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High-energy tunes feed Braves' fire
from: ajc.com
by Shane Harrison, Nick Marino, Sonia Murray
Everybody talks about the crack of the bat, but what about the boom of the bass? A ballgame's not a ballgame without music. So in honor of the Atlanta Braves, who played their home opener Monday and have games throughout the week, we present the nine greatest pop anthems for sports stadium airplay, with explanations for why each song works.
"Shout (Parts 1 and 2)," the Isley Brothers (1959)
Thanks to its infectious "little bit louder now" gimmick, this old-school R&B anthem — a track on the official "Jock Rock" compilation — is easy for crowds to sing.
"I Love Rock and Roll," JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS (1982)
The beat is big enough for fans to clap and stomp in time. And the repetitive hook is unavoidable — you learn the lyrics whether you want to or not.
"We Are the Champions," Queen (1977)
The name says it all. A classic choice for postgame celebrations.
"Let's Get It Started," the Black Eyed Peas (2003)
Probably the second-simplest thing to say to launch an event, ever. The first, of course, is the much more distinguished "Let the games begin." But that's just a little too buttoned-up to yell like a maniac.
"Welcome to the Jungle," Guns N' Roses (1987)
A great excuse for everyone in the crowd to unleash their inner animal: The charging ax at the center of this rock tune just begs for air guitar action, while lead singer Axl Rose's "sha-na-na-na-na-na-knees! Knees!" is a screech begging to be mocked.
"Whoomp! (There It Is)," Tag Team (1993)
Any opportunity to say "shock-a-lock-a" is good. But what's even better about this hip-hop ditty from Atlanta's Steve "Rollin'" Gibson and Cecil "DC" Glenn is that, said the right way, a "Whoomp!" can be just as offensive to the opposing team's fans as a certain finger.
Blur (1997)
This rumbling rabble-rouser was actually the British foursome's parody of American grunge. It became Blur's biggest U.S. hit. The lyrics are largely nonsense in the tense little verses, but the hammer comes down in the cathartic blast of the chorus and it's all about one thing: "woo-HOO!"
"We Will Rock You," Queen (1977)
The title alone gives it a leg up, but the monumental stomp of this sports arena classic would put it in the jock rock hall of fame even if it was called "Kittens and Flowers."
"Rock and Roll Part 2," Gary Glitter (1972)
Put a sleazy guitar riff, a booming beat and the repeated chanting of "Hey!" together and you get audience participation gold.
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