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Get Isaac Lister's 'On The Ball City' played on matchday at Carrow Road

Get Isaac Lister's 'On The Ball City' played on matchday at Carrow Road

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Started by Anonymous 12 years, 11 months ago
My name is Isaac Lister, and I have rerecorded the Oldest Football Song (On The Ball City) for fans of Norwich City Football Club. I believe that in the fourteen years I have been attending Carrow Road, the chants of OTBC have been increasingly cheapened and sped up into what these days is basically a rushed shout. I am told by those old enough to remember it that it used to be sung in the way 'You'll Never Walk Alone' is on the Kop, and that it was spine-tingling to witness. These were my reasons for trying to record a new version of the song to resonate with fans old and new, attempt to get the song sung as it was supposed to be, and get the crowd fired up on matchdays. Bold ambition though it may be, I need you to sign this petition in the hope that someone at the club will take notice and push for it to be played before the players run out at matchdays. Listen for yourself at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d0e5N8coXA ...and download it for free at isaaclister.bandcamp.com Thankyou for reading, listening, and I hope you decide to support my cause. OTBC CTID Isaac

Updates

August 20, 2013

I never imagined so many of you would care about restoring the traditional pace of our song. It is honestly humbling to hear that so many others feel the same way about our heritage at Carrow Road. This movement belongs entirely to the fans who believe in preserving the soul of the club.

August 20, 2013

I really never imagined this idea would pick up such incredible momentum when I first put it out there. It is truly humbling to see so many people care about bringing this tradition back to our club. This is entirely down to the passion you all bring to the terraces.

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Sarah Khan
12 years ago Featured

Absolute classic. About time we brought back the proper version of our song! OTBC

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Dave Lowe
12 years ago Featured

sick of hearing it rushed like a race. play this one instead

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Mark Lawson
12 years ago Featured

HEAR HEAR. way better than the garbage played over the speakers now

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paul james
12 years ago

The oldest football chant should be given the respect it deserves

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Swindon Canary
12 years ago

'On The Ball City'

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