T-Swift - UConn

[Mr. Hand]

This thread is so stupid it has its own gravity.

 

[boog204]

My favorite bit of pop culture trivia is that Nick Jameson, the actor who played Russian President Suvarov in three seasons of 24, was also the bass player for Foghat in the Slow Ride era.

Did not know that... I remember when I learned that Creed was actually Creed from The Grass Roots and after rewatching the show noticing the little easter eggs.

 

[sledog]

The only song is - 'who let the dogs out, woof woof - woof woof'.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Kansas won the National Championship in 2022.

Incredibly, UConn copied them in 2023. They even took scissors to the twine hanging from those orange rings on either side of the floor.

I think CBS played, "One Shining Moment," and overlayed highlights of the Tournament too. Just like in 2022.

Lame.

Actually they've played that song more often for us than anyone outside of Duke.

 

[2north]

During the Nova game the crowd sang Mr Brightside, a Michigan football staple. Should we be outraged @FriarJ?

 

[Rocktheworld]

Providence started one of the lamest traditions about 3 years ago. UConn incredibly decided to copy it.

Show us us the evidence of the AD telling Powerstation Events “hey, redhead little stepbrother plays one of pop’s biggest worldwide star’s most popular songs and the students sing along. We want to be just like redhead little stepbrother. You are to play this incredibly popular song (along with other singalongs).”

Until then, wipe your tears and go back to being mad at Ed Cooley.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

During the Nova game the crowd sang Mr Brightside, a Michigan football staple. Should we be outraged @FriarJ?

I keep seeing it mentioned, but I don't even know this Mr Brightside song. As someone mentioned earlier, should we adopt Mr Brownstone (Guns) or Mr Crowley (Ozzy) as our versions?
I'd be up for Pearl Jam's Black as a sing along.

Will have to YouTube Mr Brightside and the Taylor Swift song later.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Since Moby attended UConn (but didn't graduate I think), does he have any sing-along songs? I know nothing by him.

 

[HuskyHawk]

During the Nova game the crowd sang Mr Brightside, a Michigan football staple. Should we be outraged @FriarJ?

This is still the only version that is truly worthy.

 

[aceboon]

I guess since Swift has been a ratings boost for the NFL ESPN decided to try to squeeze in on the action for CBB. There was a ridiculous segment trying to tie her to the Cincy vs Kansas game last night because Kelce played for Cincy in college

 

[LBird33]

Last night late in the second half "You Belong with Me" by Taylor Swift played over the loud speaker as the game came back from a time out. Once the music cut out the fans continued to sing the song as the play resumed. I've heard from numerous fans how cool it was and while I love fan participation I feel very iffy about this. This has been a Providence staple for the past few years. Most people I have talked to are completely oblivious to this fact. I'm not the biggest fan of straight up stealing this from Providence with 0 trace of recognition. IF this was done against Providence as a 'in your face' gesture, or if it was announced we were stealing it from them and doing it better...I'd love it. But to just straight up steal it and pretend it was our own thing seems very lame to me. UConn's too successful of a program and playing too well to be stealing traditions from other schools...bad look imo

Perhaps an NCAA investigation is needed

 

[Husky25]

I keep seeing it mentioned, but I don't even know this Mr Brightside song. As someone mentioned earlier, should we adopt Mr Brownstone (Guns) or Mr Crowley (Ozzy) as our versions?
I'd be up for Pearl Jam's Black as a sing along.

Will have to YouTube Mr Brightside and the Taylor Swift song later.

"Mr. Brownstone" is about heroin. Probably more appropriate for ECSU, given it's location in Willimantic, if at all for a college program.

"Mr. Crowley" was inspired by Aleister Crowley and deals with darkness, witchcraft, and negativity. According to Songfacts, "the line, 'Won't you ride my white horse,' is a drug reference. Crowley was a known user of opium." It's not exactly a stadium anthem, though I could envision a football team playing the opening organ part before an obvious punting situation (Death to your offensive drive.). Double points for a marching band arrangement, specifically the low brass (Tuba, euphonium, mellophone, trombone, etc.).

"Black" is about a couple falling apart and out of love. It is also not upbeat (1/4 note = 76. The tempo for "Living on a Prayer," for comparison, is 1/4 note = 123.), and therefore unsuitable for a stadium anthem. As big of a Pearl Jam fan that I am, I can also recognize that rarely is an Eddie Vedder lyric adaptable to a stadium sing-a-long (OTOH, portions of "Porch" might work.).

"Alive" maybe, but only the chorus. The verses are semi-autobiographical and did not originally describe a positive experience. On the other hand, Vedder has long since admitted that audiences over the years have changed the meaning of the song for him.

Edit: "Black" would work as a taunt toward an opponent for whom a coach quit on them and started coaching for a rival program (hmm, who could that be?):

"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky..." but it would have to cut off right there.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

"Mr. Brownstone" is about heroin. Probably more appropriate for ECSU, given it's location in Willimantic, if at all for a college program.

"Mr. Crowley" was inspired by Aleister Crowley and deals with darkness, witchcraft, and negativity. According to Songfacts, "the line, 'Won't you ride my white horse,' is a drug reference. Crowley was a known user of opium." It's not exactly a stadium anthem, though I could envision a football team playing the opening organ part before an obvious punting situation (Death to your offensive drive.). Double points for a marching band arrangement, specifically the low brass (Tuba, euphonium, mellophone, trombone, etc.).

"Black" is about a couple falling apart and out of love. It is also not upbeat (1/4 note = 76. The tempo for "Living on a Prayer," for comparison, is 1/4 note = 123.), and therefore unsuitable for a stadium anthem. As big of a Pearl Jam fan that I am, I can also recognize that rarely is an Eddie Vedder lyric adaptable to a stadium sing-a-long.

"Alive" maybe, but only the chorus. The verses are semi-autobiographical and did not originally describe a positive experience. On the other hand, Vedder has long since admitted that audiences over the years have changed the meaning of the song for him.

For Black, it's the doot doot doot doot dooty do at the end that I think would work. The rest of the song, not so much.
As far as the Mr songs, just joking with other songs with Mr in the title. I knew neither one was ideal content. Maybe I should pick a song from Mr Mister.

 

[Husky25]

For Black, it's the doot doot doot doot dooty do at the end that I think would work. The rest of the song, not so much.
As far as the Mr songs, just joking with other songs with Mr in the title. I knew neither one was ideal content. Maybe I should pick a song from Mr Mister.

The more I think of the organ intro for "Mr. Crowley," the more I'd like the football team to adopt it. But again, only a marching band arrangement.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

The more I think of the organ intro for "Mr. Crowley," the more I'd like the football team to adopt it. But again, only a marching band arrangement.

I forgot how it sounded, so I went to YouTube. Great ominous sound. Any chance we can get Ozzy to say UConn Huskies right off the bat instead of Mr Crowley?

 

[HuskyHawk]

"Mr. Brownstone" is about heroin. Probably more appropriate for ECSU, given it's location in Willimantic, if at all for a college program.

"Mr. Crowley" was inspired by Aleister Crowley and deals with darkness, witchcraft, and negativity. According to Songfacts, "the line, 'Won't you ride my white horse,' is a drug reference. Crowley was a known user of opium." It's not exactly a stadium anthem, though I could envision a football team playing the opening organ part before an obvious punting situation (Death to your offensive drive.). Double points for a marching band arrangement, specifically the low brass (Tuba, euphonium, mellophone, trombone, etc.).

"Black" is about a couple falling apart and out of love. It is also not upbeat (1/4 note = 76. The tempo for "Living on a Prayer," for comparison, is 1/4 note = 123.), and therefore unsuitable for a stadium anthem. As big of a Pearl Jam fan that I am, I can also recognize that rarely is an Eddie Vedder lyric adaptable to a stadium sing-a-long (OTOH, portions of "Porch" might work.).

"Alive" maybe, but only the chorus. The verses are semi-autobiographical and did not originally describe a positive experience. On the other hand, Vedder has long since admitted that audiences over the years have changed the meaning of the song for him.

Edit: "Black" would work as a taunt toward an opponent for whom a coach quit on them and started coaching for a rival program (hmm, who could that be?):

"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky..." but it would have to cut off right there.

Look, if we're going to actually stand out and have fun, there are some songs that people will sing, often despite themselves.

My first choice at top.
One Way or Another - Blondie
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Captain Lou Albano - NRBQ

Got to move on from tired tunes like Start Me Up.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Look, if we're going to actually stand out and have fun, there are some songs that people will sing, often despite themselves.

My first choice at top.
One Way or Another - Blondie
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Captain Lou Albano - NRBQ

Got to move on from tired tunes like Start Me Up.

I love the addition of Captain Lou. I'm not sure it'd make a great sing along song, but I'd thoroughly enjoy it. I do love singing to Riding in my Car on a summer day with the windows down, but I doubt the kids know it.
I was pondering Pink's "Just like a pill", maybe Lady A's "Need You Now". I'm out of touch with most music from the last 10+ years. Most of it is not my gig. "Blister in the Sun" by the Violent Femmes.

 

[ctchamps]

I understand that a song called the Star Spangled Banner is played and sung before games at other schools, including at games of some of our most hated rivals. Unless UConn was the first to use this song, I think we need to find something more original.

Ironically for this thread and because we are discussing something that happened on 2$ beer night you chose to offer the Star Spangled Banner as a counterpoint.

The melody Key assigned to accompany the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Written around 1775 by John Stafford Smith, the song honored the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, a lover of wine.

And:

“America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)” uses the same melody as that of the British national anthem, “God Save The Queen.”

Now the second steal makes sense in that we were deliberately sticking it to the British. But the first is hilarious.

 

[tykurez]

 

[HuskyHawk]

I love the addition of Captain Lou. I'm not sure it'd make a great sing along song, but I'd thoroughly enjoy it. I do love singing to Riding in my Car on a summer day with the windows down, but I doubt the kids know it.
I was pondering Pink's "Just like a pill", maybe Lady A's "Need You Now". I'm out of touch with most music from the last 10+ years. Most of it is not my gig. "Blister in the Sun" by the Violent Femmes.

Kids today are rediscovering old tunes. It's pretty wild. The recent Cure tour was a huge smash hit in part because all the college kids wanted to see them. 80's tunes in particular are seeing a revival. Blister in the Sun included.

Captain Lou because NRBQ has CT roots and pro wrestling was born nearby. It is goofy and weird and you can lead it right into "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" since he was in the video. I can see Lou Albano wigs & beards, you could make it a thing. They won't but kids could have fun with it.

 

[Husky25]

Look, if we're going to actually stand out and have fun, there are some songs that people will sing, often despite themselves.

My first choice at top.
One Way or Another - Blondie
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Captain Lou Albano - NRBQ

Got to move on from tired tunes like Start Me Up.

Agreed, but what makes any of those three any fresher than "Start Me Up?" They are all 40+ years old. I agree that UConn needs to update the Jock Jams sound track, and using the most current popular artist with the widest reach is a good start, they need to take another step and use the Pep/Marching bands while they are at it.

Back to the topic at hand, to say that UConn "stole" anything from Providence is a stretch at best. As if every program in the country didn't blare Gary Glitter in the 15-20 years leading up to his arrest for...a certain charge...in 1999 ("Rock & Roll, Part II" came out in the early 70s).

 

[Husky25]

Kids today are rediscovering old tunes. It's pretty wild. The recent Cure tour was a huge smash hit in part because all the college kids wanted to see them. 80's tunes in particular are seeing a revival. Blister in the Sun included.

Captain Lou because NRBQ has CT roots and pro wrestling was born nearby. It is goofy and weird and you can lead it right into "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" since he was in the video. I can see Lou Albano wigs & beards, you could make it a thing. They won't but kids could have fun with it.

"Goonies!!"

 

[HuskyHawk]

Agreed, but what makes any of those three any fresher than "Start Me Up?" They are all 40+ years old. I agree that UConn needs to update the Jock Jams sound track, and using the most current popular artist with the widest reach is a good start, they need to take another step and use the Pep/Marching bands while they are at it.

Back to the topic at hand, to say that UConn "stole" anything from Providence is a stretch at best. As if every program in the country didn't blare Gary Glitter in the 15-20 years leading up to his arrest for...a certain charge...in 1999 ("Rock & Roll, Part II" came out in the early 70s).

Start me up has been played in sports arenas all those years. These songs haven't. It isn't about new songs vs old, new songs mostly suck. They rarely have a chorus that lends itself to this situation. I'm all for updating Jock Jams.

 

[HooperScooper]

If I had to bet last Thursday how many pages this thread would go before dying I would have been so wrong.

 

[2north]

Mr Brightside this time at Xavier/Creighton, so lame!

 

[donyell34]

Wanna compare lives? I have plenty more to hang my hat on if you are implying that’s what I’m doing here.

Stop whining dude your unsuferable. Get over it.

 

[Deepster]

Wanna compare lives? I have plenty more to hang my hat on if you are implying that’s what I’m doing here.

It’s clear why you’re here. You’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You play nice, try to mix in for the most part and lay waiting for the prime opportunity to stick something in our faces.

And generally? We like you and let you hang around and know you’re harmless and your program stinks.

 

[Mr. Hand]

Wanna compare lives? I have plenty more to hang my hat on if you are implying that’s what I’m doing here.

Your bravado belies an underlying insecurity. A little self reflection could help you understand your insecurity and then maybe find more effective ways to cope. I can imagine being a Providence fan would strain anyone's self esteem, no shame admitting that...

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Kids today are rediscovering old tunes. It's pretty wild. The recent Cure tour was a huge smash hit in part because all the college kids wanted to see them. 80's tunes in particular are seeing a revival. Blister in the Sun included.

My 10 year old’s favorite station is 80’s on 8 on Sirius radio in the car. A lot of Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, etc. I’m the team DJ for his youth hockey games and Bon Jovi, Eminem, Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N Roses, etc are on heavy rotation and they love it. There aren’t that many new songs to get you jacked up before games these days…