Fairy In Boots Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Sabbath " Never say die" or "supernaut" would be my pic. ocean colour screen are mainly Villa fans to, we could easily use a few of there songs on the road "day we caught the train" is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 What was wrong with hi ho silver lining. Slade covered it and always associated that with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I think it's Wolves connection probably devalues it. Plus it's American, we're Brummies we should endorse our own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gary Thomas Posted October 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Fairy In Boots said: I think it's Wolves connection probably devalues it. Plus it's American, we're Brummies we should endorse our own Are you serious? Some seem to be taking this 'made in Brum' thing way too far. There are loads of clubs out there singing songs that didn't originate locally, and rightly so. We sang 'Never walk along" for years for Gods sake. If the lyrics fit and the song generates a positive atmosphere why would anyone give a shit where the song originated from or was covered? Seriously. Don't you remember us singing Hi Ho Aston Villa at Wembley? It was absolutely fantastic and utterly memorable. Did one person turn around and think 'you know what, we shouldn't be singing this it's too American'? Of course not. Look, I was fortunate enough to be at Reading Tuesday singing 'Don't look back in anger' after we won and it was an amazing experience; one I will not forget for a long long time; mainly because it seemed to capture the mood that we have turned a corner and needed to look forward and not back. It is just the song of the day - something fun to belt out after we have won games - it's part of the healing process this year. People need to lighten up a bit and stop analysing everything to death. Just enjoy it, it's a bit of fun - something we've been starved of for too long at our club! VTD Edited October 23, 2016 by Gary Thomas 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ True Gary, DWBIA won't be popular for ever. It should just be enjoyed while it lasts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) Hi Ho Silver Lining is sung and by other clubs. Off the top of my head, I know Wolves, Sheff Wed, and Leeds sing it. Not that it isn't a Villa song, and not that I don't enjoy belting out Hi Ho Aston Villa every time I hear it, it just isn't unique to us. Also although the song was written by Americans, it's the Jeff Beck version that always gets played and he's a Spurs fan! Going back to DLBIA, even though it's written by a Citeh fan, and doesn't have any links to Brum does it really matter? You'll Never Walk Alone was written by Rogers and Hammerstein, and they're not Scousers; Delilah was recorded by a Welshman, and not a Stokie; That shit sha sing was recorded by some obscure Scottish "comedian". As such I really don't think it matters all that much. Edited October 23, 2016 by dAVe80 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 For me it's an indentity thing, all the above clubs mentioned to some degree have been so enthusiastic and consistent that those songs have become apart of their identity. Villa seem to have lost some of their identity or so I feel anyway, coming from family that lived in and around Aston for years until the late 70's the whole vibe has changed. I think something that harks back to our roots or reflects where we're from is s good thing especially in the changing face of Brum. Oasis very much identify themselves with Citeh and Manchester, I don't think wanting us to sing something identifiable with Birmingham rather than Manchester is a bad thing at all. I also think we're a week or two away from getting mugged off by Liam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 8 hours ago, Fairy In Boots said: For me it's an indentity thing, all the above clubs mentioned to some degree have been so enthusiastic and consistent that those songs have become apart of their identity. Villa seem to have lost some of their identity or so I feel anyway, coming from family that lived in and around Aston for years until the late 70's the whole vibe has changed. I think something that harks back to our roots or reflects where we're from is s good thing especially in the changing face of Brum. Oasis very much identify themselves with Citeh and Manchester, I don't think wanting us to sing something identifiable with Birmingham rather than Manchester is a bad thing at all. I also think we're a week or two away from getting mugged off by Liam. Agree with this. It's got to be Black Sabbath or Ocean Colour Scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Give me Sabbath over Oasis every day of the week (not sure about OCS mind!), but DLBIA is all about being the right song at the right time, and has nothing to do with the origin of the band or their footballing allegiance. You can not manufacture these things. You can't say to people this is our anthem, and everyone should sing it. It doesn't work like that. We've tried it before (The Bells Are Ringing being the last time), and it just gets rejected. Whether we're singing DLBIA on the Holte End in 5, 10, 20 or 30 years time, remains to be seen, but at this moment in time, with all that's happened, DLBIA is apt, and like it or not a lot of Villa fans have run with it. No point naming songs we should sing instead, it ain't gonna happen. Edited October 24, 2016 by dAVe80 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 11 hours ago, dAVe80 said: Give me Sabbath over Oasis every day of the week (not sure about OCS mind!), but DLBIA is all about being the right song at the right time, and has nothing to do with the origin of the band or their footballing allegiance. You can not manufacture these things. You can't say to people this is our anthem, and everyone should sing it. It doesn't work like that. We've tried it before (The Bells Are Ringing being the last time), and it just gets rejected. Whether we're singing DLBIA on the Holte End in 5, 10, 20 or 30 years time, remains to be seen, but at this moment in time, with all that's happened, DLBIA is apt, and like it or not a lot of Villa fans have run with it. No point naming songs we should sing instead, it ain't gonna happen. This is spot on. We can talk about other songs that may be perfect, even beter, but they will not be sung in reality. I agree it never happens when you try to manufacture chants - I have tried! So we can talk about alternatives, but we really have two options. Sing DLBIA for a bit of fun after a game or reject it and sing nothing - at least nothing new. The idea that there is another option is flawed. I am not having a did at anyone, far from it, I would love to sing Sabbath, Oasis or anything that creates a positive atmposhere. I just think @dAVe80 hit the nail on the head. We have to be a bit pragmatic and go with what emerged naturally on the terraces. FWIW I think there is only one criteria - does it help create a better atmosphere which, in turn, helps the team and club drag itself out of the mire? I think, right now, with DLBIA the answer is yes. That trumps everything for me because, as a supporter, all I want to do is (a) have fun and (b) sing my head off for the team. Always been that way for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) shalalalalala Aston Villa!! Just imagine for a second what this would sound like in the Holte. Edited October 26, 2016 by Gary Thomas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 On 10/26/2016 at 10:23, Gary Thomas said: shalalalalala Aston Villa!! Just imagine for a second what this would sound like in the Holte. I really want us to have a song like this. Simple but really loud and full of jumping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever happened to ..... Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 UB40 Kingston town tune. Ohh viiilla park That's where I want to be... If I had the whole world I would give it away To seeeee my team at play. And so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Heard a slow version of TBAR in lower Holte today. Caught on a bit then died not to be repeated. I bloody hate the in the aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaair thing. It kills the end of the song and is just bloody stupid. Glad to hear Bruce has his song now. Edited November 5, 2016 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted November 6, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2016 Breaks up play and helps the back four, Dont get in his face or he'll take you to the floor, He is big and strong and has a beard, When he is on the field he is to be feared, Jedi.... Jedinak (dont come back) I have the musical ability of a large boulder.... dont be too harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I wish we had a song like this that goes on for more than just a couple of lines. Yipe aye eh just dies down too quickly for me. No idea what the song could or should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'd not heard it before - video for Nathan Baker one on Birmingham Mail site. Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 We've got Lansbury, Henri Lansbury I just don't think you understand He's Steve Bruce's man He's better than Zidane We've got Henri Lansbury Lyrical genius I know, let's get this going in the Holte today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 If we're going to use that, I'd rather switch it up a bit like Spurs did with "He only cost three mill, he's better than Ozil" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Off the top of my head (and no doubt easily improved) to the carol O Christmas Tree oh jimmy bree oh jimmy bree came to villa from barnserly oh jimmy bree oh jimmy bree can play right back so easily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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