where's the joy Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 as great songs go i feel 'drink up thee Zyder' needs a re-mix, or to be replaced. sacrilege i hear you cry? its time to move on, new stadium, all this new good football and stuff like the old red red robin is still being belted out take for example Spurs fans slowing down the start of 'when the spurs go marching in' which when sung lustily makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand out. our old Wurzel classic has always been too quickly sung, too easy to drop off from, never repeated over and over, always running out of steam too soon, a bit like our performance at leeds! as a tune to belt out then even 'good night Irene' by the Gas is like Stoke fans singing Delilah, loud and hearty. so here's an idea or two; either get the Wurzels to bring Zyder up to date or pick an anthem from another sport. for instance even the French national anthem for our two star french strikers with the right english lyrics could work. how cool is 'will griggs on fire' for example? come on city fans 'lets be having you' and a new or improved anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Pretty sure Freeman was on fire first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Not for me I'm afraid. I like the Wurzel songs as they are. As for that Spurs effort of a song it annoys the sh!te out of me and is almost as tedious as that song about a whore or that dreadful droning borefest the Leeds sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Only thing I'd like is if we could slow the **** down when singing Drink up Thee Zider. There was a period where we sung it dead slow and it was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Pretty sure Freeman was on fire first And at Stevenage of all places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Pretty sure Freeman was on fire first Correct. And even then did Stevenage not sing it before us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Pretty sure Freeman was on fire first Definitely. ’Freeman’ works so much better with the song as well. Credit to Stevenage fans for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Correct. And even then did Stevenage not sing it before us? They did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I had a Wurzels compilation CD years ago and I’m sure they did a ‘disco’ version of Drink up thee Zider. It was shit. Leave the song alone but slow down when singing it. Maybe come up with some City related verses to sing before belting out the chorus. Yes it’s a bit ‘bumpkiny’ (probably not a word) but it’s relevant to Bristol and the Westcountry. I like the fact our anthem is about drinking Cider and having a good time. Much better than some dreary, suicidal shit about fancying a young girl. In my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I love walking away from Ashton Gate after a victory with the Wurzrels singing “ Drink up the cider” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I might be in a minority of one but 'One for the Bristol City' still gets me every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 It's DRINK UP THY ZIDER before anyone else gets it wrong, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: It's DRINK UP THY ZIDER before anyone else gets it wrong, mind. City's unique anthem for sure. Essential every game. As I left the Dolman on Wednesday night I was joining in to the blackbird song as were a number of others. Gave me a real sense of belonging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 It’s unique to us and is our anthem so wouldn’t want to change it. When belted out its great, certainly recall singing it at Anfield in 94 along with 9000 city and Scousers were well impressed after the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, where's the joy said: take for example Spurs fans slowing down the start of 'when the spurs go marching in' which when sung lustily makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand out. Really? It’s awful imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I love the Blackbird, as @Robbored says (talking a lot of sense recently, something isn't right), it gives a real sense of togetherness after a draw or defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifford Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'd rather not sing the same songs that are sung up and down the country. I wonder how many versions of barmy army are being sung today in the EFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 38 minutes ago, Robbored said: As I left the Dolman on Wednesday night I was joining in to the blackbird song as were a number of others Is the tannoy fixed in the Dolman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 55 minutes ago, swanker said: I love walking away from Ashton Gate after a victory with the Wurzrels singing “ Drink up the cider” Why is your S wonky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, where's the joy said: as great songs go i feel 'drink up thee Zyder' needs a re-mix, or to be replaced. sacrilege i hear you cry? its time to move on, new stadium, all this new good football and stuff like the old red red robin is still being belted out take for example Spurs fans slowing down the start of 'when the spurs go marching in' which when sung lustily makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand out. our old Wurzel classic has always been too quickly sung, too easy to drop off from, never repeated over and over, always running out of steam too soon, a bit like our performance at leeds! as a tune to belt out then even 'good night Irene' by the Gas is like Stoke fans singing Delilah, loud and hearty. so here's an idea or two; either get the Wurzels to bring Zyder up to date or pick an anthem from another sport. for instance even the French national anthem for our two star french strikers with the right english lyrics could work. how cool is 'will griggs on fire' for example? come on city fans 'lets be having you' and a new or improved anthem. Here''s an idea for you, go **** yourself, leave the Wurzels alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 The OP is correct, "Cider" is sung too quick. Too quick for most to join in with. Most of the time. All the most atmospheric football songs are 1. Slow and 2. Simple. Not too many words. A slow song that everyone - lads, dads, ladies, kids, old 'uns, Lansdown types - is what we didn't have to turn at 3:0 up v Sunderland. "COYR" wasn't right at that point (it was at 3:1, and 3:2 though), and "Ole....Bristol...Citee" doesn't work the way a slow, steady song fills the space with sound, and feeling. So, we all sat there staring quietly, waiting for someone to launch into "Darrell likes dogs" or "Rovers are c****." This doesn't work. We need a slow, or slower, song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: The OP is correct, "Cider" is sung too quick. Too quick for most to join in with. Most of the time. All the most atmospheric football songs are 1. Slow and 2. Simple. Not too many words. A slow song that everyone - lads, dads, ladies, kids, old 'uns, Lansdown types - is what we didn't have to turn at 3:0 up v Sunderland. "COYR" wasn't right at that point (it was at 3:1, and 3:2 though), and "Ole....Bristol...Citee" doesn't work the way a slow, steady song fills the space with sound, and feeling. So, we all sat there staring quietly, waiting for someone to launch into "Darrell likes dogs" or "Rovers are c****." This doesn't work. We need a slow, or slower, song. We are EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEvil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, where's the joy said: as great songs go i feel 'drink up thee Zyder' needs a re-mix, or to be replaced. sacrilege i hear you cry? its time to move on, new stadium, all this new good football and stuff like the old red red robin is still being belted out take for example Spurs fans slowing down the start of 'when the spurs go marching in' which when sung lustily makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand out. our old Wurzel classic has always been too quickly sung, too easy to drop off from, never repeated over and over, always running out of steam too soon, a bit like our performance at leeds! as a tune to belt out then even 'good night Irene' by the Gas is like Stoke fans singing Delilah, loud and hearty. so here's an idea or two; either get the Wurzels to bring Zyder up to date or pick an anthem from another sport. for instance even the French national anthem for our two star french strikers with the right english lyrics could work. how cool is 'will griggs on fire' for example? come on city fans 'lets be having you' and a new or improved anthem. Absolutely sacrilege and should remain so for evermore. Wash your mouth out mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, Unan said: Why is your S wonky? Because he's a Swonker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Got to be.... Metal Guru , by T Rex.[ Come on use your imaginations ]....or the Beastie Boys......No sleep till Cardiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'm tired of music. Same shit on commercial radio. Time after time. I can not stand it.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 The same songs. Time after time: I can not stand it. Brainwashing. Piss poor lyrics. I can not stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I LOVE YOU I most certainly don't love you. I have heard the shit song 600 times and I don't like to hear it for another time. Piss poor brain washing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Crikey, Tommy really hates Cyndi Lauper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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