longlivefrankie Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 We'll if the 20-20 cricket I go to is anything to go by ...anything rousing goes down well Hey Jude Hi ho silver lining Song no 2 Sweet Caroline Welcome to the jungle We will rock you Don't think age of the music has anything to do without tbh From past exeperiences.... Rocking all over the world (Newport) Are you ready - ac/DC (Newport) You stole the sun from my heart (Cardiff GP ) Beautiful day ( Cardiff GP) Monday Monday (reading) Rockin robin (Swindon) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 We'll if the 20-20 cricket I go to is anything to go by ...anything rousing goes down well Hey Jude Hi ho silver lining Song no 2 Sweet Caroline Welcome to the jungle We will rock you Don't think age of the music has anything to do without tbh From past exeperiences.... Rocking all over the world (Newport) Are you ready - ac/DC (Newport) You stole the sun from my heart (Cardiff GP ) Beautiful day ( Cardiff GP) Monday Monday (reading) Rockin robin (Swindon) ...remember Gary Glitter's 'Rock 'n' Roll' was often played during American Football matches...one team in particular (can't remember who) but was dropped after allegations were made against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welwyn Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 ...remember Gary Glitter's 'Rock 'n' Roll' was often played during American Football matches...one team in particular (can't remember who) but was dropped after allegations were made against him. London Monarchs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0311 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 ...remember Gary Glitter's 'Rock 'n' Roll' was often played during American Football matches...one team in particular (can't remember who) but was dropped after allegations were made against him. That was the New England Patriots. Always remember a snow game against the Dolphins in 2003 when Tedi Bruschi got a pick 6 and the crowd celebrated throwing snow in the air in time with Rock 'n' Roll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxxy Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Here is a few of the old tracks from bygone Witches meetings. Piltdown Rides Again - The Piltdown Men A Walk in the Black Forest - Horst Janowski Nut Rocker - B Bumble & the MG's On the Rebound - Floyd Cramer A Swinging Safari - Bert Kaemert Clap Clap Sound - The Klaxons Right Here, Right Now - Fat Boy Slim Time is Tight - T Booker & the MG's I'm a Tiger - Lulu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I remember during Nigel Wagstaff's tenure at Cowley each rider had a tune/song allocated to them and was played prior to the meeting...never really caught on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Used to at Hull, Boulevard too, quite popular with fans. In addition to afore mentioned tunes: We're gonna Win - Def Leppard Chainsaw Charlie - WASP (really). The opening of the differently-toned chainsaws starting up (ok they are moped-like 2-strokes) followed fast 120BPM heavy metal guitar, a bit like Motley's Kickstart My Heart, always reminds me of the a start a speedway heat. As an aside I Keep meaning to have a musician friend 'score' the sound of a speedway bike, i.e the exact key and note. And, please, if tracks must play songs by Kiss (my fav band) please (please) don't play Crazy, Crazy Nights. The band have been in existence since 1973 and have many, many more suitable, up-tempo tunes. E.g. Psycho Circus (welcome to the show), Detroit Rock City, Creatures Of the Night, King Of The Nighttime World, I Love It Loud (used a lot at ice hockey, a bit like We Will rock You), Tomorrow And Tonight, Rock And Roll All Nite, etc. I could go on (just did).... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 A song called "The Distance" by a band called "Cake" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Bob the Builder - Can We Fix It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I believe Keith Chapman has suggested 'The Only Way is Up' by Yazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickRushbrook Posted December 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. A few made the cut... feel free to check out my list below and keep em coming! https://open.spotify.com/user/nickrushbrookpt/playlist/6Mt10snRAbque7YE3yUcdY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Halifax had their own song 'Halifax Dukes Calypso', recorded by some local band way back in the mid sixties. Wouldn't mind betting I'm the only one who can still remember this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I swear every stadium gets sent a cd or something with the same cack on it. We are in 2017.Time has moved on and so has the music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) You really do have an ageism problem. Most of the 60s and 70s music I listen to would not be described as slow-paced. Of course you wouldn't know - it's far too good for the likes of shallow kids like you ;-)This week Spotify gave me a review of the music I listened to this week. Quite a bit of 70s and 80s stuff (not so ouch 60s stuff). I listen to it myself. BUT its not going to get the kids in. The sport needs to drag itself out of a bygone era. Tbh, the decade isnt so much the issue. Its more the fact speedway loves playing easy listening, quite, low tempo music. It should be loud, fast and exciting. At one time, Newport used to play the same Now CD on a loop. Ffs. The music should be picked to set the tone, to get people excited, to keep people excited, to build tension. Edited December 7, 2017 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 SCB........... Its more the fact speedway loves playing easy listening, quite, low tempo music. It should be loud, fast and exciting. I presume you've not been to Peterborough then? Love the music they play there and it's certainly not quiet, low tempo or easy listening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 And please (please), only play Simply The Best when the team has won something really worthwhile, like winning against the odds a tough close match v local rivals or league leaders; Against All Odds by Phil Collins is also acceptable in that situation. And / or only play We Are The Champions when the team is i.e league champions / KOC winners. The one worthy time I've heard We Are The Champions played at speedway was when Hull won the Premier League in 2004, still sends shivers down my spine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOS50 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Wait and see Fats Domino Edited December 8, 2017 by JOS50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 This week Spotify gave me a review of the music I listened to this week. Quite a bit of 70s and 80s stuff (not so ouch 60s stuff). I listen to it myself. BUT its not going to get the kids in. The sport needs to drag itself out of a bygone era. Tbh, the decade isnt so much the issue. Its more the fact speedway loves playing easy listening, quite, low tempo music. It should be loud, fast and exciting. At one time, Newport used to play the same Now CD on a loop. Ffs. The music should be picked to set the tone, to get people excited, to keep people excited, to build tension. I agree with this. I love old music because I'm, like, old and that. But it's not what is required at speedway. Music can be a major part of the presentation if done well. Nothing wrong with playing old stuff, as long as it works. For example, there was a guy on Graham Norton recently (I can't for the life of me remember who it was) and when asked if his kids like his music he said that all they listen to is AC/DC "Thunderstruck" because it's in some computer game. Finger on the pulse, see. That's what it needs. Just sticking on The Beach Boys or Gerry and the Pacemakers isn't going to work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Dot Dash by Wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Goddard Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 One thing I would is for clubs to stop playing "The Final Countdown" before heat 15 at every single meeting - I don't like the song one bit, and I swear the only track which doesn't play it is Birmingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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