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posted on April 21, 2013 at 10:09 AM by Repoz to music | 9 comment(s)

I once named one of my jerkball teams “Monty Stratton Got A Raw Deal”. #stand

Mike Mills rose from a chair and strolled out to his car, but not to fetch a musical instrument to perform songs from the catalog of R.E.M., his seminal alternative-rock band. A fantasy draft of Masters golfers, involving Mills and a dozen others at a house not far from Augusta National Golf Club, had just concluded. And with baseball games in the East winding down, Mills was retrieving a laptop to take stock of his ...

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1. Steve Parris, Je t'aime posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:22 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

B1tchin' Camaro?

2. Walt Davis posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:26 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Philadelphia Freedom, I love love love you! Yes I do!

I know any reliever with the cojones or mental instability to use that as his entrnce music would scare me.

3. you got a STEAGLES? you're gonna need a STEAGLES. posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:33 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

i'm rather fond of the sound of drums.

anyway, i believe papelbon has already chosen a song, but he's waiting until the season to unveil it.

4. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:37 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Marah's "Christian St" would be great.

5. Paul D(uda) posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:41 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I liked it better when he used the Ultimate Warrior music.

6. Dale Sams posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:04 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

This?

7. Best Dressed Chicken in Town posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:07 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Sounds, existing in the world. Released to the public. Someone wants to listen to them. That is apparently not allowed.

#### copyright law.

8. Fred Lynn Nolan Ryan Sweeney Agonistes posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:15 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Marah's "Christian St" would be great.

Good call. I love that song.

9. The Yankee Clapper posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:22 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Actually, I don't believe a band can prevent someone from playing their music as long as the licensing fee is paid. In any event, it doesn't seem likely that Papelbon would use a song that references Boston now that he plays for Philadelphia - although it has been suggested Paps isn't all that bright.

10. Gonfalon Bubble posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:32 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

At one point, the law was such that the Dropkick Murphys couldn't literally ban the Phillies from using the song if the Phillies were hellbent on doing so. However, by denying them the standard approval, the "mechanical license" fee for using the song would be prohibitively greater. It's also pricier to use the original version as opposed to a cover (basically, the "Best Song"/"Best Record" divide that you see at the Grammys).

Isn't this still the basic system?

(EDIT: Diet Pepsi to Yankee Clapper, but I'm hiring some kids from the local high school to put a new, cheaper spin on Ray Charles' "You got the right one baby, uh huh.")

11. Erix posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:39 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The Murphy's and The Sox deserve each other. If they didn't have Frank Turner on tour with them now I'd say really mean things.

12. Curse of the Andino posted on March 07, 2012 at 04:01 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Fake story is fake. Papelbon has already volunteered to help the Claddagh fund, Philly Chapter; band is cool with him continuing to use the song.

13. Ron J posted on March 07, 2012 at 08:16 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Now that Billy Wagner has retired he could go for Enter Sandman.

14. Neutral Milk Dotel (Dan Lee) posted on March 07, 2012 at 08:58 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

This would be pretty frickin' great if Papelbon decides to go with a Philadelphia-related song. Also this.

15. JRVJ posted on March 07, 2012 at 09:32 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Fall in Philadelphia, by Hall & Oates?

16. Greg Schuler posted on March 07, 2012 at 09:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

What, no Hooters?

17. tfbg9 posted on March 07, 2012 at 09:38 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

MFSB?

18. Misirlou is bad, he's nationwide posted on March 07, 2012 at 09:57 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Actually, I don't believe a band can prevent someone from playing their music as long as the licensing fee is paid.

I remember about 10 years ago Rush Limbaugh had to change his theme music because Chrissie Hynde made a fuss.

19. Gotham Dave posted on March 07, 2012 at 10:20 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

This would be pretty frickin' great if Papelbon decides to go with a Philadelphia-related song. Also this.

Or even this.

20. Demitri Krotchliknioff posted on March 07, 2012 at 10:42 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

How could he not choose "Pucker Up Buttercup"?

21. SoSHially Unacceptable posted on March 07, 2012 at 10:47 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I remember about 10 years ago Rush Limbaugh had to change his theme music because Chrissie Hynde made a fuss.

I remember about two days ago, Rush Limbaugh had to change some of the music on his show because Peter Gabriel and Rush (the Canadians, not the fatass) made a fuss.

22. Infinite Joost (Voxter)

posted on March 07, 2012 at 10:57 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I think more big signings should use this, which is also what I assume GB was referencing.

23. winnipegwhip posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:12 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Philly connection for the band and the proper message with this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY0tsKCB4lc

24. Nasty Nate posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:24 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Was Papelbon really the one who chose the Dropkick Murphy's song or did the Sox kind of foist it on him? I always assumed his preferred entrance song was "Wild Thing." They would play the 2 songs back-to-back when he was brought into the game.

25. Edmundo got dem ol' Kozma blues again mama

posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:43 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Fall in Philadelphia, by Hall & Oates?

But isn't the goal to actually spend another fall in Philadelphia?

26. Edmundo got dem ol' Kozma blues again mama

posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:45 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I am having trouble accepting that Papelbon is the new closer. Not that I particularly have anything against him but having rooted for and defended** Madson all these years, I wanted him to stay.

** Not a closer, looked like a deer in the headlights, failed as a starter

27. Mom makes botox doctors furious posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:51 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

speaking of Hooters .. the chorus to Time After Time ....

if you're lost you can look and you will find me
time after time
if you fall i will catch you i will be waiting
time after time

ahh, perhaps not enough chest thumping there..

28. Benji Gil Gamesh Rises posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:58 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

He needs to use this song. And do those moves on his way from the bullpen. And then while he's warming, his infield rings itself around the mound and keeps the moves going.

29. Rickey Fredonia Fudge Duckery Precious Twiddle posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:58 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The Murphy's and The Sox deserve each other. If they didn't have Frank Turner on tour with them now I'd say really mean things.

Frank Turner is so, so good.

30. Edmundo got dem ol' Kozma blues again mama

posted on March 07, 2012 at 11:59 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Nathan, I was going to correct you on Time After Time / Hooters. I never knew about the Hooters/Lauper connection.

31. Davo Mastroianni posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:03 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The "Fresh Prince" theme song is undoubtedly the most famous song that mentions Philadelphia.

32. Edmundo got dem ol' Kozma blues again mama

posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:12 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Dancin' in the Street and Sweet Little Sixteen might argue with the Fresh Prince for famous song that mentions Philly

33. Swedish Chef posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:15 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia" was a big hit, and includes the city in the title.

EDIT: But it is hard to find a less suitable intro song for a closer.

34. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:29 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

EDIT: But it is hard to find a less suitable intro song for a closer.

Paste Magazine had a list of unsuitable intro songs a while ago. The worst is still Peabo Bryson's "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love".

35. andrewberg posted on March 07, 2012 at 12:30 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Dancin' in the Street and Sweet Little Sixteen might argue with the Fresh Prince for famous song that mentions Philly

When I lived in Philly, I don't think I ever went to a bar without hearing Motown-Philly by Boy II Men.

36. Fred Lynn Nolan Ryan Sweeney Agonistes posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:10 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

James Brown includes Philadelphia in the "Night Train" list of city names.
All Papelbon needs to do is, get the world to accept "Night Train" as his nickname.

37. Comic Strip Person posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:20 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Paste Magazine had a list of unsuitable intro songs a while ago. The worst is still Peabo Bryson's "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love".

Again, if someone had the courage to actually use that, everyone who faced him should question his sanity, and therefore their security in the batter's box.

38. gef the talking mongoose posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:21 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

James Brown includes Philadelphia in the "Night Train" list of city names.

Was gonna look that up. Great song, but probably wasted on a pinhead like Papelbon.

39. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:23 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

In an ideal world each new Phillies closer would be contractually obligated to record a customized version of the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme.

South Philadelphia is where I plays
Striking Mets out is where I get most of my K's

40. Dingbat_Charlie

posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I vote for a traditional mummers strut entrance, with accompanying music.

41. Fred Lynn Nolan Ryan Sweeney Agonistes posted on March 07, 2012 at 01:37 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

In an ideal world each new Phillies closer would be contractually obligated to record a customized version of the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme.

South Philadelphia is where I plays
Striking Mets out is where I get most of my K's

If you'd ever heard the rap promo the Giambi brothers recorded in the early 2000s, you would not want...... that.

42. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:00 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Schooly D's from Philly, right? This would make a pretty good closer intro... if not for the obviously un-cleared sample, and all the swears.

43. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:06 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Maybe some Roots?

44. gef the talking mongoose posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:07 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Schooly D's from Philly, right? This would make a pretty good closer intro... if not for the obviously un-cleared sample, and all the swears.

I expected to hear "PSK."

That was him, right?

45. Jeremy B. posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:20 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia" was a big hit, and includes the city in the title.

EDIT: But it is hard to find a less suitable intro song for a closer.

I don't even have to look beyond the "Philadelphia" soundtrack to find a less suitable intro song. The title track will do just fine.

46. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:22 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

That was him, right?

Yep.

47. vortex of dissipation posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't even have to look beyond the "Philadelphia" soundtrack to find a less suitable intro song. The title track will do just fine.

There's a lot of Neil Young songs that might make, um, interesting intro music. Arc would be interesting. All 35 minutes of it...

48. GregD posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Dr Dog's Shadow People would be kind of awesome.

Marah's Catfisherman with the big intro might be even better as an intro than Christian Street.

If you're going for the Milkmen, I would go--solely as an intro not as a song--with Takin Retards to the Zoo or Big Lizard or The Thing That Only Eats Hippies

Slo Mo's Shackamaxon would be fun

49. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on March 07, 2012 at 02:54 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't even have to look beyond the "Philadelphia" soundtrack to find a less suitable intro song. The title track will do just fine.

The "Philadelphia" soundtrack also contains this.

50. winnipegwhip posted on March 07, 2012 at 03:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Penalty Box by Dave Schultz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9lkXnpm9Q

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