Brett Myers needs your help.
You see, Mariano Rivera and Billy Wagner enter games to Metallica's "Enter Sandman." Trevor Hoffman enters to AC/DC's "Hells Bells." Eric Gagne enters to Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle." Milwaukee's Francisco Cordero enters to Salvia's "Click, Click Boom."
Even Charlie Sheen's character Rick Vaughn in Major League entered to The Troggs' "Wild Thing."
Closers love their intro music.
Fans love it, too.
Myers has used both White Zombie's "Children of the Grave" and The Outlaws' "(Ghost) Rider in the Sky" as his intro music this season. But neither has really stuck and Myers has thought about what else he could use. That situation came to a head during last night's 6-4 victory over the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, where neither White Zombie or The Outlaws were played before he struck out the side to earn his eighth save.
No, Myers got KC & the Sunshine Band's "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" instead.
"It (ticked) me off," Myers said.
"They need to do a poll in the paper to tell people to pick my dang song," he added.
So what are you waiting for?
What should the Phillies play for Myers as he leaves the bullpen?
And assume that the entire KC & the Sunshine Band catalog has been chucked out the window.
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I tried telling Myers the other day that he needs to pick a song that people know, so they can get into it. That means nothing obscure. So here are three songs to get the ball rolling: Aerosmith's "Back in the Saddle," George Thorogood & The Destroyers' "Who Do You Love?," and Jimi Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower."
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Comments (306)
todd - want an effective intro for myers? how
'bout a seldom heard song that was actually derived from the trumpets and fanfare used to introduce matadors? for over who-knows how many centuries.
check out a 60's recording by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - "The Lonely Bull" - Herb Alpert (the "A" of A&M Records) even mixed in crowd noises with the trumpets.
might work.
Posted by dale | August 9, 2007 1:59 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 01:59
Todd - you won me over for life by replicating my own never-ending debate over the worst band ever. As far as Brett's intro music is concerned, I've always wished someone would use "Don't Fear the Reaper" by the Blue Oyster Cult. It's not quite as anthemic as a lot of closer songs but that guitar riff is one of the best ever.
Posted by Andrew | August 9, 2007 3:20 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 03:20
I like the Rolling Stones Sympathy for the Devil keyed up to "Please allow me to introduce myself" and some lyrics which are pretty powerful OR Social Distortions version of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire or some kind of theme music like James Bond's theme or the Peter Gunn theme by the Blues Brothers
I think that we need to go with something that is considered local and has some irony like:
Bruce Springstein's Santa Claus is coming to town
1. It is local and many people are familiar with it.
2. It has the whole Santa Claus connection which Philly fans are infamous for - it takes a bad incident and turns it around as an in your face to other teams.
3. It is totally unique
4. It's Bruce!
5. Look at the words, it is pretty intimidating:
You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!
O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Posted by John Slocum | August 9, 2007 3:36 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 03:36
How 'bout ... "Bad to the Bone"...?
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 8:21 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 08:21
More Human Than a Human - Nine Inch Nails
Posted by Joe | August 9, 2007 8:27 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 08:27
For the 80s cheese factor you could always go with Europe's "The Final Countdown"
For a local angle, you've got "Boom! Shake the Room" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.
My best reference source is "Greatest Sports Rock And Jams" from my CD Collection. From that I must choose "The Power" by Snap.
If Brett decides to choose any of these, I ask only a small finders fee...Maybe a bullpen tour :-)
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This wasn't brought up, but if Chase Utley is in the market for a new song, my wife an I have always thought he should use Volcano by Jimmy Buffet. In the middle of the song, he calls out to Mr. Utley (his keyboard player). It always makes me think of Chase.
Posted by Josh | August 9, 2007 8:33 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 08:33
We need something by Judas Priest or Iron Maiden. Something mean and fierce. They may not be as well known as other songs but how about "Screaming for Vengeance" or "The Trooper"?
Posted by LB | August 9, 2007 8:36 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 08:36
Freak on a Leash - Korn
The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzy
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 9:21 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 09:21
Wanna know what would send chills up everybody's spine?
The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Yes, it's a couple years old, but it's a catchy tune still fresh in everybody's mind, and it's just metal enough for J. Priest and Maiden fans to appreciate.
Think about it -- the low boom of Jack White's guitar with the bass-like octave effect; the marching drum beat; and, of course, the explosion of sound when he rips into the meat of the song with that dirty-sounding riff.
I'm gonna fight 'em off
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back...
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 9:31 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 09:31
+1 for Seven Nation Army. It's one of those songs that everyone in the crowd could stomp their feet to.
Love the blog Todd, and I couldn't agree with you more on Nickelback and Creed being the WORST bands of all time. I currently give the edge to Nickelback. Their 15 minutes of fame has laster waaaaaaaaayyyy too long.
Posted by Brian | August 9, 2007 9:40 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 09:40
For reference, here's a list of music used by other hitters/pitchers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baseball_entrance_music
Posted by GE | August 9, 2007 10:04 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:04
Maybe somebody could find a Queens of the Stone Age song that rocks pretty hard - I would nominate "Sick, Sick, Sick" but that lacks the proper build-up that entrance music requires. It kind of just starts.
That, and I don't think that has as much widespread recognition. So scratch that.
Heh - how about this as a comedy option: Nine Inch Nails - "Closer"
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 10:18 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:18
Oldies but goodies, high energy division
"Can't Touch This" by Hammer
"Sympathy for the Devil" (another vote)
"Let's go crazy" - Prince
"Gimme Shelter' -Stones
"Time Has Come Today" - The Chambers Brothers (long version has great instrumental mix, and ticking clock is great for a releiver)
Posted by jimmymack | August 9, 2007 10:18 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:18
Van Halen's "Runnin With The Devil". The Perfect intro.
Posted by Ross Blumenthal | August 9, 2007 10:18 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:18
Here's one that's not well known, but is up-and-coming. Muse is probably the hottest band in the UK right now.
First, check out the video for the song here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrsMPpW6q2E
(Yes, that's the same actor that plays Joe Chill in the last Batman movie..)
And of course the best part of the lyrics here make this a fist-pumping anthem:
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 10:31 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:31
some good one mentioned so far- i think i like "sympathy for the devil" most of those suggested.
but you really need something that will make people aggressive and angry (well, more aggressive and angry than usual). probably need to go '80s heavy metal for that. i'm not a fan, but there is motley crue's "wild side" which has a good intro. i know brett's from jacksonville and one of the coasts down in florida is called "the paradise coast" so guns n roses "paradise city" is a possibility. as a nod to the hometown, if jax is on the paradise coast that is.
my choice would be old-school metallica's "master of puppets" though. it's got a very heavy and long instrumental opening and the chorus fits the closer role perfectly: "obey your master!", and "master of puppets- i'm pulling your string", and so on and so forth.
there are tons of choices- but "shake your booty" is definitely not one of them. that guy or gal should be fired immediately.
Posted by mike | August 9, 2007 10:32 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:32
MORE COWBELL!!
Posted by tc | August 9, 2007 10:39 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:39
Amazing how many responses the call for songs gets...
Victorino's comments re: whether or not Bonds used steroids are moronic. Stick to what you know, Shane - Spam and Don Ho. I'm reaching here, but he probably also doesn't believe all that "nonsense" about Global Warming. Or cigarettes being bad for you. Or gravity. "Issac Newton - I hate him! I hate him!" You might want to slip a copy of "Game of Shadows' into his locker, Todd.
And as to pitchers giving up historic homers - somebody that regularly talks OPS and WHIP might, but the average fan doesn't. At all. Who gave up Bonds 73rd? Ruth's 60th? Maris' 61st?
That was a test. If you answered any of those corectly, I suggest you immediately drop what you're doing and go kiss a girl. Or boy.
Posted by John in LA | August 9, 2007 10:48 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:48
A closers song should be familar and intimidating. Upbeat is good but not required (Hells Bells, the beginning, is actually slow). But it should also reflect Myers taste..so it would be helpful to know what kind of music he favors. After all, he has to like coming out to it.
I like the idea of "Don't Fear the Reaper". Imagine hearing that rift start and he comes jogging out.
I also like the song Bodies by Drowning Pool. Papelbon used it when he first started but no more, so no duplication. It is good for the lyrics "let the bodies hit the floor", upbeat, and somewhat familar.
I agree with the person that said "Sympathy for the Devil" but only if it was cued exactly to the spot where it says "Please allow me to introduce myself".
How about Blaze of Glory by Bon Jovi? Kind of local. If you use the long version, the first lines are perfect, straight from the movie Young Guns:
Jack Palance: "You are not a God"
Emilo Estivez: "Why don't you pull the trigger and find out?"
Then the nice slow music, good for taking the mound. Has a nice gunslinger motif too, which fits a closer.
Posted by Deb | August 9, 2007 10:48 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:48
I don't know- the way Myers preformed last night, I think I'd like to (tick) him off as he goes out to pitch.
Posted by phila fan in dc | August 9, 2007 10:49 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:49
Drowning Pool- BODIES
Place would go nuts
Posted by Danny | August 9, 2007 10:54 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:54
Not the typical song, but I think Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody would be cool. Obviously well known, but also if it starts a few minutes into the song (3:00 minutes in is a good spot), the part building up to "so you think you can stomp me and spit in my eye?" through to an ending of "Just gotta get out, Just gotta get right outta here" would be pretty exciting
can never go wrong with metallica and guns n roses too.
Posted by Steve | August 9, 2007 10:54 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:54
Another good Bon Jovi song would be "Raise Your Hands". The opening is very fast, guitar heavy. And the lyrics are great, especially the first few:
"Raise Your Hands"
You - you got a nasty reputation
We're in a sticky situation - it's down to me and you
So tell me - is it true ... they say there ain't nobody better
Well now that we're together
Show me what you can do
You're under the gun
Out on the run
Gonna set the night on fire
You're out on the run
Under the gun
And playin' to win
[Chorus:]
Raise your hands
When you want to let it go
Raise your hands
And you want to let a feeling show
Raise your hands
From New York to Chicago
Raise your hands
From New Jersey to Tokyo
Raise your hands
Posted by Deb | August 9, 2007 10:55 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:55
oh my god, please please stop with the Bon Jovi
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 10:59 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 10:59
"Humanoid" from Chevelle
or
"The Game" from Motorhead
either way it has to be a hard rock song or it won't work.
Posted by Ed S. | August 9, 2007 11:10 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:10
Iron Man by Black Sabbath
Posted by Tony Flaim | August 9, 2007 11:11 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:11
I'm a big fan of AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck,' with the sweeping intro. It encourages fan participation too.
Posted by V | August 9, 2007 11:16 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:16
Myers is from Jacksonville, home of many a redneck icon (.38 Special, members of the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Limp Bizkit), and I think Flirtin' with Disaster by Molly Hatchet would be perfect on multiple levels (which is why he'd never use it). I've got nothing good to say about Limp Bizkit and don't really know their catalog, but there's probably something appropriately aggro in there.
Posted by Patrick | August 9, 2007 11:28 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:28
Thunderstruck is a good call.
I'm also all about any intense Pearl Jam song such as Go, Animal, Whipping, Do the Evolution, Life Wasted...the list goes on...
Posted by Tim B. | August 9, 2007 11:30 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:30
ACDC's Back in Black. That intro is very Philadelphia.
Posted by ACDC | August 9, 2007 11:35 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:35
Todd- i do believe you've struck a nerve with this question about Myers' intro music... good one!
But my vote definitely goes with Brian and TJ for the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army. I don't understand how anybody could listen to that song and not want to kick some serious ass afterward! Plus, I have personal experience to vouch for it's intensity... we used it in college as an on-field warm up tune and it never failed to fire us up.
"and a message coming from my eyes says leave it alone..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j7huh5Egew
Posted by CubeHostage | August 9, 2007 11:35 AM
Posted on August 9, 2007 11:35
I think being the KISStard that I am. The opening of both 'Love Gun' and 'Psycho Circus' would be awesome. Love Gun with the machine gun intro and Psycho Circus with the opening verse. I like the idea of 'Running With the Devil' I think Hells Bells is taken, but that would be a good choice, or even Firestarter by Prodigy. I've got a million ideas.
Posted by Paul | August 9, 2007 12:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:11
So Todd, you gonna print off these comments and show them to Myers?
And to the folks who suggested Thunderstruck, that is out because it appears to be Cole Hamels music. Plus some other major leagues use it, including Smoltz with ATL. I maintain, that for a song to be effective it should be unique, meaning no one else is using it.
Oh, and I will NEVER stop with the Bon Jovi. :)
Posted by Deb | August 9, 2007 12:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:24
yo! how about a song from a real philly artist for a philly player?
anything by the roots or clap your hands say yeah should rock the house and do the city proud.
and it would be unique to brett myers.
any closer can pick a guns n roses, acdc, or metallica song... talk about predictable.
Posted by eli | August 9, 2007 12:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:24
PUBLIC ENEMY-"WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOME!!!!!
Posted by Gregory DeFelice | August 9, 2007 12:26 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:26
There is no question he should come out to
"Never gonna give you up" by Rick Roll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
Posted by Shai | August 9, 2007 12:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:28
AC/DC Thunderstruck
Disturbed's Down with the Sickness
Two loud songs, crowd would go crazy and it pump up a guy like Myers
Posted by Warren | August 9, 2007 12:29 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:29
Hey Todd,
I got a bunch off the top of my head.
Thorogood---Bad to the Bone
Stones---Sympathy for the Devil
Aerosmith-Dream On
Sabbath-/Ozzy--Crazy Train
Ac/Dc-TNT or Any of the others mentioned - Hells Bells/Thunderstruck/Highway to Hell
What not to play---
U2 - Beautiful Day
John Denver-ANYTHING
and so on.
Jax in Philadelphia
Posted by Jax | August 9, 2007 12:29 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:29
Fat Bottom Girls
Posted by Pants | August 9, 2007 12:29 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:29
Metallica's version of Ecstasy of Gold from S&M album
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 12:29 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:29
"Fat Bottom Girls"
lmfao
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 12:30 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:30
"New Noise" by Refused!
Posted by bill | August 9, 2007 12:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:31
I would recomment the song Radar Love the cover version done by White Lion...It's got amazing riff and a fast paced song...
Also, the song portrays the current trend of pitchers' affinity toward the speed gun....
If Breet chooses my song, I would like him to get us two tickets for my wife and I for a Phillies game and also a tour of the clubhouse....
Thanks,
Venkat
Posted by venkat | August 9, 2007 12:32 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:32
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3329975571495683257
Posted by bill | August 9, 2007 12:33 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:33
"The Game" by Motorhead is an excellent choice. Queue the tape.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 12:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:35
Ozzy Osbourn - No More Tears
It would be the most bad-ass intro in the MLB
Posted by Matt | August 9, 2007 12:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:35
Ozzy Osbourn - No More Tears
It would be the most bad-ass intro in the MLB
Posted by Matt | August 9, 2007 12:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:35
Seven Nation Army is a great suggestion, as is Sympathy for the Devil.
despite the title, i think Prison Sex" by Tool would be a good one.
but my favorite intro music ever was when Burrell was using Dio's "Holy Diver." awesome.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 12:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:35
seven nation army would be badass. don't look past the ace of spades from motorhead.
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 12:36 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:36
"Thunderstruck" by ACDC or "Sleep now in the fire" by Rage Against the Machine....both have great beginnings for a build up when he runs out and when it kicks in it will get the crowd going
Posted by Todd | August 9, 2007 12:37 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:37
He should have Linkin Park "In the End" play when he comes in.
Posted by AJ | August 9, 2007 12:37 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:37
I second the vote for either AC/ DC's "Thunderstruck" or Disturbed's "Down with the Sickness"
Posted by ryan | August 9, 2007 12:38 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:38
I like the Public Enemy idea but I would prefer "Shut 'em down" over "Welcome to the Terrordome"
"Hear go the sound of the wreckin' ball
Boom and Pound
When I
Shut 'em down!"
Posted by Scott | August 9, 2007 12:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:39
The White Stripes new song Icky Thump would be perfect.
Posted by Jonny S | August 9, 2007 12:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:39
Thunderstruck is perfect for Myers' intro music!
Posted by Steve | August 9, 2007 12:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:39
"Do The Evolution" By Pearl Jam
"Unchained" By Van Halen
"Seek And Destroy" By Metallica
"The Ecstasy Of Gold" By Enricco Morricone from the soundtrack of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 12:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:39
damn, '7 nation army' would be pretty sweet.
another entry would be the butch vig remiz of house of pain's "shamrocks and shannanigans". plays off myers' irish roots.
BOOM-schuh-lock-lock-BOOM!
Posted by gr | August 9, 2007 12:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:39
"Magic Mamaliga", a Romanian song sang by Goran Bregovich. Its played in the opening credits of Borat.
Posted by Shai | August 9, 2007 12:40 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:40
Stooges "Down on the Street"
Posted by Neil | August 9, 2007 12:40 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:40
I agree with Queens of the Stone Age too.
Posted by Jonny S | August 9, 2007 12:40 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:40
bonecrusher's neva scared
or
new noise by refused
or
the triumph by wu tang
Posted by dj skinny b | August 9, 2007 12:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:42
Crazy Train by Ozzy
Posted by Trizzy | August 9, 2007 12:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:42
Alice Cooper - "Feed My Frankenstein"
Sharp, killer intro; the shout at the beginning is just long and loud enough to get that gasp from the crowd followed by a roar.
Posted by Jim | August 9, 2007 12:43 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:43
All these Sabbath and Ozzy suggestions, yet noone mentioned "Bark at the Moon"?
"Kickstart My Heart"
"(You've Got) Another Thing Comin'"
I guess I'm partial to 80s metal.
Posted by DW | August 9, 2007 12:47 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:47
Ozzy Ozbourne- "Crazy Train" It's a great song and Brett is a Crazy Train of a pitcher.
Posted by Rob | August 9, 2007 12:48 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:48
That Rage Against The Machine suggestion is a solid one, too. There's not many RATM songs that don't leave me seething by the time I'm done listening.
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 12:48 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:48
"Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix
It has no real significance to Myers (that I know of), but the intro is heavy and recognizable.
I also like "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Stones and "New Noise" by Refused, but I think Refused is too obscure, unfortunately.
Posted by jonathan | August 9, 2007 12:49 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:49
The best of the best would be BAD TO THE BONE by George Thorogood !!! It fits Brett well when he walks out onto the field !
Posted by duane damiani | August 9, 2007 12:49 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:49
POD Boom
Posted by brendan | August 9, 2007 12:50 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:50
Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters
Posted by ron | August 9, 2007 12:51 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:51
"Lightning Strikes" By Aerosmith.
Posted by Tom | August 9, 2007 12:52 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:52
White Stripes- Seven Nation Army
Posted by bob | August 9, 2007 12:53 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:53
YOU COULD BE MINE - Guns & Roses
DR. FEELGOOD - Motley Crue
BLACK BETTY - Spiderbait
Posted by Ole Thunder Grims | August 9, 2007 12:54 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:54
Overblown by MudHoney
Posted by Vince Fu-mo | August 9, 2007 12:54 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:54
I would love to see brett come out to WILD THING...i think it would definitely get both him and the fans going and theres not a single person that doesnt know the song
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 12:55 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:55
Fo Brett Myers song--the Budweiser ad song by the Chemical Brothers--"Galvanize" Don't Hold Back!!!!!!!!!!!!--if he hears it and the fans do--it will be the one just 30 seconds
Posted by Don | August 9, 2007 12:55 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:55
No one thought of Eye of the Tiger?
Posted by JZ | August 9, 2007 12:55 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:55
'More Human than the Human' by Rob Zombie (NOT Nine Inch Nails as stated by another poster)
or better yet
'So What'cha Want' by The Beastie Boys
I can just here this one wailing over the loud speaker at CB Park! Totally bad-a$$!!!
Posted by A | August 9, 2007 12:56 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:56
I am, I am, I am
I said I wanna get next to you
I said I gonna get close to you
You wouldnt want me have to hurt you too, hurt you too?
I aint, I aint, I aint
A buyin into your apathy
Im gonna learn ya my philosophy
You wanna know about atrocity, atrocity?
I know you want whats on my mind
I know you like whats on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know, you know, you know, you know
I am a man, a man
Ill give ya somethin that ya wont forget
I said ya shouldnt have worn that dress
I said ya shouldnt have worn that dress
I know you want whats on my mind
I know you like whats on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know, you know, you know, you know
Here I come, I come, I come
I am, I am, I am
I said I wanna get next to you
I said I gonna get close to you
You wouldnt want me have to hurt you too, hurt you too?
I know you want whats on my mind
I know you like whats on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know, you know, you know, you know
I know you want whats on my mind
I know you like whats on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know, you know, you know, you know
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
Posted by Stone Temple Pilots - Sex Type Thing | August 9, 2007 12:56 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:56
"Kick out the Jams" by the MC5
Although the best part of the intro would have to be censored.
Posted by jonathan | August 9, 2007 12:56 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:56
The Who - The Real Me
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 12:56 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:56
I definitely think Rage!! "Sleep now in the Fire" will get everyone going!! Great tune!
Posted by Patty | August 9, 2007 12:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:57
If I had to pick a song for Brett Myers to come in from the bullpen to, it would definitely be 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC. The song has a great hook and immediately gets your blood pumping.
Posted by Mark Berkenkopf | August 9, 2007 12:58 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:58
Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin.
Posted by dennis | August 9, 2007 12:58 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:58
Deep Purple - Perfect Stranger
-great intro for a closer
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 12:58 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:58
"one vision" by queen
it's got a great opening that builds tension -- and the lyrics all focus on one man...one vision...etc.
Posted by chris | August 9, 2007 12:59 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:59
"Battery" or "Master of Puppets" by Metallica
Posted by jonathan | August 9, 2007 12:59 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:59
AC/DC - Thunderstruck. The joint will be jumpin!
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 12:59 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 12:59
#1. "Whole Lotta Love" - Led Zepplin
#2. "My Hero" - Foo Fighters
#3. "Bullet the Blue Sky" - U2
Posted by Gabe | August 9, 2007 1:00 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:00
Eye of the Tiger would be a GREAT, GREAT choice.
Posted by Dave | August 9, 2007 1:00 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:00
I came here to suggest "You Could Be Mine." By GnR. The song from Terminator 2. GREAT intro. But I also like the suggestion of "Seven Nation Army." Now I know this will get no love, but "Tweezer (Reprise)" by Phish would be awesome. If anyone out there knows the song, they know what I mean. Lastly, some shameless humor: anytime anyone comes out of the bullpen, to prepare us for the end results, perhaps it should be "Rape Me" by Nirvana.
Posted by Ed White | August 9, 2007 1:01 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:01
Mama Said Knock You Out.
Posted by Liz | August 9, 2007 1:03 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:03
I love the idea of "So What'cha Want" but I also think the intro to "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys would rock the joint.
Posted by Gabe | August 9, 2007 1:03 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:03
The Public Image, by Public Image Limited could work nicely....
Posted by Gram | August 9, 2007 1:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:04
The ROCKY theme or Eye of the Tiger, both give chills and are upbeat!
Posted by Chris | August 9, 2007 1:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:04
Actually NIN remixed "More Human Than Human"
Posted by DW | August 9, 2007 1:05 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:05
Eye of the Tiger would be G.A.Y.
Posted by Scott | August 9, 2007 1:05 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:05
I say Bret should come out to Jimi Hendrix's Fire!!!
Posted by Jim | August 9, 2007 1:06 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:06
White Zombie-Thunderkiss '65
Posted by Jeff | August 9, 2007 1:06 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:06
How about Ladies and Gentlemen by Saliva
Ladies and gentlemen please
Would you bring your attention to me?
For a feast for your eyes to see
An explosion of catastrophe
Like nothing you’ve ever seen before
Watch closely as I open this door
Your jaws will be on the floor
After this you’ll be begging for more
Welcome to the show
Please come inside
Ladies and gentlemen
Boom
Do you want it?
Boom
Do you need it?
Boom
Let me hear it
Ladies and gentlemen
Boom
Do you want it?
Boom
Do you need it?
Boom
Let me hear it
Ladies and gentlemen
Ladies and gentlemen good evening
You’ve seen that seeing is believing
Your ears and your eyes will be bleeding
Please check to see if you’re still breathing
Hold tight cause the show is not over
If you will please move in closer
You're about to be bowled over
By the wonders you’re about to behold here
Welcome to the show (welcome to the show)
Please come inside
Ladies and gentlemen
Boom
Do you want it?
Boom
Do you need it?
Boom
Let me hear it
ladies and gentlemen
boom
Do you want it?
boom
Do you need it?
boom
Let me hear it
Welcome to the show
We're glad you came along
Please come inside
Ladies and gentlemen
Boom
Do you want it?
Boom
Do you need it?
Boom
Let me hear it
Ladies and gentlemen
Posted by Shaun Monroe | August 9, 2007 1:07 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:07
"Thunderstruck" doesn't sound too bad to me.
Posted by DW | August 9, 2007 1:07 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:07
Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner. Rock is so overused. This would be original, and be totally intimidating to the other team.
Posted by Bernie | August 9, 2007 1:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:08
Seconding the Beastie Boys love as well.
Anything from the Rocky soundtrack is kind of played out and not unique to Brett's situation. All the Philadelphia teams use the Rocky theme and Eye of the Tiger.
Anything by U2, Led Zep, or any 80's hair metal bands has been done a thousand times over already. Let's not copy what's taken place in another city or in a movie just for the sake of established cool. Take what you've heard any other closer do and just throw it out the window.
Let's brew up our own batch of cool, like you would a homemade tub of beer. Think of something fresh and new.
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 1:09 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:09
U2 Elevation
Also a big fan of "Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against the Machine.
What would Charlie Manuel's entrance music be?
"Head Like a Hole"?
Posted by Fran | August 9, 2007 1:09 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:09
"O Fortuna" by Wagner. So powerful!
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:10 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:10
"O Fortuna" by Wagner. So powerful!
http://www.mp3-center.org/download_mp3/Wagner/O%20Fortuna%20%20Excalibur%20Theme%20/2022002
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:12
AC/DC - Thunderstruck
Muse - Supermassive Black Hole
Dropkick Murphys - Blackout
White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Posted by Mike | August 9, 2007 1:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:12
Creeping Death - Metallica
Posted by Big Mike | August 9, 2007 1:13 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:13
Semi-Sonic's, "Closing Time"
"You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here."
Posted by Dan Sauder | August 9, 2007 1:13 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:13
Guns N Roses - I.R.S.
Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart
Bush - Machinehead
Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot
Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell
Van Halen - Panama
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:13 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:13
"Gimme Shelter" (Rolling Stones) would be my top choice.
Posted by M Plant | August 9, 2007 1:16 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:16
How about the Stones' "Under My Thumb"?
Posted by JayF | August 9, 2007 1:17 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:17
I say "Closing Time" by Semisonic - it'd be perfect. Espcecially if you include the line "you don't have to go home but you can't stay here"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B0000062XN001001/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_001/104-9045901-2941551
OR...
"Cochise" by Audioslave...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B00006RU5B001001/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_001/104-9045901-2941551
Other songs I'll throw out there:
Rage Against the Maching "Bulls on Parade"
Metallica "Hero of the Day"
Posted by Dave | August 9, 2007 1:18 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:18
If Brett's willing to change his uniform number to 0, he could go with the Fixx's "Saved by Zero." OK, maybe not intimidating enough, or contemporary enough. If the Phils are willing to put up with, or censor out, a few profanities, you can't go wrong with Stabbing Westward's "Save Yourself." If that doesn't get Brett and the fans going, nothing will. OK, upon further review, maybe this doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement for your closer:
"I cannot save you/I can't even save myself!"
Posted by JC | August 9, 2007 1:18 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:18
Metallica- Fuel
Whitestripes- Seven Nation Army
Hoobastank- Out of Control
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Can't Stop
Rob Zombie- Never Gonna Stop
Kid Rock-
Cocky
Somebody's Gotta Feel This
Also as a funny one
semisonic- closing time
Posted by jeff | August 9, 2007 1:19 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:19
The Stooges - Search and Destroy
Slayer - Angel of Death, or Expendable Youth
Pantera - Walk despite the obvious lyrical contradiction this song has a fantastic and intimidating guitar riff.
White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Wagner - Flight of the Valkyries
Posted by Bickey Detts | August 9, 2007 1:21 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:21
Walk by Pantera
Posted by Dave | August 9, 2007 1:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:24
"Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who. Time the scream to when Myers steps onto the field. The lyrics at the end of the song are great: "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."
Posted by CT | August 9, 2007 1:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:24
NO Santa Claus, please!
I love Sympathy for the Devil.
Second choice would be a Througood song, but not Who Do YOu Love. I'd pick the one that says "Move it on over- move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin in".
Posted by Anne | August 9, 2007 1:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:28
Should be something Ac/Dc either thunderstruck or For Those about to Rock. After they played For those about to rock during the opening night of the Linc the crowd went absolutly bezerk!!
Posted by Dwyer | August 9, 2007 1:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:31
Walk is a great song, but probably not for a pitcher. for a pantera song, "A New Level" might work.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:31
Some instant adrenaline shots:
"Kickstart My Heart"- Motley Crue
"Bang your head (Metal Health)" - Quiet Riot
"Heartbreaker" or "Immigrant Song" - Led Zep
Posted by Bruce | August 9, 2007 1:32 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:32
How about "Unchained" by Van Halen. Even the start of the song rocks so you don't have to wait through some lame intro.
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 1:34 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:34
GO WITH AC/DC's "HELLS BELLS"....
I THINK IT FITS THE WHOLE "LIBERTY BELL" THEME AT CITIZANS BANK PARK. MAYBE THEY COULD EVEN LIGHT UP THE LIBERTY BELL JUST LIKE DO FOR HOME RUNS WHILE IT'S PLAYING TOO.
Posted by Joe | August 9, 2007 1:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:35
The opening to Tool's Aenima: "Some say the end is near..."
Posted by Tartan69 | August 9, 2007 1:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:35
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
7 Nation Army - The White Stripes
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Posted by Jayman | August 9, 2007 1:38 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:38
Brett Myers should use the intro/theme music that former WWE wrestler Brett "The Hitman" Hart used when he was still wrestling. It's upbeat, energizing, lots of metal guitar.... perfect for Myers personality and for a Closer in general.
It may even tag him with the nickname "THE HITMAN"!!!
..... ok let's not get too far ahead of ourselves I guess.
Posted by Jeff | August 9, 2007 1:38 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:38
Please - 80's Metallica - Seek & Destroy, Creeping Death, For Whom The Bell Tolls or Master of Puppets (Dyers Eve would be the best, but may be a bit too hard for some)
Anybody who goes to Eagles games is tired of AC/DC, so please no Thunderstruck.
Posted by Big Mike | August 9, 2007 1:38 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:38
"Right Now" by Van Halen is the perfect closer song -- a sweeping intro and lyrics appropriate for end-of-game situations.
Posted by hoyalawya | August 9, 2007 1:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:39
another vote for: SEVEN NATION ARMY -- as Jules would say, that's some cold-blooded sh!t.
Posted by david | August 9, 2007 1:41 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:41
Hell's Bells would fit nicely in Citizen's Bank Park... but I'll vote for Marilyn Manson's "The Beautiful People"...
Posted by Hegdoooos | August 9, 2007 1:41 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:41
I'd suggest "The Thing That Should Not Be" by Metallica, or better yet, Primus's cover of it, which is actually harder and better than the original. another Metallica candidate is "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:42
THE INTRO TO AC/DC's "HELLS BELLS" IS PERFECT FOR MYERS AND PHILLY!!!!
Posted by Nice | August 9, 2007 1:43 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:43
"The End" by The Doors. I HATE The Doors, but that song at the end of Apocalypse now was PERFECT. They could show the finale to the movie on the Jumbotron as it plays and Myers enters.
Posted by Juan Valdez | August 9, 2007 1:43 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:43
Thunderstruck - AC/DC
Rage Against The Machine - Sleep Now In The Fire or Renegades of Funk
Posted by Chris | August 9, 2007 1:44 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:44
please god, no Thunderstruck (insanely overplayed), or Hells Bells (already taken).
Hoffman already uses Hells Bells...can you get lamer than copying another closer's music?
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:45 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:45
I agree.....I like "HELLS BELLS" by AC/DC.
Posted by vince | August 9, 2007 1:45 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:45
Hoffman is on his way out. It's time to make room for Myers. I say "Hells Bells" too....
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:47 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:47
Under Pressure by Marilyn Manson
Posted by Charles | August 9, 2007 1:48 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:48
Superman by the Kinks or REM
Posted by Dooo iiiiittttt | August 9, 2007 1:49 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:49
The Who - Baba O'Reilly
Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Posted by Jim Crew | August 9, 2007 1:49 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:49
Another vote for "Let the Bodies hit the Floor" by Drowning Pool.
One of the greatest video's for this song: http://shizzville.com/let-bodies-hit-floor
Posted by Dennis | August 9, 2007 1:50 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:50
When picking a song it might be good to remember that this has to go over a loud speaker in a stadium where there are families (i.e. RATM and Kid Rock songs would have to be carefully chosen or edited not to offend).
That said, I put my vote for One by One by the Foo Fighters
"Done, done, on to the next one"
Posted by CW | August 9, 2007 1:50 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:50
I'll also vote for Motorhead's Ace of Spades.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:51 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:51
HELLS BELLS
Posted by franky c | August 9, 2007 1:51 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:51
Wagner would be fantastic, especially if they took the version from Apocalypse Now and left Robert Duvall's dialogue and the helicopter sound effects in...
Those who suggested "You Could Be Mine" have apparently forgotten the part about "your bitch-slap rappin'". Probably not how Myers wants to be representing himself...
Posted by Jim | August 9, 2007 1:51 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:51
I suggested "Under My Thumb" and it was credited to someone else. Don't make me call my copyright attorney.
As for the chump who hates The Doors . . . go out and buy some musical taste.
Posted by JayF | August 9, 2007 1:53 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:53
A few thoughts:
-O Fortuna
-Cochise by Audioslave
-Iron Man by Black Sabbath (OK, not too original, but whatever)
-Panic Attack by Dream Theater
-My Hero by Foo Fighters
-Turn the Page, the Metallica Cover
-Bulls on Parade Rage Against the Machine
-Du Hast by Rammstein
-X.Y.U. by Smashing Pumpkins
-Parabola by Tool
I've generally been thinking of the beginning of each song.
Posted by Dan | August 9, 2007 1:53 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:53
Metallica's Creeping Death is perfect - hard, heavy, fast... and nice message to the opposing team before they get shut down.
No Thunderstruck!! Overplayed and is already used in Eagles games all the time.
Posted by Heavy F'n Metal | August 9, 2007 1:53 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:53
Seven Nation Army
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:54 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:54
He should use "Warning" the 9th song off of the new nine inch nails album year zero. It should be started at about the 2:30 mark in the song when there are two different guitair riffs that sound simply amazing and Trent Reznor sings "You're time is tick tick ticking away. That line is repeated and the computer generated guitair riffs are electrifying.
Posted by Dave DeAndrea | August 9, 2007 1:55 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:55
I'd have to agree thsat there aren't many songs more intimidating than the intro to HELLS BELLS by AC/DC. No lyrics....Just the music is enough to get everyone pumped up.
My vote: HELLS BELLS
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:55 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:55
He should come out to the theme music from the Halloween movies....that music they play when Michael Myers is about to cause havoc on some poor victim....they could give out Mike Myers mask at the park and the fans could wear them when Bret's closing a game
Posted by rodger | August 9, 2007 1:56 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:56
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" would be marvy.
Posted by Boy Gorge | August 9, 2007 1:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:57
Ride of the Valkries is actually a great idea with Robert Duvall speaking over the music
"You smell that?"
"Nothing else in the world smells like that"
"Smells like,.... victory"
(not sure if you really want to add the napalm reference)
Posted by Big Mike | August 9, 2007 1:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:57
For Whom The Bell Tolls!!! Great entrance song.
Posted by Dave | August 9, 2007 1:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:57
quiet riot is always a crowd pleaser
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 1:59 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 13:59
Brett's gonna go for THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!
It's perfect!!!
Posted by Kristen | August 9, 2007 2:01 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:01
Any of the Rocky themes.
Seven Nation Army
Sympathy for the Devil
Was thinking about Born to Run, but you can't give that to anyone other than Bourn.
Maybe Philadelphia Freedom
And to whoever suggested Wild Thing... that brings back bad memories of Joe Carter '93
Posted by Joe | August 9, 2007 2:01 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:01
shame there aren't any heavy metal lovers adding recommendations...
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:01 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:01
Something like BEAST AND THE HARLOT by AVENGED SEVENFOLD would be perfect intro music for a closer. It has the kind of out of control guitar licks and pounding tempo that's perfect for making the place go crazy.
MEIN TEIL by RAMMSTEIN also fits the industrial battering ram kind of mentality that Philly is associated with.
Put in my vote for SEVEN NATION ARMY as another choice.
Posted by Greg Bringhurst | August 9, 2007 2:03 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:03
The perfect selection would be that Incubus song - Goodbye- nice to know you!!
Posted by Rich Balasa | August 9, 2007 2:03 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:03
1) Ace of Spades - Motorhead!
2) Highway to Hell - AC/DC
3) Michael Myers Theme - Halloween
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:04
"Jump Around" by House of Pain...it's old but it would be an awesome closer song
Posted by Mary Sue | August 9, 2007 2:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:04
The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy
Posted by Lewis O'Neil | August 9, 2007 2:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:04
Brett has to go with THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!
It's perfect!
Posted by Kristen | August 9, 2007 2:05 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:05
SEVEN NATION ARMY by THE WHITE STRIPES
AIN'T TALKIN ABOUT LOVE BY VAN HALEN
UNCHAINED BY VAN HALEN
Posted by Neil Roosevelt | August 9, 2007 2:05 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:05
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN is good to. Especially for any fans or arrested development.
Posted by Greg Bringhurst | August 9, 2007 2:07 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:07
How about Suzanne Vega's, "Luka"?
A song about a battered woman fits Myers perfect.
Posted by Mike Z. | August 9, 2007 2:07 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:07
Pick #1: "Knights of Cydonia"--Muse
Pick #2: "Seven Nation Army"--The White Stripes
Pick #3: "Elevation"--U2
Pick #4: "War Pig"--Ozzy Osbourne
Pick #5: "Baba O'Reily"--The WHO
I'm not as familiar with the Beastie Boys, but I like that too. I agree that we should try to avoid the hair/glam metal. It's been done. However, it doesn't mean we can't rock hard.
Posted by Doug P. | August 9, 2007 2:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:08
How about the Prodigy song "Smack My Bitch Up".
Posted by Bros before Hos | August 9, 2007 2:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:08
I say "Lola" by the Kinks.
Posted by Jon T. Shirts | August 9, 2007 2:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:08
Lose yourself - Eminem
Posted by nick schell | August 9, 2007 2:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:08
Gotta go with Seven Nation Army. Bad effing ass.
Posted by Ewen | August 9, 2007 2:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:08
"Lola" by the Kinks.
Posted by Jon T. Shirts | August 9, 2007 2:09 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:09
Three days Grace "Animal I Have Become" that would get your blood flowing
Posted by Tom Watkins | August 9, 2007 2:10 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:10
#1) "Knights of Cydonia"--Muse
#2) "Seven Nation Army"--White Stripes
#3) "Elevation"--U2
#4) "War Pig"--Ozzy Osbourne
#5) "Baba O'Reily"--The WHO
I think we're good for going original rather than routine. Hair/Glam Metal has been done. Nothing says we can't be more innovative, and still rock hard!
Posted by Doug P. | August 9, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:11
Eithet the T. Rex or Power Station version of Get It On or Power Station's Some Like It Hot
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:11
Ride The Lightning - Metallica
Posted by Andrew | August 9, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:11
#1) "Knights of Cydonia"--Muse
#2) "Seven Nation Army"--White Stripes
#3) "Elevation"--U2
#4) "War Pig"--Ozzy Osbourne
#5) "Baba O'Reily"--The WHO
I think we're good for going original rather than routine. Hair/Glam Metal has been done. Nothing says we can't be more innovative, and still rock hard!
Posted by Doug P. | August 9, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:11
Eithet the T. Rex or Power Station version of Get It On or Power Station's Some Like It Hot
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:11
Myers is from Florida so is Tom Petty & the heartbreakers,so how about I won't back down.
Posted by dennis mccann | August 9, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:11
Myers is from Florida so is Tom Petty & the heartbreakers,so how about I won't back down.
Posted by dennis mccann | August 9, 2007 2:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:12
Ride The Lightning - Metallica
Posted by Andrew | August 9, 2007 2:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:12
the perfect song has to be "Hero of the Day" by Metallica. Starts off slow, but in a chilling/pumped up kind of way, then by the end of the song (when Brett should be near ready) the song is rocking out and amped up.
Posted by Skip! | August 9, 2007 2:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:12
Bleed It Out - Linkin Park
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:12
the perfect song has to be "Hero of the Day" by Metallica. Starts off slow, but in a chilling/pumped up kind of way, then by the end of the song (when Brett should be near ready) the song is rocking out and amped up.
Posted by Skip! | August 9, 2007 2:13 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:13
BLEED IT OUT - LINKIN PARK
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:14
Get It On, either version, or Some Like It Hot
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:14
the perfect song has to be "Hero of the Day" by Metallica. Starts off slow, but in a chilling/pumped up kind of way, then by the end of the song (when Brett should be near ready) the song is rocking out and amped up.
Posted by Skip | August 9, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:14
Evenflow by Pearl Jam or Lakini's Juice by Live (the open chords to that songs are awesome).
Posted by Greg | August 9, 2007 2:16 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:16
Encore - Linkin Park & Jay Z
Posted by Joe | August 9, 2007 2:18 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:18
"God of Thunder" by Kiss
Posted by Steph | August 9, 2007 2:19 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:19
Saliva-Ladies and Gentleman is a GREAT song.....the beginning is HARD Then goes into...Ladies & Gentleman please, would you bring your attention to me. For a feast for your eyes to see, an explosion of catastrophe. Like nothing you've ever seen before, watch closely as I open this door. Your jaws will be on the floor, after this you'll be begging for more....
WELCOME TO THE SHOW....PLEASE COME INSIDE....
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN!!! DO YOU WANT IT! DO YOU NEED IT!! LET ME HEAR IT!! (LADIES AND GENTLEMAN)
I bet Brett already has that in his IPOD!!
Posted by Frank Troiano | August 9, 2007 2:20 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:20
Seven Nation Army!!
Posted by emily | August 9, 2007 2:20 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:20
Numb/Encore - Jay Z & Linkin Park
- "Grand Opening...Grand Closing"
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:21 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:21
Rage Against the Machine's "No shelter":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppQXvlrPGpM
Posted by TheGuyNextToYou | August 9, 2007 2:23 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:23
Ted Nugent - Stranglehold
or
Metallica - Hit the Lights
Posted by chillington | August 9, 2007 2:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:24
Lose Yourself - Eminem
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:25 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:25
Boom -POD
Posted by The real Brett Myers | August 9, 2007 2:29 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:29
Boom -POD
Posted by The real Brett Myers | August 9, 2007 2:30 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:30
I agree with Ironman. Other choices:
"Revolution" by the Beatles
"Won't get Fooled Again" the Who.
Posted by Firebird | August 9, 2007 2:30 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:30
How about firestarter by prodigy?
Posted by PhillysMostWanted | August 9, 2007 2:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:31
Bawdidiba - Kid Rock
Posted by Rob R. | August 9, 2007 2:32 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:32
Bawdidiba - Kid Rock
Posted by Rob R. | August 9, 2007 2:33 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:33
THUNDERSTRUCK by AC/DC is perfect. Not sure why no one uses this.
BREAK STUFF by Limp Bizkit also gets the blood pumping. Also hear that Brett's a huge fan of this one!!
"I pack a chainsaw
I'll skin your @$$ raw
And if my day keeps going this way
I just might break your f*$*** face tonight"
Posted by Jocks | August 9, 2007 2:33 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:33
It's so simple
THUNDERSTRUCK by AC/DC
Posted by Justin | August 9, 2007 2:33 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:33
You know what would rock?! In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida...in its entirety!!
Posted by Spinal Tap | August 9, 2007 2:37 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:37
"Big Balls" by AC/DC
Posted by Rey Mysterio | August 9, 2007 2:39 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:39
We will rock you. Queen
Posted by Michael | August 9, 2007 2:40 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:40
How about firestarter by prodigy?
Posted by PhillysMostWanted | August 9, 2007 2:41 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:41
My suggestion is easy... ... ...That good ole staple of Arena Rock -- "Crazy Train" by Ozzy!!! I think that the CBP Faithful would be going nuts if they heard that intro!!!
Posted by BigDawg44 | August 9, 2007 2:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:42
Nazareth - Hair of the Dog
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:42
My top 3 or 4 for Myers:
Either "Ride the Lightning" or
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica.
"Metal Health" by Quiet Riot
"The Trooper" by Iron Maiden
"Working Man" by Rush
Posted by Kevin | August 9, 2007 2:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:42
master of puppets by metallica.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:44 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:44
"i know its over" by the smiths. a slooow downer of a song but appropriate.
"here comes your man" by the pixies. not intimidating but maybe myers should stay away from intimidating stuff.
i liket he smack my bitch up and t-rex suggestions. with any song it needs to one that is his and no one else's.
Posted by noah | August 9, 2007 2:45 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:45
Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper
Garanteed that cowbell sale will skyrocket in the area if he picks this song and the crowd would be banging the cowbells in the stands like maniacs every time he pitches - a la Will Ferrell on Saturday Night live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt8bJdmUlSo
This would make Myers legendary.
Posted by John Trotman | August 9, 2007 2:45 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:45
How about "For whom the Bells Toll" Metallica
Posted by Cuso | August 9, 2007 2:47 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:47
Agreed with "Hero of the Day" by Metallica, as long as the guy who suggested it doesn't post it a fourth time.
And to you IDIOTS who keep suggesting Thunderstruck (way way way way overplayed!) and Hell's Bells (uh, it's already taken by the Padres HOF closer), I have two words for you:
PLEASE STOP
Posted by Tartan69 | August 9, 2007 2:47 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:47
why so many oldies. theyre so OLD!
ten thousand fists - disturbed
everyone can pump they're fists when he comes out. case closed.
Posted by Mark | August 9, 2007 2:48 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:48
"do the evolution" by pearl jam I also like the idea of "hero of the day" by Metallica
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 2:51 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:51
I agree with the Stones' "Under My Thumb". Another good one - Social Distortion's "Don't Drag Me Down".
Posted by Conigliaro | August 9, 2007 2:51 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:51
I'm gonna have to jump on the Seven Nation Army bandwagon too. I can't believe no other closer has claimed it yet. However, i do like the one poster's suggestion about giving Brett the "Hitman" handle in homage to the former wrestling champ.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:57
"
Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper
Garanteed that cowbell sale will skyrocket in the area if he picks this song and the crowd would be banging the cowbells in the stands like maniacs every time he pitches - a la Will Ferrell on Saturday Night live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt8bJdmUlSo
This would make Myers legendary."
No. It has made Will Ferrell legendary. Brett Myer's pitching will make Brett Myers legendary.
This isn't intimidating or cool. In fact, this song isn't even that good, and Blue Oyster Cult probably would've been banished to the back of the jukebox if it hadn't been for that skit.
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:57
Im with some of the others on this, 7 Nation Army by the white stripes is defintely the way to go. It has the perfect lyrics and a huge rock and roll sound that would sound awesome on the speakers at citizens bank ballpark. I am just sad that I got to this blog too late to be the first to suggest it.
Posted by procrastinating_at_work | August 9, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:57
Nickelback's "Never Again
Posted by Phils45 | August 9, 2007 2:58 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:58
holy crap, I really apologize for the quadruple post
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 2:59 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 14:59
I love the Hell's Bell's but thats Trevor Hoffman...If you want to rock the crowd go with RUSH-Workingman...or Anthem
Posted by Jim Phelan | August 9, 2007 3:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:04
HOWARD ESKIN'S TOP 10 - INTROS THEMES FOR BRETT MYERS
1. Keep Your Pimp Hand Strong, by Snoop Dogg
2. Beat That Bitch Back, by DMX
3. Homo Say's What?, by Kidd Kriss
4. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, by Boy George
5. It's Raining Men, by The Weather Girls
6. In The Navy, by Village People
7. Dancing Queen, by Abba
8. Let's Get Physical, by Olivia Newton John
9. I Will Survive, by Gloria Gaynor
10. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, by Wham
My list is "hot"
-The King
Posted by Howard Eskin | August 9, 2007 3:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:04
A great energy song by a local Philly band, but also world famous the Roots, "Here I Come" on their recent "GAME THEORY" album. Perfect song for a closer!
Posted by RickyM | August 9, 2007 3:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:08
Rush: Working Man
Mushroomhead: Crazy
Faith No More: Epic
Slipknot: Duality
Posted by chris | August 9, 2007 3:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:08
"New Noise" by Refused - Great choice! But all of the Thunderhead ACDC fans probably won't know it lol
The beginning of Firestarter is a solid choice, too.
Here's one that hasn't been suggested yet: I'm Your Boogie Man by White Zombie. Take a band Myers likes doing a cover of a KC & The Sunshine Band - pump him up and piss him off!
Posted by jeffH | August 9, 2007 3:09 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:09
BODIES by Drowning Pool gets my vote!!
Posted by Tim | August 9, 2007 3:11 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:11
Saliva ------Ladies and Gentlemen
Posted by Rob | August 9, 2007 3:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:12
I think Brett should enter to the Coverdale Page song Over Now
Posted by Rich | August 9, 2007 3:14 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:14
Last Resort- Papa Roach
Posted by joey b | August 9, 2007 3:16 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:16
I thought "Eye of the Tiger" would be good...the Rocky/Philly connection, plus the competitive/kller instinct..go for the win atty-tood...
Also thought Thorogood is god (no pun intended) and especially liked "Bad to the Bone" altho' I see (from your Wikipedia link) lots of guys use that one already.....I guess I'm getting really (really) old....I probably recognized fewer than half of those songs on the list....
It oughta be something with a Philadelphia thing --theme, performer, sound, whatever...combined with a tough-guy approach...that is familiar enough to fans as well...
All that said, the "cheesy" intro to "Final Countdown" might have something going for it, too.....
Hell with the "intro songs," guys.....let's just keep giving them hell and winning!!!!
Posted by FasterEddie | August 9, 2007 3:21 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:21
He should walk out to "Hells Bells"
Posted by Chris | August 9, 2007 3:22 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:22
"Thunderstruck" by AC/DC
Posted by Bob | August 9, 2007 3:22 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:22
damn! that WOULDA been a crappy pun...I meant to say he (George Thorogood) is "good"....not "god"
I don't think I thought anybody was a "god" in a long stinkin time!
Posted by FasterEddie | August 9, 2007 3:23 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:23
Papa Roach
Getting away with Murder
http://www.paparoach.com/player/default.aspx/mid/2479
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 3:23 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:23
How about the song that goes...
Oh... No... There goes Tokyo... Godzilla!
Posted by Jon | August 9, 2007 3:23 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:23
Savoy Truffle by the Beatles
Posted by Rick | August 9, 2007 3:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:24
Hang Me Up To Dry - Cold War Kids
its current and f-ing awesome.
OR
sex pistols - anarchy in the UK
Posted by del the funky homosapien | August 9, 2007 3:25 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:25
For Whom the Bell Tolls....Metallica
Raining Blood.....Slayer
Cowboys from Hell....Pantera
Rusty Cage.....Soundgarden
Posted by Jonez | August 9, 2007 3:26 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:26
Metallica-Ride the lightning
Phish-Birds of a feather
Queen- I want it all
Posted by AF | August 9, 2007 3:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:28
The end of the 1812 overture would be awesome
Posted by joey B | August 9, 2007 3:30 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:30
For Myers I think Guns N Roses "Welcome to The Jungle" would work. The intro guitar riff is made for an intro to a closer
Posted by mike gavin | August 9, 2007 3:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:31
Come in with Van Halen playing either "Right Now" or "Jump"
Posted by Kevin | August 9, 2007 3:33 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:33
All in favor of "Smack my Bitch up." That should get him pumped!
Posted by Ryan | August 9, 2007 3:34 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:34
Maybe "Crazy Train" or a shout-out to the '93 Phils and using "Whomp There It Is."
Posted by Angela | August 9, 2007 3:36 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:36
UNCHAINED! VH
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 3:37 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:37
Suggestions for Myers' intro music:
1. Cake - "The Distance".
2. Jimi Hendrix - "Voodoo Child"
Posted by Scott | August 9, 2007 3:37 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:37
I think Icky Thump is better than 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes IMO.
Posted by Greg Papazian | August 9, 2007 3:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:42
Instead of George Thorogood's Who do you love? I prefer Bad to the Bone.
Posted by Charlie | August 9, 2007 3:42 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:42
Sympathy for the Devil, the Stones
Posted by mike | August 9, 2007 3:44 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:44
Icky Thump would be my choice over Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes.
Posted by Greg Papazian | August 9, 2007 3:44 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:44
SLAYER-RAINING BLOOD. Best guitar Riff ever
Posted by Jon | August 9, 2007 3:52 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:52
Icky Thump's a better song than Seven Nation Army, but not if we're trying to pick the best closer entrance music.
If you look at the structure of each song, 7 Nation Army wins. Listen to the guitar riffs and drum beats - 7NA wins.
I like Icky Thump, but it's not WAR music.
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 3:54 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:54
JOHN FOGERTY - Put Me In Coach
Posted by Alicia | August 9, 2007 3:54 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 15:54
'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC was my first suggestion. But whoever said 'Closing Time' by Semi Sonic, that definitely takes the cake. I like it.
Also, how about Linkin Park's 'Papercut'?
Of course, the song's chorus was written to describe a batter's emotions while in the box against Myers:
"Its like I’m paranoid looking over my back.
It’s like a whirlwind inside of my head.
Its like I can't stop what I'm hearing within.
Its like the face inside is right beneath my skin."
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 4:09 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:09
Did anyone else notice that Howard Eskin posted his top 10 songs for Brett?
Posted by V | August 9, 2007 4:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:12
Drowning Pool - Bodies
(Let the bodies hit the floor.....let the bodies hit the floor)
Brett's killin' 'em, so this song will let the other team know what's coming
(Let the bodies hit the floor.....let the bodies hit the floor).
Posted by DL Hey Now | August 9, 2007 4:14 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:14
ESKIN is an AZZ!!!
Posted by T | August 9, 2007 4:17 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:17
did anyone else notice its not really eskin?
and where do we find these people making beatles, linkin park, semi sonic, and nickelback suggestions?
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 4:17 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:17
I'm surprised Eskin took time from kissing Andy Reid's butt. But he does know baseball. After all, he said in May the Phils would be a below .500 non-contender and that Manuel would be fired. Idiot.
Posted by Whatever | August 9, 2007 4:18 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:18
The beginning of ten thousand fists by disturbed is perfect. It's heavy and very intimidating. Plus the phillies keep pushing this young theme, so why play AC/DC or Metallica?
Posted by Paul | August 9, 2007 4:18 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:18
Money for Nothing by Dire Straits, cued up to the opening guitar solo about a minute-thirty in
Posted by king myno | August 9, 2007 4:20 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:20
hey how about Hank Williams Jr.
or some Boyz2Men, that'll really rev up the crowd + they're a local act
Posted by TJ | August 9, 2007 4:24 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:24
"JOHN FOGERTY - Put Me In Coach"
What? The song is called "Centerfield." Not a closer's song. And the artist's name is John Fogarty.
Myers' theme" my first thought was Pat Travers' version of "Boom Boom, Out Go the Lights." The song rocks, and I think it's a great way to bring in a "lights-out" closer. Then I read the lyrics...NOT a good choice for Brett, no how, no way.
So I think I'd go along with Saliva's "Ladies & Gentlemen," too.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 4:25 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:25
I'm gonna disagree with Jon about which White Stripes song is better. The guitar and drums in IT would probably blow out the speakers at the Bank.
Posted by Greg Papazian | August 9, 2007 4:26 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:26
"For whom the bell tolls" by Metallica...Ring the bell in the outfield...GAME OVER!
Posted by HEISS | August 9, 2007 4:27 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:27
He should enter to the Mike Meyers theme song from the Halloween movies.
Posted by Greg | August 9, 2007 4:27 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:27
how about Muse's "Hysteria". sick intro. that could get anyone's blood pumping and ready to clean house...
Posted by bluestarinphilly | August 9, 2007 4:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:28
He should enter to the Mike Meyers theme song from the Halloween movies.
Posted by Greg | August 9, 2007 4:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:28
how about Muse's "Hysteria". sick intro. that could get anyone's blood pumping and ready to clean house...
Posted by bluestarinphilly | August 9, 2007 4:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:28
I would say that Myers should come out to Godsmacks "I Stand Alone"
This is a perfect song for him it has a build up and the lyrics tell us he isn't afraid of failing. Another good Selection would be Metallica's "Where I May Roam"
I wouldn't oppose these songs either.
Ozzy Osbourne's "I Don't Want to Stop"
Aerosmith's "For Those About to Rock" and "Big Gun"
Metallica's "I Disappear"
Method Man's "Judgement Day
Posted by DWubb | August 9, 2007 4:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:28
Megadeth: Angry Again
Posted by Last Action Hero | August 9, 2007 4:29 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:29
how about Muse's "Hysteria"? has a pretty sick blood-pumping intro...
Posted by bluestarinphilly | August 9, 2007 4:34 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:34
There is only one option and that is
LOSE YOUR SELF by EMINEM
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 4:34 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:34
I can easily think of 50 other Metallica songs that I would choose over "Hero of the Day". Whoever suggested it and agreed with that post is probably loving that Howard Eskin set list posted at 3:04pm.
Posted by Huh? | August 9, 2007 4:46 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:46
For Whom the Bell Tolls with the ringing Liberty Bell would be pretty cool. If not Brett, another Phillie needs to do that.
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 4:52 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:52
How about Boom Boom Out Go the Lights by Pat Travers?
Posted by JKL | August 9, 2007 4:56 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 16:56
Definitely something fierce sounding...
Seven Nation Army-White Stripes
Bulls on Parade-Rage Against the Machine
Du Hast-Rammstein
Wolfmother-Joker and the Theif
Posted by b-money | August 9, 2007 5:05 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:05
Metallica- Seek and Destroy
Great title, lyrics, and opening riff
Posted by Joe | August 9, 2007 5:10 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:10
Springsteen/ Glory Days
Springsteen/ No Surrender
Skynyrd/ Call Me the Breeze
Posted by Ed | August 9, 2007 5:27 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:27
My name is "Luka". A song about domestic abuse (well, child abuse anyway). Not exactly a toe tapper, but fitting none the least.
Posted by Bob | August 9, 2007 5:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:28
RAGDOLL by Aerosmith!!!!
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 5:37 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:37
Hendrix's Voodoo Chile
case closed.
Posted by ken | August 9, 2007 5:38 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:38
How bout "Nice to know you" by Incubus.
It would go nicely with all of his strikeouts too.
Posted by Bill | August 9, 2007 5:38 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:38
just don't get Aerosmith unless you are tryint go appeal to the over 50 female crowd. the Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica and Social D. choices could cover multiple generations, but if you are looking for the 20's and 30's crowds, go with some Rage Against the Machine or System of a Down (Sugar, or B.Y.O.B.).
the most imnportant thing is you want a song people know, but don't be too cliche. Think obscure, but popular like some good punk tunes (Pinhead by Ramones, The Clash, Pennywise, Black Flag, etc.). The Beastie Boys would be sweet too. What you Want or No Sleep Til Brooklyn really open well and would have the crowd going.
Posted by Mo | August 9, 2007 5:46 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:46
I am going to have to go with a WWE theme, either HHH, Kane, Undertaker or Edge. I know that would get Brett pumped up especially if he could have pyro as part of his entrance.
Posted by Jared | August 9, 2007 6:12 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 18:12
Garbage Man - G Love
Posted by FRO | August 9, 2007 6:20 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 18:20
I think "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by the Smashing Pumpkins would be great.
Posted by Dan | August 9, 2007 6:28 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 18:28
I'm on board with "Time Has Come Today" by The Chambers Brothers. Ramones also cover it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdpAe0Yhk4&mode=related&search=
Posted by Clem Chickasaw | August 9, 2007 7:35 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 19:35
Anyone who said Muse gets my nod of approval. They're a band not many people know about but will soon enough. Personally I'd go with "New Born" ... piano intro leading to absolute rocking out...
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 7:48 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 19:48
Can't believe no one has suggested: "Shut It Down," by Public Enemy.
Posted by Chuck D | August 9, 2007 8:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 20:31
For the who questioned Nickelback's "Never again" you don't know the song which is about spousal abuse.
Lyrics include:
You're just a child with a temper
Haven't you heard "Don't hit a lady"?
Kickin' your ass would be a pleasure
Posted by Anonymous | August 9, 2007 10:10 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 22:10
White Stripes - Seven Nation Army or Public Enemy - Welcome to the Terrordome
Posted by CHawk | August 10, 2007 8:37 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 08:37
How about "I'm a loser" by the Beatles?
Posted by John Q | August 10, 2007 8:55 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 08:55
How about "I'm a loser" by the Beatles?
Posted by JOHN Q | August 10, 2007 8:56 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 08:56
How about "I'm a loser" by the Beatles?
Posted by John Q | August 10, 2007 9:48 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 09:48
With the way our bullpen operates, maybe they should play when all bullpen pitchers enter the field "Take A Chance On Me" by ABBA.
Posted by Larry | August 11, 2007 12:47 AM
Posted on August 11, 2007 00:47
Guns N Roses - WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Rage Against the Machine - BULLS ON PARADE
Beastie Boys - SABATOGE
Linkin Park - ONE STEP CLOSER
It's gotta be something hard-hitting to really get his (and the fans) adrenaline going. Beatles, Springsteen, etc... just won't do that, good songs or not.
Posted by Becky | August 11, 2007 12:45 PM
Posted on August 11, 2007 12:45
BBrett Myers dont need no sticking theme song, he sucks! His theme song should be Milli Vanilli's BLAME IT ON THE RAIN! because he never takes responsibility for his piece of garbage performances!
Posted by Beaver | September 7, 2007 11:05 AM
Posted on September 7, 2007 11:05
How about the song "My Name is DNICE" by DNICE
Posted by Beanie | September 7, 2007 11:07 AM
Posted on September 7, 2007 11:07