Shoody Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Anybody who has been on the Chants thread in the past few days would have noticed talk of trying to find/create a club Anthem for before games/ getting to teams workrate up etc (much like You'll Never Walk Alone at Liverpool etc) Not a much better time than now given our situation to have such an anthem, yet we dont seem to have one other than mindless chanting about how Blues should be listening. So, theres been a suggestion of: To the tune of: An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd of red eyed cows he saw A-plowing through the ragged sky and up the cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the Villains coming hard and he heard their mournful cry Yippie yi Ohhhhh Yippie yi yaaaaay Holte Enders in the sky Any thoughts? Or other ideas for an anthem. Or thoughts on an Anthem in general? Poll: Which Song for The Villa Anthem? · Holte Enders in The Sky · Stand By Me · The Bells Are Ringing · Thunder · One - U2 · (Results) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 as i've stated already, im massively in favour of this, it has the potential to be absolutely incredible on matchdays. those who agree, don't hesitate to spread the word and get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Wholeheartedly support this. Need to get Villa Officials to get it blasting through the PA before matches/at half time/post-match. It would be a nice symbol of the changing tides at AVFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 They do sometimes play it at VP, just I think only a handful know the words. Would be great though. Spread the word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Would love that or the bells are ringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larscapaldi Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Make sure you'll let me know when you're going to introduce this at VP, because I'll come over when you do! great anthem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAus Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Here are the lyrics to the entire song: An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd of red eyed cows he saw A-plowing through the ragged sky and up the cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the Riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry Yippie yi Ohhhhh Yippie yi yaaaaay Ghost Riders in the sky Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat He's riding hard to catch that herd, but he ain't caught 'em yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky On horses snorting fire As they ride on hear their cry As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name If you want to save your soul from Hell a-riding on our range Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride Trying to catch the Devil's herd, across these endless skies Yippie yi Ohhhhh Yippie yi Yaaaaay Ghost Riders in the sky Ghost Riders in the sky Ghost Riders in the sky Would the whole song be sung or just the first verse? The first verse is definitely the best one in my opinion, as many of you would agree, but I thought I might as well post the whole song so people can have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatAboutTheFinish Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I've always been a big fan of The Bells are Ringing and have never understood why it is hardly ever sung at home games. I know it may not be considered very cutting edge by the younger generation but you have to remember YNWA is from one of the campest musicals of all time. I think that whatever song chosen the club should record a version with the Villa words in and play it over the PA pre game...like they used to do with Dwight Yorke Dwight Yorke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Who are the Villains though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrywrose1 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Let's get it done. This is the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2011 Is it only me that thinks the Yaaaay and ooohhhh are the wrong way round? Or have I confused myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojames Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 They need a decent PA system too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrywrose1 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Is it only me that thinks the Yaaaay and ooohhhh are the wrong way round? Or have I confused myself? Yeah definitely the wrong way around! Just to get my say in, we have to keeps the lyrics as they are! Apart from swapping holtenders and ghostriders of course. Can't imagine liverpool or west ham changing lyrics to of their anthems to in include their rivals... "an you'll never walk again, once we've **** u up, **** u up, **** u up...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the Riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry Yippie yi Ohhhhh Yippie yi yaaaaay Ghost Riders in the sky I like this section the most (the lyrics sound more profound and could easily be referring to our players/fans whose "hooves were made of steel" and instilled a bolt of fear in people.. etc etc) But I haven't heard the song for ages and can't listen to it while I'm at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewportStu Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Copying Liverpool with a plastic "anthem" is not our style IMO. :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baalberith Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Would need the club's support. Best way to do it would be to attach a sheet to every seat in the ground disclosing such information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I always considered the paul mcgrath chant usually around the two minute mark as our 'anthem' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Copying Liverpool with a plastic "anthem" is not our style IMO. :| I don't think it's plastic or copying Liverpool (they've just obviously the easiest example to give). If it gets the crowd pumping before a game and gets the majority of the crowd singing along, then it can only be a plus. I don't see how it can be labelled as plastic, at all. Some games this year, it seems like people have wanted to sing.. but we're all too deflated to get it going constantly (it could be due to the performances.. but still). If we actually had an "anthem" that was played before the game and people started singing along, it could improve the atmosphere of the whole game and get more of the crowd chanting during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micflair Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Ive been talking to some guys at work about this at work, Why are Plop allowed to sing walk alone while the players are lined up? Fair enough anything goes before the teams come out etc, but why does the opposite team have to stand and listen to that crap at attention before every game? Are there any other clubs that do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCockney Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I'm not sure if this is the best thread I've ever read or the worst. The intentions are all good, I hope, but guys - the song already exists... As I walked out at Villa Park one dark and dusty day, I spied a poor blues fan as he was running far away, I said to that poor city fan it looks like you might die, Cos You have seen the Glory of Holte Enders in the sky Yippee eye aye, Yippee eye oooh, Holte Enders in the sky, We chased him through the terraces, we chased him out the gate, Little did he know that death was soon to be his fate, He only had one hour to live and then he’d hear the cry That every city fan does fear, Holte Enders in the sky, Yippee eye aye, Yippee eye oooh, Holte Enders in the sky, Their fists where just like granite and their pockets full of lead, And when they catch a city fan, you know he’ll end up dead Cos Villa fans rule Birmingham and city fans know why, They’ve all heard and they’ve all seen Holte Enders in the sky, Yippee eye aye, Yippee eye oooh, Holte Enders in the sky, So you see its already there for those who know, which is maybe less than I thought looking at this thread. Its a bit 70's hooligan stylee granted, but I'm sure someone with more time on their hands could make it a bit more PC and non-violence related so that everyone can use it as the Anthem as you rightly suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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