norbold Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Another question for former New Cross supporters. What was the tune they officials and riders marched out to? I have a feeling that up to 1953 it was "Marching Along Together" but from 1959 onwards it was "The Entry of the Gladiators"...but I might be completely wrong. Anyone with a better memory than me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Another question for former New Cross supporters. What was the tune they officials and riders marched out to? I have a feeling that up to 1953 it was "Marching Along Together" but from 1959 onwards it was "The Entry of the Gladiators"...but I might be completely wrong. Anyone with a better memory than me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since I remember "Marching along together" it must have been in 59/60/61...but what was the song always played when you were leaving...should not be too difficult...very well known! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Thanks andout. Marching Along Together it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowle Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 An early 1950s Bristol programme mentioned that they had received some further copies of "marching along together" from Fred Mockfords "closely guarded" stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tregidgo Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Another question for former New Cross supporters. What was the tune they officials and riders marched out to? I have a feeling that up to 1953 it was "Marching Along Together" but from 1959 onwards it was "The Entry of the Gladiators"...but I might be completely wrong. Anyone with a better memory than me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tregidgo Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I remember New Cross as having "Marching along together" for their march tune from visits there. "Entry of the gladiators" was that of Wembley. "Under the double headed eagle" was used at West Ham and Ronnie Green's folk, Wimbledon, had "Blaze away" Didn't the excitement build up when these familiar tunes stuck up and the first race was just about to be run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosepip Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hello again, Sorry for my delayed response but only remembered to ask the 'old chap' about this at New Year. He tells me that, definitely during the late 40s, there was no signature tune, rider's parade etc. The riders just gave a wave as they came out for their first heats. He remembers hearing "Marching Along Together" when the Rangers went to Wembley, as Wembley always had a parade, but feels almost certain that he never heard it at New Cross whilst he was there (46-53). Pip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hello again, Sorry for my delayed response but only remembered to ask the 'old chap' about this at New Year. He tells me that, definitely during the late 40s, there was no signature tune, rider's parade etc. The riders just gave a wave as they came out for their first heats. He remembers hearing "Marching Along Together" when the Rangers went to Wembley, as Wembley always had a parade, but feels almost certain that he never heard it at New Cross whilst he was there (46-53). Pip <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I seem to remember 'Marching Along Together' at New Cross in the period you mention. Not certain of the vocalist - was it the legendary Al Bowlly? http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Since I remember "Marching along together" it must have been in 59/60/61...but what was the song always played when you were leaving...should not be too difficult...very well known! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wasn't it something with a title like 'Now is the hour to say goodbye.'? This was certainly played when Lionel Van Praag made his last appearance for New Cross in 1947. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Edited January 17, 2008 by speedyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) The New Cross signature tune can be heard on Jim's excellent New Cross tribute site: Here Just follow the links and it's just like race night at the Frying Pan....dear me, excuse me while I go and have little cry... Edited January 17, 2008 by norbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hamilton Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Wasn't it something with a title like 'Now is the hour to say goodbye.'? This was certainly played when Lionel Van Praag made his last appearance for New Cross in 1947. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now is the hour that we must say goodbye soon i'll be sailing far across the sea while i'm away, oh please remember me when I return, i'll find you waiting for me. boom boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star ghost Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) The tune on Jim's New Cross site sounds like "We'll meet again" which was sung by Vera Lynn. It's a bit on the slow side for a "march-on" tune Edited January 17, 2008 by star ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Keep going star ghost. You haven't got to it yet! Enter the site by clicking anywhere on Tom Farndon and then go to the bottom of the first page. Edited January 17, 2008 by norbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The tune on Jim's New Cross site sounds like "We'll meet again" which was sung by Vera Lynn. It's a bit on the slow side for a "march-on" tune <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was thinking exactly the same thing.Just thought both songs shared the same music It was only that i decided to inspect the site further that i saw a link to "Marching along together".Didn't get to hear the tune though as it never seemed to buffer up or whatever it is these things do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) I was thinking exactly the same thing.Just thought both songs shared the same music It was only that i decided to inspect the site further that i saw a link to "Marching along together".Didn't get to hear the tune though as it never seemed to buffer up or whatever it is these things do <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Someone has finally come up with what I had asked in the second posting of this thread.....What was the song played at the end of each meeting? And yes indeed it was We'll meet again by The Dame!! Everyone remember? Edited January 18, 2008 by andout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 We have some New Cross items on www.defunctspeedway.co.uk have a look and if you can help us with photos programme scans etc to add to New Cross webpage then email me jskinner06@btinternet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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