tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166Wed, 16 May 2012 12:14:57 +0000Dynamo have nonetheless won more trophies than RBNYCoffywe'd trade Fred for Mitts any dayIf anyone pays attention this is an important questionit's about timesleep is overratedSEITZviva the TrumpeterIs it March yet?tell me what you want what you really really wantChris Seitz We Hardly Knew Ye"Treme" is a pretty good show even if not on the level of "The Wire"Cudi is from Cleveland but that's OKmoral turpitude makes for great chantingTom S is the mana salt with a deadly pepait's always fun to make fun of the Luftwaffe even if by implicationthird kit rumorsprops to theriverendanthemsI believe that children are the futureTwitter still confuses uswill this issue never dieillegitimate SoB chantsyou say you stand by your manCanary in a coal mineThe Doop The Bad and the RBNYRUN RUN RUN it's the Turnbull ACsan uncivil unionnice job on the tifo SARAH you're our heroineNick rhymes with Vickwe love the SoBs and don't want to lose our membership but needed to get this off our chestsNice place...for us to Doop onplayer tributesOh Danny Boy the Hawk the Hawk is CallingLyric Sheetsnow all we need is a drum corpslegal norms are relations to conditions and consequenceFrank is was and ever will be the MANwe always finish with tenCosby is a Philadelphian of courseunfounded rumorsthe Oxford comma is alive and wellSoBsmuppetsinteresting color combinationsshe feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from ChinaClifford Brown died too youngHey Ho Let's GoStacy is a radiant beautySoB songsHarrison New Jersey makes Chester look like VeniceSavage DetectivesMahalia could really bring itKubrick was a geniusCheesesteakschantsBarney roots for RBNYFutbol Caliente1970's style was certainly interestingAndy did you hear about this oneThey may take our lives but they will never take our FREEEEEEDOMMMMwelcome to PPL Parkgameday baby GAMEDAYreader submissionsWe don't need no stinkin' subtitlesWorld Cupcan never get enough Biz Markie for our tastesYO ADRIANjim henson ripsome of the SoBs look kind of like muppets actuallylet's go FlyersDino was no Frankie ... or Sammywe'll always remember you for your karate and friendshipBlame Canadayou're going to need a bigger boatTammany Saintshydrate people hydrateradical DOOPCaliff fell down? Really?Doris Day was a huuuuge soccer fanSha na naMLS SuperdraftMWANGAPPL Parklet's face it regardless of your politics the left has better music'bout time Mapp got to take corners from the keeper's leftWe're serious about thisworse than Cowboys fans by farthe people have spokenUnionrest in peace HKI miss the old pre-Tina Brown New Yorkergonna clean up this placeHe's been everywhererock the Casbahgeologists rockDepeche Mode? Depeche Modedoop doopBarcelonalets face it regardless of your politics the left has better musicLondon maulingKNIGHTONAdieu mes amisGlorious revolutionary ballad to advance cause of proletarian struggletin (juan pablo) angelRUIZIntroductionwe suspect this post confuses a lot of peoplethis showstopper is hot cool AND viciousjazz bagpipes ruleVindaloo is deliciousRocket to ChesterEugene R is our Heroknow the enemyLordy did the defense mail it in tonightwe're gonna score one more than youexcusesWe will brook no argument in regard to the standing of the Beatles as the greatest band of all timeTSOPGlory Glory Philadelphiagoats smellimitation is the sincerest form of flatteryWave only just begunCHACOtime to get it done peoplechicks kick ballsyoung enough to be our grandchildSeva Rulesgotta be good to pull off a nickname like thatwhy are we here?we will never criticize the Sons of Ben again or even think of doing so ever againUnion Maidwhile we don't agree with his politics we do appreciate Billy Bragg's tireless anti-racism effortsTORRESOoh-la-laROYthose capos sure look cheerfulwelcome to PPLSheanon is happy to have moved away from Harrisburgmushmouth wound up getting speech therapy and now teaches rhetoric at DartmouthPeter Sellers was an even greater geniusRBNY have never won a titleROAD TRIPplease extend our guests a warm welcomeNowaksongs which will never ever happen at PPLvoting is a privilegethe Teletubbies will continue until morale improveswon't somebody think of the childrenguest postsBashoties are like kissing your sisterpoor old Davey Beckstifosi ideasfour-leaf cloversI wouldn't test them these kids are viciousMP3sthis is getting tiresomeyeah yeah the Droid is just as good as the iPhone enough alreadythe technical term in English is an "accute accent" but I wanted to put high school French to use for once in my lifeJoe Rad makes us wanna DOOPladies who crunchcarefree wherever you may beTeam USAthis was really inspired$12mil over 4 years might pay for a DP if the Union ever condescend to sign oneopening Pandora's boxSheanon is the manmanamanaLord do we loathe them soMONDRAGONOKUGOHome Sweet Homesour grapeswe want a gooooooo-oh-oh-oaaaalClashDEFEND THE CORNERI had a goat one little goat my father bought for two zuzimbig fat big fat goaliethe SoBs and Village People have many many similaritiesQUE GOLAZO MAGNIFICORoger Angellwe like dogsThe songs, chants and cheers of the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Independencehttp://www.phillysongs.net/noreply@blogger.com (Union Made)Blogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-856337242833536891Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:28:00 +00002011-09-04T12:28:07.247-04:00UnionHarrison New Jersey makes Chester look like Venicean uncivil unionanthemslets face it regardless of your politics the left has better musicFor those all-important end-of-season MLS matches, a catchy, classic Union song, suggested by BroadStHooligans.   BroadSt writes: "Another Union-themed song that adapts very easily and is more than simple enough to learn." Chorus We're gonna roll  We're gonna roll  We're gonna roll the Union on! (2x) Verse If New York (DC/ the Revs/ the Crew) gets in the way We're http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/09/roll-union-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-9174534079820680037Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:08:00 +00002011-09-03T09:08:48.094-04:00gotta be good to pull off a nickname like thatCheesesteaksROAD TRIPchicks kick ballsties are like kissing your sisterWe've been busy, but must note that the Independence ended their second WPS season in eerily similar circumstances to their first: second in the league to a Marta-led team.  Wait til next year The 2011 champions are the Western New York Flash (sounds like something to which children should not be exposed, but we digress) who won on penalty kicks after the match ended in a tie.  We'll http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/09/when-chester-met-rochester.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-1540392825382255654Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:52:00 +00002011-08-19T21:57:36.825-04:00songs which will never ever happen at PPLCheesesteakswelcome to PPL Parkchicks kick ballsladies who crunchA huge shout-out to the ladies of the Philadelphia Independence as they play Saturday against Jack-in-the-Box  Magic: The Gathering  Magic Johnson magicJack of Boca Raton* in the Womens' Pro Soccer league semi-finals (4 PM at PPL Park). Photo by JerseyShooter on Flickr We love nothing better than a post-season chance to heckle visitors Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, et al., while cheering our ownhttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/08/run-world-ladies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-9132132991778330761Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:11:00 +00002011-08-02T05:16:47.372-04:00SoB songssome of the SoBs look kind of like muppets actuallychantsthis was really inspiredSoBssleep is overratedgonna clean up this place Anyone who Tweets this has our heartfelt thanks: "I just filtered through 127 pages of chant ideas from BigSoccer. My eyes hurt..." In case you haven't seen it yet, Justin L.'s ongoing compilation of "The Son(g)s of Ben" contains some old war-horses, and some brand-new content (thank goodness). Many of the songs have audio links, to guide the learner. Note: this is a work-in-progress, sohttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/08/songs-of-ben.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-7305040755647386309Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:07:00 +00002011-07-31T17:07:41.292-04:00rest in peace HKFrank is was and ever will be the MANreader submissionsTORRESimitation is the sincerest form of flatteryanthemsBefore the long, hot summer of 2011 gets any hotter, we attempt to calm the waters with two reader song suggestions.  First: reader Tim P.  writes with a Roger Torres song. Take it away, Tim!  Before the Sporting KC match I came up with a new Torres chant, to be used when he's subbed in: ---To the tune of "La Cucaracha" O Roger Torres!  O Roger Torres! Run around and kick the ball http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/07/songs-for-second-half.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-4190580377264169095Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:48:00 +00002011-07-01T19:49:07.176-04:00Nice place...for us to Doop onROAD TRIPgameday baby GAMEDAYyou're going to need a bigger boatthe Oxford comma is alive and wellLyric Sheets Another opportunity to treat Dwayne De Rosario with the respect he deserves... DeRo being heckled by an SoB Song sheet, after the jump:  For those making the trip to crumbling RFK Stadium tomorrow (and for those who will be DOOPing along with them in spirits), Sons of Ben musical mastermind Chris H. has provided a song sheet for serenading the Union, giving DC United a piece of yourhttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/07/dc-united-song-sheet-saturday-july-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-1616278625534935645Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:54:00 +00002011-06-14T00:36:01.654-04:00Futbol CalienteMONDRAGONreader submissionsplayer tributessleep is overratedBarb C. has a song for Union goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon, in reggaeton-style, his favorite:  Showing them how it's done. Photo by Tony Quinn, ISIPhotos.com Barb writes "[This is based on] a...song that is popular in the mainstream, not just in Spanish.  It has a very basic melody...and then more detailed lyrics..." The tune is "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull. [Advisory: video http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/06/we-love-you-mondi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-983025015024080314Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:54:00 +00002011-06-01T04:54:36.208-04:00Ooh-la-laMWANGAROAD TRIPplayer tributesA new Danny Mwanga chant was mentioned on BigSoccer.com after the Toronto FC game spanking, but partial credit must go to Typhoon29, who wrote way back on March 12, 2010:  "Was listening to an Arsenal podcast and they were going through song submissions from fans. One that they dismissed hilariously was a player's name, done to the tune 'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga. I think Mwanga would fit http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/06/gaga-for-mwanga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-964465538599948292Tue, 24 May 2011 00:12:00 +00002011-06-07T22:22:55.987-04:00reader submissionswe're gonna score one more than youanthemsPhilly fans know adversity, first-hand. Reader Ryan C. writes with a song suggestion for tough times: "I always thought this [Cock Sparrer's "We're Coming Back"] would be a great song to sing at a match. Nobody really knows it though, so it would be hard; it's perfect though."We're coming backWe're coming backWe're coming back to youWe're never gonna go away againHold on a little longer, try ahttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/coming-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-8693185731246168997Mon, 23 May 2011 00:55:00 +00002011-06-01T04:57:19.505-04:00BashoQUE GOLAZO MAGNIFICOThis week, we're delighted to feature the triumphant return of special guest, Joey from Pennsauken.  Joey sits in PPL Section 129. Joey 旅に病んで 夢は枯野を かけ廻る Ill on my travels,My dreams do wander about.¡Golazo Ruiz! Thanks, Joey!http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/post-match-analysishaiku-of-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Union Made)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-7729232731225507533Sat, 21 May 2011 00:34:00 +00002011-05-20T20:35:47.956-04:00SoB songsgameday baby GAMEDAYplease extend our guests a warm welcomeLyric SheetsThe Sons of Ben song sheet for tomorrow's match, graciously provided by SoB singing-master Chris H., shown below: Gameday preparations Page 1: The following songs are included: I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover Doop Doop Doop Just Can't Get Enough Philadelphia Dale-O If You Wanna Dive C'Mon The U The Union Maid Blue and Gold Bad Zolo Boys In Blue Oh Philly You Vindaloo Wit' Page 2:http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/chicago-fire-song-sheet-saturday-may-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-4119932583612691186Fri, 20 May 2011 11:08:00 +00002011-05-22T00:30:53.070-04:00time to get it done peopleHome Sweet HomeCheesesteaksSoB songsreader submissionsradical DOOPA different marching song: Son of Ben DoopRAD  (via BigSoccer) writes "I still think we need a 'Johnny Comes Marching Home Again' song, of some sort: [with additional Independence lyrics - Eds.] We proudly stand and sing for them Union Union [Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks] We call ourselves the Sons of Ben Union UNION [Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks] Zolo was the first to say Love the U [the I] andhttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/faithful-to-end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-45001319730346179Tue, 17 May 2011 10:33:00 +00002011-05-17T06:33:24.064-04:00gotta be good to pull off a nickname like thatCheesesteakswe always finish with tenwe're gonna score one more than youGlory Glory PhiladelphiaCongratulations...  ...to the Independence for a come-from-behind short-handed victory Sunday over the Atlanta Beat! Estelle Johnson! (Photo: womensprosoccer.com) Show 'em how it's done, ladies!http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/brava.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-2943756195916993651Tue, 17 May 2011 01:24:00 +00002011-05-16T21:24:00.841-04:00SoB songsexcusesrock the CasbahLyric Sheetssleep is overratedWe've been busy, and the April 30 San Jose Earthquakes Sons of Ben song sheet was OBE (overtaken by events).  Our apologies to SoB song-master Chris H., shown below: Delivering the Song Sheet For the sake of completeness, here is the song sheet; better late (our fault entirely) than never:  Side 1: I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover Doop, Doop, Doop Just Can't Get Enough Philadelphiahttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/shake-rattle-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-4853823644773630583Sun, 15 May 2011 23:57:00 +00002011-05-15T20:00:25.919-04:00reader submissionsplease extend our guests a warm welcometifosi ideas Not a song, but certainly a good idea!   Reader Chris G. writes "Here is something we could do for the [opposing team - Eds.], taken from one of my favorite movies, "Mystery, Alaska": show the [opposition - Eds.] the respect they deserve! Fast-forward to 7:30ish:"  Thanks, Chris!http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/city-of-readers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-3989852594554983622Sat, 14 May 2011 13:59:00 +00002011-05-14T09:59:41.562-04:00SoB songssome of the SoBs look kind of like muppets actuallyimitation is the sincerest form of flatterymuppetsBefore there were the Sons of Ben, even before there were the Muppets, there was Mah Na Mah Na. The tune was written by Piero Umiliani for the 1968 Italian mondo film "Sweden: Heaven and -Hell" ("Svezia, inferno e paradiso").  Sesame Street and The Muppet Show were not far behind.  Decades later, along the Delaware River, the Sons of Ben adopted the tune. It is still heard occasionally inhttp://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/behind-music-mahna-mahna-sons-of-ben.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-2928204386227007943Wed, 11 May 2011 10:28:00 +00002011-05-11T06:29:59.952-04:00songs which will never ever happen at PPLcarefree wherever you may beThe Doop The Bad and the RBNYGlory Glory PhiladelphiaPhillySongs.net began its run one year ago today. Thank you for your support, your song lyrics and suggestions, but most of all for learning the songs and singing them on game day!  A shoutout to PhillySongs, now Editor Emeritus, for his tireless hectoring exhortations and encouragement! - Eds. "One man with a dream, at pleasure,  Shall go forth and conquer a crown:  And three with a new http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/let-river-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-7055554682438402347Sun, 08 May 2011 13:17:00 +00002011-05-08T20:31:32.437-04:00the Teletubbies will continue until morale improvesSeva Rulesreader submissionswe want a gooooooo-oh-oh-oaaaalthis is getting tiresome With the Union's offense conspicuous by its absence, reader Billy B. writes with a helpful song suggestion:  A perennial favorite "So I was sitting in my room and an ice cream truck drove by playing a few tunes we already use for Union songs. Then it played Frère Jacques and I thought, why not honor our favorite Frenchman with the tune?  Dear Sebastien, Our Sebastien Score a goal, Score a http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/frere-seba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-1334632194182105116Sat, 07 May 2011 16:01:00 +00002011-05-07T12:01:57.240-04:00Home Sweet HomeCheesesteakschicks kick ballsRocket to Chesterplayer tributesQuick Stadium* at Widener University is the place to find the Independence this Sunday at 6 PM; their home opener against the Boston Breakers is a Fox Soccer Channel match of the week. Come on, you ladies in gray! A musical shoutout to attacking midfielder and leading scorer Tina DiMartino, originally from Massapequa, NY:  Form follows function Well the kids are all hopped up and http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/make-it-quick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-5984511746976276456Fri, 06 May 2011 02:29:00 +00002011-05-05T22:29:30.699-04:00Nice place...for us to Doop onROAD TRIPknow the enemyyeah yeah the Droid is just as good as the iPhone enough alreadyTime flies! Two years ago, the Philadelphia Union name was announced, one year ago the Union were playing everywhere but Philadelphia, and tomorrow los Zolos visit that new MLS team, the Timbers of Timberland Portland, Oregon. Portland's only happy when it rains What can one say about a team whose mascot has his own milkshake and iPhone game? Whose city had no name until 1851? Sad all the http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/05/shiver-me-timbers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-4640939571502789495Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +00002011-04-29T06:47:51.366-04:00reader submissionsthis was really inspiredplayer tributesEarl Gardner's ode to Union defender Jordan Harvey: Nice job, Earl!http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/04/harvey-all-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-3220169923175350110Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:01:00 +00002011-04-16T08:01:23.932-04:00PPL ParkUnion Maid1970's style was certainly interestinganthems"Part of the Union" (played at PPL Park at the conclusion of each match) can be rewritten for the Zolos, writes billkdr (via bigsoccer.com): He notes that we "-- won't have to change much of the lyrics -- and it could be our rallying cry!  If we clap throughout, maybe speed the tempo up a bit -- and repeat the refrain -- this could be a good chant/song."  Great idea! Now I'm a union man http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/04/part-of-union.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-7711864420043540827Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:20:00 +00002011-04-12T06:20:58.581-04:00PPL ParkChris Seitz We Hardly Knew Yewelcome to PPLLyric SheetsOn Saturday, the Philadelphia Union will host the visiting Seattle Sounders FC. The Union, in their June 27, 2010 inaugural game at PPL Park, beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1.  The Sons of Ben song sheet from that game is, thankfully, outdated (no Diving Freddie Ljungberg this year), however most of the songs and chants are old friends (or should be, if you have been singing them with us). http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/04/sound-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-2222118665867434042Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:54:00 +00002011-04-07T21:12:49.467-04:00Andy did you hear about this oneSoB songsgameday baby GAMEDAYLyric SheetsAs always, from the desk of Songmaster Chapka, here's this weekend's SoB song sheet.  Der Musikmeister makes a strong suggestion in re: goal kick chants, given that YSA is just so passe, n'est-ce pas?   @Chapka himself, in SoB colors Song Sheet after the jump: Side 1: I'm Looking Over (A Four-Leaf Clover) Doop Just Can't Get Enough Philadelphia Dale-O If You Wanna Dive C'mon The U Union Maid http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/04/red-bulls-song-sheet-saturday-april-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Union Made)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020949103347317166.post-153575790432535786Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +00002011-04-01T20:20:12.209-04:00TSOPBarcelonaSoB songs1970's style was certainly interestingLyric SheetsWe don't need no stinkin' subtitlesThis one's real! From Chris Hapka's recent song sheet, three "new" songs to learn (or re-learn): "Bad Zolo" Tune: "Badlands" (Springsteen)  (at ~3:30 and ~5:45 in the video) Zo oa-oa-oa oa-la! We've Got The U!  Tune: "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" (McFadden and Whitehead) Ain't no stoppin' us now - We've got the U! Huh! We've got the U! Huh! "Only U" Tune: "Only You (And You Alone)" http://www.phillysongs.net/2011/04/songs-in-key-of-doop-tm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PhillyFootieSongs)0