Special Edition: 2006 Oakland A's Theme Songs
2006 Oakland A's Theme Songs
by tanner boyle
exclusively for the Oakland Athletics Journal
My Red Sox fan co-worker remarked to me that boy wonder Jonathan Papelbon comes out of the 'pen to Drowning Pool's Bodies. I felt it was a little uninspired and I was running around with my iPod which got me thinking about good theme songs for the A's.
My criteria for picking the songs was based on my perception of who the player is or what he does for the team. I'm sure some won't match, but I figure this exercise will benefit from Comments.
BARRY ZITO
Jacqueline by Franz Ferdinand
Hipster band that fits the man.
Alternate: You're Pretty Good Looking (For a Girl) by White Stripes
Dan Haren
Sober by Tool
Understated ass kicker of a song.
Joe Blanton
A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr.
I am not sure, but I think this is a hillbilly anthem.
Alternate: Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rich Harden
Ace of Spades by Motorhead
In the July 25, 2005 issue of Sports Illustrated, Rich Harden said, "If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be ... in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." He could use this tune on his way into the octagon.
Esteban Loaiza
Trouble by P!nk =:>
I'm trouble / Yeah trouble now / I'm trouble ya'll / I got trouble in my town. Take this however you will.
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER
Unsung by Helmet
Despite being included in the 2005 All-Star game, no one outside of A's fans really knows how solid Duchscherer has been.
Huston Street
The Fireman by George Strait
I can cool ’em down while they’re smolderin’ hot. I thought a country song would be a good fit for a Texas boy. Plus I am sure he gets chicks like the guy in the song.
Alternate: Here Comes Your Man by The Pixies
KIRK SAARLOOS
Who Are You by The Who
This one's personal because I never recognize Saarloos when I see him. I can only figure out which pitcher he is by the process of elimination.
Jay Witasick
No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age
A solid rock song with a title that fits your fourth-best reliever.
Nick Swisher
Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
I would bet $100 that Swisher has heard these words before: "That's my old lady you're talking to."
Alternate: Hard to Handle by The Black Crowes
Eric Chavez
Warriors by Ky-Mani Marley
Say fool you must be crazy / What is it you tryin' to do you cannot faze me. A mellow song about bad asses. Could be given to Milton Bradley, but he would have to earn it.
Frank Thomas
Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta by Geto Boys
Great song about being a veteran bad ass.
MILTON BRADLEY
Move Bitch by Ludacris
Although Milton's a quiet guy in interviews, I am confident this is what is cycling through his head when he is on the field: Oh no! / The fight's out / I'm about to punch yo / lights out.
Bobby Crosby
20th Century Boy by T-Rex
Cool. Classic. I move like a cat, charge like a ram, sting like a bee / Babe I wanna be your man
Marco Scutaro
Rudie Can't Fail by The Clash
The Clash is a great source of theme music for anybody.
Dan Johnson
Shout at the Devil by Mötley Crüe
No way DJ never had a mullet.
JASON KENDALL
96 Quite Bitter Beings by CKY
I had Rusty Cage by Soundgarden as the first choice until I heard Kendall say Major League Baseball has turned into a badminton league. I had to upgrade the anger.
Mark Ellis
In the Middle by Jimmy Eat World
This is the song that starts, Hey, don't write yourself off yet / It's only in your head you feel left out / or looked down on / Just try your best / try everything you can / And don't you worry what they tell themselves / when you're away. The lyrics fit the man (except for the part about the little girl that repeats in the refrain).
BILLY BEANE
Master of Puppets by Metallica
You read Moneyball. The refrain of this song goes, Master of puppets / I’m pulling your strings / Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams. Plus it is good theme music when you are kicking the crap out your cell phone/pager/Blackberry.
Ken Macha
The Weight by The Band
Quiet, old-time classic. The chorus goes, Take a load off Fanny / Take a load for free / Take a load off Fanny / And (and) (and) you can put the load right on me.
RON WASHINGTON
(Call Me) Super Bad by James Brown
I got soul and I'm super bad, huh! Double or nothing on Swisher's $100 that this is what Wash sings in the shower.
Honorable Mention
Jason Giambi
Bück Dich by Rammstein
A perfect fit. Bück Dich translates to Bend Down.
I'm drawing a blank on Joe Kennedy, Kiko Calero, Brad Halsey, Mark Kotsay, and others. Again, this would benefit from your Comments.
If you have iTunes and want to hear some of these songs, I have an iMix all ready. Fire up iTunes, click on Music Store, then click on iMix. In the Search box, type in the keywords "Oakland A's 2006" and it brings up my 13-song iMix. Enjoy!
Tanner boyle totally kicked ass in American league fantasy baseball last year.
All images of A's are from Getty Images. If you want to write an original baseball-related article for publication in this Special Edition space, email me. -wella
by tanner boyle
exclusively for the Oakland Athletics Journal
My Red Sox fan co-worker remarked to me that boy wonder Jonathan Papelbon comes out of the 'pen to Drowning Pool's Bodies. I felt it was a little uninspired and I was running around with my iPod which got me thinking about good theme songs for the A's.
My criteria for picking the songs was based on my perception of who the player is or what he does for the team. I'm sure some won't match, but I figure this exercise will benefit from Comments.
BARRY ZITOJacqueline by Franz Ferdinand
Hipster band that fits the man.
Alternate: You're Pretty Good Looking (For a Girl) by White Stripes
Dan Haren
Sober by Tool
Understated ass kicker of a song.
Joe Blanton
A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr.
I am not sure, but I think this is a hillbilly anthem.
Alternate: Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rich Harden
Ace of Spades by Motorhead
In the July 25, 2005 issue of Sports Illustrated, Rich Harden said, "If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be ... in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." He could use this tune on his way into the octagon.
Esteban Loaiza
Trouble by P!nk =:>
I'm trouble / Yeah trouble now / I'm trouble ya'll / I got trouble in my town. Take this however you will.
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERERUnsung by Helmet
Despite being included in the 2005 All-Star game, no one outside of A's fans really knows how solid Duchscherer has been.
Huston Street
The Fireman by George Strait
I can cool ’em down while they’re smolderin’ hot. I thought a country song would be a good fit for a Texas boy. Plus I am sure he gets chicks like the guy in the song.
Alternate: Here Comes Your Man by The Pixies
KIRK SAARLOOSWho Are You by The Who
This one's personal because I never recognize Saarloos when I see him. I can only figure out which pitcher he is by the process of elimination.
Jay Witasick
No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age
A solid rock song with a title that fits your fourth-best reliever.
Nick Swisher
Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
I would bet $100 that Swisher has heard these words before: "That's my old lady you're talking to."
Alternate: Hard to Handle by The Black Crowes
Eric Chavez
Warriors by Ky-Mani Marley
Say fool you must be crazy / What is it you tryin' to do you cannot faze me. A mellow song about bad asses. Could be given to Milton Bradley, but he would have to earn it.
Frank Thomas
Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta by Geto Boys
Great song about being a veteran bad ass.
MILTON BRADLEYMove Bitch by Ludacris
Although Milton's a quiet guy in interviews, I am confident this is what is cycling through his head when he is on the field: Oh no! / The fight's out / I'm about to punch yo / lights out.
Bobby Crosby
20th Century Boy by T-Rex
Cool. Classic. I move like a cat, charge like a ram, sting like a bee / Babe I wanna be your man
Marco Scutaro
Rudie Can't Fail by The Clash
The Clash is a great source of theme music for anybody.
Dan Johnson
Shout at the Devil by Mötley Crüe
No way DJ never had a mullet.
JASON KENDALL96 Quite Bitter Beings by CKY
I had Rusty Cage by Soundgarden as the first choice until I heard Kendall say Major League Baseball has turned into a badminton league. I had to upgrade the anger.
Mark Ellis
In the Middle by Jimmy Eat World
This is the song that starts, Hey, don't write yourself off yet / It's only in your head you feel left out / or looked down on / Just try your best / try everything you can / And don't you worry what they tell themselves / when you're away. The lyrics fit the man (except for the part about the little girl that repeats in the refrain).
BILLY BEANEMaster of Puppets by Metallica
You read Moneyball. The refrain of this song goes, Master of puppets / I’m pulling your strings / Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams. Plus it is good theme music when you are kicking the crap out your cell phone/pager/Blackberry.
Ken Macha
The Weight by The Band
Quiet, old-time classic. The chorus goes, Take a load off Fanny / Take a load for free / Take a load off Fanny / And (and) (and) you can put the load right on me.
RON WASHINGTON(Call Me) Super Bad by James Brown
I got soul and I'm super bad, huh! Double or nothing on Swisher's $100 that this is what Wash sings in the shower.
Honorable Mention
Jason Giambi
Bück Dich by Rammstein
A perfect fit. Bück Dich translates to Bend Down.
I'm drawing a blank on Joe Kennedy, Kiko Calero, Brad Halsey, Mark Kotsay, and others. Again, this would benefit from your Comments.
If you have iTunes and want to hear some of these songs, I have an iMix all ready. Fire up iTunes, click on Music Store, then click on iMix. In the Search box, type in the keywords "Oakland A's 2006" and it brings up my 13-song iMix. Enjoy!
Tanner boyle totally kicked ass in American league fantasy baseball last year.
All images of A's are from Getty Images. If you want to write an original baseball-related article for publication in this Special Edition space, email me. -wella
posted by blank book at 2:58 AM
2 Comments:
In a future column, I will take questions about American League only, 4x4 Roitsserie leagues, of which I have some basic understanding.
When I went to the Opening Day game and Zito was throwing warm-up pitches on the field, the Coliseum speakers were playing Radiohead. I think the track was "Let Down" from the OK Computer album. Not exactly Our-team-will-beat-your-team music, but a toe-tapper as far as Radiohead goes.
So for young Brad Halsey, I'd suggest "No Surprises" by Radiohead also from the same album. There's a line in there: "No alarms and no surprises, please."
I'm very partial to Blondie, so for Mark Kotsay -- who I'm also very partial to -- I'd give "One Way or Another." This song works for a pitcher or an outfielder. "One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha."
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