for fun. Need songs that everyone knows.
Up There With Sydney
Up There Cazaly
Boys Will Be Boys - Choirboys
Pressure - Billy Joel
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Heroes - David Bowie
No Second Prize - Jimmy Barnes
I Love It Loud by Kiss would be awesome because it has the same kind of beat as We Will Rock You, as well as an easy to sing along bit.
Likewise, Radio Ga Ga by Queen would sound amazing with everyone clapping along.
Let's Go Crazy - Prince
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister (if we're down at half times etc)
Amarillo by Tony Christie would get my vote
Hermes House Band - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo ft. Tony Christie - YouTubeComment
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Can never go wrong with a bit of AC DC.
Just pick a singer that's a fan of ours and use their song... no wait wait... don't do that. I hate Delta Goodrem.Comment
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I can see the logic behind that. Perhaps we should double up on the tactic and run out accompanied by the inspirational tones of the Benny Hill theme? Or maybe take the confusion to the max and make our entrance to Monty Python's, Every Sperm Is Sacred?Comment
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What about the 'Ride of the Valkyries' by Richard Wagner. We could have video accompaniment on the big screen showing the Swans' players thundering in on horseback scooping up the bodies of the opposition.
Oops, just remembered the bodies are supposed to be fallen heroes - h'mm, I might have to re-think the imagery!Comment
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"Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017Comment
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I really hate sweet caroline and am quite at the point where it's ruining my personal game day.
Put the words to "Up there for Sydney" on the big screen. It's more important that everyone know the words to that song.
Sweet caroline is just irrelevant and boring.Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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Im all for a bit of a Neil Diamond singalong, but I do think he has a time and a place. I thought it was a bit of fun when they first did Sweet Caroline, but Im over it now. It just hasnt been adopted by the crowd in the same way as Port Power's Never tear us apart. Its all a bit half hearted really. Time to try something else - something very Sydney that the crowd can 'own'. Im not sure what that is though...Comment
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Sweet Caroline is just SO daggy and is also shamelessly borrowed from the Red Sox, where it at least has some relevance. I like the idea, I would just like us to pick something else that we can make ours. It should be fun and maybe a bit quirky, and not schmaltzy, clich?d or bogan. Preferably also not used by any other major sporting team prominent enough that it looks like we're ripping them off (and yes I know our club song is the Notre Dame Fighting March).
As for suggestions, I don't have any right now, but I'm working on it.Today's a draft of your epitaphComment
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What we want is a crowd anthem that makes the hair stand on the back of your neck as the home crowd sings pre-game with scarves in the air.
Something to rival Liverpool's "Never Walk Alone" and even Port's "Never Tear us Apart" which I think is awesome too. Must include lyrics that mean something in the fans/players/club relationship.
Not saying these are the best two options but possibilities nevertheless when you think of passionate sing-alongs to the chorus. I'm sure the collective wisdom of RWOers can do better but these might work.
Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over"
"Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win""
From the same band Better Be Home Soon" might work.
"And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon"
Or,
Hunters and Collectors' "Throw Your Arms Around Me"
"And we may never meet again
So shed your skin and let's get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah, you will throw your arms around me"Comment
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When did the Sweet Caroline "tradition" start? I think I only became aware of it halfway through last season.
If it had been allowed to die a death at the end of 2015, I think it would have gone down as a quirky little event, specific to a particular season. The fact it has survived into 2016 makes it feel like it's being forced onto the crowd as a regular feature of game day, based on some half-hearted response from a small section of the crowd.Comment
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