The Hey Song

[Hdog]

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Two thoughts:

1] Nothing like a college basketball game

2] I hope this song is on the pep band's play list this year

[HoopsFan]

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Two thoughts:

1] Nothing like a college basketball game

2] I hope this song is on the pep band's play list this year

So that we can say "you suck"? Fat chance.

[Rightupinthere]

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Two thoughts:

1] Nothing like a college basketball game

2] I hope this song is on the pep band's play list this year

This is the reason the song was removed from the play list.

[Flipper]

"Rock and Roll pt 2" (that's the actual name of the song) was written by a the noted pedophile Gary Glitter. I tend to think that there's a lot of great songs the band could play that aren't written by a guy who rapes children.

[Redwingtom]

"Rock and Roll pt 2" (that's the actual name of the song) was written by a the noted pedophile Gary Glitter. I tend to think that there's a lot of great songs the band could play that aren't written by a guy who rapes children.

Is he still a fugitive BTW or did the law finally got him?

And I don't think the song got banned because of the "You Suck!" part. I believe it was because of the "We're gonna kick the $h!t outta you!" part

[Hdog]

OK, OK Bad idea...

How about "Land of 1000 dances"?

Bring on hoops season!!

[Ydfalcon]

"Rock and Roll pt 2" (that's the actual name of the song) was written by a the noted pedophile Gary Glitter. I tend to think that there's a lot of great songs the band could play that aren't written by a guy who rapes children.

I too tend to point out that "The Hey Song" as many call it is in fact "Rock and Roll Pt 2" by Gary Glitter, and yes, he is a pedophile. However, I also have to say that in my opinion, simply because the man who wrote the song wasn't a decent guy doesn't make the song itself bad. It's not as though the song is about raping children.

[bgsufalcon24]

Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7_e1xa6 ... re=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Two thoughts:

1] Nothing like a college basketball game

2] I hope this song is on the pep band's play list this year

This is the reason the song was removed from the play list.

Yup. The last time I ever heard it at a BG game was in January of 2006, Bowling Green taking on Michigan in hockey. BG was up 3-2 and they scored a goal in the 3rd period, and they blasted the Hey song, and everybody in the student section chanted "you suck", then "we're gonna beat the sh*t outta you, and you, and you, and you and you and you!" following the three heys back to the main verse. Then we scored another goal to go up 5-2, and everybody did it again, even though they tried to cut the music out early.

Never heard from again. But man that was a great night, probably the most fun I ever had at the IA.

[Redwingtom]

But man that was a great night, probably the most fun I ever had at the IA.

Man, you must be young!

[HoopsFan]

In the tamer versions of the song, I remember going to a Redskins game where the band just simply chanted "we're gonna be the hell outta you".

This was in the Miami Whammy days in men's basketball and they probably did.

HoopsFan

[h2oville rocket]

"Rock and Roll pt 2" (that's the actual name of the song) was written by a the noted pedophile Gary Glitter. I tend to think that there's a lot of great songs the band could play that aren't written by a guy who rapes children.

Is he still a fugitive BTW or did the law finally got him?

And I don't think the song got banned because of the "You Suck!" part. I believe it was because of the "We're gonna kick the $h!t outta you!" part

He was arrested in Viet Nam awhile back on his way to Thailand. Odd choice, Thailand- not like they turn a blind eye to sex with kids or anything.

Nice to know he's off the streets. The song is way overrated, too.

[Flipper]

"Rock and Roll pt 2" (that's the actual name of the song) was written by a the noted pedophile Gary Glitter. I tend to think that there's a lot of great songs the band could play that aren't written by a guy who rapes children.

I too tend to point out that "The Hey Song" as many call it is in fact "Rock and Roll Pt 2" by Gary Glitter, and yes, he is a pedophile. However, I also have to say that in my opinion, simply because the man who wrote the song wasn't a decent guy doesn't make the song itself bad. It's not as though the song is about raping children.

I dunno...that sex with kids thing is generally a deal breaker for me. For example, I used to enjoy Ginsburg's poetry...until he came out in support of NAMBLA. I can't compartmentalize that issue...I think I feel more strongly about it since becoming a parent.

[VDub26Falcon]

Are you sure he wasn't supporting the National Association of Marlon Brando Look Alikes???

[Peregrinner]

Yeah... the "Hey" song is a touchy subject for some. I'm surprised Cincy didn't post in here yet.

Oh well. As has been said by others, there are much better songs to play at a sporting event.





...Like Sweet Caroline!
*ducks*

[It's the Journey...]

...Like Sweet Caroline!
*ducks*

I hate you right now, almost as much as I hate that song but not quite.

As far as Rock and Roll Part II is concerned, it's a song. If we retroactively demonized everything a person does because they turn out to be a douche then we would not have much in the way of art, literature, or music.

That song is actually a staple here at Valparaiso where my wife works. They have removed the phrase "you suck" and replaced it with "VU". They have also removed "we're gonna kick the @#$% out of you, and you, and you, and you" with " V A L P A R A I S O Let's Go Valpo, Let's Go Valpo" in rhythm that fits the music. It's a great example of taking a stock song and putting a unique spin on it. It sounds pretty good with 5000 people participating in unison.