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Post by piratetoff on Feb 8, 2024 18:39:54 GMT
Heard several explanations of the origins of it but definitely Argyle are at the heart of it. My old man said Argyle brought it with them and were singing it at Eastville which ties in with your story and he said that when we went ahead we sang Goodnight Argyle at them and at the next home game we sang Goodnight Irene again and won, then it became a superstition after that. The other version of the origin story, which I find less believable, is that it was played over the PA system at halftime in a game against Argyle and the operator couldn’t shut it off as the second half started and we scored whilst it was still playing… again we started singing an adapted version of the song as argyle were duly bidden goodnight. Whatever the origin it has remained a unique rallying call for Rovers since the mid fifties. I recall Shrewsbury Town fans remarking that they thought our stirring rendition of it at Wembley lifted the Trollope side after the early goal and that they wished they had their own song to counter it with once we’d taken control of the game. You are 100% correct Wembley! My Father has followed Rovers since the end of WW2, and ‘Goodnight Irene’ was sung as Goodnight Argyle as the result of giving the Janners a sound beating at Eastville! |
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Post by jonesyonfire on Feb 8, 2024 18:51:51 GMT
Goodnight Irene has been sung continuously since the 1950s, and is now sounding its age. A new Rovers song will be a breath of fresh air for a forward thinking club! I mean we need new songs but you can't get rid of Irene! Just maybe we don't sing it 30 odd times a match. |
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Post by clockendgas on Feb 8, 2024 18:55:28 GMT
Guess we could rewrite the lyrics to smokies living next door to Alice.
We could have a version called
Living without Clarke Harris
24 months waiting for the chance,to tell him how we love him and to get a second chance,24 months living without Clarke Harris.
Instant ban??
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Post by Sir Trevor on Feb 8, 2024 18:59:19 GMT
Goodnight Irene has been sung continuously since the 1950s, and is now sounding its age. A new Rovers song will be a breath of fresh air for a forward thinking club! Definition of a forward thinking club : ONE THAT BELIEVES IN THE JSL FIVE PILLOCKS. Kipper used to follow two teams in Bristol. Lost his way in 1982 and still cannot find the right path. |
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Post by dexygas on Feb 8, 2024 19:07:34 GMT
I don't like Goodnight Irene because it is to short. We only sing the chorus, if the whole song was sang it would be different. Don't like quarters on the shirt either and don't like light blue. Dark blue would be better. I think we wore dark blue shirts in the 60s. Just because it is differnet does not make it good. A bit like Gaudi's church in Barcelona!
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Post by pirate on Feb 8, 2024 19:12:50 GMT
If we're going to ditch anything, maybe the Pirate in his current form. He's about as intimidating as candy floss. I have tied lit fuses under my hat, what more do you want!? |
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Post by northridinggas on Feb 8, 2024 19:26:08 GMT
Absolutely agree, Alex Harvey's, the SAHB version is tremendous, "gud gud gud Irene" imo this is the version the team should come out onto to the pitch before the game to; it should also be played when the supporters leave the ground. This is a fantastic idea, I was brought up listening to SAHB, AH RIP. Like the SAHB version but another one worth seeking out is by Dr. John. Also for some alternative humorous lyrics the Bob Hope version is mildly amusing. Geoff Barrow was rumoured to be bringing out a version at one point, would have loved that |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Feb 8, 2024 19:45:33 GMT
Absolutely agree, Alex Harvey's, the SAHB version is tremendous, "gud gud gud Irene" imo this is the version the team should come out onto to the pitch before the game to; it should also be played when the supporters leave the ground. This is a fantastic idea, I was brought up listening to SAHB, AH RIP. Like the SAHB version but another one worth seeking out is by Dr. John. Also for some alternative humorous lyrics the Bob Hope version is mildly amusing. I love Dr John but Tom Waits is my favourite version - sung in the style of the complete down and out that narrates the song. |
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Post by Beer Baron on Feb 8, 2024 19:48:55 GMT
I don't like Goodnight Irene because it is to short. We only sing the chorus, if the whole song was sang it would be different. Don't like quarters on the shirt either and don't like light blue. Dark blue would be better. I think we wore dark blue shirts in the 60s. Just because it is differnet does not make it good. A bit like Gaudi's church in Barcelona! I feel this way about the Romans... |
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Post by dexygas on Feb 8, 2024 19:59:42 GMT
I don't like Goodnight Irene because it is to short. We only sing the chorus, if the whole song was sang it would be different. Don't like quarters on the shirt either and don't like light blue. Dark blue would be better. I think we wore dark blue shirts in the 60s. Just because it is differnet does not make it good. A bit like Gaudi's church in Barcelona! I feel this way about the Romans... And what did they ever do for us! |
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Post by matealotblue on Feb 8, 2024 20:05:34 GMT
I feel this way about the Romans... And what did they ever do for us! Indeed…,apart from sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, fresh water system and public health ……what have the Romans ever done for us….? |
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Post by dexygas on Feb 8, 2024 20:16:35 GMT
Like the SAHB version but another one worth seeking out is by Dr. John. Also for some alternative humorous lyrics the Bob Hope version is mildly amusing. I love Dr John but Tom Waits is my favourite version - sung in the style of the complete down and out that narrates the song. What a voice. Sounds like Sean Dyche on methanol |
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Post by DrFaustus on Feb 8, 2024 20:24:08 GMT
If we're going to ditch anything, maybe the Pirate in his current form. He's about as intimidating as candy floss. I have tied lit fuses under my hat, what more do you want!? Good point and your player recommendations are always a good read too. Maybe your flamboyant cousin could take a leaf from your book? Would make a better badge. |
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Post by yategasman on Feb 8, 2024 20:41:33 GMT
Well it’s not really sung is it-they rush and clap through a lot of it to get to chorus😜😂
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Post by eric on Feb 8, 2024 20:52:00 GMT
I don't like Goodnight Irene because it is to short. We only sing the chorus, if the whole song was sang it would be different. Don't like quarters on the shirt either and don't like light blue. Dark blue would be better. I think we wore dark blue shirts in the 60s. Just because it is differnet does not make it good. A bit like Gaudi's church in Barcelona! I feel this way about the Romans... Bit harsh on Bath City. They were very generous hosts to us 😁 |
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Post by Somersetgas on Feb 8, 2024 21:38:04 GMT
How about we ditch the IRA song first? Detest that chant. Who actually starts that every game? It’s time the Club called them out on it, Mr Fans Representative, (aka tumbleweed)if you read this please address this vile crass chant. |
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 8, 2024 22:07:30 GMT
Change our strip? Change our club song which everyone knows is ours, something very distinctive?
Blimey, did we lose at home on Tuesday night?
I presume we did because had we won it wouldn’t have come up.
We lost, now concentrate on Burton.
UTG!
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Post by rainhamgas on Feb 8, 2024 22:12:56 GMT
I agree with the thread title - we should ditch Goodgight Irene and stick to Goodnight Irene. Problem solved….
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Post by phillistine on Feb 8, 2024 22:17:53 GMT
My favourite recording of it is the Eric Clapton and friends version on a Chas and Dave Christmas special with Albert Lee on Guitar. If i ever became famous it would be one of my desert island discs and with over 5 million views on youtube it looks like loads of other people enjoy it too
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Post by dexygas on Feb 8, 2024 22:24:59 GMT
My favourite recording of it is the Eric Clapton and friends version on a Chas and Dave Christmas special with Albert Lee on Guitar. If i ever became famous it would be one of my desert island discs and with over 5 million views on youtube it looks like loads of other people enjoy it too That is awful |
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