This is the place to have your say about the goings on in Adelaide.
Australia are batting first and look to be on song.
And speaking of songs, I have a theory that when when Freddie Mercury wrote “I Want to Break Free” that his original version was a song about taking a hat trick and was titled, “I Want to Take Three”.
Other cricket songs that spring to my mind:
Coward of the County Cricket Championship
Safraz Pour Moi
(Brad Haddin’s) Glove Will Tear Us Apart
Let’s hear some of yours.
About Andrew Gigacz
Well, here we are. The Bulldogs have won a flag. What do I do now?
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Cowan of the County #CricketSongs
Now Gigs:
Ishant Sharma’s go’in to get ya…hit ya right on the face.
My Wicket is Broken – Natasha Marsh
“I ain’t a Marshing anymore.” – based on a 60s anti-War song by Phil Ochs.
The Lyon Sweeps tonight.
Ricky Don’t Lose That Number (Punters average)
It’s a long way to the top if your pacemen can’t bowl.
Leo Sayer’s “I Love You More Than I Can Sehwag”.
Ashes to ashes,
fun to funky,
I can’t wait,
I’m a cricket junkie
Zaheer Khan’t Stop the Music
Hangin’ on the Vodafone
‘Slipp’n Away From Me – ‘Marsh’ Merrett
Pitches of Lillee
If there was a prize Andrew, that would win it.
Speaking of Who songs, it strikes me that “Substitute”would be relevant to several players in both sides without altering the title.
Ok AF, you started it with that kinky stuff.
Dedicated Follower Of Smash’n (Dave Warner)
Bowler
Sunny Afternoon
Fights on the Hill – Slim Dusty
Ponting on 50. At Cape Patterson, Rick Kane is just breaking into song:
Oh Ricky you’re so fine
You’re so fine
You’re so fine
Hey Ricky!
Zaheer You Knocking (Dave Edmunds)
Roll’n Over – Small Faces (Pakistan 2009 /10
Crying Ian Chappell
Show me the way to go home (sadly for India)
Unfortunately, we can rehash Six and Out’s Can’t Bowl Can’t Throw to some of the Indian bowlers and fielders…….
Anyway, here’s a reworking of Eminem’s song “Cleanin out my Closet”
Have you ever been hated or ostracised against
He has, his spot’s been protested and demonstrated against
See the signs for you last demise, not too much more time
Sick of the press and fans want to see your behind
All the commotion and emotion from around the grounds
Don’t listen to the old journos blowing em off and keep going
Keep taking nothing for granted give em hell as I keep battin
Pounding the drive in morning and the late cut in the evening
Leave ’em with a taste as sour as vinegar in their mouth
See they’ll unsettle me, but they’ll never figure you out
Look at the score, I bet they’re probably sick of me now
Ain’t you Conn-Man I’m a make you look so ridiculous now
We’re sorry Punter
We Never meant to doubt you
We never went to pension you off
But today, you went and made A HUNDRED (Look at him now)
I said We’re sorry Punter
We Never meant to doubt you
We never went to pension you off
But today, you went and made A HUNDRED
I could go on with more…..
Do wa Dhoni Dhoni dumb Dhoni do
Star (Off Goats Head Soup)- Rolling Stones
As this is a Family website I will not put improvising lyrics to the Star song but any of the young wannabes who think all us fossils are prudy and uncool could Google it and have a listen. It rocks (and shocks)
A couple of real world contributions.
Roy Harper’s 1977 album “When An Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease”
And there was cricket’s only concept album by the Duckworth Lewis Method released in 2009. It got genuinely good reviews and reached #40 on the UK charts.
Tracks
1 The Coin Toss
2 The Age of Revolution
3 Gentlemen and Players
4 The Sweet Spot
5 Jiggery Pokery
6 Mason on the Boundary
7 Rain Stops Play
8 Meeting Mr. Miandad
9 The Nightwatchman
10 Flatten the Hay
11 Test Match Special
12 The End of the Over
Stop Drag’n My Bouncer Around – Fleetwood Mac
Phantom, I Googled the lyrics to Star Star… I’m just going to go and wash my eyes out now. Oh…my…goodness. Curiosity may not have killed the Kat this time, but she’s certainly taken a hit. ;)
Kat’s comment has given another Cricket Song: Little River Band’s Curiosity Killed the Katich.
you old geezers should get out of the 60’s and into the 80’s!
Sharma Chameleon
Ishant Stand the Pain
Blame it on the Googly
For India
– Nobody knows the troubles I’ve seen
-Wishin’ and hopin’
In the wake of Monty Panesar’s recall to the England side for their 2nd test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, I hearby declare that Toni Basil’s pukefest song Mickey will now be known as Monty!
“Oh Monty You’re so fine
You’re so fine you blow my mind
Hey Monty, Hey Monty”
Or maybe India got too much stagefright when they realised this song……
“I saw you on the telly back in 92
The TV replay made run outs look kinda new
It was a good change, it seemed like it was cool
OH OH
You took the credit for the booming T20
The IPL spawned offspring ‘cross all overseas
But there one made India rather displeased
OH OH
Rahul and Sachin
OH OH
They never cashed in
DRS Killed the Indian Star
DRS Killed the Indian Star
3rd umpire just broke their hearts
OH OH OH OH OH OOOHHH
And so we meet you at the Adelaide Oval
3-0 down and lost the trophy long ago
And you never wanted it to be part of the show
OH OH
MS and VVS
OH OH
Think they both need a rest
DRS Killed the Indian Star
DRS Killed the Indian Star
In your head and on the park,
there’s no bad light it’s not too dark
OH OH OH OH OH OOOHHH
OH OH OH OH OH OOOHHH
DRS Killed the Indian Star
DRS Killed the Indian Star
In your head and on the park,
there’s no bad light it’s not too dark
3rd umpire just broke their heart
Blame it all Viru Sehwaaaaggg”
Love it Mick!
How long has this been going on? (Tendulkar)
Blinded by the lack of light by Manfred Mann
After today, think this one is going to be very apt….
“Shaun Marsh There’s no need to make runs
I said Shaun Marsh Get yourself off this ground
I said Shaun Marsh Haul your gear out of town
There’s no need to keep the fans unhappy
Shaun Marsh, There’s a place you can go
I said Shaun Marsh, when you’re short on some runs
You can stay there, and I’m sure you will find
The fans here will have a good time
CHORUS:
You’re gonna stay at the W.A.C.A.
You’re gonna stay at the W.A.C.A.
They have everything, for hacks like you to enjoy
you can play like a Warrior
You’re gonna stay at the W.A.C.A.
You’re gonna stay at the W.A.C.A.
No more getting clean bowled, or trapped in front the poles
Or sing like Normie Rowe’s ad for Coles
Shaun Marsh, are you listening to me
I said Shaun Marsh Who d’ya think you would be
I said Shaun Marsh, son we all have big dreams
But they are all over today
Shaun Marsh, they’re sick of carrying yourself
I said Shaun Marsh, put your pride on the shelf
And return there, to the W.A.C.A
And I’m sure they’ll play there today
CHORUS
Shaun Marsh, your old man was in your boots
I said Shaun Marsh, out the side on the loose
No one cares if, you bat 3 for WA
Heck the Scorchers will take you Saturday Night
Maybe, then will you play alright
And say Shaun Marsh, come on back to the crease
At your home ground, the W.A.C.A
So one day perhaps you can just play
CHORUS To fade out.”