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April 08, 2008

Time For Some New Muzik?

Via Surfing the Mets -

The Mets will have a runoff to determine their new eighth-inning sing-along tune.

The organization received 5 million votes on its Web site after inviting fans to choose from among 10 selections to potentially replace Sweet Caroline. An issue arose, however, when FARK.com readers bombarded the Mets with gag votes for a write-in candidate: Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up.

The Astley tune actually won.

Rather than commit to that as the new eighth-inning tune since it probably doesn’t reflect the fan base’s wishes, the Mets will play the top six selections once apiece during the first six games of their home stand. The one that draws the largest crowd response will stick.

The other songs that made the cut, in descending order: Livin’ on a Prayer, Bon Jovi; I’m a Believer, The Monkees; Movin’ Out, Billy Joel; Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond; and Build Me Up Buttercup, The Foundations.

The Mets suggested the Fark tune winning didn’t necessarily result in the runoff, saying the contest rules stipulated Internet voters would “help decide” the outcome.

Funny, I never think of the Mets when I hear Sweet Caroline. But, I do think of the Red Sox when I hear it. More than once, in my life, have I said "Turn that off, it's a Red Sox song!" when I've been somewhere and have heard "Sweet Caroline." It makes sense for the Mets to look for a change here.

What about the Yankees? I think many Yankees fans would like to retire "Cotton-Eyed Joe," no? If so, what would be a good replacement?

Below is one suggestion, from me. It has nothing to do with the Yankees, or baseball, but, I just think it would be cool to hear 50,000 people singing along to it.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at April 8, 2008 02:02 PM

Comments

Spinal Tap's song "Sex Farm." Not even close :D

Seriously, Smells Like Teen Spirit would be awesome although Kurt Cobain despised baseball.

Posted by: Mike NYY [TypeKey Profile Page] at April 8, 2008 05:35 PM

It's funny you think of it as a Red Sox song, since it's only been played there since 2002 or so.

Posted by: ccaviness [TypeKey Profile Page] at April 8, 2008 10:31 PM