55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Not sure if this is allowed here. If not, please forgive me. I rewrite song lyrics as a hobby. Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you are interested, here's one I wrote about last season. The midi in the link isn't the best, but it works. It's to the tune of American Pie by Don McClean. Midi at: http://members.tripod.com/~boogietown/page_2.html A long, long year ago Do we all remember how The Captain used to make us smile? But he retired and we were low, Then Shanny also chose to go- We didn’t think we’d win for quite a while. We watched with barely hopeful shiver But Hank and Dats- they did deliver. Homer played the doorstop While Hasek made one more stop. And even though we had a cry When old 19 was raised up high, We knew they’d spread their wings and fly. The Wings will never die. Oh, my, my look at Zetterberg fly Looks like Heaven, motor revving’, what a wonderful guy. Put him with Dats, and our limit’s the sky Cuz those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. You look at them- what’s not to love? Drapes, Malts and Clears- they sure can shove If a team needs laying low. Dominator still can flop and roll And Ozzie gives the team some soul Just knowing he could jump right in and go. And Nick Lidstrom, we’re in love with him, With a Norris win for every limb. At home we couldn’t lose- All the central sang the blues. We were impressed then with our Finnish buck, And Franzen stood like a big Mack truck. Kronwall’s face was pure bad luck. The Wings will never die. We started singing My, my, look at lil Hudler fly He’s just zippin’ and a-rippin, but we’re wondering why His ice time’s low, cuz he’s a wonderful guy. Oh, those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. Now some fans start to whine and moan “Been five years since we’d a cup our ownâ€Â. But the rest smiled and said “Wait and see.†They all said that Calgary was mean And our boys were all too small and lean, But we fought and won the victory. We won the two in old Motown, But in Calgary things slowed right down Our hopes were slightly burned. To Motown we returned. But then our boys regained their spark, We left the Flames burnt out all dark And set our sights to hunt for Shark The Wings will never die. We were singing My, my, see McClennan’s stick fly Sent our Franzen bent and dancin’ but he gave his reply. He scored the big goal just by shooting it high Cuz those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. Lost Lil’ Nik, but got back Zetter. Lang and Sammy looked much better. The playoffs seemed to sail right past. Holmstrom had to take a pass But came back attired in plexiglass With him back, the Wings came back up really fast. Then the defencemen were full of gloom When Schneid’s wrist broke, it filled the room With many’a downward glance. But Quincey gave us a chance. It was another round for the Winged Wheel, The fans and boys just had to feel A Stanley victory was real. The Wings will never die. We started singing My, my, look at Mike Babcock’s tie Superstition, hopeful wishin’, let’s just give it a try. The Sharks are gone, just a Duck left to fry. Cuz those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. Oh, and when the Ducks came to our place We wiped the smile off Pronger’s face. The toll showed on those who defend. Although Quincy’s nimble, Lebda’s quick Cheli, Lilja, Dan and Nick- They gave their all, but had to see it end. Homer downed, and we did rage As Pronger’s elbow did engage. We watched as Homer fell, After that was never well. We lost three times after that night. The Stanley Cup was out of sight. We saw Pronger laughing with delight. But Wings will never die. We started singing My, my, what a terrible guy. He’s a-winnin’ and a-grinnin’- hope he’s hung out to dry. Where’s D Mac and Probie? They’d’ve blackened his eye. As we watched our Stanley Cup dreams all fly. But Red Wing boys will never say die. And though we know it hurts to lose Maybe next year will bring happy news. We signed Rafalski right away. I have to wonder what’s in store, Since the team’s not what it was before, But really, things have never been that way. In the Joe, the fans will scream The Wings will always chase that dream. Tradition is unbroken, Though different names are spoken. Two or three years at the most, Lord Stanley’s Cup we’re sure to host. And it will be our turn to boast. The Wings will never die. And we’ll be singing My, my, look at Chelios fly. He’s still Heaven at forty-seven. What a wonderful guy. Sobotka still chases boiled octopi Cuz the Red Wing boys will never say die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 haha! amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Not sure if this is allowed here. If not, please forgive me. I rewrite song lyrics as a hobby. Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you are interested, here's one I wrote about last season. The midi in the link isn't the best, but it works. It's to the tune of American Pie by Don McClean. Midi at: http://members.tripod.com/~boogietown/page_2.html A long, long year ago Do we all remember how The Captain used to make us smile? But he retired and we were low, Then Shanny also chose to go- We didn’t think we’d win for quite a while. We watched with barely hopeful shiver But Hank and Dats- they did deliver. Homer played the doorstop While Hasek made one more stop. And even though we had a cry When old 19 was raised up high, We knew they’d spread their wings and fly. The Wings will never die. Oh, my, my look at Zetterberg fly Looks like Heaven, motor revving’, what a wonderful guy. Put him with Dats, and our limit’s the sky Cuz those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. You look at them- what’s not to love? Drapes, Malts and Clears- they sure can shove If a team needs laying low. Dominator still can flop and roll And Ozzie gives the team some soul Just knowing he could jump right in and go. And Nick Lidstrom, we’re in love with him, With a Norris win for every limb. At home we couldn’t lose- All the central sang the blues. We were impressed then with our Finnish buck, And Franzen stood like a big Mack truck. Kronwall’s face was pure bad luck. The Wings will never die. We started singing My, my, look at lil Hudler fly He’s just zippin’ and a-rippin, but we’re wondering why His ice time’s low, cuz he’s a wonderful guy. Oh, those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. Now some fans start to whine and moan “Been five years since we’d a cup our ownâ€Â. But the rest smiled and said “Wait and see.†They all said that Calgary was mean And our boys were all too small and lean, But we fought and won the victory. We won the two in old Motown, But in Calgary things slowed right down Our hopes were slightly burned. To Motown we returned. But then our boys regained their spark, We left the Flames burnt out all dark And set our sights to hunt for Shark The Wings will never die. We were singing My, my, see McClennan’s stick fly Sent our Franzen bent and dancin’ but he gave his reply. He scored the big goal just by shooting it high Cuz those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. Lost Lil’ Nik, but got back Zetter. Lang and Sammy looked much better. The playoffs seemed to sail right past. Holmstrom had to take a pass But came back attired in plexiglass With him back, the Wings came back up really fast. Then the defencemen were full of gloom When Schneid’s wrist broke, it filled the room With many’a downward glance. But Quincey gave us a chance. It was another round for the Winged Wheel, The fans and boys just had to feel A Stanley victory was real. The Wings will never die. We started singing My, my, look at Mike Babcock’s tie Superstition, hopeful wishin’, let’s just give it a try. The Sharks are gone, just a Duck left to fry. Cuz those Red Wing boys will never say die. Red Wing boys will never say die. Oh, and when the Ducks came to our place We wiped the smile off Pronger’s face. The toll showed on those who defend. Although Quincy’s nimble, Lebda’s quick Cheli, Lilja, Dan and Nick- They gave their all, but had to see it end. Homer downed, and we did rage As Pronger’s elbow did engage. We watched as Homer fell, After that was never well. We lost three times after that night. The Stanley Cup was out of sight. We saw Pronger laughing with delight. But Wings will never die. We started singing My, my, what a terrible guy. He’s a-winnin’ and a-grinnin’- hope he’s hung out to dry. Where’s D Mac and Probie? They’d’ve blackened his eye. As we watched our Stanley Cup dreams all fly. But Red Wing boys will never say die. And though we know it hurts to lose Maybe next year will bring happy news. We signed Rafalski right away. I have to wonder what’s in store, Since the team’s not what it was before, But really, things have never been that way. In the Joe, the fans will scream The Wings will always chase that dream. Tradition is unbroken, Though different names are spoken. Two or three years at the most, Lord Stanley’s Cup we’re sure to host. And it will be our turn to boast. The Wings will never die. And we’ll be singing My, my, look at Chelios fly. He’s still Heaven at forty-seven. What a wonderful guy. Sobotka still chases boiled octopi Cuz the Red Wing boys will never say die. Awsome. LETS GO RED WINGS!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan4life19 26 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Very Creative... Excellent Job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heinz57 11 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 This is really cool. My, my, see McClennan’s stick fly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 This is great, we just need an LGWer to record it...any volunteers??? Then we can make CD's for the up coming season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go_Wings_Go_13Dats 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2007 Hahaha, that was excellent . You're rather talented, to say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan4ever 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Marvelous! I loved the creativity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjbwing 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 This made my day! Fantastic job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Good stuff! And whomever said we need someone to record it was right. I'd be a background vocal (WAY in the background!), or I might lend a little bit of accompaniment, but I ain't doing the major singing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) That was fantastic! Great job. Loved the bit about Ozzie. And about Hudler and his low ice time. Also about the playoffs..really good stuff! I laughed so hard at the part about Babs and his tie. Haha Edited July 9, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Amazing. Just amazing. My favorite line: My, my, what a terrible guy. He’s a-winnin’ and a-grinnin’- hope he’s hung out to dry. Where’s D Mac and Probie? They’d’ve blackened his eye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 Wow, thanks for all the nice words. I had expected responses to be along the lines of "don't you have a life?" (answer: no). If anyone wants to record this, I am not sure of the copyright laws. I know you have to have my permission (consider it granted, if not done for profit- otherwise contact me and we;ll work something out), and I think you need to have Don McClean's permission if you are doing it for profit as well. Both he and I would have to be given credit as well. At least that's the laws as I know them. I think if you just record and post it on youtube or something like that, you don't need permission, but credit should be given. Don't quote me on that if McClean comes after you Anyway, thanks again to everyone. I personally like any line that has "octopi" in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted July 9, 2007 That is awesome. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
