We dont care song...

[pauliewalnuts]

I do think there's something to be said about songs which go on for absolutely ages (as this new one seems to).

At Wembley for the MON CCC final, I remember "Martin O'Neill's Claret and Blue Army" going on for a spine tingling amount of time at one point. My dad was watching the match at home on telly and texted me to say it was deafening, and that it was very noticeable how much noisier we were than the Man U fans.

[freethinker]

It is a bit different sitting in the hole in the wall (or where ever the pub is now) or Aston Social and singing songs of almost folk music genre to being in the stands and blasting out a wall of sound.
In the ground, wall of sound.
If we were to sing all the verses of Holte enders in the sky at the games everyone would be mumbling befopre the end of the 1st verse.
Instead, at every telivised game as the teams run out I hear, YIPPYE AYe AYE, brilliant this is our song.
But it does not prevent us having, other songs.
My all time favourite,  a long haunting rendition of, Villa, Villa,Villa, Villa ,followed by Villa, Villa,Villa,Villa.

It's my all time favourite too. Has to be the slow version though. When different sections of the Vila support get slightly out of synch (and holding that long note in the middle) it turns into a wall of noise. You don't hear it often these days unfortunately.

[AV82EC]

It is a bit different sitting in the hole in the wall (or where ever the pub is now) or Aston Social and singing songs of almost folk music genre to being in the stands and blasting out a wall of sound.
In the ground, wall of sound.
If we were to sing all the verses of Holte enders in the sky at the games everyone would be mumbling befopre the end of the 1st verse.
Instead, at every telivised game as the teams run out I hear, YIPPYE AYe AYE, brilliant this is our song.
But it does not prevent us having, other songs.
My all time favourite,  a long haunting rendition of, Villa, Villa,Villa, Villa ,followed by Villa, Villa,Villa,Villa.

It's my all time favourite too. Has to be the slow version though. When different sections of the Vila support get slightly out of synch (and holding that long note in the middle) it turns into a wall of noise. You don't hear it often these days unfortunately.

Sheffield United Away in the 90-91 season was about the only time I remember a really good rendition in the last 25 years.  If you get that slow tempo right it just rolls across the pitch in waves, as you say spine tingling.

[freethinker]

For someone with a username like yours I'm quite surprised you can't see that others may wish to exercise their right to sing what they wish just because you don't like it.  As for it being suited to a kindergarten I find nowt wrong with that, theirs plenty of time for children to be exposed to the type of language we use, they'll learn it soon enough.

Where did I say I wanted to stop people exercising their rights?

People can sing what they like, I'm not trying to stop them. I think the song's shit. Each to their own.

[olaftab]

Some team were singing a version of 'oh lord...' on the weekend - can't remember who. I know Blackburn have a version of it. Songs are often nicked by other clubs so no need to get uppity about this one. For instance, the 'Everybody Sh*t on the City...Coz they're a load of shi-i-ite' is originally their song about us.

I've no opinion about this song by the way.

City fans did on Monday night.

[dave shelley]

Perhaps this belongs in the memories thread but, as we're discussing noise I'll put it here.  Mods move if appropriate.

The greatest single wall of noise I can remember in all my years watching the Villa was when Brian Little sored his first goal against Everton in the 1977 League Cup Final replay at Old Trafford.  I was stood on the opposite side of the pitch to where the cameras were and I swear to God when that ball went in the noise sounded like the loudest crack of thunder imaginable, the three of us who went together all remarked on it so it isn't imagination.  Not singing I know, but Villa fans giving full voice to their feelings.  It was even louder than when he got the winner.

[Kingthing]

I do think there's something to be said about songs which go on for absolutely ages (as this new one seems to).

At Wembley for the MON CCC final, I remember "Martin O'Neill's Claret and Blue Army" going on for a spine tingling amount of time at one point. My dad was watching the match at home on telly and texted me to say it was deafening, and that it was very noticeable how much noisier we were than the Man U fans.

At the risk of agreeing with everything you say, I totally agree, I love chants like this, ever since GT Claret and blue army at Everton which, if memory serves, went through half time until the final whistle, I've loved them, Once they get going (Fulham away last year) it really takes off. They say in African Mythology that when the feeling inside gets too much people sing. Jah Rastafari!!! 

[Duncan Shaw]

I do think there's something to be said about songs which go on for absolutely ages (as this new one seems to).

At Wembley for the MON CCC final, I remember "Martin O'Neill's Claret and Blue Army" going on for a spine tingling amount of time at one point. My dad was watching the match at home on telly and texted me to say it was deafening, and that it was very noticeable how much noisier we were than the Man U fans.

At the risk of agreeing with everything you say, I totally agree, I love chants like this, ever since GT Claret and blue army at Everton which, if memory serves, went through half time until the final whistle, I've loved them, Once they get going (Fulham away last year) it really takes off. They say in African Mythology that when the feeling inside gets too much people sing. Jah Rastafari!!! 

Fulham away last year wow, a good 20 minutes- bewildered looks on the locals faces of "wtf, their team are shite".  What will it be like this year when we are hammering them?

[freethinker]

Perhaps this belongs in the memories thread but, as we're discussing noise I'll put it here.  Mods move if appropriate.

The greatest single wall of noise I can remember in all my years watching the Villa was when Brian Little sored his first goal against Everton in the 1977 League Cup Final replay at Old Trafford.  I was stood on the opposite side of the pitch to where the cameras were and I swear to God when that ball went in the noise sounded like the loudest crack of thunder imaginable, the three of us who went together all remarked on it so it isn't imagination.  Not singing I know, but Villa fans giving full voice to their feelings.  It was even louder than when he got the winner.

I've watched highlights of that game and the sound of the Villa fans doing that slow chant, when the game was in the balance, was awe inspiring.

[adrenachrome]

I do think there's something to be said about songs which go on for absolutely ages (as this new one seems to).

At Wembley for the MON CCC final, I remember "Martin O'Neill's Claret and Blue Army" going on for a spine tingling amount of time at one point. My dad was watching the match at home on telly and texted me to say it was deafening, and that it was very noticeable how much noisier we were than the Man U fans.

At the risk of agreeing with everything you say, I totally agree, I love chants like this, ever since GT Claret and blue army at Everton which, if memory serves, went through half time until the final whistle, I've loved them, Once they get going (Fulham away last year) it really takes off. They say in African Mythology that when the feeling inside gets too much people sing. Jah Rastafari!!! 

In the late 60's/early 70s there would be a monotone "ohhhh" which raised in volume over a long period to a crescendo followed by more orthodox chanting.

[PeterWithesShin]

The Div 2 game vs Bradford, seemed the noise never stopped second half. Seemed like every time it was dying down it would build up again and every stand would join in.

[danlanza]

When you have been at Reading ,away in the cup circa 87, then Huddersfield away in the league, same season, getting pissed on by torrential rain , Hull away, same season, getting crushed in their poxy away end, Millwall away, a fine day had by all in 87 and loads more then when you hear
"Villa, Villa, Villa Villa" you just know you are safe as houses. UTV

[Sunny Villa]

Football is about fun , remember !   daft songs are part of it .

as people have said get in the social or where there are a load of old boys you will here a fantastic repertoire , some "well" most close to the knuckle .

like Most the Villa Villa chant slowly is fantastic ,   always look on the bright side of life as we were relegated was funny .

Just a shit beneteke to the chelsea fella ,  we have scored the best goal when Gary Shaw scored at Forest to make it 4-1 , i can think of loads , we also sang Dont Cry for me Aston Villa and Yesterday that game which were pretty down beat but matched our feelings at the time .

Happy Days are here again .   

[Miguelito]

I do think there's something to be said about songs which go on for absolutely ages (as this new one seems to).

At Wembley for the MON CCC final, I remember "Martin O'Neill's Claret and Blue Army" going on for a spine tingling amount of time at one point. My dad was watching the match at home on telly and texted me to say it was deafening, and that it was very noticeable how much noisier we were than the Man U fans.

At the risk of agreeing with everything you say, I totally agree, I love chants like this, ever since GT Claret and blue army at Everton which, if memory serves, went through half time until the final whistle, I've loved them, Once they get going (Fulham away last year) it really takes off. They say in African Mythology that when the feeling inside gets too much people sing. Jah Rastafari!!!

That was incredible at Fulham away, they looked so confused that fans could sing for so long! haha

[Darlo Dave]

"Yes we have a friend in Jesus, yes we have a friend in God, Yes we have a friend in Jesus, and his name is Paul McGrath".

I was singing this at the cricket, at Durham last week! A few of my mates were singing Newcastle United songs, so I gave them a solo rendition.