Best Baseball Songs
Published May 10, 2007
The Greatest: Kenny Rogers probably didn't produce this hit with the intention that it would play in stadiums, pumping up the players as they take the field. Instead of being a "we will rock you" sports song, "The Greatest" tells the tale of a little boy playing baseball by himself. It speaks to the little boy in every grown man, the little boy who once dreamed of being a baseball star. Not only is this song heartwarming and endearing, but it also has one of the best endings of any song ever written.
Glory Days: Bruce Springstein's 1985 hit was one of the cornerstones to his Born in the USA album, an album that was ridiculously successful. A song that talks of an ex-athlete who is no longer at the top of his game, "Glory Days" doesn't intend to make us regret past moments; it intends to make us remember them as they happen. Knowing that "Glory Days" will pass us by, makes us want to cherish them more.
I am Here: Sports and folk music might not always seem like a dynamic duo, but in this case they are. "I am Here" by John McCutcheon is a song he wrote for a concert at the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. Written from the viewpoint of a baseball player just elected to Cooperstown, "I am Here" acknowledges all of those who aren't here, those who never made it. Touching on everything from playing catch, to being picked last, from being a career minor leaguer to playing stickball in the street, the lyrics to this song are some of the best ever written.
- Best Baseball Songs
- Published: May 10, 2007
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Music
- Filed Under: Music: Lists, Sports: Baseball
- Writer: JM Jordan
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There was an artist nmaed "Bruce Springstone" that had "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" b/w Meet the Flintstones" done a la E Street style. Makes you wonder just where Danny Federici learned his Hammond organ licks.
how bout Make Noise by Five Stone - it's a song i've heard in hockey - would be good for baseball games as well.
How about Don Henley - Boys of Summer
Don Henley said "Boys of Summer" is NOT about baseball so maybe it doesn't apply in this discussion.
Yeah, but "Boys of Summer" (cowritten with Mike Campbell) is one darn fine song.
BTO's "Taking care of buisness" is the best baseball song without a doubt.
"Tessie" by dropkick murphys is a damn good song about the red sox
The best baseball song has gotta be Alabama- Cheap seats.
I have to agree with Geoff, I'm not even a red sox fan and tessie is a great song
I have an original song about baseball, It is called 'The Slump'. You can listen to it at my site; clink on 'Homegrown Original Music',
Then select 'The Slump' You will also find notes and chords for the tune. Thanks, hope you like it, it was fun to write.
Thanks,
Charlie O'Neill
I did a baseball video to Boston's Smokin'. It turned out good.
you can't have this list without adding "cheap seats" by alabama. it is all about how they go and root for their minor league team. check it out
"Talkin' Baseball" by Terry Cashman.
No 'Cheap Seats' by Alabama? I'm crushed. I've spent all five years of my post-collegiate life working in baseball and hear that song at least 50 times per summer, but it still gives me the chills every time.
the best baseball song of all time has to be Cheap Seats by Alabama
wat is pujols' at bat song for 07-08?????????????? i want to know....PLEASE!?
a good baseball song is Finger Poppin' Time by Hank Ballard
hey - thanks for all these baseball song suggestions - just what I needed. I am in the b-day party biz and needed to find baseball songs to do a 4 year old boy's baseball and hockey party!
I would have to go with dont stop believing, small town, anotherone bites the dust, sweet caroline, the boys are back in town, centerfield, taking care of buisness, cheap seats, talkin baseball, you shook me all night long,glory days, tessie, boys of summer by don henley, welcome to the jungle, teenage wasteland, and smells like teen spirit
Well here's one from Hip Hop:
Nelly - Batter Up
How about "Swing" by Trace Adkins??
When I was a kid, they used to play a song called "My Son, the Pony Leaguer" over the loud speakers at the Vllage Green befor ballgames. Does anyone remember this song, particularly the lyrics?
At the risk of being self indulgent, I urge you to check out "Baseball's Greatest Hits, Volume 2." The song, "Mendoza Line," has been hailed as one of the best baseball songs of all time (and not just by me).
what about load the bases its good
"I am the Greatest" By Kenny Rogers
a Good inspiring Song.
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For the other end of the season, I always liked Paul Simon's "Night Game." Completely different perspective on sports, an elegant meditation on mortality.