AndyJ 95 Posted June 15, 2013 Tokyo Melody, I think it was called. It was used to introduce TV coverage of the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. I remember it from my first visits to Hyde Road in 1967. Regards Frank Cheers Chadster. Was indeed Tokyo Melody I was thinking of (although I recall it sounding far more impressive blasting out of the Hyde Road speakers than it (Youtube upload) did when played via my laptop just now!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dode1 1 Posted June 16, 2013 tunes of glory. As the riders come out the pits, to sit on their bikes in front of the fans at the start tapes in old meadowbank Edinburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted June 16, 2013 After spending my youth at Foxhall, Waterden Road and Arena its the following. TELSTAR MAGNIFICENT 7 BLACK FOREST (something like that, always played at the end of a meeting at Foxhall) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Gun 7 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Van McCoy - the hustle and the shuffle Edited June 18, 2013 by Top Gun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 19, 2013 After spending my youth at Foxhall, Waterden Road and Arena its the following. TELSTAR MAGNIFICENT 7 BLACK FOREST (something like that, always played at the end of a meeting at Foxhall) ......................... are you SURE that wasn't the Gateau Gavan? :shock: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BritPete 625 Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) "All my Life's a Circle" Edited June 23, 2013 by BritPete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted June 25, 2013 Runaway by Del Shannon in our comeback year of 1961. Played on a cold misty Monday evening, the clavioline solo was eerie in the darkness and the track lights. My own favourite song, along with a couple of posters on here as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted June 25, 2013 This season...... Absent Friends (various artists) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndBender 28 Posted June 28, 2013 'Fire' by the Crazy world of Arthur Brown now reminds me (sadly) of Newport. Seriously though, I remember Sonny & Cher's 'I got you Babe' from the 1965 season at Somerton Park, especially (for some obscure reason) that magical night the Russians were there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted June 30, 2013 Hi White Knight reckon you are thinking Of "A Walk in the Black Forest" by Horst Jankowski- I also am reminded of speedway whenever I hear this-it was a hit in 1965 and played at Newport-hope this helps. Another one is "From the Bottom of My Heart" by The Moody Blues-was the flipside of "Go Now" I think. Also "Help" by Beatles. "We Gotta Get out of this Place" by The Animals which I remember singing to myself as I hitch-hiked from London to Poole to see the British Semi- Final there. Also "Mr.Tambourine Man by The Byrds 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,163 Posted July 1, 2013 In a land of make believe - bucks fizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted July 14, 2013 Hey boy hey girl....The Chemical brothers...the music used as the riders revved their engines prior to the tapes going up in heat 1 at Swindon. Inevitably it also reminds me of the great Leigh Adams emerging from the first two bends in front.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,008 Posted July 14, 2013 On the basis of longevity (at Swindon)... Sweet Home Alabama - Skynyrd Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster and more recently (just) Ace Of Spades - Motorhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted July 14, 2013 Also at the Stade de Lite Swindon, think it's called Immigrant Song Led Zeppelin? used to have Vertigo..U2, and The Final Countdown. Don't think they play Red, Red Robin anymore. Perhaps they should have more tunes from local artists such as XTC, Justin Hayward, Supertramp, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Jamie Cullum etc., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.N.T. 355 Posted July 15, 2013 "Boys of Summer" of which there are several versions, although my favourite is by the Ataris. "Catch" by Kosheen, ya know, "out of my way i'm coming, i'm gonna catch you if i can". And oddly enough, the one that reminds me of the BSPA "Free Speech for the Dumb" by Metallica 'Wheels' - which was the Berwick Bandits theme tune - and still is after 45 years!Also, for some reason, 'The Banner Man' by Blue Mink. It doesn't matter where I hear these tunes now, they transport me, in an instant, straight back to Shielfield Park in the days of Doug Wyer, Maury Robinson, Mark Hall, Roy Williams ... This must be a record. Nearly TEN years from one post to the next on the subject ..... Harry J & The Allstars - The Liquidator (used at Wolves FC for years also) Martha Reeves & The Vandelas - Jimmy Mac (always played for Jim McMillan at Wolves) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites