Elm Park "Music"

Man Friday · by **Man Friday** » 13 Mar 2007 12:29

Anybody recall the oveplayed "songs" at Elm Park in the 70's? Seems like "Liquidator" (ska-type song) and David Essex's "Hold Me Close" were played every home match for years and years relentlessly over the tannoy system. Was it some sort of brain-washing? It was as though the back catalogue consisted of only about six songs. Anybody else recall this being the case or indeed recall any other tunes that were played constantly at Elm Park, particularly in the 70's?

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 13 Mar 2007 12:37

I remember whever we won we used to leave the ground to Cliff Richard's "Congratulations".

Stooper · by **Stooper** » 13 Mar 2007 12:40

I remember about 1.30 every Saturday on the Tilehurst Road end, them playing Whigfield.

That pissed me off.

Question Mark · by **Question Mark** » 13 Mar 2007 12:50

Good Question!

I always remember It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To blasting out of the tannoy!

clogger · by **clogger** » 13 Mar 2007 12:53

They used to play Lee Marvin's wandering star, if they lost at home, in the early 70's,
Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, Song sung Blue, Cracklin' Rosie
I don't remember the name of the tune that was played when they ran out on the pitch,

Worzel · by **Worzel** » 13 Mar 2007 13:10

Lasting memories in late seventies of Status Quo with Rockin' All Over The World and an Abba song. Whenever it was anyone's birthday, the announcer would say they've requested x and would then proceeed to play Status Quo

The Cube · by **The Cube** » 13 Mar 2007 13:15

In 1976/77, probably near the start of the season, they played a self-recorded song by two fans. It sounded like two girls singing, with the "music" provided by twanging an elastic band on a Tupperware box. The bit I can remember was the chorus, which went:

We support a team called Reading
Division 2 is where we're heading

Can't believe that it never caught on.

readingbedding · by **readingbedding** » 13 Mar 2007 13:18

I remember 'Congradulations' By C Richard being played every week.

wolsey · by **wolsey** » 13 Mar 2007 13:19

Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon was usually played at half time in the mid 70's regardless of the state or quality of the game

runrunrunrungilksey · by **runrunrunrungilksey** » 13 Mar 2007 13:21

Anyone remember the kevin girdler song?

it was 2.45 the place was alive with the elm park sound as we came to the ground.
the excitment was showing and the crowd was still growing as the kick off came it was down to the game.
the white blue win or lose, were with you all the way, i got a feeling that this is gonna be our day!!!

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 13 Mar 2007 13:21

Mouldy Old Dough on several occasions throughout the 70s and 80s I seem to vaguely recall.

Mind you the PA system was rather cr*p at Elm Park and had a tendancy to make everything sound like the same tinny echo.

Ashfordroyal · by **Ashfordroyal** » 13 Mar 2007 13:21

The Abba song was "Dancing Queen"

EASTENDER MARKY · by **EASTENDER MARKY** » 13 Mar 2007 13:28

The Mighty Quinn
Cornershop - Brimful of Asha
Breakfest at Tiffanys

floyd__streete · by **floyd__streete** » 13 Mar 2007 13:30

Ocean Drive - The Lighthouse Family.

Slinky · by **Slinky** » 13 Mar 2007 13:43

Sign you name - Terence Trent Derby

Skin · by **Skin** » 13 Mar 2007 13:44

pet shop boys - surburbia

Bucks Dave · by **Bucks Dave** » 13 Mar 2007 14:03

Now I can remember the brass band!!

royal.badger · by **royal.badger** » 13 Mar 2007 14:09

Slinky Sign you name - Terence Trent Derby

same as that man.

Harps stay sharp · by **Harps stay sharp** » 13 Mar 2007 14:10

The Cube In 1976/77, probably near the start of the season, they played a self-recorded song by two fans. It sounded like two girls singing, with the "music" provided by twanging an elastic band on a Tupperware box.

Plastics

Shortbread · by **Shortbread** » 13 Mar 2007 14:55

Seven Tears, by the Goombay Dance Band...

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