bobobonators Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Why do the Bills always play this song on gamedays? The song is 20yrs old and, as far as I’m aware, has zero relevance to Buffalo. In my opinion, playing this song comes off as tacky, outdated and simply put: embarrassing. 1. Why do we play this song? 2. Who is responsible for selecting the playlist on game days. Any info would be greatly appreciated. 1 8 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 It's wild you care so much to be embarrassed about a catchy bassy song that's easy to chant along with. Why does it need to have relevance to Buffalo? It's background noise. 3 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Because it’s fun!!!! 6 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, bobobonators said: Why do the Bills always play this song on gamedays? The song is 20yrs old and, as far as I’m aware, has zero relevance to Buffalo. In my opinion, playing this song comes off as tacky, outdated and simply put: embarrassing. 1. Why do we play this song? 2. Who is responsible for selecting the playlist on game days. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I’m pretty sure every sporting event for every major sport plays this song at least once/game. 4 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, bobobonators said: Why do the Bills always play this song on gamedays? The song is 20yrs old and, as far as I’m aware, has zero relevance to Buffalo. In my opinion, playing this song comes off as tacky, outdated and simply put: embarrassing. 1. Why do we play this song? 2. Who is responsible for selecting the playlist on game days. Any info would be greatly appreciated. A lot of sports teams played it at start of games or kickoffs for football. Some reason each teams fan base thinks its their thing that they started. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: It's wild you care so much to be embarrassed about a catchy bassy song that's easy to chant along with. Why does it need to have relevance to Buffalo? It's background noise. How is it wild? It has to do with the game day experience. The song is not a classic and has no bearing to anything Buffalo, so why continue playing it every home game? Is the song deserving of being a Bills tradition on gameday? It’s a valid question in my opinion. 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: I’m pretty sure every sporting event for every major sport plays this song at least once/game. No, they do not. 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The Bills should only play The Goo Goo Dolls. Think you can't get pumped up to the Goo Goo Dolls? I once went to the gym and did squats at midnight while listening to Iris on repeat. I was also 22 and sad about some girl, but whatever. And the Bills are constantly getting rejected by the Super Bowl, so it's fitting. 1 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, bobobonators said: How is it wild? It has to do with the game day experience. The song is not a classic and has no bearing to anything Buffalo, so why continue playing it every home game? Is the song deserving of being a Bills tradition on gameday? It’s a valid question in my opinion. No, they do not. People who are determined to be miserable will find any and all reasons to be miserable. I bet you're the guy all the coffee shop workers roll their eyes about when they see you walk in. 2 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 ...but you're ok with the train horn. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: People who are determined to be miserable will find any and all reasons to be miserable. I bet you're the guy all the coffee shop workers roll their eyes about when they see you walk in. Lmao. I’m not miserable at all. And smart asses like you are a dime a dozen. It’s a legitimate question, if you don’t know the answer then let it be. 8 minutes ago, dpberr said: ...but you're ok with the train horn. I’m indifferent towards it. But since you raise the topic…lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpactCorey Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 11 minutes ago, bobobonators said: How is it wild? It has to do with the game day experience. The song is not a classic and has no bearing to anything Buffalo, so why continue playing it every home game? Is the song deserving of being a Bills tradition on gameday? It’s a valid question in my opinion. I'm not here to argue for or against this song at game day. Nor will I say I even like it. However, this particular song has shown up on top 50 rock songs of ALL time as recently as 2021. It is played all over the WORLD at sporting events. I don't know if that makes it "classic" but it certainly isn't a flash in the pan. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Lighten up, Francis. I love hearing 7 Nation Army raining down at Highmark. It's how I know the Bills game is about to start. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 This is not unique to the Bills. It is played a lot of places. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 It's the professional version of every school in the US playing thunderstruck before every game in the 90s and some to this day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, MPL said: The Bills should only play The Goo Goo Dolls. Think you can't get pumped up to the Goo Goo Dolls? I once went to the gym and did squats at midnight while listening to Iris on repeat. I was also 22 and sad about some girl, but whatever. And the Bills are constantly getting rejected by the Super Bowl, so it's fitting. Black Balloon baby!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 24 minutes ago, Gugny said: I’m pretty sure every sporting event for every major sport plays this song at least once/game. They play it alot at college football games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 My real issue with 7 Nation Army being a thing at all stadiums is that it further over inflates Jack White's sense of importance and belief that anyone who plays a minor pentatonic riff over a four-on-the-floor beat is ripping off the White Stripes. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Oh good lord, when is the draft? 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: 19 minutes ago, MPL said: The Bills should only play The Goo Goo Dolls. Think you can't get pumped up to the Goo Goo Dolls? I once went to the gym and did squats at midnight while listening to Iris on repeat. I was also 22 and sad about some girl, but whatever. And the Bills are constantly getting rejected by the Super Bowl, so it's fitting. Black Balloon baby!!!! They gotta start playing Slide every time Josh Allen runs. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty shackleford Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, MPL said: They gotta start playing Slide every time Josh Allen runs. He prefers Thunderstruck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Some of the responses here are gold. Lol I’d say I have not heard the song at another NFL stadium (4 different stadiums) in the last 5yrs. I’ve heard it at some college football games. No baseball games. This is very important to me. This way next time someone asks me why the Bills play Seven Nation Army every game I’ll just continue to say I have no idea. “Good bass” 🤷🏻♂️😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, stevestojan said: Oh good lord, when is the draft? Easy Stoyo. Most of us are still processing that we lost to that ***** show that played yesterday. Let us have some cotton candy topics while we recuperate. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 man, I hope someone gets to the bottom of this pronto... ...before there is another thread asking the same thing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Just now, Freddie's Dead said: Easy Stoyo. Most of us are still processing that we lost to that ***** show that played yesterday. Let us have some cotton candy topics while we recuperate. I agree. I’d rather discuss removing this song on gameday than removing McD. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Does 7 Nation get royalties each and every time time it’s used? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I saw the White Stripes at Blackpool Winter Gardens. One of the best live gigs I have ever been to. Aso for the people who don't think it is a classic... well I'm gonna fight 'em off, a seven nation army couldn't hold me back! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, bobobonators said: I agree. I’d rather discuss removing this song on gameday than removing McD. Well said BobO. There'll be plenty of time for that next January 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 minutes ago, rusty shackleford said: 5 minutes ago, MPL said: They gotta start playing Slide every time Josh Allen runs. He prefers Thunderstruck. I was thinking Anita Ward's You Can Ring My Bell. Thunderstruck is a better option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, MPL said: I was thinking Anita Ward's You Can Ring My Bell. Thunderstruck is a better option. Unless there's a song about cantaloupes somewhere..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, Brand J said: Does 7 Nation get royalties each and every time time it’s used? Aren't they paying for half the stadium costs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 51 minutes ago, bobobonators said: Why do the Bills always play this song on gamedays? The song is 20yrs old and, as far as I’m aware, has zero relevance to Buffalo. In my opinion, playing this song comes off as tacky, outdated and simply put: embarrassing. 1. Why do we play this song? 2. Who is responsible for selecting the playlist on game days. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I'm 60+ and had never heard of this song til right now. Just went to YT to check it out, and it's pretty much garbage, IMO. They play THAT song at every Bills game?! Yeah, I'd question it too. Edited January 29 by Bob Jones 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 32 minutes ago, bobobonators said: How is it wild? It has to do with the game day experience. The song is not a classic and has no bearing to anything Buffalo, so why continue playing it every home game? Is the song deserving of being a Bills tradition on gameday? It’s a valid question in my opinion. No, they do not. Okay, Bob. I’ll rephrase. Very sporting event (baseball, football, hockey) that I’ve been to over the last decade or so has played that song. Why? It is familiar to most. It has a great beat. It is easy to clap to. It is simple. We’re not talking rocket surgery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 10 minutes ago, bobobonators said: Some of the responses here are gold. Lol I’d say I have not heard the song at another NFL stadium (4 different stadiums) in the last 5yrs. I’ve heard it at some college football games. No baseball games. This is very important to me. This way next time someone asks me why the Bills play Seven Nation Army every game I’ll just continue to say I have no idea. “Good bass” 🤷🏻♂️😊 it's a trendy song like Mo Bamba. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeskillitMoorman Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I agree, almost every team plays that song on kickoffs. We need to do our own thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billl Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, bobobonators said: Some of the responses here are gold. Lol I’d say I have not heard the song at another NFL stadium (4 different stadiums) in the last 5yrs. I’ve heard it at some college football games. No baseball games. This is very important to me. This way next time someone asks me why the Bills play Seven Nation Army every game I’ll just continue to say I have no idea. “Good bass” 🤷🏻♂️😊 The Ravens played it non-stop yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 37 minutes ago, MPL said: The Bills should only play The Goo Goo Dolls. Think you can't get pumped up to the Goo Goo Dolls? I once went to the gym and did squats at midnight while listening to Iris on repeat. I was also 22 and sad about some girl, but whatever. And the Bills are constantly getting rejected by the Super Bowl, so it's fitting. Hey Long Way Down is kinda rockin. Kinda. If anyone remembers Twister lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcash Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 You know what’s funny I was thinking the same thing the other day about this. I’m thinking it’s because we are already trained as fans on this and it’s just easy and automatic to get the crowd going. i personally am not a huge fan of the song and it doesn’t really pump me up but i am there screaming the thing when i go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty shackleford Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Gugny said: Okay, Bob. I’ll rephrase. Very sporting event (baseball, football, hockey) that I’ve been to over the last decade or so has played that song. Why? It is familiar to most. It has a great beat. It is easy to clap to. It is simple. We’re not talking rocket surgery. It gets McDermott all fired up. Edited January 29 by rusty shackleford 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Callahan Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Its a thing across the NFL and other leagues. What are we going to do, make a goo goo dolls song into a stadium chant? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I’ve thought this for a while, it’s played out. I don’t really care all that much, but when I’ve heard it, the thought that it’s overplayed has crossed my mind. Thus it needs to go! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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