So, it turns out that the Philadelphia Flyers have their own "Goal" song called "Bro" by California punk-rock quartet Pennywise. While, of course, our Hawks have "Chelsea Dagger" by the Scottish garage-pop trio Fratellis.
The June 3rd Chicago Tribune had a comparison of the two songs. The Flyers song is first and Blackhawks second:
SONG: "Bro"; "Chelsea Dagger"
BAND: Pennywise; Fratellis
STYLE: Guitar speed rock; Glam clap-and-stomp
THE CHANT: Flyers: "Aaa-ohhhh! Ah-ohh-ohhhh! Ahhhh!! Ohhhh! Ohh-ohh-ohhhhhh!"
Blackhawks: "Doh! Dih-dih-doh! Dih-dih-doh! Dih-dih-doh-di-doh-dohhhh..." Homer would be so proud!!
THE VIBE: Well-lubricated revelers kicking and smashing things; Well-lubricated revelers swaying in arm-in-arm delirium
WHEN TEAM DEBUTED IT: 2007-2008 season; 2008-2009 season
FIRST KNOWN TEAM TO USE IT: Flyers: Anaheim Ducks made it their goal song in 2005-2006 season. Pennywise performed it live to celebrate the Ducks' 2007 Stanley Cup title.
Blackhawks: Celtic Football Club in Glasgow, Scotland began playing it after home scores in 2006.
OTHER TEAMS USING THE SONG: Arizona Cardinals and New York Islanders; Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles.
WHERE ELSE YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD IT: San Jose Earthquakes MLS game; Amstel Light beer ads.
EARWORM POWER RATING (Not really sure what this is, perhaps loudness?): 6; 10
WINNER: This being a Chicago paper, who do you think?
That Durn Song Really Grows On Ya. --RoadDog
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