I Can't Help Falling in Love With You

[Atomic]

OK… so what did everyone think?

 

[dibo]

Would've been heaps better if the MC didn't talk straight over it.

 

[AuzDutchy]

Probly not the best game to try it for the first time, I could barely hear it either pre or post game, a good idea, as ive said before, anythings better than ACDC on max volume

 

[Jaundice]

Wasnt my cup of tea. I think con te partiro (Time to say goodbye) by Andrea Bocelli would be better

 

[Jaundice]

I probably should clarify. Was this a song sending off sterj or something the mariners are doing now?

 

[nebakke]

If it was for the send-off, then I suppose it was a nice touch... But I think it would be a bit odd as "our song"... It's more sing-along-y than "Yellow" (WTF Thought that was a good idea!?) but it's never going to get anyone revved up...

 

[MrCelery]

Said it before. F@%kin' awful.

Worst. Choice. Ever

 

[sydmariner]

Said it before. F@%kin' awful.

Worst. Choice. Ever

Have you got a more better suggestion

 

[sydmariner]

Tetris would be just as good

 

[Big Al]

Bring back AC/DC I reckon it's awesome. Sends the goose bumps up my arms.

Sorry Atomic - wasn'y noticed but I did notice no AC/DC

 

[Atomic]

Bring back AC/DC I reckon it's awesome. Sends the goose bumps up my arms.

Sorry Atomic - wasn'y noticed but I did notice no AC/DC

They did play AC/DC after CHFILWY

 

[Big Al]

They did play AC/DC after CHFILWY

Cheers Didn't notice it like usual then. Mybad

 

[priorpeter]

Alreeeeeeeeeeet.

We've done CHFILWY on and off in the bay for a few years now and it's worked pretty well.

Issue is you can't force an anthem on everyone but personally I feel this will be a cracker.

Steve Allan talking over it at the WSW game shit me a lot.

Personally, I think it's a phenomenal anthem. The original may be a little slow, but we actually have a sped up version that the club is supposed to play.

If you need inspiration, well... if I may...

 

[tsd]

Seems to be catching on with mariners fans on twitter and Facebook

 

[MrCelery]

Inspiration? That just inspires me to cover my ears.

And I don't think that it's worked well over the years. For all the stellar work that the Yellow Army does, it is in my humble opinion, the one stand-out as a failed song.

I can't complain about the lyrics. It's just the pace and tone of it - even when sped up. It's far to maudlin for my taste.

And maybe it's because I can't see past the fact that we're trying to use a song by Elvis the Pelvis! Or maybe it's the connection to the lower league football teams from dire UK towns.

For those that love it - go for it by all means. One day we may have the numbers to stop it from being embarrassing. But as Pete says, you can't force it on anyone.

And I don't have a particular preference for an anthem as I think most are more than a bit naff. My only criteria would be that it should be inspirational and designed to lift the team and crowd, not put them in a coma.

 

[kevrenor]

I'm hearing what Mr Celery is saying, and also have my reservations - esp. with it too slow, too soft, and that idiot overlaying it.

However, last night (ACL vs Beijing) at the end of the game, as everyone celebrated, it was spot on! It is a shame not enough of us sang along in the festivities. It is probably when it is played that makes it work.

 

[BrisRecky]

last night it worked, as Kev said...BUT....if it was up to moi, I stick with AkkaDakka

 

[dibo]

You'll never walk alone is a shit song, slow and soppy and ridiculous. Still works. Same with Blue Moon, You've Lost that Loving Feeling, and I'm Forever Blowing f**king Bubbles for that matter.

This is the first time it's been given a proper go, with the club kicking it along. It's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but to quote The Simpsons:

Focus Group Guy: [after showing the kids some Itchy & Scratchy cartoons] Okay, how many of the kids would like Itchy & Scratchy to deal with real life problems like the ones you face every day?

[the kids cheer]

Focus Group Guy: And who would like to see them do just the opposite, getting into far-out situations involving robots and magic powers.

[the kid kids cheer again]

Focus Group Guy: So you want a realistic down-to-earth show that's completely off the wall and swarming with magic robots?

[the kids all chat at once about it being a great idea]

Milhouse Van Houten: And, also, you should win things by watching.

Focus Group Guy: [sighs]

 

[gull]

No thanks. Prefer almost anything else.

Is it correct that Heart play it at their matches too?

Maybe Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis? Simple and easy to sing along to.

 

[sydmariner]

You'll never walk alone is a shit song, slow and soppy and ridiculous. Still works. Same with Blue Moon, You've Lost that Loving Feeling, and I'm Forever Blowing f**king Bubbles for that matter.

This is the first time it's been given a proper go, with the club kicking it along. It's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but to quote The Simpsons:

If I remember correctly Michael Jackson went to game 1nce & herd that song & got upset cos he had a pet chimp called bubbles & thought they ment his chimp