MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 The CBC will not be using the legendary 'Hockey Night in Canada' theme song next season after it decided not to sign a new license agreement according to the song's publisher. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/06/05/cbc_hockey_theme/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blues_demitra38 11 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Simple question: Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyinsdca 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I just came here to post the same article. It's a sad day for hockey fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Simple question: Why? Money, likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 like CBC dosnt have enough money to pay for a song One thing special about hockey on CBC is it keeps tradion this is a step in the wrong direction sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Well, as a composer, I'm wondering if they've already got something in mind or if they're auditioning/commissioning anything. If it's gotta go, I want in on this action!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redwingsfan04 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 that is so lame i loved that song Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringback91 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 That's stupid, a step in the wrong direction. gcom007, your going to have a tough time. I'm pretty sure there going to want "Sid unplugged". You know just crosby a stool and a guitar. hahahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 With Canadian viewer ship dropping this year in the playoffs for all the rounds. I can understand they want change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 That's stupid, a step in the wrong direction. gcom007, your going to have a tough time. I'm pretty sure there going to want "Sid unplugged". You know just crosby a stool and a guitar. hahahah Sure, I'll give them that but compose it in a manner that when played in reverse it has lyrics about the Wings reigning forever and Crosby crying for mommy. It can be done. Oh yes, it can be done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Nooooo! Please tell me there are no personnel changes and I might be able to carry on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I'm pretty shocked.... That song is legendary, I remember how awesome it was to hear that tune again before the first game after the lockout...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Yeah I'm shocked as well. This is kinda weird IMO... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 CBC has "decided not to renew" other deals before, including HNIC itself. But a national uproar has led to them reverse their decision. I wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happens here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEpats1028 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Sure, I'll give them that but compose it in a manner that when played in reverse it has lyrics about the Wings reigning forever and Crosby crying for mommy. It can be done. Oh yes, it can be done... bob cole will be replaced by jim houghson for next years cup finals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) Apparently the lady who wrote the tune gets $500 each time CBC plays it........ Edited June 5, 2008 by redwings1914 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 cbc.ca's video player has an interview with one of the men in charge there and he said that he had no idea about this until he got home from detroit at 1pm today because his blackberry was broken. he claims that the composer gave him a deadline of tomorrow at 5pm to make a decision. he also said that he does not foresee this being a problem and if for some reason they cannot reach an agreement they will hold a contest across the country to choose a new theme song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
