As if an attempt of pumping up a crowd with six musical notes then “Charge!” wasn’t lame enough, sports arenas have continued to try to stimulate fans with the same old, overplayed songs.
I get it. Teams must continue to find ways to keep the crowd involved. If a game is exciting and the crowd is “into it”, a fight song will play for dramatic effect. If a game has low momentum and fans seem to be losing interest, a louder, more upbeat melody will play to attract attention. I’m not suggesting changing the idea, only the music.
It’s about time for some songs to retire their stadium presence. Many still being played are now decades old. I didn’t enjoy “Cotton Eye Joe” when it released in 1994, why would I want to hear it at ballgame 23 years later? I seriously think stadiums keep a 6-disc CD changer handy and rotate Jock Jam volumes in an effort to motivate spectators.
Let’s get out of the ‘90s with these horrid anthems and replace them with more current and relevant tracks. Here are the five most outdated, overplayed, and ultimately, the worst sports songs still being heard today.
*Note: These were hard to rank because each one has a fairly significant level of bad.
5. Whoomp! There It Is – Tag Team (1993)
4. I Like to Move It – Reel 2 Real (1993)
3. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool (1996)
2. Get Ready for This (Y’all Ready for This) – 2 Unlimited (1991)
1. YMCA – Village People (1978)
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