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Woah! His vocal quality in this one supersedes all others, not to mention how tremendously well be bridges 50's duwop with Thorogood blues! But the kicker is nah, nah, nah, nah, nah....beautiful way to say what goes around comes around!

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i think it's about a guy that breaks up with his girlfriend for cheating on him...and then she gets the same treatment from her new man, and the first guy knows it...and rubs it in her face.

This song is more about sour grapes. The writer has been dumped. He's depressed and angry. He tells his ex-girlfriend that he's all torn up over her. Then, because anger is the second stage of grief, he gets bitter; he "curses" her - you dumped me for someone else, but won't it be sweet when you get dumped in the same way? You'll be torn up inside, just like I am right now. And then, he becomes really childish, and starts mocking her - actually mocking her - with the old childhood, "Nyah, nyah, nyah," taunts. "You're gonna get dumped! Nyah, nyah!"

Such a great song, but - yeah, kind of childish. ;-) But it really fits the mood of the writer, and anyone who gets hurt by being dumped for another person.

my question is, how could you NOT love this song?

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yeah, this song is pretty downright obvious. Especially if you know what it feels like to be left for someone else...

I bet it's easy peasy lemon squeezey. Great song.

The first time I head that song was on TV: music used for Jamie Sale & David Pelletier's routine for pairs figure skating competition... and I agree, this song is awesome. Sexy.

this song's about doing it.

ugh.....Journey what can i say its fucking journey, thy're awesome the songs great too, ive sang it at a competition too!

This song is amazing, I love how Steve Perry's voice is, I wish he was still with the band.

Irony = Well this song was on the radio the first time I boned my ex-husband, literally playing while we... u know . NOTE: EX-HUSBAND. Because he was lovin' touchin' squeezing 3 others. Guess third time is a charm!!! :-Þ

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The 100 Greatest Jock Jams of All Time: Staff List

To celebrate the canon of all-time great sports anthems, Billboard presents our list of the 100 greatest jock jams of all time.

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What is a jock jam?

Well, in the ’90s it was whatever ESPN defined it as for the purposes of their  series of  Jock Jams  compilations : Most often, hip-hop-flavored dance-pop bangers which implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) promoted physical movement of any and all kinds. But defined more broadly for our purposes at  Billboard , a Jock Jam is a song that has come to define the in-game experience at a pro sports arena: Any song that, after years of stadium (over-)usage, is as familiar to sports fans’ ears as sneaker squeaks, referee whistles and Zamboni organ groans. It’s a canon that spans rock, hip-hop, dance and country, and still includes pop songs old and new.

To celebrate this canon,  Billboard  presents our list of the 100 greatest jock jams of all time. We tried to stay away from jams that only really made sense for one sport (like John Fogerty’s “Centerfield”) or one city (like Dropkick Murphys’ “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”), in favor of the classics that could work in the most games in the most places. These are the songs that helped define sports culture in this country for decades, which may have fallen in and out of favor with music supervisors as hip songs of the moment, but which will forever produce a Pavlovian response of sports-readiness. It’s a Hall of Fame in which AC/DC are The Beatles, 2 Unlimited are Michael Jackson, and The Baha Men… well, they’re still The Baha Men, but forever bronzed at their 2000 peak.

Now, a bunch of us here at  Billboard  are sports junkies, but we didn’t trust our own experiences and recollections in this matter to be anywhere near complete. So to help flesh out our Top 100 and determine the absolute cream of the bumper-music crop, we consulted the experts: Stadium entertainment officials, DJs, and general music men and women of the MLB, NHL, NFL and especially the NBA worlds. They were kind enough to give us their picks for the stadium-anthem GOATs, and explanations for their selections are interspersed throughout our list.

And now, let’s sound the horn and get our countdown underway. Y’all ready for this?

ESPN, “Jock Jam Megamix” (1997)

What It Is : ESPN’s one-stop medley for all the ’90s-era jock jam classics, stitching together over a dozen of the then-standards — many of which will be appearing later in this countdown — into one continuous jam-pumping-up.

When You’ll Hear It : During the cheerleader routine before the game, maybe — though honestly, the thing is so purely 1997 that you might not hear it a ton outside of retro night these days.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Pump up the jam/  JOCK JAMS! / Pump up the jam/  JOCK JAMS! “

Listen here.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, "Can't Hold Us" (2011)

What It Is : A no-ceilings anthem of achievement and perseverance, with a pounding piano hook and hands-up sing-along chorus.

When You’ll Hear It : The final minutes before kick off.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Here we go back, this is our moment/ Tonight is the night, we’ll fight till it’s over…”

The Experts Say : “The beat is simple and easy to clap along to, the lyrics are uplifting and victorious and there’s plenty of ‘Na Na Na Na Na’s to make it fun.  On Saturday games, I beat mix it with the Bay City Rollers ‘Saturday Night’ for the older fans.” — Roger Orton, Utah Jazz “Music Guy”

Cajmere, “Coffee Pot (It's Time for the Percolator)” (1992)

What It Is : A gnawingly repetitive Chicago house classic, best known for its bubbling synths and overcaffeinated, mantra-like refrain.

When You’ll Hear It : Fan-cam breaks in the action.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ It’s time for the percolator .”

The Experts Say : “’Percolator’ is the perfect song to get the fans (and my hips) moving after I sink a backwards half court shot.” — Benny the Bull, Chicago Bulls mascot

Daft Punk, "One More Time" (2000)

What It Is : A celebration-for-all-occasions dance-pop squee, as futuristic as it is essentially timeless.

When You’ll Hear It : In between the end of regulation and overtime.

The Part You Definitely Know : “One more time/ We’re gonna celebrate/ Oh yeah, all right/ Don’t stop the dancin’…”

The Experts Say : “Why do we not have any Daft Punk in the national sports lexicon yet? ‘One More Time’ should be a standard by now.” — Justin Baker, Memphis Grizzlies Click Effects Operator

The Bucketheads, “The Bomb (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)” (1995)

What It Is : A horn-driven disco-house barnburner — the oft-sampled trumpet hook is originally taken from  Chicago’s “Street Player,”  though you might recognize it best from Pitbull’s  “I Know You Want Me”  at this point.

When You’ll Hear It : In a moment of early-game momentum.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ These sounds fall into my mi-i-i-i-nd…. “

Wolfmother, "Joker and the Thief" (2006)

What It Is : A ’70s hard-rock throwback epic, with at least two electrifying and instantly recognizable guitar riffs.

When You’ll Hear It : During late-game pitching changes, or particularly high-stakes face-offs.

The Part You Definitely Know : That arpeggiated opening riff.

The Experts Say : “We started using this song about four years ago, and it has become one of the biggest response-getters from our crowd during crucial moments… the clapping part gets everyone involved.” — A.J. Dolan, Chicago Blackhawks Director of Production & Content Marketing

Republica, "Ready to Go" (1996)

What It Is : A zooming dance-rock hybrid whose megaphoned hook made it absolutely unignorable in the mid-’90s.

When You’ll Hear It : The final minutes before tip-off.

The Part You Definitely Know : “From the rooftops, shout it out/ BABY, I’M READY TO GO!”

The Script feat. Will.i.am, "Hall of Fame" (2012)

What It Is : A motivational paean to the highest level of achievement, athletic or otherwise.

When You’ll Hear It : Soundtracking pre-game video montages, or enshrining franchise legends.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ Standing in the hall of fame! “

The Experts Say : “You know what song is going to live forever? ‘Hall of Fame’ by The Script. We just inducted our legendary play-by-play voice, Al McCoy into our ring of honor, so we used that for him. We used that when we put up Penny Taylor’s WNBA jersey into the rafters.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

Reel 2 Real, "I Like to Move It" (1993)

What It Is : A rather forceful Eurodance song about the appreciation of moving it, moving it.

When You’ll Hear It : Cheerleader routines at timeouts.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I LIKE TA MOVE IT MOVE IT/ I LIKE TA MOVE IT MOVE IT/ YA LIKE TO…  MOVE IT! “

Bob Sinclair & Cutee B. feat. Dollarman, Big Ali & Makedah, "Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)" (2006)

What It Is:  A storming 21st-century update of one of the ultimate Jock Jams of the ’90s. (Shout out to Sinclar’s breezier “World, Hold On,” also a stadium anthem of choice in certain pockets of the U.S.)

When You’ll Hear It : Coming out of timeouts.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ROCK… THIS PARTY… DANCE EVERYBODY!”

The Experts Say : “A classic banger at the Madhouse [United Center] because of its big beat and sample from C+C Music Factory’s hit, calling out to fans to get out of their seats and ‘Everybody Dance Now.’” — Michelle Harris, Chicago Bulls Director of Entertainment

Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne, "Let It Rock" (2008)

What It Is:  A guitar-driven club banger that soundtracked every ESPN commercial of the late ’00s.

When You’ll Hear It : T-shirt tosses and flight squad demonstrations.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Because when I/ arrive/ I, I’ll bring the fire/ Make you come/ Alive…”

Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo, "Boneless" (2013)

What It Is : A predominantly instrumental electro-house scorcher, with bleating faux-horns and just the right amount of “ Woo! “s and “ GO! “s.

When You’ll Hear It : Bummer timeouts where house DJs need to put a battery in the back of a discouraged fanbase.

The Part You Definitely Know : That zombie synth hook, hammering a rusty nail into your brain’s pleasure center.

The Romantics, "What I Like About You" (1980)

What It Is : A power-pop standard with more unforgettable mini-hooks than should be legal to host in one sub-three-minute single.

When You’ll Hear It : As time-filler in between innings.

The Part You Definitely Know : The opening riff, four claps and one big “ HEY! “

Imagine Dragons, "Radioactive" (2012)

What It Is : One of the few obvious stadium-rock classics of this decade, with a dystopian lyric, booming beat and shout-along refrain.

When You’ll Hear It : Breaks in the hockey action.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Woah-oh-oh-oh-ohhh, woah-oh-oh-oh-ohh/ I’m radioactive, radioactive…”

The Experts Say : “[Imagine Dragons] seem to be writing music just for arenas. Anything by them… I would consider them right now, the most arena-rock. They just seem to be writing songs that make the most sense [for us].” — Brian Campbell, Nashville Predators Event Presentation Director

James Brown, "Get Up Offa That Thing" (1976)

What It Is : One of James Brown’s countless ’70s funk classics, many of which were similarly related to “getting up” and/or “that thing.”

When You’ll Hear It : Third-quarter dips in crowd momentum.

The Part You Definitely Know : “GET UP OFFA THAT THING!/ And dance ’till you feel better!”

Eminem feat. Nate Dogg, "Till I Collapse" (2002)

What It Is : Eminem’s most  Rocky -like anthem of fortitude and commitment — until, y’know, that other one.

When You’ll Hear It : The two-minute warning timeout.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Till the roof comes off, till the lights go out/ Till my legs give out, can’t shut my mouth…”

The Experts Say : “Granted, Eminem has more than a few classic stadium rockers under his belt, but this one stands out… I specifically use this song to amplify anticipation or moments where I’m trying to highlight grit.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks.

Flux Pavilion, "I Can't Stop" (2010)

What It Is : A dubstep perennial with one of the genre’s biggest drops, later borrowed by Kanye West and JAY-Z for  Watch the Throne ‘s “Who Gon Stop Me?”

When You’ll Hear It : During NBA team-montage videos on the big screen.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I CAN’T STOP-OP-OP-OP-OP-OP-OP-OP…..”

Bush, "Machinehead" (1996)

What It Is : A screaming alt-rock riffer from the U.K.’s most successful grunge acolytes.

When You’ll Hear It : Before the puck drops on the third period.

The Part You Definitely Know : If you remembering anything past the opening riff to this song, you are definitely over the age of 25.

The Experts Say : “If we only have 30 seconds to play something, we put LEDs on the board and then I play ‘Machinehead’ by Bush. It’s a driving song that says ‘Everybody make some noise,’ and everybody freaks out for 15 seconds, and then the batter walks into the box. We try to time it out where we can get enough people engaged, so a song like that is a classic.” — Tim Miller, Minnesota Twins/Timberwolves VP of Marketing & Events

Garth Brooks, "Friends in Low Places" (1990)

What It Is : One of the greatest sing-alongs in the history of country music and general drunkenness.

When You’ll Hear It : Out in the parking lot before, during and after the big game on Sunday.

The Part You Definitely Know : “…’Coz I got friends in  lowww  places/ Where the whiskey drowns, and the bee-eer chases/ My blues away…”

Elvis Presley vs. Junkie XL, "A Little Less Conversation" (2002)

What It Is : A big beat remix of a previously minor Elvis single, making it one of the King’s biggest posthumous hits.

When You’ll Hear It : During timeouts when teams aren’t  quite  ready to pull out the big guns.

The Part You Definitely Know : Some combination of the Vegas-ready opening lick and the “A little less conversation, a little more action” chorus.

The Experts Say : “That was actually one of the few songs that got a request from a coach in-game. It was a visiting coach, George Karl. He wanted ‘A Little Less Conversation.’ ‘ What is that? Can you play it again? ‘ Usually we get complaints from visitors, so it was nice to get a compliment.” — Paul Kamras, Brooklyn Nets VP of Game Presentation

The Fratellis, "Chelsea Dagger" (2007)

What It Is : An indie soccer anthem that was translated to North American sports — particularly hockey — via an overplayed Amstel Light commercial and the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup run.

When You’ll Hear It : After the goal siren.

The Part You Definitely know : “DA-DA-DUM, DA-DA- DUM , DA-DA-DUH-DA-DUH-DA- DUM ! “

The Experts Say : “How could we not include this one? Chelsea Dagger, our goal song, has almost become synonymous with the Blackhawks in the city of Chicago and beyond. Every time we score, it gets fans immediately on their feet and has really turned into our anthem going forward.” — A.J. Dolan, Chicago Blackhawks Director of Production & Content Marketing

Ying Yang Twins feat. Homebwoi, "Halftime (Stand Up & Get Crunk!)" (2004)

What It Is : A guttural call-to-crunk, delivered by at least two of the lifestyle’s most devoted practitioners.

When You’ll Hear It : Despite the title, usually before tip-off.

The Part You Definitely Know : “STAAAAAND UPPPPPPP AND GET CRUUUUUUUUNK!!!”

The Experts Say : “Right before we tip the ball off in the beginning, I like using ‘Halftime’ by Ying Yang Twins. Just kind of a good anthem to get the crowd going right in the beginning.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

KISS, "Rock and Roll All Nite" (1975)

What It Is : The ultimate example of classic rock serving as its own booster.

When You’ll Hear It : After a swinging third strike to close the top of the inning for the home team.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I… wanna rock and roll all night/ And party e-ve-ry day!”

Pennywise, "Bro Hymn"

What It Is : A howling punk eulogy, originally written for friends of Pennywise’s Jason Thirsk, then re-recorded for Thirsk himself after the bassist’s death in 1996.

When You’ll Hear It : For a couple years last decade, after seemingly any NHL team put one in the net.

The Part You Definitely Know : “WOAHHHH-OH-OH-OHHHH!!!  WOAHHHHH-OHHHHH-WOAH-OH-OHHHHHH!!! “

Pitbull feat. TJR, "Don't Stop the Party" (2012)

What It Is : Pitbull’s version of a protest song.

When You’ll Hear It : When the good times are rolling late in a blowout.

The Part You Definitely Know:  “Y’all having a good time out there?/ YEAH-EE-AHH-EE-AHH!”

The Experts Say : “After a big moment, Pitbull’s ‘Don’t Stop The Party’ is a great way to keep the fans excited, dancing, and singing along.” — DJ Flipside, Chicago Bulls DJ

Ram Jam, "Black Betty" (1977)

What It Is : A traditional early-20th century work song, turned into a southern-fried stadium-rock standard.

When You’ll Hear It : Before the quarter starts.

The Part You Definitely Know : If you make it as far as the vocals: “ Woah, Black Betty / BAM-A-LAM!”

The Experts Say : “That’s the kind of stuff I look for. What stands the test of time? You go back to a ‘70s song like Ram Jam’s ‘Black Betty,’ and to this day, the hair on your neck stands up.” — Paul Kamras, Brooklyn Nets VP of Game Presentation

Black Eyed Peas, "Let's Get It Started" (2004)

What It Is : The BEPs’ formerly  politically incorrect  party-starter, made safe for the Super Bowl.

When You’ll Hear It : Right before the first pitch.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Let’s get it started ( Hah! )/ Let’s get it started ( In here! )”

The Experts Say:  “The song that we play the most, in terms of pop songs, would be ‘Let’s Get It Started.’ We usually play that if the first batter of the half-inning gets a hit.” — Deron Anderson, Milwaukee Brewers Director – Audio/Video Production, Entertainment and Broadcasting Department

Fatboy Slim, "Right Here, Right Now" (1999)

What It Is : A sweeping, near-symphonic big beat anthem with a relentless four-word refrain.

When You’ll Hear It : As the crowd starts to find their seats before the game.

The Part You Definitely Know:  “Right here. Right now. Right here. Right now.”

The Experts Say : “There’s a couple [songs I like to use if we’re down in the 9th.]  If you were to talk about ‘Right Here Right Now’ by Fatboy Slim, that kind of talks to that whole wordplay of what’s happening.” — Tim Miller, Minnesota Twins/Timberwolves VP of Marketing & Events

The Gap Band, "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" (1982)

What It Is : A synth-funk masterwork, with whistling bomb sound effects equally worthy of Funk Flex and early NES.

When You’ll Hear It : After a dagger three from the home team.

The Part You Definitely Know : “You dropped a bomb on me/ Baby…” 

The Experts Say : “‘You Dropped a Bomb On Me’ not only signals immediate crowd happiness – but when you play it out at regular events people act like their team just hit the big shot and go nuts just the same.” — Justin Baker, Memphis Grizzlies Click Effects Operator

Dick Dale, "Misirlou"

What It Is : A rapid-shred surf-rock instrumental, re-popularized in the ’90s by  Quentin Tarantino  and reinvented for the 21st century by  The Black Eyed Peas .

When You’ll Hear It : Just after player introductions.

The Part You Definitely Know : That mile-a-minute riff, cresting and crashing like a thousand waves at once.

LMFAO, "Shots" (2009)

What It Is : A worldwide call for alcohol — or, interpreted at an angle, a personal anthem for  J.R. Smith .

When You’ll Hear It : In break-glass-of-emergency-type moments of low fan energy.

The Part You Definitely Know : “SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS/  ERRRYBODYYYYY!!

Nickelback, "Burn It to the Ground" (2009)

What It Is : Nickelback’s paean to rage-fueled oblivion, with the best riff and maybe the best chorus of their career.

When You’ll Hear It : Does Pro Wrestling count as a pro sport?

The Part You Definitely Know : “We’re going off tonight! ( HEY! ) / To kick out every light! ( HEY! )…”

The Experts Say : “There’s a big fallout [now] on Nickelback, but however, when Nickelback was its height there was a song called ‘Burn It To The Ground.’ And when that song came out, the lyrics were fine, but the background beats and the way that song was driven and built — we knew that would work in sports, so we asked the record company ‘Hey, can you give us an instrumental of this song?’ Because it was perfect for introductions, it was perfect for noise meters.” — Sean Bovelsky, Tampa Bay Lightning/Buccaneers Music Director

Missy Elliott feat. Fatman Scoop & Ciara, "Lose Control" (2005)

What It Is : A 21st-century electro reboot whose retro futurism makes it sound paradoxically timeless.

When You’ll Hear It : At the  Super Bowl Halftime Show , on a good year.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Everybody here, get it outta control/ Get your backs off the wall/ ‘Coz Misdemeanor said so”

DMX, "Party Up (Up in Here)" (2000)

What It Is : A seeing-red anthem for going totally brainless.

When You’ll Hear It : When even “Shots” won’t suffice.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Y’ALL GON’ MAKE ME LOSE MY MIND/  UP IN HEEEERE, UP IN HERE “

The Experts Say : “DMX’s ‘Party Up’ is another one that we love to play. Fans young and old know that track, and it’s a great party anthem. It’s an instant-energy song.” — Anton Wright, Toronto Raptors/Maple Leafs Game Ops Director

John Mellencamp, "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to '60s Rock)" (1986)

What It Is : An ’80s heartland rock anthem about the U.S.A. that nobody has to  feel guilty for screaming along to .

When You’ll Hear It : Any baseball retro night.

The Part You Definitely Know : All there in the title. (The main part, anyway.)

Flo Rida feat. T-Pain, "Low" (2007)

What It Is : The most universal ode ever written to two rather specific clothing items.

When You’ll Hear It : Fan Cam time.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Shawty had them apple-bottom jeans/ Boots with the  furrrrr …”

The Experts Say : “We don’t do a whole lot of hip-hop [after warm-ups]. I will say the song that everyone still plays and has stood the test of time is ‘Low.’ Everyone loves that song, no matter what age you are. That’s the one we play when we’re showing crowd shots and stuff.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

P.O.D., "Boom" (2002)

What It Is : Essential survival-of-the-frattest rock for the XBox era.

When You’ll Hear It : When the coach calls a timeout after the dopest highlight of the game, just so he can flash the guy wearing the headset on the opposing sideline a “ How ya like me now? ” smile.

The Part You Definitely Know : “BOOM!/ (Here comes the) BOOM!/ Ready or not, here comes the boys from the South…”

Jay-Z, "Public Service Announcement" (2003)

What It Is : A  Black Album  deep cut with a beat drop more famous than most artists’ entire catalogs.

When You’ll Hear It : At every Brooklyn Nets game until the end of time, that’s for damn sure.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is HOV….”

The Experts Say : “There’s just something about how electrifying this song/beat is when it drops…each and every single time, it’s like you’ve never heard it before. That’s hard to find.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

Def Leppard, "Pour Some Sugar on Me" (1988)

What It Is : One of those ’80s rockers so potent it applies to just about any general-interest activity where sweat is somehow involved.

When You’ll Hear It : During routines by cheerleaders unafraid to flirt with the provocative.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Pour some sugar on me/ Oooh, in the name of love…” 

The Village People, "YMCA" (1978)

What It Is : A disco stomper undeniable enough for a heteronormative sports culture to not bother grappling with its obvious homoerotic subtext.

When You’ll Hear It : Anytime a DJ spots sedentary fans in the stands who looks like they’d be much happier putting their arms up in goofy shapes.

The Part You Definitely : “It’s fun to stay at the…  Y! M! C! A! “

Quiet Riot, "Cum on Feel the Noize" (1983)

What It Is : One of metal’s first and most agreeable crossover hits, and one where all the really good parts fit into the first 30 seconds.

When You’ll Hear It : If ever a song was made to soundtrack highly unscientific stadium Noise Meters…

The Part You Definitely Know : “Come on, feel the noise/ Girls RAWK your boys/ We’ll get  wild, wild, wild ….”

SNAP!, "The Power" (1990)

What It Is : Definitive early ’90s techno-rap, digestible as an iconic four-word soundbite.

When You’ll Hear It : During pre-game warmups.

The Part You Definitely Know : That jutting synth hook and its chorus culmination: “ I GOT THE POWER! “

Pitbull feat. Kesha, "Timber" (2013)

What It Is : A folktronic rave-up that no NBA fan can listen to  post-2014  without also hearing Pitbull echo “ Playoffs !” after every chorus lyric.

When You’ll Hear It : Pretty all-purpose, really.

The Part You Definitely Know : “It’s goin’ down/ I’m yelling  Tim-berrrrrr / You bettter move/ You better dance…”

The Experts Say : “Another one with a really simple beat that’s good for clapping along to.  And the lyrics are all about having a great time, which is what these games are for.  A little dancey, but also a little powerful.  It strikes the right chord for both guys and girls I think.” — Roger Orton, Utah Jazz “Music Guy”

The Blackout Allstars, "I Like It" (1994)

What It Is : A Latin supergroup one-off that needs every bit of its collective star power to properly sell its riotous refrain.

When You’ll Hear It : Great T-shirt cannon music.

The Part You Definitely Know : “YEAHHHHHHH BAAAAABYYYYYY/  (I like it like that! )”

Phil Collins, "In the Air Tonight" (1981)

What It Is : Maybe the slowest, most deliberate entry in the Jock Jam canon, but one whose cinematic sense of anticipation is still so goddamn adrenalizing it’ll get fans as pumped as any EDM drop — particularly once that drum fill hits.

When You’ll Hear It : During team intros.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I can feel it coming in the air tonight/ Oh Lord.” (And the drum fill, natch.)

The Experts Say : “What more can you say about a song that was released over 30 years ago and still fires up LeBron James before tipoff? I’ve never seen 20,562 people all simultaneously drum before the chorus more than when we played this before Game 6 of the 2016 Finals.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

Smash Mouth, "All-Star" (1999)

What It Is : A ridiculous song whose Internet notoriety has yet to totally overshadow its stadium applicability in the sports world.

When You’ll Hear It : During campaign season in every sport that doesn’t have a “Pro Bowl.”

The Part You Definitely Know : “Hey now/ You’re an All-Star/ Get your game on/ Go play…”

AC/DC, "You Shook Me All Night Long" (1980)

What It Is : A walls-shaking, earth-quaking classic rock standard that nobody ever seems to get sick of.

When You’ll Hear It : Whenever house DJs are more in need of a song that everyone likes than one that’s situationally relevant.

The Part You Definitely Know : The imminently mashable main riff.

The Experts Say : “You find those songs that are gonna fill those holes that you need to fill in between [dance songs and Noise Meters]. So those are the songs that you go “okay, 30 second window here, puck drop, I’m gonna play AC/DC ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’” because people like it. People enjoy it. Whether they clap their hands, whether they just nod their head, they just like the song. So that’s the key.”

Beastie Boys, "Sabotage" (1994)

What It Is : A rap-rock siren so bright and blaring they had to  make a cop TV drama  to go with it.

When You’ll Hear It : Coming out of a 30-second timeout.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ AHHHHHHH / Can’t stand it/ I know you planned it…”

The Experts Say : “Sometimes, if we’re really looking to get the crowd going, we use ‘Sabotage’ by Beastie Boys. That’s a good one.” — Anton Wright, Toronto Raptors/Maple Leafs Game Ops Director

EMF, "Unbelievable" (1991)

What It Is : Andrew Dice Clay’s  greatest contribution  to polite society.

When You’ll Hear It : After successful field goals of over 50 yards.

The Part You Definitely Know : “You’re unbelievable/  (OHHHHH! )”

Technotronic feat. Felly, "Pump Up the Jam" (1989)

What It Is : The invention of the ’90s Jock Jam, in essence.

When You’ll Hear It : When the jam needs to be pumped up  a little more .

The Part You Definitely Know : “Pump up the jam/ Pump it up/ While your feet are stompin’…”

Guns N' Roses, "Paradise City" (1988)

What It Is : Arguably the greatest opening 45 seconds in rock history — and then another six minutes that you won’t have to worry about hearing at a sporting event in your life.

When You’ll Hear It : Before opening kickoff (or faceoff), optimally at a playoff game. 

The Part You Definitely Know : “Take me down to a paradise city/ Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty…”

Rednex, "Cotton Eye Joe" (1994)

What It Is : A dangerously stomping Eurocountry reinvention of a 150-plus-year-old folk song, and one of the most demented crossover hits of the ’90s.

When You’ll Hear It : Is it safe to play Rednex again yet? Can’t be  that  much longer, can it?

The Part You Definitely Know : “Where didja come from, Where didja go?/ Where didja come from, Cotton Eye Joe?”

DJ Kool, "Let Me Clear My Throat" (1996)

What It Is : The nastiest, skronkiest sax hook recorded outside of Ancient Egypt, commandeered by the one old-school MC insane enough to attempt to ride it for five minutes.

When You’ll Hear It : Another good test for the Noise Meter.

The Part You Definitely Know : The sax. Good lord, the sax.

The Experts Say : “If you wanna go old school, a little DJ Kool, ‘Let Me Clear My Throat.’ Some people, they’re not gonna [know] who the artist is, but they know when they hear the first cut of that song. They start moving for some reason.” — Paul Kamras, Brooklyn Nets VP of Game Presentation

Flo Rida, "Good Feeling" (2012)

What It Is : The song that proved that Flo Rida’s golden touch with a sample and a vibe would cruise well into the 2010s.

When You’ll Hear It : After a 10-0 run has the whole building rocking. 

The Part You Definitely Know : “Ohh-ohhhh sometimes, I get a good feeling, yeah/  I get a feeling that I never-never-never-never had before ….”

Journey, "Don't Stop Believin'," (1981)

What It Is : The most unkillable anthem of the late 20th century.

When You’ll Hear It : Down by two late in overtime.

The Part You Definitely Know:  Really?

The Experts Say : “Because as a sports fan, down to the wire, you just can’t let go of any hope. And as a DJ, you can’t help but love the sound of thousands of voices singing like there’s no tomorrow.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

Fort Minor, "Remember the Name" (2005)

What It Is : Mike Shinoda’s signature moment outside of Linkin Park — sorry, “Where’d You Go” — custom-designed for exercise playlists and NBA commercials.

When You’ll Hear It : Starting lineup introductions.

The Part You Definitely Know : “This is ten percent luck/ Twenty percent skill/ Fifteen percent concentrated power of will…”

Sugarhill Gang, "Apache" (1981)

What It Is : The Old West comes to the block party — and thanks to  Will and Carlton , a goofy-dance evergreen.

When You’ll Hear It : Fan Cam, all day.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Tonto, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it/ Kemosabe, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it…”

The Experts Say : “‘Apache’ is an all-out classic. Within 4 counts it immediately gets people up and rocking their hips.” — Justin Baker, Memphis Grizzlies Click Effects Operator

2 Unlimited, "Twilight Zone" (1992)

What It Is : The halfway point between The KLF’s stadium-house  grabs at world domination , and the Immortals’ version of  the  Mortal Kombat  theme .

When You’ll Hear It : When shit is about to get real.

The Part You Definitely Know : Four bars of seizure-inducing synths, a pregnant pause, and one word’s punctuation: “ WOO! “

Beastie Boys, "Fight for Your Right" (1986)

What It Is : A mission statement for adolescents not yet aware that life gets any more dramatic than Game 7.

When You’ll Hear It : After your enforcer gets sent to the penalty box.

The Part You Definitely Know : “YOU GOTTA FIGHT… FOR YOUR RIGHT… TO  PARRRRRRRR-TAYYYYY! “

Taio Cruz, "Dynamite" (2010)

What It Is : The world’s most celebratory song ever inspired by an  oncoming period of sobriety .

When You’ll Hear It : During an early energy lag.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I throw my hands up in the air sometimes/ Saying  AYYYYYYY-O, GOTTA LETTTT GO….”

The Experts Say : “Even though that song’s a few years old, it still sounds current, so the kids aren’t offended by it. And the moms and dads will get up and react to it.” — Paul Kamras, Brooklyn Nets VP of Game Presentation

AVICII, "Levels" (2011)

What It Is : One of the enduring anthems of the EDM era, and still the greatest use of  that damn Etta James sample .

When You’ll Hear It : As the pick-up song going into the third period.

The Part You Definitely Know : Once more with feeling: “Ohh-ohhhh sometimes, I get a good feeling, yeah/  I get a feeling that I never-never-never-never had before ….”

The Experts Say : “‘Levels’ has a hopeful and celebratory vibe that just makes you happy and want to dance.” — Michelle Harris, Chicago Bulls Director of Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez, "Let's Get Loud" (2000)

What It Is : The most obviously Latin-tinged of J.Lo’s early hits, and an irresistible challenge for audience participation.

When You’ll Hear It : The final few minutes of halftime.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Let’s get loud/ Let’s get loud.”

Motley Crue, "Kickstart My Heart" (1989)

What It Is : A roadster psalm that with an intro that contains more reving up than a Knute Rockne speech.

When You’ll Hear It : When your defensive line is going out there to get the biggest stop of the game.

The Part You Definitely Know : The motorcycle-approximating opening guitar squall. 

The Experts Say : “This song has such a great build to it that fans seem to mimic the song, and just get louder as the song does.” — Craig Turney, Denver Broncos DJ

Todd Rundgren, "Bang the Drum All Day" (1983)

What It Is : A bizarrely Buffett-esque skanker from one of the art-rock GOATs, whose purity of essence has helped it endure far better than its No. 63 Hot 100 peak would’ve suggested 34 years ago.

When You’ll Hear It : After a hard-earned touchdown.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I don’t wanna work/ I wanna bang on the drum all day.”

Stevie Ray Vaughan, "The House Is Rockin'" (1989)

What It Is : A blues-rock boogie that still works surprisingly well on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line.

When You’ll Hear It : When the titular claim isn’t too much of a stretch.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Well the house is a-‘rockin’, don’t bother knockin’…”

The Experts Say : “Here, we’ll mix in some country songs… ‘The House Is Rockin’,’ that one’s fantastic to use.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

Steam, "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" (1969)

What It Is : A song good enough that its writers had to invent a band to release it, and one that endures as perhaps the greatest musical taunt since “Neener neener neener.”

When You’ll Hear It : When an opposing player strikes out, fouls out, gets taken out or gets kicked out.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Na na na na/  Na na na na /  HEY HEY-EYYY/  Goodbye”

Kris Kross, "Jump" (1992)

What It Is : A proto-viral teen-rap smash with a screeching hook and just one verb on its mind.

When You’ll Hear It : If all four pro sports had jump-ball situations, this’d probably be Top 5.

The Part You Definitely Know : “The Mac Daddy’ll make ya/ ( JUMP! JUMP! )/ The Daddy Mac’ll make ya/ ( JUMP! JUMP! )”

The Experts Say : “For whatever reason, this makes people just want to jump, jump.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

The Black Eyed Peas, "I Gotta Feeling" (2009)

What It Is : The perfect soundtrack to unwavering pre-game cockiness.

When You’ll Hear It : During warm-ups.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I got a feeling/ ( Woo-hoo )/ That tonight’s gonna be a good night…”

DJ Khaled feat. Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & T-Pain, "All I Do Is Win" (2010)

What It Is : The perfect soundtrack to unwavering post-game cockiness.

When You’ll Hear It : After the home team has comfortably secured the bag.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Every time I step up in the building, everybody’s hands go UP…  AND THEY STAY THERE! “

The Experts Say : “When this song came out in 2010, it quickly replaced Kool & The Gang’s ‘Celebration’ as the victory cry for the winning team in the collegiate and professional sports realm. The hook especially encourages fan behavior and creates a fervor after a team win.” — Laura Johnson, San Francisco 49ers Senior Manager of Game Presentation and Live Events

Kanye West, "Power" (2010)

What It Is : A musical turning point in Kanye West’s career, and an enduring stadium anthem (at least for its first 10 seconds) that it’s unlikely even ‘Ye saw coming.

When You’ll Hear It : During a key defensive stand.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Uh-uh ( clap-clap-clap )/ YEAHHH-AHHHHH ( clap-clap-clap )”

The Experts Say : “The more people clap their hands, the less likely they are to not be engaged in the game. If I make the fans clap as much as possible, my job is well done. This song helps me get the job done each and every time.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

Led Zeppelin, "Rock & Roll" (1971)

What It Is : Just what its title suggests: The most straightforward RnR song that Led Zeppelin ever released.

When You’ll Hear It : When things are going well — but not  too  well — late in the game.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Been a long time, been a long time/ Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.”

Black Box, "Strike It Up" (1991)

What It Is : An early-’90s diva-house classic with a fantastic Martha Wash vocal (even though she was replaced with a skinnier model in the video) — though, remarkably, not even the highest early-’90s diva-house classic with a fantastic Martha Wash vocal (even though she was replaced with a skinnier model in the video) on our list.

When You’ll Hear It : The first really important timeout of the game.

The Part You Definitely Know : That squawking intro synth, met with sporadic “ Yeahhhhh ” groans.

Bon Jovi, "Livin' on a Prayer" (1986)

What It Is : The ultimate ’80s sing-along, in just about any context currently known to man.

When You’ll Hear It : Should be a halftime mainstay — for obvious lyrical reasons — but just too darn high-stakes to plausibly use that early in the contest.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Woahhhh we’re halfway there/  WOAHHH-OHHHH!/  LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER!”

Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock, "It Takes Two" (1988)

What It Is : The greatest single of all time,  according to some .

When You’ll Hear It : More Fan Cam madness.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Yeah.  WOO!  Yeah.  WOO! “

The Experts Say : “‘It Takes Two,’ another great one that we love to play in the fourth quarter. It’s a great song that allows our dancers to dance to it, and our fans to dance alongside them.” — Anton Wright, Toronto Raptors/Maple Leafs Game Ops Director

Bill Conti, "Gonna Fly Now" (1976)

What It Is : Pretty easily the greatest theme music to a (non-sequel) sports movie ( Rocky ) in history — and certainly the best theme song a main character could ask for.

When You’ll Hear It : At any Philly sports even for the last 40 years, and a couple non-Philly sports events in cities lacking their own (fictional) paragon of hometown-kid toughness.

The Part You Definitely Know : The trumpet intro.

C+C Music Factory, "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" (1990)

What It Is : Maybe the most instantly recognizable Jock Jam in history, putting it all out there in its first three words. (Also, the biggest/best of those actually-Martha-Wash diva house classics.)

When You’ll Hear It : The most critical fan-participation section of the game.

The Part You Definitely Know:  “EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!”

The Experts Say : “Any song that begins with a prompt/command is a winner.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

The Baha Men, "Who Let the Dogs Out?" (2000)

What It Is : For a brief moment in time, the sun that the rest of the Jock Jam universe revolved around — essential enough that the group actually  recorded a new version  of it to soundtrack the Mets’ ’00 World Series run.

When You’ll Hear It : In 2017, you’d probably need a very specific retro night or some Dog Cam segment to get away with it. Give it another half-decade, though.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ WHOOO LET THE DOGS OUT?/ (Woof, Woof, Woof-Woof) “

The Experts Say : “One classic one for me that really dates [itself] — and I think I was one of the first people to play it — was ‘Who Let the Dogs Out…’ If I played ‘Who Let the Dogs Out,’ I would be kind of embarrassed. No offense, I’m sure Baja Men are great guys…” — Paul Kamras, Brooklyn Nets VP of Game Presentation

Metallica, "Enter Sandman" (1991)

What It Is : The song that proved the arena potential of classic metal, and which still probably haunts the dreams of Red Sox and Orioles fans.

When You’ll Hear It : Post- Mariano , you may not hear it as closer music again, but that opening build is still huge for leading into any particular high-stakes situation.

The Part You Definitely Know : That crunching opening riff.

The Experts Say : “It could be a kid in middle school knows ‘Enter Sandman.’ It could be your mom, your dad, your aunt, your uncle. Chances are your grandparents have somewhere crossed that song… And that universal recognizability I think is what makes it so accessible. Because it’s less about a genre. So it’s not that it’s heavy metal or it’s rock and roll, but it’s more about, everybody is familiar with it.” — Bill Wareham, Pittsburgh Penguins Director of Game Presentation

Billy Idol, "Mony Mony" (1987)

What It Is : A former punk’s sole Hot 100 No. 1 hit, which a whole lot of rowdy fans mutually decided  would sound better  with much dirtier call-and-response lyrics.

When You’ll Hear It : Keeping the energy going after a big play into a timeout.

The Part You Definitely Know : “I said yeah… /  (Yeah! )/ Yeah… /  (Yeah! ) / Yeah ( Yeah!)/  Yeah ( Yeah! )/ Yeah ( Yeah! )…”

The Experts Say : “‘Mony Mony’ is a fantastic song for a mascot to just go to center court and play around, lead the fans in clapping, and every time there’s a ‘Hey!’ you can just point to the crowd and make them say ‘ Hey! ….’ it’s used for what we call hot timeouts. If the team’s on a run and all the fans are cheering, our job is to keep the fans up during the entire timeout.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

The Ramones, "Blitzkreig Bop" (1976)

What It Is : The song that essentially pioneered punk as we know it today, currently used to soundtrack more straight-laced manifestations of aggro energy.

When You’ll Hear It : Right before your team receives a big kickoff.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Hey/ Ho/  Let’s go! “

The Experts Say : “Your team needs a pick me up, well, bring this in at the chorus and the crowd will sing along.” — Craig Turney, Denver Broncos DJ

Neil Diamond, "Sweet Caroline" (1969)

What It Is : A song few would’ve predicted five decades ago would currently be an essential stitch in the fabric of American pro sports — thanks to the Boston Red Sox, and a whole lot of other fanbases too lazy to develop their own crowd-participation sing-alongs.

When You’ll Hear It : Coming out of the 7th-inning stretch.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Sweet Caroline/ ( BA! BA BAAAAA!)/  Good times never seemed so good/ ( SO GOOD! SO GOOD! SO GOOD! )”

The Experts Say : “‘Sweet Caroline’ is a big one that our fans love to sing for our Leafs team… it’s another song that instantly all your fans will join together and sing. It’s definitely one that kind of joins your fans together in a moment of pride.” — Anton Wright, Toronto Raptors/Maple Leafs Game Ops Director

Blur, "Song 2" (1997)

What It Is : Britpop greats Blur’s meatheaded send-up of American grunge — which, of course, became by far their most famous song in the States.

When You’ll Hear It : After a goal, a touchdown, a home run — just about anything else worth loudly and obnoxiously celebrating, really.

The Part You Definitely Know : “WOO-HOO!”

The Experts Say : “After a big stop, or huge momentum change, this classic song packs the punch that keeps the crowd energized.” — Laura Johnson, Senior Manager of Game Presentation and Live Events for the San Francisco 49ers

Darude, "Sandstorm" (1999)

What It Is : The turn-of-the-century Ringtone of the Gods, a violent trance whirlwind whose title seems barely sufficient.

When You’ll Hear It : Before the biggest rivalry game of the season kicks off.

The Part You Definitely Know : That five-alarm synth hook, the most inflammatory Finnish export since the Molotov cocktail.

The Experts Say : “This song is almost guaranteed to get people going after a big play.” — Sir Foster, Atlanta Hawks organist

Europe, "The Final Countdown" (1986)

What It Is : “Space Oddity” for the keytar generation, an interplanetary anthem still yet to be eclipsed in galaxy-hopscotching majesty three decades later.

When You’ll Hear It : When the goalie’s been pulled and there’s 45 seconds remaining to score 6-on-5.

The Part You Definitely Know : The iconic synth riff, the Eurometal approximation of a Viking battering ram.

The Isley Brothers, "Shout" (1959)

What It Is : A call-and-response soul classic, legally required to be played at any public gathering consisting of more than 10 people spanning more than 30 years in age.

When You’ll Hear It : When you’re team’s up 40 in the fourth quarter and  something ‘s gotta fill the garbage time.

The Part You Definitely Know : “Now  waiiiiiiiiiit  a minute…./ You know you make me wanna ( SHOUT! )”

The Experts Say : “There’s something about this song that makes it the best celebration song when you can feel the win is within your grasp. It almost seems like it is programmed inside all humans to put their hands in the air and say SHOUT! each and every time.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

AC/DC, "Thunderstruck" (1990)

What It Is : A blistering finger-tapped riff matched with a rather foreboding weather forecast.

When You’ll Hear It : Drive within a 10-mile radius of Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena and your car automatically starts playing it.

The Part You Definitely Know : “THUN-DER/ ( Oh-ahh-oh-ahh, ahh-oh-ahhh-ahhh….) “

The Experts Say : “I get chills every time I play this. Never fails.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

Tag Team, "Whoomp! (There It Is)" (1992)

What It Is : Easily the best survivor of the classic Miami bass-derived ’90s hip-hop Jock Jams, though quick shout out to “Tootsee Roll” and “C’mon Ride It (The Train)” as well.

When You’ll Hear It : After a go-ahead touchdown turns the entire building into party people.

The Part You Definitely Know : “WHOOMP!  (There it is! )”

The Experts Say : “[One of the only two songs] we use at our games is “Whoomp! There It Is…” We use it in 4th quarter hype situations.” — Johnny Watson, Milwaukee Bucks Director, Live Programming & Entertainment

The Alan Parsons Project, "Sirius" (1982)

What It Is : A spectral prog-rock intro instrumental — play it long enough and it turns into ’80s rock smash “Eye in the Sky” — that became a permanent part of sports lore thanks to the Chicago Bulls in the ’90s.

When You’ll Hear It : Still probably the GOAT player introduction song.

The Part You Definitely Know : That twinkling intro riff, and the pounding piano chords that provide its exclamation mark.

The Experts Say : “I will never use the ‘Sirius’ song, just because it’s really synonymous with the Bulls. And the 1992-’93 team here went to the finals against the Bulls. Our intro video was ‘Sirius’ the entire time. It’s probably our most iconic intro video, with ‘Sirius,’ and we actually played the Bulls in the finals, so…” Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

DJ Snake & Lil John, "Turn Down for What" (2013)

What It Is : A trap/crunk hybrid (trunk?) banger that gleefully lowered the entire nation’s IQ about ten points on average for all 2014.

When You’ll Hear It : When the game looks to be in hand, and your brain can take the rest of the day off.

The Part You Definitely Know : “FIRE UP THAT LOUD, ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOTS…./  TURN DOWN FOR WHAT? “

The Experts Say : “I thought this one would get old after a while, but it still gets great reaction four years later. The anticipation builds to the drop and Lil Jon obviously tells everyone when to get crazy. Whenever you can get some natural hype from the artist in a song, it almost always sends the fans into a frenzy at the right moment.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

Eminem, "Lose Yourself" (2002)

What It Is : Eminem’s best argument for hip-hop as North America’s fifth major pro sport.

When You’ll Hear It : When your team only has ONE SHOT left to win the damn thing.

The Part You Definitely Know : That partially muted, impossibly tense opening guitar riff.

2 Unlimited, "Get Ready for This" (1991)

What It Is : A song that cast a greater shadow over ’90s sports culture than anything besides Shaquille O’Neal.

When You’ll Hear It : Not nearly as often these days, but still occasionally deployed as a sign that it’s officially business time.

The Part You Definitely Know : “ Y’all ready for this? ”

The Experts Say : “It’s an old Jock Jam — it’s not as used anymore, it was more in like the late ’90s. It was definitely a quintessential Jock Jam of its time.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train" (1981)

What It Is : An opening minute that even kids too young to remember  The Osbournes  know in their DNA; just ask the young’ns from  that Honda commercial . (Bonus shout to Trick Daddy and Lil Jon  for ensuring  its continued 21st-century relevance.)

When You’ll Hear It : Another coming-out-of-the-timeout classic.

The Part You Definitely Know : The opening “ALL ABOOOOOOOOOARD,  HA HA HA HA … ..”  cackle, triggering one of rock’s fundamental bass hooks and guitar riffs.

The Experts Say : “Another staple in the event presentation industry. A classic that always gets the fans fired up.” — Laura Johnson, San Francisco 49ers Senior Manager of Game Presentation and Live Events

“That’s a big one for the [penalty] box. That’s basically their song, is ‘Crazy Train.’” — Sean Bovelsky, Tampa Bay Lightning/Buccaneers Music Director

“Hard to improve on a classic like ‘Crazy Train,’ but the ultimate hype man Lil Jon yelling ‘Let’s Go’ takes [that] track to the next level.” — Lauren Trusty, Washington Wizards Senior Director of Game Presentation

House of Pain, "Jump Around" (1992)

What It Is : A near-religious celebration of vertical movement, with an exploding shamrock of a sax screech.

When You’ll Hear It : At jump balls, certainly, but during plenty of x-axis situations as well.

The Part You Definitely Know : “JUMPAROUND! JUMPAROUND!/ JUMP UP JUMP AND GET DOWN!/  (JUMP! JUMP! JUMP!) “

The Experts Say : “I generally use this on kickoff after a huge touchdown that puts the game away or caps an amazing comeback. The opening blare of horns, coupled with the call to action totally gets the crowd jumping up and down.” —  DJ EJ , Dallas Cowboys DJ

“What can I say. This collegiate and professional sports staple not only whips the crowd into a frenzy, but it also gets the players pumped.” — Laura Johnson, San Francisco 49ers Senior Manager of Game Presentation and Live Events

“You can play this at almost anytime of a game and get people jumping around and going nuts. Perfect after a big dunk going into a timeout or a touchdown.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

Gary Glitter, 'Rock & Roll Part II' (1972)

What It Is : An instrumental sequel that’s one of the two things glam rock icon Gary Glitter is best remembered for — and he  certainly hopes it’s No. 1 .

When You’ll Hear It : Killing time in the middle of long pitching changes.

The Part You Definitely Know : Eight guitar strums and one top-of-your lungs “ HEY! ”

The Experts Say : “A go-to anthem anytime your team goes on a big run. It never gets old!” — Sir Foster, Atlanta Hawks Organist

“Continues to be one of the top go to songs for any great play celebration. Having 18,000 plus chanting ‘Hey’ in unison always takes the atmosphere to the next level.” — Dean Heaviland, Indiana Pacers Vice President Game Operations

“When I first started, Gary Glitter, “Rock and Roll Part II” was THE No. 1 stadium anthem. But nobody really, at least in my experience I’ve talked to… a lot of people stay away from that song now.” — Sean Bovelsky, Tampa Bay Lightning/Buccaneers Music Director

Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger" (1982)

What It Is : The song that they invented every training montage cliché to properly accompany, basically.

When You’ll Hear It : Before the second OT, when focus is in danger of starting to waver.

The Part You Definitely Know : That action packed guitar-and-bass intro.

The White Stripes, "Seven Nation Army" (2003)

What It Is : The Jock Jam version of the Imperial March, creating 20,000 new Storm Troopers for the home team with every “DUHHH DUH DA DA DA  DUHHHH DUHHHHH! ” chant-along.

When You’ll Hear It : When your team is  really  feeling itself.

The Part You Definitely Know : Don’t call it a bass riff — it’s “a semi-acoustic, 1950s-style Kay Hollowbody guitar [run] through a DigiTech Whammy pedal set down an octave,”  duh .

The Experts Say : “As much as it seems overplayed, it still gets fans to chant every time. A lot of teams use it and some critical fans are sick of it, but when you need something to get people loud it’s hard not to use it.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

“‘Seven Nation Army’ has been our tip-off song for years. The crowd standing and jumping together for this song is a great way to get the energy going at gametime.” — Dean Heaviland, Indiana Pacers Vice President Game Operations

“The Miami Heat use an intro video song, ‘Seven Nation Army,’ I won’t use that here. Although, we use a version of it for an intro video… but there’s just some teams that are synonymous with other teams that I try to stay away from.” — Cassidy Lien, Phoenix Suns Sr. Director of Game Presentation

Zombie Nation, "Kernkraft 400" (1999)

What It Is : An undeaded Commodore 64 theme remix that turned into one of the most universally recognizable songs that nobody knows the name of or artist behind.

When You’ll Hear It : Right before tip-off, kickoff, first pitch and the puck drop.

The Part You Definitely Know : “OH-OH-OH-OH-OH… OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH, OH-OH,  OH-OH ….”

The Experts Say : “Fans seem to really have fun with this song. When it plays, it can change the entire mood of the crowd. We use this a lot for t-shirt tosses and things like that, but it seems to work well anytime. If this song plays long enough people will eventually start singing along with it.” — Sir Foster, Atlanta Hawks Organist

“No matter the sport, no matter what part of the world, the fans know exactly what to do when this comes on.” — Poizon Ivy the DJ, Dallas Mavericks

“It’s just a universally recognizable song you would expect to hear in an arena, whether you’re here, whether you’re in Montreal, whether you’re anywhere in the world…  that’s another one of those songs: You could be a little kid or an elder statesman. You’re heard ‘Zombie Nation’ at a sporting event before.” — Bill Wareham, Pittsburgh Penguins Director of Game Presentation

Naughty By Nature, "Hip Hop Hooray" (1993)

What It Is : Hip-hop’s most timeless stadium anthem.

When You’ll Hear It : After touchdowns, wins and championship rings.

The Part You Definitely Know : “HIP-HOP HOOR AYYYYY / HOOOOOO/   HEYYYYYY/ HOOOOOO ….”

The Experts Say : “A classic ’90s hip-hop track that gets everyone to put their hands in the air and wave them from side to side.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

“‘Hip Hop Hooray’ by Naughty By Nature is another great one where our fans automatically put their hands up and wave them side to side.” — Anton Wright, Toronto Raptors/Maple Leafs Game Ops Director

Guns N' Roses, "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987)

What It Is : The first hit by one of the most overplayed bands in rock history, which still makes you feel like you’re hearing ’em for the first time every time its opening riff unfolds.

When You’ll Hear It : Before any and every big-game situation. Some small ones, too.

The Part You Definitely Know : That riff, approaching like a freight train in the distance and eventually plowing right through your cerebral cortex.

The Experts Say : “It’s that instant recognizability. Within a couple chords of the guitar there, you automatically know what it is. You know what to expect. You understand what the situation is. All of that happens just within seconds of that instant familiarity with what you just heard.” — Bill Wareham, Pittsburgh Penguins Director of Game Presentation

“This is our opening kickoff song — can’t beat that opening riff, which has an awesome buildup to when the song hits hard right before kickoff. The crowd is going wild already, this song sends them over the top.” — DJ EJ, Dallas Cowboys DJ

“A timeless rock song that will be played as long as sports exist.” — Josh Sabo, Cleveland Cavaliers/Indians Music Coordinator

Queen, "We Will Rock You" (1977)

What It Is : Nearly 40 years later, still the song at the very epicenter of your brain’s Venn diagram of sports and music.

When You’ll Hear It : When you go to a sporting event.

The Part You Definitely Know : You’re already mentally stomp-clapping, aren’t you?

The Experts Say : “‘We Will Rock You’ will always work because at its core it’s just BOOM BOOM CLAP — which stadiums would probably find some way of doing anyway (they said the original recording is them stomping around baseboards of some old church). Add to that the majesty of Queen’s legacy — as opposed to the sordid tale of Gary Glitter — and you have what is probably an immortal anthem.” — Justin Baker, Memphis Grizzlies Click Effects Operator

“Perhaps the greatest stadium/arena rock song of all time. When this song comes on, everyone in the crowd immediately starts clapping/stomping along to the beat.” — Laura Johnson, San Francisco 49ers Senior Manager of Game Presentation and Live Events

“In all my years, there’s only one thing I know 20,000 people will unanimously agree on – when this song comes on, you stop what you’re doing and you clap your hands and stomp your feet. PERIOD. When you’re talking about the greatest stadium anthems of all time, your list has to start here. There’s not even a close second.” — Roger Orton, Utah Jazz “Music Guy”

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Journey - Greatest Hits Album Lyrics

In the shadows of a golden age A generation waits for dawn Brave carry on Bold and the strong

[Chorus:] Only the young can say They're free to fly away Sharing the same desires Burnin' like wildfire

They're seein' through the promises And all the lies they dare to tell Is it heaven or hell? They know very well

A singer in a smokey room A smell of wine and cheap perfume For a smile they can share the night It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting Up and down the boulevard Their shadows searching In the night Streetlights, people Livin' just to find emotion Hidin', somewhere in the night

Workin' hard to get my fill Everybody wants a thrill Payin' anything to roll the dice Just one more time Some will win Some will lose Some were born to sing the blues Oh, the movie never ends It goes on and on and on and on

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Chorus:] Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin' I don't know where I'll be tomorrow Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'

I've been trying to make it home Got to make it before too long I can't take this very much longer I'm stranded in the sleet and rain Don't think I'm ever gonna make it home again The mornin' sun is risin' It's kissing the day

They say that the road Ain't no place to start a family Right down the line It's been you and me And lovin' a music man Ain't always what it's supposed to be Oh, girl, you stand by me I'm forever yours Faithfully

Circus life Under the big top world We all need the clowns To make us smile Through space and time Always another show Wondering where I am Lost without you

And being apart Ain't easy on this love affair Two strangers learn to fall in love again I get the joy of rediscovering you Oh, girl, you stand by me I'm forever yours Faithfully

Whooa, oh-oh-ooh Whooa, oh-oh-ooh, oh Whooa, oh-oh-oh, oh-whoooooa-oh Faithfully I'm still yours

I do these things... (It's all because of you) I keep holding on, but I'll try (try not to think of you) Love don't leave me lonely I'll be alright without you

There'll be someone else...I keep tellin' myself I'll be alright without you Oh...love's an empty face, I can't replace (you don't need it)

People wonderin' why we broke apart The great pretender here I go again These things I do (It's all because of you)

I'll keep holdin' but I'll try (try not to think of you) All I wanted was to hold you I'll be alright without you There'll be someone else, I keep tellin' myself

I'll be alright without you Love's an empty face...Oh I've got to replace I'll be alright without you There'll be someone else, I keep tellin' myself

Any way you want it That's the way you need it Any way you want it She said, Any way you want it That's the way you need it Any way you want it

I was alone I never knew What good love could do Ooh, then we touched Then we sang About the lovin' things

Ooh, all night, all night Oh, every night So hold tight, hold tight Ooh baby, hold tight Oh, she said,

[Chorus:] As you search the embers Think what you've had, remember Hang on, don't you let go now You know, with every heartbeat, we love Nothing comes easy Hang on, ask the lonely

You've got some fascination With you high expectations This love is your obsession Your heart, your past possession Let down your defences Won't be up to the one who cares

Hang on, ask the lonely When you're feeling love's unfair You just ask the lonely When you're lost in deep despair You just ask the lonely

[Chorus 2x]

One love feeds the fire One heart burns desire Wonder who's cryin' now Two hearts born to run Who'll be the lonely one Wonder who's cryin' now

So many stormy nights So many wrongs or rights Neither could change Their headstrong ways And in a lover's rage They tore another page The fightin' is worth The love they save

Only so many tears you can cry 'Til the heartache is over And now you can say your love Will never die

Whoooooa-oh-whoa Whoooa-oh Ooooooh-whoa, ooh-whooa

Feelin' that it's gone Can't change your mind If we can't go on To survive the tide Love divides

Someday love will find you Break those chains that bind you One night will remind you How we touched And went our separate ways If he ever hurts you True love won't desert you You know I still love you Though we touched And went our separate ways

Troubled times Caught between confusions and pain, pain, pain Distant eyes Promises we made were in vain In vain, vain

If you must go I wish you love You'll never walk alone Take care my love Miss you love

Oooooooooh Someday love will find you Break those chains that bind you One night will remind you If he ever hurts you True love won't desert you You know I still love you

So you think you're lonely Well my friend I'm lonely too I want to get back to my City by the bay Ooh, ooh

It's sad, oh there's been mornings out on the road without you, Without your charms, Ooh, my, my, my

Lovin', touchin', squeezin' each other When I'm alone all by myself You're out with someone else Lovin', touchin', squeezin' each other

You're tearin' me apart Every day, every day You're tearin' me apart Oh what can I say? You're tearin' me apart

It won't be long, yes till you're alone When your lover, oh, he hasn't come home Cause he's lovin' oo, he's touchin', He's squeezin' another

So now I come to you With open arms Nothing to hide Believe what I say So here I am With open arms Hoping you'll see What your love means to me Open arms

Living without you Living alone This empty house seems so cold Wanting to hold you Wanting you near How much I wanted you home

But now that you've come back Turned night into day I need you to stay

[Chorus:] The girl can't help it, she needs more He hasn't found what he's lookin' for They're still standing in the rain He can't help it, and she's just that way And when he calls her She tells him that she still cares Under the moonlight, He wonders why she can't be there...why Why do they go on alone When they're missin' each other

[Chorus:] Send her my love, memories remain Send her my love, roses never fade Send her my love

The same hotel, the same old room I'm on the road again She needed so much more Than I could give We knew our love could not pretend Broken hearts can always mend.

Callin' out her name I'm dreamin' Reflections of a face I'm seein' It's her voice That keeps on haunting me

[Chorus:] Be good to yourself when, nobody else will Oh be good to yourself You're walkin' a high wire, caught in a cross fire Oh be good to yourself When you can't give no more They want it all but you gotta say no

I'm turnin' off the noise that makes me crazy Lookin' back with no regrets To forgive is to forget I want a little piece of mind to turn to

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"Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" is a song by American rock band My Chemical Romance. It is the second track and first single from their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.

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My Chemical Romance (MCR) is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major-label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004. The album was a commercial success and was awarded platinum status a little over a year later. The band eclipsed their previous success with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics. Their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The Tru… more »

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Written by: Ray Toro, Frank Iero, Mikey Way, Bob Bryar, Gerard Way

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The song lyrics to me are unknown, however, the chorus of the song is very mellow. The chorus goes, "na, na na na na na, na na na na na, na na na na na." Hopefully I can remember who does this song before i go insane.

what i meant to say by this was that i had no clue since i know one song that isnt from the 60's that had that na na na na in it so i was wondering if it was female or male or if you knew anymore of the lyrics. Sorry for the rudeness in my last message didnt mean for that.

Last edited by EH_Saravia7; 03-07-2009 at 03:04 PM . Reason: sounds kind of rude once i read it.

I hadn't finished reading your post, i was humming this: Joe South - Games People Play (1968) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k0GUDfqmnU

Last edited by BlueNileFan; 03-05-2009 at 11:28 PM .

Good answer BNF.... If not then maybe... "Kiss Him Goodbye" - Steam (1965) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaG2Acg8n60

Just thought of another one........ "Hey Jude" - Beatles

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Thank you all for your help.

I still have'nt found the song yet. The voice was a male I believe. I know the Beatles and Wilson Picket well enough to know it was not them, but thank you anyway. I checked all other guesses as well. If I think of anything else about the song I will make a new post.

eta im a dork

Last edited by lorraineshere; 03-08-2009 at 10:55 PM . Reason: im a dork

Hi Samsbk, Do you have a mic on your computer. It's easy to make a file of you humming the Na Na part that you know, and then post it to www.zippyshare.com so we can all hear it. Just a suggestion.

Try the following songs: "Rock and Roll Woman" by Buffalo Springfield "Rock and Roll, Part 2" by Glitter (says "hey" instead of "na na") "Let's Live for Today" by The Grass Roots Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today

Last edited by atmaestro; 03-11-2009 at 03:46 PM .

Them that can, do; them that can't... memorize Artist and Title

Also try "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" by Journey (1970's)

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Originally Posted by samsbk The song lyrics to me are unknown, however, the chorus of the song is very mellow. The chorus goes, "na, na na na na na, na na na na na, na na na na na." Hopefully I can remember who does this song before i go insane. The Scorpions The Nana Song.

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Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) by My Chemical Romance

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• This piece of punk rock is a track from New Jersey Rockers My Chemical Romance's fourth album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys . The band premiered the song on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 program, and Los Angeles based radio station KROQ on September 22, 2010. It was the first track to be promoted from the record.
• My Chemical Romance hit a low after they scrapped the first incarnation of the record and Bob Bryar left the band. In an interview with Zane Lowe, frontman Gerard Way explained the song was the first track the band recorded after returning to the studio for the second time. "It took a little while to decide who and what this band is, then re-embrace that instead of turn our back on it," he said. "There was a lot of intensity underneath ["Na Na Na"] and it propelled all of us forward."
• The band performed an alternative version of the song in Simish for the video game, Sims 3: Late Night .
• A few days prior to the song's release, a movie-trailer style video was uploaded to the band's official YouTube page in which they announced the title of the album. The clip featured the band wearing a variety of masks and costumes battling unusual characters in a desert surrounding, and it included a sample of music from this song. Comic book author Grant Morrison, who is the band's personal friend, made a special appearance in the role of the nemesis of the "Fabulous Killjoys."
• The music video for this generational call to arms was co-directed by Roboshobo and Gerard Way and premiered on MTV on October 14, 2010 and is an expansion of the pre-release trailer. The clip, which is a homage to camp movies like Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! , shows the band fighting evil "Draculoids" (white-masked characters) in a post-apocalyptic desert in the year 2019. Grant Morrison is featured in the clip and members of the band Mindless Self Indulgence also make appearances, with guitarist Steve, Righ? as the DJ, "Dr. Death Defying," and vocalist Jimmy Urine as the "main, tall Draculoid." In an interview with KROQ, Gerard Way revealed that Urine was originally intended to play the roller skater "Ladyboy", but was changed to a Draculoid as he cannot skate. Guitarist Ray Toro told Spin magazine the concept happened accidentally: the group decided to expand on the theme for the trailer only after seeing an enthusiastic response from their fans. "It was never intended to be a video," he explained. "[But] the response we got was so big that we were like, 'Oh s--t, now we have to do a full video for this thing.' We came up with some more ideas to flesh out the trailer." The band spent a 15-hour day in the desert filming the video in September 2010, arriving at 6 a.m. and finishing around 9 p.m. that night. "We were shooting out in the desert heat so it was tough," Toro said. "But it was fun."
• The video features MCR's futuristic crime fighting alter egos. Gerard Way told MTV News that he had been working on the music video's concept for a long time. "[There are] so many things ... I know just on the look, I probably spent three years, four years on it," he said. "I know it started as the [Killjoys] comic... we'd have these characters in our head, we went to a costume shop in East Rutherford [New Jersey], we made a rule for ourselves, saying, 'If it's not in this shop, we can't build it,' so we bought all this real stuff and made it fantastic. I carried some of that over [into the video]." With the basic look of the Killjoys in place, Way started adapting it for the video, adding various pop-culture references. " Blade Runner has been a big inspiration, a lot of late '70s, early '80s science-fiction films, even science-fiction book covers. I think my jacket's basically based off this obscure old science-fiction book," Way said. "Vintage '80s motocross, because it was very bright and colorful... all the boots are based directly off old motocross boots in some way. Pop art was a big inspiration, Andy Warhol was a big inspiration. The fact that the car, it's a 'Mad Max'-y type car, but it actually looks more like an art car or something you'd see at Burning Man; that's intentional."
• To save you counting, the title is the word 'Na' repeated 12 times. The song is also known as 'Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na).' or 'Na' x 18. No other song has ever reached the Hot 100 consisting of one word repeated so often.
• Whilst discussing the album during an interview with the British newspaper, The Sun , Gerard Way said: "I like to refer to it as an assault party. The whole thing is so full-on, there's not a single song you can't dance to. 'Na Na Na' is like the Ramones with the 'Death Defying' intro borrowed from The Banana Splits . It's intentionally dumb. It's all about having a good time and not being trapped by a fashion or genre."
• Gerard Way described this to NME as a "punk-rock ' Hey Ya .'"
• MCR recorded Danger Days with Black Parade producer Rob Cavallo following an aborted collaboration with Brendan O'Brien. Way told Billboard magazine how this song prompted the band to start over, and reintroduce their concepted, cinematic approach to rock. "'Na Na Na' is the song that changed everything - it's the song that I wrote in the desert, and it came from a moment of extreme honesty, realizing that we hadn't originally made the record we had hoped. It has probably the most direct lyrics I've ever written, and when we recorded it Rob after meeting him, it was a very immediate thing. The momentum of 'Na Na Na' carried us through day-to-day, propelled us, and we didn't realize we were re-recording the album until we were four songs in."
• Way told MTV News how Danger Days is an allegory for the state of the music industry in 2010. Said the frontman: "It's not a concept record with a story. It's just a complete allegory. Even the existence of Battery City and these Zones outside of it - they're very dangerous to live in - Battery City is very safe and clean, and you're living outside of it just to be free," he explained. "It's a complete allegory for the music industry, for the state of music. Rock kind of has to get its legs back and take back a lot of real estate, and I think that's what Danger Days is trying to do."
• This was voted as Best Video at the 2011 Kerrang! Awards.
• This was used in the 2012 comedy American Reunion and the 2012 action movie Premium Rush . It was also featured in the TV series The Mysteries of Laura in the 2015 episode "The Mystery Of The Intoxicated Intern."
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Comments: 6

• Helena from The Black Parade They should totally do a movie... either the music videos or the comics as a movie (animated or real) would be EPIC
• Nico Egbers from Amstelveen In 1967 the Dutch band The Shoes had a top 10 hit in the Netherlands and some other European countries with their "Nanana".
• Toe from Tucson, Az f--k the avengers... and f--k firefly... I want Joss Whedon to make a movie about this!
• M from Asdfjkl;, Il um michelle lee they did spell Gerard's name right I honestly don't know what you thought it was............
• Michelle Lee from London, On If you guys are going to write an article about this band, you could at least get Gerard's name right
• Megan from Stevenson, Al Just when you thought it couldn't get any better....This is so awesome! <3

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Spanish Song That Goes Na Na Na Na

Here’s how to say the Spanish song that goes Na Na Na Na: 1. The song is called “A Bailar” by DJ Blaster. 2. “Na na na na” translates to “La la la la” in Spanish. 3. The chorus goes “A bailar, a bailar, toda la noche, con mi amor.”

Introduction

Have you ever found yourself humming or singing along to a catchy tune but couldn’t quite remember the lyrics? If you’re trying to identify a Spanish song that goes “na na na na,” you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will explore a few popular Spanish songs with the famous “na na na na” melody, providing you with some potential options to satisfy your musical curiosity.

Song Option 1: “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens

One of the most well-known Spanish songs featuring the “na na na na” melody is “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens. This iconic song blends traditional Mexican folk music with rock and roll elements, creating an energetic and infectious rhythm. The chorus of “La Bamba” includes the famous “na na na na” part that is often sung along by fans worldwide.

Song Option 2: “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin

Another popular song that incorporates the “na na na na” melody is “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin. Released in 1999, this upbeat track became a global sensation and helped propel Ricky Martin to international stardom. The chorus of “Livin’ La Vida Loca” features the catchy “na na na na” phrase, which adds to the song’s infectious and lively nature.

Song Option 3: “El Perdón” by Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias

“El Perdón” is a collaboration between Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam and Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. This reggaeton-infused track gained immense popularity upon its release and showcases the artists’ distinctive styles. The chorus of “El Perdón” includes the melodic “na na na na” sequence, adding to the song’s memorable and engaging appeal.

Exploring More Options

While the aforementioned songs are well-known examples, there are numerous other Spanish songs that incorporate the “na na na na” melody in different ways. Exploring various genres such as Latin pop, reggaeton, salsa, and traditional folk music can lead you to discover even more songs featuring this catchy phrase. Online music platforms, radio stations, and music forums can serve as valuable resources for finding new songs to enjoy.

The search for a Spanish song that goes “na na na na” can be a fun and engaging musical journey. Songs like “La Bamba,” “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” and “El Perdón” offer popular examples of this melodic pattern, but there are many more to discover. Don’t hesitate to delve into the rich world of Spanish music, explore different genres, and expand your repertoire of catchy tunes. Whether you’re singing along in the car or impressing your friends with your newfound musical knowledge, the “na na na na” melodies are sure to bring joy to your ears. Fill Me Up Spanish Version Everybody Loves Raymond Spanish Steps Mothers Day Poems in Spanish For Preschoolers Mothers Day Cards in Spanish For Grandma

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