Personal Alternatives to "We Are the Champions"?

[dtengineering]

Wow! The "We Are the Champions" thread ran up more postings from people with 6+ green rep dots than I've seen in a long time. And in just DAYS! In AUGUST!!!! Music might sooth the savage beast, but it sure can tweak a nerve with the senior CD members it seems.

So here is a slightly different spin... what music would you most like to have played if your team should win a regional? I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm quite willing to have some Queen blared for my team, but in my own personal little universe, I think it would have to be the "Throne Room/End Title" by John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra from the original Star Wars that I would really like to hear.

So, in YOUR perfect world, what song would magically appear on the PA to celebrate your championship?

Jason

And remember... this is one of those "what is your favorite colour" type questions... you don't need to justify it and you certainly don't need to critique someone else's choice.

[Karthik]

Here are some songs that I think would love to hear at the end of the regional. Some of these songs have lyrics that apply to the situation, while others just have a great sound.

"U2 - Beautiful Day" -- They played this right before the final score was announced at this year's IRI. Also, Steve Rourke and I heard it on the way to the Long Island Regional, Saturday morning in 2004, the day of Team 1114's first regional win. It's been associated with 1114 in my mind since.

"The Outfield -- Winning It all" -- NBC used to use this song with their video montage at the end of the finals. An absolute classic.

"R. Kelly -- I Am The Greatest" -- Another song that NBC used a lot during the Jordan era. Anything associated with Michael Jordan sends chills down my spine.

"The Arcade Fire - Rebellion" -- I can't really explain it, but something feels triumphant about this song. I listen to it every morning before I leave for a FIRST event to get myself pumped up. You'll understand if you ever watched the Black Donnellys (Don't click the link if you're not a fan of TV violence)

"Fallout Boy - Sugar We're Going Down Swinging" -- Let's show some love for the finalists.

"Joe Satriani - Top Gun Theme" -- This might be the best song on the list. Frankly, you could probably just grab a bunch of soundtracks from 80's movies and use any of their theme songs.

"Sean Paul - Like Glue" -- Nothing says celebration like some good old Dancehall music. Sean Paul is another Simbot favourite.

"Foo Fighters - My Hero" -- No need for explanation.

"Green Day - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" -- See above

How about anything by John Williams. For example: E.T., The Olympic Theme

But after all that, there's no song I'd rather hear than "We Are The Champions".

[Schnabel]

I know last year with our Back in Black theme, it would have been real cool for them to play Back in Black when we went up, but it was an alliance thing so we couldn't be the one to choose.

[Travis Hoffman]

I'm sure many will cover the rock side of things, so how about something different:

"Hang on Sloopy" - TBDBITL. With optional shouts and gestures of O!...H!...I!...O! from the crowd.

Disney Movie Roll Credits Sappy Song Ending:
Every time I sit down for a movie in a theater, I see this played before the previews and it always makes me smile - fits in nicely with mentoring and FIRST goals. Yeah, it's Celine, but hey:

"The Power of a Dream" - Celine Dion/Foundation For a Better Life
Full Song Video - Atlanta Olympics

Over the Top:
Introduction to Also Sprach Zarathustra - R. Strauss (Theme from 2001:A Space Odyssey)

[Madison]

Originally Posted by Karthik

"Joe Satriani - Top Gun Theme" -- This might be the best song on the list. Frankly, you could probably just grab a bunch of soundtracks from 80's movies and use any of their theme songs.

Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens, actually, performed and wrote this song -- but otherwise, yeah, 80's music for the win.

[/uptight]

[FourPenguins]

OK GO-Invincible
The Who-Won't Get Fooled Again (only the last 45 seconds, from the scream)
The Who-Baba O'Riley
Boston-More Than a Feeling
Daft Punk-Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Daft Punk-One More Time
Smash Mouth-All Star
I'm a Believer (Probably the Smash Mouth Cover)

[StephLee]

Originally Posted by FourPenguins

OK GO-Invincible
The Who-Won't Get Fooled Again (only the last 45 seconds, from the scream)
The Who-Baba O'Riley
Boston-More Than a Feeling
Daft Punk-Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Daft Punk-One More Time
Smash Mouth-All Star
I'm a Believer (Probably the Smash Mouth Cover)

Invincible and All Star would both make my personal list as well. I'm not on my usual computer, so I can't look through my iTunes, but I know I'd be able to think of a few more if I could.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Frankly, you could probably just grab a bunch of soundtracks from 80's movies and use any of their theme songs.

But after all that, there's no song I'd rather hear than "We Are The Champions".

Truer words were never spoken.

[Scott Ritchie]

Mental picture of Travis sitting back enjoying his Celine Deion. Maybe right after that you can pop in the Barry Manilow.

Wish they could adapt the Soprano's theme song or even the Entorage theme song. HBO shows always have the best music.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Scott Ritchie

Mental picture of Travis sitting back enjoying his Celine Deion. Maybe right after that you can pop in the Barry Manilow.

Nope.....Burt Bacharach

"What the world, needs now, is looooooove, sweet looooooooooove......"

Premiering at the 2008 IRI Talent Show.

Smash Mouth- All Star would be my personal nomination.

[mtaman02]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Premiering at the 2008 IRI Talent Show.

Is Extremely Scared lol.

[David Brinza]

How 'bout a spirited college victory march?

"The Victors"?

(Now preparing to duck - Travis Hoffman has got to launch something back on this one!)

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Nope.....Burt Bacharach ... "What the world, needs now, is looooooove, sweet looooooooooove......" ... Premiering at the 2008 IRI Talent Show.

I am soooo going to IRI next year!

Originally Posted by David Brinza

How 'bout a spirited college victory march?...

(loud and off-key) I'm a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluvan engineer! / A helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva, helluvan engineer! / etc...

[dlavery]

OK, if we are going to have a "champions song" (for what it is worth, I am just fine with sticking to "We Are The Champions") and we are taking new suggestions, then we might consider "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar.

But if there is going to be a "champion's song" shouldn't there also be a song for those that are smack dab in the middle of the pack, and those at the tail end of the rankings? For the former, I would suggest "Stuck In The Middle With You" by Bob Dylan, and for the latter how about "Funeral For A Friend" by Elton John?

-dave /me removes tounge from cheek/

p.s. and for those of you that still think you will be able to sleep at night, I want you to consider the horrible collision of misfortune that will befall all those that choose to attend the 2008 IRI Talent Show, should the truly unimaginable actually happen - a duet performance of Patsy Cline's "Crazy" featuring both Karthik and Travis.