Pennington: 50/50 split on needing to dump Rocky Top

Should UT stop using "Rocky Top"?

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#101
#101
Pennington IS right about the "woo" No we didn't always do it, and to me it's revolting.

Get rid of the gayish woo but keep Rocky Top.
 
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#103
#103
I'd be ok with it. Kinda like ole piss dumping "rebel". The band could still play it at games. Just have some other official song.
 
#105
#105
90 Vol said:
I'm thinking the only people wanting to get rid of Rocky Top is the fans of opposing teams. Rocky Top really irritates the Vol haters. IMO, that's all the more reason to keep it. :rock:
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Certainly agree. Talk about branding, it is among the most recognizable fight songs besides being completely unique. I know many people who really don't know football but they know that Rocky Top is UT. Nowadays, it seems we've gotten away from most of the words of the song and mostly just sing the chorus. I usually don't characterize person's opinions since everyone has the right to one. But, to me, that comment of getting rid of Rocky Top is stupid.
 
#106
#106
Every once in a while, we get a new definition of "brain dead". We just got a new one.

We have the most recognizable college song in the country, and some idiot wants to get rid of it. How do these people walk around by themselves? Oh, maybe they don't!

Rocky Top is here to stay. Pennington, someone I do not know, thankfully, should turn up his "Dynamite" and get in step with James Franklin.

Sorry to get so upset, but this kind of thing gets me really fired up.

Go Vols! Good Ole Rocky Top!!!!!!
 
#107
#107
jim43 said:
Every once in a while, we get a new definition of "brain dead". We just got a new one.

We have the most recognizable college song in the country, and some idiot wants to get rid of it. How do these people walk around by themselves? Oh, maybe they don't!

Rocky Top is here to stay. Pennington, someone I do not know, thankfully, should turn up his "Dynamite" and get in step with James Franklin.

Sorry to get so upset, but this kind of thing gets me really fired up.

Go Vols! Good Ole Rocky Top!!!!!!
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It is quite recognizable (especially in the Southern states) but I wouldn't go that far
 
#108
#108
Pennington is a transplant from Ohio. If you've ever met anyone from Ohio, they think they're the smartest people on earth.

Nuff said.

Edit: I forgot to mention that Ohio is also the home of Cleveland... The Shi****iest place I've ever been in my travels around this country!
 
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#109
#109
VolStrom said:
Pennington is a transplant from Ohio. If you've ever met anyone from Ohio, they think they're the smartest people on earth.

Nuff said.

Edit: I forgot to mention that Ohio is also the home of Cleveland... The Shi****iest place I've ever been in my travels around this country!
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Wonder if we could get him to go back to Ohio, if they would even take him?
 
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#112
#112
volsportsfan said:
Who is a ringleader around here that can get this guy's show boycotted? UNBELIEVABLE! I was just thinking the other day that Rocky Top might be UT's greatest tradition. That song gets me so excited for UT sports like no other tradition we have. Seriously! How do we run this guy off the air? I'm aggravated. :banghead2:
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The best way is to not listen. If enough people would
do it he will go away.
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#113
#113
Im all about changing up uniforms but getting rid of Rocky top is just crazy as hell. 50/50 my butt.
 
#114
#114
TrueOrange said:
It is quite recognizable (especially in the Southern states) but I wouldn't go that far
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"Rocky Top" has become an American standard completely apart from its association with UT sports. I've heard it played it a bar in DC, a bar in Colorado, a bar in California, and even a bar in Dublin, Ireland. What other college fight song is that widely known and recognizable in its own right?
 
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#116
#116
I have been a fan my whole life,grew up with "Rocky Top", still get goose bumps.
I'm new here on VN. Who is this guy?Is he some radio a**hole?
 
#117
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VolStrom said:
Pennington is a transplant from Ohio. If you've ever met anyone from Ohio, they think they're the smartest people on earth.

Nuff said.

Edit: I forgot to mention that Ohio is also the home of Cleveland... The Shi****iest place I've ever been in my travels around this country!
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Cleveland is a hell all to itself. Only town to catch a river on fire. Ohioans are the dumbest bunch of rat bast###s on our planet.
 
#121
#121
hibbs said:
you think changig the uniforms will piss off the blue hair's....try taking away Rocky Top, there will be a full blown riot across the state.
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Not a blue hair and don't believe in changing the uniforms

Don't like Orange and White, get another team
 
#122
#122
Volosaurus rex said:
The following data would beg to differ with respect to the quality and popularity of “Tennessee Waltz”: The version recorded by Patti Page “entered the Pop Music chart of Billboard dated 10 November 1950 for a 30 week chart run with a #1 peak on the 30 December 1950 chart; the track would remain at #1 for a total of nine weeks. . . . "The Tennessee Waltz" became Page's career record.

The success of the Patti Page version led to covers by Les Paul with Mary Ford (Capitol 1316) and Jo Stafford (Columbia 39065), both of which reached the Top Ten – Stafford's at #7 and Paul/Ford at #6 (the latter was a double sided hit with "Little Rock Getaway" reaching #18). The Fontane Sisters made their first solo recording cutting "Tennessee Waltz" in a November 1950 session at RCA Victor Studios in New York City; the track would reach the Top 20. In addition, the original version – credited to Pee Wee King – was re-released to reach #6 C&W” (Tennessee Waltz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

The song also has a very specific place in Tennessee football history. According to Hugh Faust, who was an assistant coach on the 1950 team, General Neyland used the song to tactical advantage prior to the 1951 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas. While they were in the locker room, Neyland could tell the team was tense; he heard the strains of “Tennessee Waltz” wafting through the open windows and began dancing with an imaginary partner. The team erupted with laughter, which served as a perfect psychological icebreaker after which Neyland commenced his pre-game talk. (Fast-forward to the 34:30 mark of General Robert Neyland "The Man and the Legend" - YouTube for Faust’s account.) It should be noted that the Patti Page version of the song was then at the height of its national popularity.

Having said all of that, “Tennessee Waltz” is a stately, dignified song that is perfect for slow dancing. It does not possess the tempo necessary for a college football song.
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Yeah if you lived in 1950. RockyTop is here to stay.
 
#124
#124
Vercingetorix said:
"Rocky Top" has become an American standard completely apart from its association with UT sports. I've heard it played it a bar in DC, a bar in Colorado, a bar in California, and even a bar in Dublin, Ireland. What other college fight song is that widely known and recognizable in its own right?
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As much as we love "Rocky Top" and/or "Down the Field," I believe that, if we are truly objective, most college football fans would probably say that this is still the most recognizable college fight song: Notre Dame fight song - YouTube.
 
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