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Football Chants: Their History
The history of football chants is rich and colorful. Since the late 19th century they have evolved with the sport. The history of football chants is fascinating.
- Early days (1880s–1920s)The first songs were influenced by music halls, folk songs, and other popular music. Early chants consisted of simple war cries, or were adaptations of existing melody.
- Filling the void (1920s–1960s)After the demise of brass bands, it was fans who took over the vocal support. The public announcement system introduced the singing along with pop music to match matches.
- Youth culture boom (1960s–2000s)It was a creative explosion, with catchy chants incorporating pop and slang.
- Today’s ChantsMixture of tradition and modernity. Fans continue to use traditional chants but also create new ones in order to celebrate, make fun of rivals and communicate on social media.
In this article, we’ll look at 10 of the most popular club chants and anthems.
1. You’ll never be alone – Liverpool FC
The song “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, originally from the musical, was a show tune. Carousel. Gerry and the Pacemakers covered it in 1963. This song was a…
