[Football] Best signature songs of other clubs

[PeterT]

In Germany, every club has an anthem. I'm biased towards Freiburg's as I was a season ticket holder there but Cologne (Köln) was probably my favourite. I travelled up there twice, the second time really just to hear the fans singing. It's absolutely heart-stopping when you're in the stadium. Tune v similar to Loch Lomond.

The German ones I have heard all seem to be rock style 70s anthems sung by someone who looks like his other job might be appearing in German porn (so a friend told me anyway)!

 

[Frutos]

In Germany, every club has an anthem. I'm biased towards Freiburg's as I was a season ticket holder there but Cologne (Köln) was probably my favourite. I travelled up there twice, the second time really just to hear the fans singing. It's absolutely heart-stopping when you're in the stadium. Tune v similar to Loch Lomond.

Very similar is understating it, I'm sure that IS Loch Lomond.

Watch FC Köln fans belt out Runrig's Loch Lomond in stunning pre-match ritual

THE Runrig version of the song has become a central part of the build up to matches at the Rhein Energie Stadion.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

 

[Colonel Mustard]

The German ones I have heard all seem to be rock style 70s anthems sung by someone who looks like his other job might be appearing in German porn (so a friend told me anyway)!

I sort of know what you mean re some of them! But it's a highlight of a visit to anyBundesliga stadium, especially with the flags. It's why I'd love Albion to get drawn against a German side -- Freiburg or Leverkusen.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Very similar is understating it, I'm sure that IS Loch Lomond.

Watch FC Köln fans belt out Runrig's Loch Lomond in stunning pre-match ritual

THE Runrig version of the song has become a central part of the build up to matches at the Rhein Energie Stadion.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The first line of each verse is staccato and sort of percussive rather than ballady but yes, it is essentially the same tune.

 

[Frutos]

The first line of each verse is staccato and sort of percussive rather than ballady but yes, it is essentially the same tune.

Sounds to me like its similar to the arrangement that the Scottish band Runrig used to use.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Sounds to me like its similar to the arrangement that the Scottish band Runrig used to use.

OMG, here I am with tears streaming down my cheeks. It chimes with the Celt in me. Right, time to get on with some domestic tasks!

 

[PeterT]

I sort of know what you mean re some of them! But it's a highlight of a visit to anyBundesliga stadium, especially with the flags. It's why I'd love Albion to get drawn against a German side -- Freiburg or Leverkusen.

It prompted me to go back my ‘grounds I have visited’ spreadsheet and see that I have seen games at 9 stadia in Germany, hopefully get the chance to see a few more next summer! Leverkusen is one, before the upgrades, but not yet the new Freiburg stadium.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Does Hibs 'Sunshine On Leith' count?

I think it should.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Not their signature but quite a fan of this

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

For me, part of being a signature song is that the fans in question are the only ones who sing it/a version of it.

On that basis, Blaydon Races is out for me.

I appreciate that Celtic do it too, but YNWA is my favourite other club anthem. I especially like it that then always sing it just before the final whistle, whether winning or losing.

 

[stewart12]

Does Hibs 'Sunshine On Leith' count?

I think it should.

yes great shout

 

[PeterT]

Not their signature but quite a fan of this

One of the best songs in the 2024/5 Championship!

 

[East Staffs Gull]

Also like Z-cars at Everton. What a cast - Brian Blessed, Judi Dench, Frank Windsor, etc.

 

[PeterT]

I appreciate that Celtic do it too, but YNWA is my favourite other club anthem. I especially like it that then always sing it just before the final whistle, whether winning or losing.

Indeed, Christine Johnson has a great voice

 

[Eric Youngs Contact Lens]

Does Hibs 'Sunshine On Leith' count?

I think it should.

Yes it does (IMO!) and when they get it right it is real goose-bumps moment.

 

[chaileyjem]

Does anyone know when and why Sussex by the Sea was adopted by the Albion ?

Did a cursory google but couldn't find any history/info (there's plenty about the song - but not about its adoption by the Albion)

its been played as long as i've been going - the 70s. Was it pre - war ?

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

For me, part of being a signature song is that the fans in question are the only ones who sing it/a version of it.

On that basis, Blaydon Races is out for me.

This does seem slightly unfair, as somebody else has noted above. It's not Newcastle's fault it's a banger.

Having said that, I've just found out that the actual tune that Blaydon Races is set to is an American tune called Brighton (as in Brighton Massachusetts), so clearly it should have been RIgHtfULlY OuRs THe WhOLe TiME.

 

[Mackenzie]

 

[Durlston]

Don't really like them as a club but Millwall's "Let 'em all come down to the Den" is great especially when they sing it just before kick-off.

 

[Brovion]

For me, part of being a signature song is that the fans in question are the only ones who sing it/a version of it.

On that basis, Blaydon Races is out for me.

Who else sings Blaydon Races? I thought it was just Newcastle. But yeah, I agree, there was a time a while back when loads of clubs seemed to adopt 'Simply the best' (Tina Turner). Borrrrr-ing!

On the 'unique' front I've always liked WHU's "I'm forever blowing bubbles". It's great when the crowd take over.

EDIT: Ah yes, re Blaydon Races we all sing a version of it! (I was thinking of entrance songs)

EDIT2: No love for Norwich's 'On the ball, City'?