We Need A Song
Do you remember the Mets 1999 playoff run? Somewhere along the way to winning the Wild Card the Mets adopted a song that reflected the vibe of their run for the playoffs.
As I remember it Robin Ventura was a fan of classic rock and started blaring L.A. Woman by The Doors after games that the Mets won. The part of that song where Jim Morrisson shouts, “Mr. Mojo Risin” became something of a rallying cry for the team. They even played it at the end of victories at Shea Stadium. Most notably, I remember the strains after Robin hit his famous Grand Slam single to end a 16 inning NLDS barnburner vs. the Braves.
So I’m thinking that there needs to be a song for the team for 2006. Something that you would like to hear after Billy Wagner closes the door on a victory with a strikeout. Or when David Wright wins a game in a walk off by putting one over the centerfielder’s head. You get the picture.
Let me know what you think in the comments. I don’t have one in mind but I’m going to try to think of one. If we get a few ideas I’ll run a poll to see what the fans think. It would even be nice for me to use a snippet of it at the beginning and end of the podcasts.
Shout back folks!
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Sorry, no song ideas just now, but will definitely mull this one over. Just popped in to vent about someone who I think has gotten off pretty easily so far – Chris Woodward. I would rather have Franco with the flu than Woodward on his best day. Every time he comes up with runners on base I pray that he will strike out or pop up so he only costs us one out instead of two. He rarely obliges, instead choosing to slam the door on any Mets rallies rather consistently.
Surely we can find somebody better to take his spot on the roster. We need a bench worthy of a championship team – get Woody and Marrero out of there, pretty much anyone else batting north of .250 in AAA would be more helpful than either of them have been.
Comment by Dan S | August 4, 2006
What about Anderson Hernandez? He’s hitting .252 at Norfolk. I also hate to see Pedro get cheated out of a W in another good start.
Still looking for song ideas though. And I hate to say it but my ears are drawing a blank…so far. A friend just offered me a ticket to Sunday night’s game so it looks like I’ll have time to ponder the topic under the lights at Shea.
Comment by Rob Safuto | August 4, 2006
I have a song for them to play when Heilman comes into the game – “Born To Be Wild.” Also for Chad Bradford – “I Come From The Land Down Under” (A Men At Work song from about 20 years ago).
Comment by Dan S | August 4, 2006
A real bummer tonight. Jose Reyes is hot but the rest of the team just can’t seem to put it together.
Comment by Rob Safuto | August 4, 2006
Anyone know why Paul LoDuca said no more interviews for the season??
This confuses me! He said it’d all be clear in a few days, but i’m dying to know
Comment by Gary | August 5, 2006
I didn’t hear that about LoDuca. Definitely fodder for discussion on the podcast.
As I was listening to Billy Wagner go through his latest heart attack inning today I thought that New Sensation by INXS would be a good tune. I swear I’ve heard the game at Shea a couple of times.
Being a guy who grew up in the 80s I’m likely to come up with these sorts of recommendations.
Comment by Rob Safuto | August 5, 2006
PS: Looks like Floyd’s Achilles Tendon is barking again so it looks like Chavez will join Beltran and Milledge in the outfield. Tom Glavine finally gets his 12th win.
Comment by Rob Safuto | August 5, 2006
Rob, congrats on the current podcast, having watched the game live on ESPN this morning (Australian time) it was great to then listen to your podcast from the same game. Great to get a little Shea atmosphere.
Good result too, hopefully David Wright is out of his little slump and terrific to see John Maine continue a great start to his Mets career.
Comment by Marty | August 7, 2006
ok So I say we go with the whole Carribbean theme, as the Mets have a heavy influence from there, and go with “Don’t Worry be Happy” by Bob Marley… it fits with how things are.. Sanchez gets hurt and we worry but not as much cause we’re 12 games up… we need a pitcher, Don’t worry Maine comes out of nowhere.. kinda fits but not very upbeat
Comment by Ron | August 7, 2006
I’ve got a song how about Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Comment by Dan | August 24, 2006
We shouldn’t stop. Now that we’ve got three choices it’a bout time for a poll.
Comment by Rob Safuto | August 24, 2006