Rangers Music

by kevinkinsler on Jan 31, 2009 11:09 PM CST

I live out in West Texas and only get to go to a handful of games a year, but when I do, I always try to pay attention to the batter's music as he walks to the plate. I suppose I like to think that their choice help me get to know them a little better. I'd also like to have my own playlist at home so when I watch on TV I can get some stadium atmosphere. I remember that Ian Kinsler listened to Black Betty and MY has used Nirvana. Do any of you regulars know most of the songs that they use? Relief pitcher songs would be cool, too. Also, what song would you come out to?

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I bet some will be changed this year.

But I would come out to this.

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

Just to confuse people.

You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader

by iorange555 on Jan 31, 2009 11:19 PM CST reply actions

Ha ha

That would certainly confuse people.

P.S. I used to love Shirley Temple!

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by The Best Micah on Feb 1, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

Josh Hamilton...

I think his is called “save the day.”

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Feb 1, 2009 12:13 AM CST reply actions

There was a topic similar to this awhile back

See if this helps you out.

That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law

by LSJ on Feb 1, 2009 12:20 AM CST reply actions

some of the player themes:

Kinsler – Ram Jam – Black Betty
Young – Jay-Z – And The Winner Is… / Erykah Badu – Bag Lady (Dr. Dre Remix)
Hamilton – Phillips, Craig & Dean – Saved The Day
Byrd – Gang Starr – Work
Murphy – (none)
Saltalamacchia – Trick Daddy feat. Li’l Jon – Let’s Go / Rodney Atkins – Cleaning This Gun
Catalanotto – Motley Crue – Jump Start My Heart
Rupe – Jerry Reed - Eastbound And Down (I want Josh Rupe to succeed because of this song)
Hunter – Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Wilson – Black Sabbath – Iron Man

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some of the stadium themes:

“take the field music” – Foo Fighters – Pretender
“7th inning stretch music” – Al Dean – Cotton Eyed Joe
“home run music” – original motion picture soundtrack The Natural – Knock The Cover Off The Ball
“Ranger walks” – Johnny Cash – Walk The Line / Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons- Walk Like A Man
“Rangers knock out opposing pitcher” – Ray Charles – Hit The Road Jack
“Rangers win” – Pat Green – I Like Texas / Little Texas – God Blessed Texas

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songs to make you feel like you’re at the Ballpark:

Chicago – Saturday In The Park
Todd Rundgren – I Saw The Light
Creedance Clearwater Revival – Green River
Paul Simon – Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Green Onions
Creedance Clearwater Revival – Down On The Corner
Cab Calloway – Minnie The Moocher
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters – Finger Poppin’ Time
Creedance Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
Sam & Dave – Knock It Out The Park
John Fogerty – Centerfield
Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It For The Boys (Chuck used to play this at old Arlington Stadium when the good guys hit a homer)
Jerry Mungo – In The Summertime
Don Henley – Boys Of Summer

You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?

by oc on Feb 1, 2009 1:14 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Good list, OC

:-)

by The Best Micah on Feb 1, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions

“kiss cam music” – The Temptations – My Girl

You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?

by oc on Feb 1, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks for the list,

helps a lot. gonna get in the mood for some spring of eternal hope!

by kevinkinsler on Feb 2, 2009 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

I've thought about this a lot

I don’t envision myself as a player. Ever. But I always thought it’d be cool for someone to walk out to this.

Come on, what better than a song where the chorus says, “Take me home”?

by The Best Micah on Feb 1, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions

I agree on Rupe

Definitely supporting him simply because of his song choice.

If I was a hitter, I’d walk out to ZZ Top’s “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide.”

If I was a closer, I’d use Willie Nelson’s “The Party’s Over.” I don’t know why no one uses that. Is there a better line symbolizing “9th inning time, you don’t stand a chance against me” than “Turn out the lights, the party’s over”?

Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) I think Michael Young should shut his mouth and move to third base.

by WestTxAg06 on Feb 1, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions