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Lets remove the Norm Smith Curse

Craig Hutchinson
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SWYL we are a strange bunch of people.!!!

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    18 minutes ago, pinkshark said:

    we have one.  hells bells.  

     I'm rolling thunder, pouring rain
    I'm coming on like a hurricane
    My lightning's flashing across the sky
    You're only young, but you're gonna die
    I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
    Nobody's putting up a fight
    I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
    I'm gonna get ya, Satan get ya

     

    Hi there Sharkie. Again though it caters for a particular demographic that likes heavy metal.

    I didn’t know those bells were from a song until a mate pointed it out to me. When I hear them I’m expecting the cry of “bring out you’re dead ! ” to follow. 

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    1 minute ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Hi there Sharkie. Again though it caters for a particular demographic that likes heavy metal.

    I didn’t know those bells were from a song until a mate pointed it out to me. When I hear them I’m expecting the cry of “bring out you’re dead ! ” to follow. 

    I just love the menace in the words, the thumping riffs, the base and drums.  Turn it up as loud as possible.  Run through brick wall stuff.  

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    4 minutes ago, pinkshark said:

    I just love the menace in the words, the thumping riffs, the base and drums.  Turn it up as loud as possible.  Run through brick wall stuff.  

    I get a similar feeling  when I hear Bullet The Blue Sky off The Joshua Tree album live. Without the running through a brick wall bit though ! 

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    I’m an Arsenal fan and won’t be singing you’ll never walk alone as it’s Liverpool’s song 

    We’ve already got one that I sing at the end of the game (never at the start, it’s an omen)

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    I also find it strange but am struggling with the metaphor ( although a great clip) !

    Not the reaction from Demonland that I had hoped for . 

    A bugler is on my to do list . Contacted the cheer squad as they had one but crickets . Hard to smuggle into the G as you need approval from the AFL . I also need their approval to print 1000's of pamphlets to promote the charities QR codes and web addresses . If I sought approval for the Apollo Mission I would need the ok from the AFL , MFC , Cheer Squad , Demonland and wife ( no one likes others meddling in their business ) and it would never get done . Like commissioning a new song .

    We need to keep finding outside ideas to help our team . Think Burgess , Williams and Yze . The song is the best pre game song . People come from around the world to hear it sung at Anfield and will do the same at the G . The Dees deserve the best !

    Cant get passed status for replying to messages . Tech dinosaur .

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    It is not Liverpool's song ! That is like saying I Dreamed a Dream is Susan Boyles song .

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    We need an Aussie song and it's funny because I have been toying with this very thing. 

    Parkway Drive is an Aussie band and we could get them to do a special production for us. 

    Song is called Dedicated and you just need to adjust a couple words in the song.

    For years I've fought for this
    For years, our heart still beats
    For the ones who've stood beside us
    Still strong, you can't break us

    You should know by now
    Here comes whats next Through blood, sweat, tears
    We're still here
     
    Unbreakable!!!

    And yes it's very heavy so there maybe a few horrified. 

    Ahh but it's all in fun.

     

     

     

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    Hi everyone, what did I miss?

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    18 hours ago, dpositive said:

    David Birdie should be commissioned to provide our unique anthem.

    He has an uncanny ability to produce deeply emotional and evocative music to match lyrics.

     

    or andy from the fauves

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    1 hour ago, In Harmes Way said:

    I’m an Arsenal fan and won’t be singing you’ll never walk alone as it’s Liverpool’s song 

    We’ve already got one that I sing at the end of the game (never at the start, it’s an omen)

    Agreed 

    This whole idea is ludicrous 

    Norm’s Curse can only be lifted in Late September/October 

    Sit down Craig 

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    I am a passionate supporter . My wife comes from a good Dee family . Gawny was amazed that my older daughter went to what games at Etihad . Jim Stynes was amazed that my younger daughter had been a member for 9 years when she was 8 . Ron Barassi calls me the other Hutchy .

    I would really appreciate a sensible discussion as , at the moment , I am thinking I might have to go up to Level 4 to minimize embarrassment . I did go up the back once 39 years ago to have a joint ( can I say that ? ) .

    Happy to rank the suggested songs and have a vote . 

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    I’m an Everton supporter last thing I want to do is sing a Liverpool song - not to mention that it’s too main stream and too over done. (NEXT)

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    It is ludicrous to mention the curse . As I have said it was a fun way to get attention not discussion .

    Stand up Sir and leave the discussion if you find it a waste of your time .

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    I don't like the idea of recycling someone else's identity. Oldest professional football club in the world, let's not borrow songs from another club.

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    2 hours ago, pinkshark said:

    we have one.  hells bells.  

     I'm rolling thunder, pouring rain
    I'm coming on like a hurricane
    My lightning's flashing across the sky
    You're only young, but you're gonna die
    I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
    Nobody's putting up a fight
    I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
    I'm gonna get ya, Satan get ya

     

    It's a great pre game song, really gets the blood racing.

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    I’m at a bar called Nice Guys in Victoria St, Richmond and literally any song on the mix tape they have on  atm could be our anthem. Lots of Stranglers, Madness, The Jam, The Clash, New Order etc. Anyway....back to the pre-game drinks in the sun. See you all at the G later ?

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    Just now, DesignerAU said:

     

    Yes, Singing “You will never Walk Alone” is such an original idea. 
    it is bound to catch on

    I am another Gooner and i will not be singing a rivals song

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    Looking forward to hearing your suggestion for song NEXT . Do you think it important we have one ?

    As I said above saying YNWA is a Liverpool song is like saying I Dreamed A Dream is Susan Boyles song .

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    Many original ideas are very popular today Sir . Think about Never Tear Us Apart . That was not an " original idea " .

    YNWA is not a rivals song YET . 

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    Now for some positive reinforcement

    Positive - well done I like the idea of a song

    Negative - crap song choice 

    Positive - um well done I like the idea of a song 

    oops - used the same positive twice - my bad 

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    8 minutes ago, Craig Hutchinson said:

    Looking forward to hearing your suggestion for song NEXT . Do you think it important we have one ?

    As I said above saying YNWA is a Liverpool song is like saying I Dreamed A Dream is Susan Boyles song .

    Ok - Lean On Me by Bill Withers

    (Next) ?

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