The Best Talkin Baseball Songs
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From “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” to “Centerfield”, these are the best Talkin Baseball songs that will get you pumped for the game.
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” is a 1908 song written by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer. It is considered one of the best-known songs in American culture and has often been referred to as “the National Anthem of baseball”. The song was first performed during a baseball game on May 2, 1908, and has since been played at every Major League Baseball game during the seventh-inning stretch.
“Centerfield”
“Centerfield” is a song by American rock singer-songwriter John Fogerty It was released as a single in 1985 from his album Centerfield and reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been used extensively in popular culture, including commercials, movies, and television shows.
“Glory Days”
“Glory Days” is a song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, with Roy Bittan on piano, Max Weinberg on drums and Clarence Clemons on saxophone. It was released in 1984 as the fourth single from his album Born in the U.S.A.. The song became one of Springsteen’s best-known singles. The music video was directed by John Landis and aired in late 1984.
“The Ballad of John Rocker”
This song, written by Jeff Foxworthy, is a light-hearted look at America’s Favorite Pastime The Ballad of John Rocker pokes fun at the relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who made headlines in 1999 for his controversial comments about foreigners and minorities.
“The Natural”
“The Natural” is a classic Baseball Song written by Bernard Malamud and performed by Roy Hobbs The song tells the story of a young man who dreams of becoming a professional baseball player
“The Entertainer”
“The Entertainer” is a 1974 hit song by Billy Joel. The song is about a failed musician who looks back on his life and career with regret. The song became a hit in both the United States and Canada, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the RPM Top Singles chart. The song has been covered by many artists, including Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, and Bruce Springsteen.
“The House That Ruth Built”
One of the most popular songs about baseball is “The House That Ruth Built.” This song is about the legendary player Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees The Yankees are one of the most successful teams in baseball history and Babe Ruth is one of the biggest reasons why. He was an incredible hitter and helped lead the team to many championships. This song celebrates his life and career, and also pays tribute to Yankee Stadium which was often referred to as “The House That Ruth Built.”
“The Fan”
In 1983, country music singer JohnnyRodriguez released “The Fan”, a song about a Hardcore Baseball fan, who dreams of being a player. The song was a moderate success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard Country charts.
“Talkin’ Baseball”
“Talkin’ Baseball” is a song written by Terry Cashman It is a tribute to America’s favorite pastime baseball. The song was originally released in 1981, but it gained popularity in 1984 when it was used in a Pepsi commercial featuring then-New York Yankees players Reggie Jackson and Dave Winfield
The song has been covered by many artists, including country music singer Garth Brooks and legendary rock band The Grateful Dead “Talkin’ Baseball” is considered one of the best songs about baseball of all time.
“Ode to Joy”
The best Talkin Baseball songs often evoke images of the game itself: “Centerfield” by John Fogerty “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” by uh…everyone. But for our money, the best Baseball Song is Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” which airhorn-and-vuvuzela’d its way into our collective heart during the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series run.
