ted Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Just to thread hijack for a second, I was watching some YouTube song reactions and the reactors did one to Men at Work's Down Under. Now the American reactors said that Australians consider it a pseudo national anthem, if that is true I know not. But it got me to thinking what is that song in Canada? Singing "Summer of '69" in the Vees section in Vancouver felt spontaneous and there was tons of buy-in as it seemed like virtually everyone knew the first part of the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, ted said: Singing "Summer of '69" in the Vees section in Vancouver felt spontaneous and there was tons of buy-in as it seemed like virtually everyone knew the first part of the lyrics. I know a little bit about music history before 1990 but in all honesty I don't know the lyrics off the top of my head. Just posting the below for something to do, no reason, people should just see it if they already haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShralpShralpShral Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) I'm sticking with this. Just the first two verses. Edited November 30, 2021 by ShralpShralpShral ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Although, I love the sentiment of MLF, frankly nobody knows the words and it's not particularly catchy in the modern sense. Lyrics are a little British centric for my liking, the chorus that is singable mentions the Queen and personally, I'm not keen mentioning the Queen. ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: I know a little bit about music history before 1990 but in all honesty I don't know the lyrics off the top of my head. Just posting the below for something to do, no reason, people should just see it if they already haven't. No nolando and ted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, narduch said: No No, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: No, what? That song is terrible ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, narduch said: That song is terrible It isn't and it was not intended for a chant just an historic video for the younger folk to watch who may not have seen it ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: It isn't and it was not intended for a chant just an historic video for the younger folk to watch who may not have seen it Its possibly one of the worst songs ever recorded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) David Foster and Bryan Adams might beg to differ, they might have sold 200 million more records than either of us Edited December 1, 2021 by Joe MacCarthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Just now, Joe MacCarthy said: David Foster and Bryan Adams might beg to differ That is not a winning argument. Just absolutely schmaltzy cheese that song is. Its fucking embarrassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Just now, narduch said: That is not a winning argument. Just absolutely schmaltzy cheese that song is. Its fucking embarrassing Why is it people always say something is embarrassing when there is no empirical evidence to prove the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Why is it people always say something is embarrassing when there is no empirical evidence to prove the point I think I understand you a lot better now that I know you have terrible taste in music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, narduch said: I think I understand you a lot better now that I know you have terrible taste in music. Well at least you're not swearing and losing your (edit poop) or blaming me for leaving the forum like you usually do, that's a start. Edited December 1, 2021 by Joe MacCarthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Just to thread hijack for a second, I was watching some YouTube song reactions and the reactors did one to Men at Work's Down Under. Now the American reactors said that Australians consider it a pseudo national anthem, if that is true I know not. But it got me to thinking what is that song in Canada? I thought of Rush, The Guess Who, Neil, Joni, Stan, The Hip and I couldn't really put my finger on a universal song that covers it all. Later that night, serendipitously a reactor reacted to Gord's Canadian Railroad Trilogy which I think is the answer but probably too complicated to be a help here. One that would be easy and that most people know would a reworking of The Hockey Song "The Good Ol' Soccer Game" but that goes back to my rant about copying and not being original. Problem is unlike this song most songs aren't conducive enough to being universally known and able to be sung. Ya gotta admit it though, most people know and like it, here's the legend on Conan's show. Not exactly true. It's, obviously, a very popular song here in Australia. However, the closest thing to an Unofficial National Anthem (other than Waltzing Matilda, which actually is the unofficial national anthem), guaranteed to get every Aussie onto the dance floor belting out the lyrics at the top of their lungs, wherever in the world they might be, is John Farnham's You're the Voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplebanana Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Just to thread hijack for a second, I was watching some YouTube song reactions and the reactors did one to Men at Work's Down Under. Now the American reactors said that Australians consider it a pseudo national anthem, if that is true I know not. A bit of a sidebar, but I can pinpoint the exact moment I went from a soccer hater to a soccer fan. Nov 16, 2005 - I was in a bar on Fraser Island, Australia. Australia beat Uruguay in the interconfederation playoff to qualify for the world cup for the first time since 1974. The song that played immediately after winning in that bar was Men at Work's Down Under. Pseudo national anthem I think is a pretty apt description. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 minute ago, SthMelbRed said: Not exactly true. It's, obviously, a very popular song here in Australia. However, the closest thing to an Unofficial National Anthem (other than Waltzing Matilda, which actually is the unofficial national anthem), guaranteed to get every Aussie onto the dance floor belting out the lyrics at the top of their lungs, wherever in the world they might be, is John Farnham's You're the Voice. I wouldn't think Down Under would be the song for the reason that foreigners think it is, like a stereotype. It would be like Blame Canada which the Spanish guy at Fox Sports likes to say after we score. Just my opinion but I thought it was bogus Blame Canada got an Academy Award nom. My feeling was Uncle Fucka was the song that should have been nominated but wasn't (for obvious reasons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplebanana Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: Not exactly true. It's, obviously, a very popular song here in Australia. However, the closest thing to an Unofficial National Anthem (other than Waltzing Matilda, which actually is the unofficial national anthem), guaranteed to get every Aussie onto the dance floor belting out the lyrics at the top of their lungs, wherever in the world they might be, is John Farnham's You're the Voice. Posted nearly simultaneously with you. You're actually living in Melbourne (presumably), so you're probably right in the 'unofficial anthem precedence'. I can't really think what Canada's might be, other than (the unfortunately non-applicable) 'The Good Ol' Hockey Game'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 minute ago, maplebanana said: I can't really think what Canada's might be, other than (the unfortunately non-applicable) 'The Good Ol' Hockey Game'. The issue we're having is not necessarily picking our unofficial (pop) anthem but trying to find something so simplistic that it can be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 This one might work: johnyb and ted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'm trying to remember where I saw them live. I think it's a little too complicated and probably not a lot of kids would be able to follow or understand any of it, simplicity , man, that is what is needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre_03 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 9 hours ago, Califax said: Alternative: (yankee doodle) You won't win here anymore I hope you're understanding Shove your Pepi up your ass Cause we've got Taj Buchanon lala lala la la la lala lala la la (etc.)😃 Personally I really like this and am surprised it hasn't gotten more likes. Its clever, cheeky and simple. One recommendation is maybe start with Capo: Hey Yankees (repeated by V's) And end by repeating "Shove your Pepi up your ass, Cause we've got Taj Buchanon!" Califax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hammer- Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I personally would like to see Forge's "Mighty Mighty Forge" song be added, only change Forge to North, at least for the Hamilton game. "We are the North, the Mighty Mighty North We just don't think you understand. We're gonna drink some beer and make the cup this year Cuz we are the mighty mighty north." You start slow, speed up for two verses, then slow back down for one, then speed up for two. That also said, an 1812 chant altered so instead of the "Built the house on Lakeshore" chant I think would be great. Something like. We'll start a War in 1812 you said, you said You came up north and got beat by the Reds, the Reds We stopped you outside Hamilton then We beat your ass, we'll do it again and the Reds go marching onto victory Approve My Account Pls, Shway, Califax and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 3 hours ago, narduch said: This one might work: Ach, if we're pre-gaming I see you're Spirit of the West and raise you a Real McKenzies.... narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 There was one we did as we marched into the stadium for the US Nation's League match, I don't remember many of the lyrics but it ended with "We'll burn the fucking White House to the ground", soccer moms were covering their children's prescious ears, it was kind of funny because I think the kids wanted to sing along! That one will go over well in The Hammer, Saskatoon Jeff ( @Tuscan ) knows it! -Hammer- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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