Sunshine on Leith

[hibee_girl]

Good video of it here :love ya!:

https://twitter.com/Seukot/status/1647237224071569409

[Vault Boy]

That’s brilliant

[LithgaeHibby]

What a great sight at full time - it was a long wait to hear that again after a big win. Would have been great if Ron could have seen that. RIP Ron, I will raise a glass to you tonight.

[SHODAN]

What a great sight at full time - it was a long wait to hear that again after a big win. Would have been great if Ron could have seen that. RIP Ron, I will raise a glass to you tonight.

I was thinking the same and can imagine a few more did too.

[john rossi]

Good video of it here :love ya!:

https://twitter.com/Seukot/status/1647237224071569409
What a song from the Hibs support today after winning the derby made even better as it was my birthday today best present in the world :flag:

[JimBHibees]

Rendition was amazing and brought a tear to the eye.. Best football anthem bar none. :flag:

[Lancs Harp]

Rendition was amazing and brought a tear to the eye.. Best football anthem bar none. :flag:

Had to wipe a tear away too mate.

[marinello59]

Loved it , very emotional. We have waited far too long for a result at home to have us singing it.

[greenlex]

Loved it , very emotional. We have waited far too long for a result at home to have us singing it.
There can only be two players today who have seen that proper in the flesh before. They all seemed to enjoy that. Love that it’s not belted outwilly billy and kept for occasions . :flag::flag:

[Hibbyradge]

There can only be two players today who have seen that proper in the flesh before. They all seemed to enjoy that. Love that it’s not belted outwilly billy and kept for occasions . :flag::flag:

I don't know who outwilly Billy is but a friend of yours is a friend of mine. 😃

He sounds a bit of a perv though 😳

[greenlex]

I don't know who outwilly Billy is but a friend of yours is a friend of mine. 😃

He sounds a bit of a perv though 😳

Big Outwilly Billy to his friends. 😁

[davym7062]

Good video of it here :love ya!:

https://twitter.com/Seukot/status/1647237224071569409

thats why its a special song. we dont play it every week but when we do it means something

[hibee_girl]

Another one but from Arthur's Seat this time - https://twitter.com/kristanreed/status/1647258657116102656

[jacomo]

Another one but from Arthur's Seat this time - https://twitter.com/kristanreed/status/1647258657116102656


That is absolutely delightful!

Thanks for posting.

[jacomo]

SoL was a nice surprise and a great finish to the day.

My kids were with me and loved it… they’ve never sung it at a Hibs game before. I could see the penny dropping about what makes this club special.

[The Harp Awakes]

SoL was a nice surprise and a great finish to the day.

My kids were with me and loved it… they’ve never sung it at a Hibs game before. I could see the penny dropping about what makes this club special.

Yep, being a Hibs fan is mostly a tough gig, but every now and the we have good days.

Such a special song, with a simple message. The best football anthem without question.

[Glory Lurker]

Thought of Ron. Obviously did the same before the Sevco game, but today was what he wanted to experience.

[JohnM1875]

Good video of it here :love ya!:

https://twitter.com/Seukot/status/1647237224071569409

✊🏻💦

[Svengali]

No club has a better anthem attached to it. Beautiful song for a beautiful club

[greenlex]

Another one but from Arthur's Seat this time - https://twitter.com/kristanreed/status/1647258657116102656

Possibly the best ever thing ever seen on Twitter.

[Tambo]

Another one but from Arthur's Seat this time - https://twitter.com/kristanreed/status/1647258657116102656

What a video that is. Goosebumps all over watching that.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Another one but from Arthur's Seat this time - https://twitter.com/kristanreed/status/1647258657116102656

just fabulous.

[hibee_girl]

This is a great watch from the club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsGEovZrWw&feature=youtu.be

[JamesHFC]

I hope we keep it for big moments rather than play it frequently as a money spinner to attract tourists. Particularly if new owners come in.

[Mick O'Rourke]

I hope we keep it for big moments rather than play it frequently as a money spinner to attract tourists. Particularly if new owners come in.

Is that not a Robbie thing ?

Was in a boozer in Denver,Colorado number of years ago.
Juke box had Sunshine on Leith :greengrin

[gbhibby]

I hope we keep it for big moments rather than play it frequently as a money spinner to attract tourists. Particularly if new owners come in.
100% we have a song that no other team can copy unlike a certain team from the west who copy others.

[jacomo]

I hope we keep it for big moments rather than play it frequently as a money spinner to attract tourists. Particularly if new owners come in.


:agree:

[Mick O'Rourke]

I hope we keep it for big moments rather than play it frequently as a money spinner to attract tourists. Particularly if new owners come in.

You do make a very good point James.
With so many films over the years having Proclaimers songs incuding adverts etc and of course shown worldwide.
It all does reflect good on the club when its known tht SOL is our anthem.
Then there is all those youtube videos doing the rounds worldwide.

It is ,i agree ,very important that it is only aired from the Holy Ground stands after wins against them (or Hampden !!)

I remember sitting in the old stand at tynie when we beat St Johnstone in the LC semi final and the stadium announcer, Scott "another full house" Wilson, did not have it in him to play SOL at the end of the game.
Chose another Proclaimers tune instead.
Yes,we get under their skin 24/7 ....no doubt on that.

[McHibby]

Even on the radio it sounded absolutely phenomenal. I had the obligatory lump in the throat, then the equally obligatory homesickness.

Totally agree with the comments above, it should be kept for the great moments. The reason it has such an impact is because of the emotion behind it. As much as I love Hibs, I'm not sure I could muster the same feelings about scraping a 1-0 mid-table win over, say, St Mirren (no offence meant to any St Mirren fans who might be on here!)

[HibbyAndy]

It's the best football anthem in the world 110 %!! And it's OURS !!

[zitelli62]

I wonder how far you could have heard it as it was as loud as I can remember it being sung obviously cup final apart.

[CentreLine]

100% we have a song that no other team can copy unlike a certain team from the west who copy others.

It’s such a good song. No barbs, no sectarianism or racism, just an outstanding ballad with great lyrics, great passion and a great connection to our club. Mind you, I’m surprised they don’t do Sunshine on Leeds down south. Someone will definitely try to copy it somewhere in Europe maybe.

[Spike Mandela]

Everybody on here goes on about how much more this fixture seems to mean to them yet, every time we beat them we get this anthem out.:greengrin

Let's be honrst this fixture means everything to us as well.:flag:

[Pagan Hibernia]

I hope we keep it for big moments rather than play it frequently as a money spinner to attract tourists. Particularly if new owners come in.

absolutely. I’d hate for it to be played every game. It would lose a wee bit of its power.

YNWA is an iconic football anthem but in my opinion it suffers a bit from over-use.

[SHODAN]

100% we have a song that no other team can copy unlike a certain team from the west who copy others.

Sunshine on, eh... Parkheiiiiid

[Since452]

It must absolutely kill Celtic that we have that song. The one thing the most unoriginal club in world football can't steal from another club.

[jacomo]

I wonder how far you could have heard it as it was as loud as I can remember it being sung obviously cup final apart.


There’s a video on Twitter of people listening to it from Arthur’s seat.

Mon the Hibs.

[Mick O'Rourke]

It must absolutely kill Celtic that we have that song. The one thing the most unoriginal club in world football can't steal from another club.

Unless they rename Kerrydale Street to Leith Street :greengrin

[Moulin Yarns]

I wonder how far you could have heard it as it was as loud as I can remember it being sung obviously cup final apart.

At least as far as Arthur's Seat. Video posted here and the Edinburgh evening news website 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[SHODAN]

It must absolutely kill Celtic that we have that song. The one thing the most unoriginal club in world football can't steal from another club.

I'm sure they'll give it a go at some point.

[Moulin Yarns]

It must absolutely kill Celtic that we have that song. The one thing the most unoriginal club in world football can't steal from another club.

Listening to the game on the radio today, they've already stolen our 'Runaway Sue' tune.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

It must absolutely kill Celtic that we have that song. The one thing the most unoriginal club in world football can't steal from another club.

I'm sure a few of them thought they could sing it after they signed the guy Soro and sing, Soro, Soro, Soro....thankfully it didn't catch on.

[Lancs Harp]

Theres a video going about on social media of SOL belting out from Easter Road taken from the top of Arthurs seat. Very impressive!

[hibbymac]

Theres a video going about on social media of SOL belting out from Easter Road taken from the top of Arthurs seat. Very impressive!

:aok: posted earlier in this thread post 13 :aok:

[Lancs Harp]

:aok: posted earlier in this thread post 13 :aok:

Oops sorry. My bad.

[7heaven]

What a song from the Hibs support today after winning the derby made even better as it was my birthday today best present in the world :flag:

My daughter's 40th.

A day to remember.

[One Day Soon]

Marrying the line 'While the Chief' to 'puts Sunshine on Leith' was a stroke of absolute genius.

I'll never not well up when I hear that song delivered like that.

[Mick O'Rourke]

I wonder how far you could have heard it as it was as loud as I can remember it being sung obviously cup final apart.
My mate swore he heard it in Pettycur Bay, Burntisland :greengrin

[Lendo]

I’m sitting going through YouTube trying to decide which of our Sunshine on Leith renditions I like the most.

I wish I was the Scottish Cup win but just to be nitpick, I think the music and singing on the tannoy was a little too load and takes away from the fans singing. (still one of the best days of my life though).

The Simon Murray derby under the lights will be up there too but watching it back some fans at the beginning seem to be getting the words mixed up. Need to deduct a few points for that. Was still an amazing night.

Saturdays game would be up there but I couldn’t make it along but it did sound amazing from my flat window.

The CIS Cup Final in my opinion is our best rendition to date.

Thoughts?

[tamig]

Saturday was right up there for me. Think more than a few folk were thinking of Ron with that passionate and emotional rendition. And far too long since we’ve had the opportunity to belt it out in their presence. Was beautiful.

[Garymcl]

Think we should belt it out after any victory home or away starting at Perth on Saturday after we’ve won :thumbsup::agree::agree:

[Feed McGraw]

I’m sitting going through YouTube trying to decide which of our Sunshine on Leith renditions I like the most.

I wish I was the Scottish Cup win but just to be nitpick, I think the music and singing on the tannoy was a little too load and takes away from the fans singing. (still one of the best days of my life though).

The Simon Murray derby under the lights will be up there too but watching it back some fans at the beginning seem to be getting the words mixed up. Need to deduct a few points for that. Was still an amazing night.

Saturdays game would be up there but I couldn’t make it along but it did sound amazing from my flat window.

The CIS Cup Final in my opinion is our best rendition to date.

Thoughts? The 1-0 win ( Cummings) after the 2-2 draw en route to winning the cup for me is up there with the best.

[Broken Gnome]

CIS Cup. Biggest rendition of it ever, players on the pitch, element of surprise about it, tears, perfect.

[Baader]

Think we should belt it out after any victory home or away starting at Perth on Saturday after we’ve won :thumbsup::agree::agree:

No, it should be saved for big ocassions like Saturday to make it all the more special. That's the beauty of it. Full time after a big win. 🇳🇬👍

[RyeSloan]

CIS Cup. Biggest rendition of it ever, players on the pitch, element of surprise about it, tears, perfect.

Was that when it became the anthem?

I can’t actually remember the first time it was sung properly at ER along the lines of what we do now. Anyone hazard a guess?

As for the best rendition, who knows but Saturday’s was special. Not just because it seemed loud as but simply due to the ridiculous amount of time since we’ve been able to sing it after beating them at ER! A real outpouring of emotion.

[Glory Lurker]

Agree about CIS final rendition being the best.

Also that was when it started to get wider attention thanks to YouTube.

All renditions to date though have been special.

[greenlex]

Was that when it became the anthem?

I can’t actually remember the first time it was sung properly at ER along the lines of what we do now. Anyone hazard a guess?

As for the best rendition, who knows but Saturday’s was special. Not just because it seemed loud as but simply due to the ridiculous amount of time since we’ve been able to sing it after beating them at ER! A real outpouring of emotion.
Half time at the AEK Athens game is the first I remember it. Spontaneous and great.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Was that when it became the anthem?

I can’t actually remember the first time it was sung properly at ER along the lines of what we do now. Anyone hazard a guess?

As for the best rendition, who knows but Saturday’s was special. Not just because it seemed loud as but simply due to the ridiculous amount of time since we’ve been able to sing it after beating them at ER! A real outpouring of emotion.

was it sung at the Hands off Hibs rallies?

[tamig]

was it sung at the Hands off Hibs rallies?

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/football/the-story-behind-how-sunshine-on-leith-turned-into-hibs-anthem-2876725

[The Spaceman]

And all the sad-faced Jambos will have had to sulk through every single word of it as they slowly crossed that bridge of doom crawling back to Gorgie. Glorious.

[RyeSloan]

was it sung at the Hands off Hibs rallies?

Can’t remember it at the ER rally and we didn’t sing it like we do now after the Derby during the 90’s.

I’m minded to think it truly became the anthem after the CIS final but really can’t be sure.

[SaulGoodman]

Can’t remember it at the ER rally and we didn’t sing it like we do now after the Derby during the 90’s.

I’m minded to think it truly became the anthem after the CIS final but really can’t be sure.

I can remember it being sung before derbies in 2005/2006.

[Since452]

And all the sad-faced Jambos will have had to sulk through every single word of it as they slowly crossed that bridge of doom crawling back to Gorgie. Glorious.

That's one of the most pleasing aspects. None of them could escape it. Even the ones trying to sneak out early.

[Hibbyradge]

Think we should belt it out after any victory home or away starting at Perth on Saturday after we’ve won :thumbsup::agree::agree:

If that happened, it would quickly stop being sung altogether.

Special occasions only, please.

Hopefully, in the near future, beating hertz won't be thought of as a special occasion.

[SHODAN]

Playing SOL after wins v the OF, Hearts, in a big European game or after a cup win is perfect and that's how it should be. Any more dilutes the impact.

There's a reason why it was so ****ing good on Saturday - because we hadn't played it post-match for three years.

[Carheenlea]

I noticed one bitter Hearts fan who’s obviously still not taking the defeat well, responding to Joelle Murray’s video on Twitter hailing SOL the greatest of anthems.

Said it wasn’t an anthem as it’s a Proclaimers song, then said YNWA is the greatest anthem. A Gerry and the Pacemakers song :clown:

[Hibbyradge]

I noticed one bitter Hearts fan who’s obviously still not taking the defeat well, responding to Judy Murray’s video on Twitter hailing SOL the greatest of anthems.

Said it wasn’t an anthem as it’s a Proclaimers song, then said YNWA is the greatest anthem. A Gerry and the Pacemakers song :clown:

I follow her but I haven't seen that tweet.

[Carheenlea]

I follow her but I haven't seen that tweet.

Apologies - Joelle Murray!

[Scouse Hibee]

I noticed one bitter Hearts fan who’s obviously still not taking the defeat well, responding to Joelle Murray’s video on Twitter hailing SOL the greatest of anthems.

Said it wasn’t an anthem as it’s a Proclaimers song, then said YNWA is the greatest anthem. A Gerry and the Pacemakers song :clown:

Frank Sinatra sang it long before Gerry, bet the Jambo didn’t know that 😀

[Feed McGraw]

Frank Sinatra sang it long before Gerry, bet the Jambo didn’t know that 😀Think it was first aired in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical " Carousel" Anyone mind "Billy Bigalow"? 😃

[007]

Think it was first aired in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical " Carousel" Anyone mind "Billy Bigalow"? 😃

So it's only a legitimate anthem if it's in a musical. 🤔

Can't wait to hear the Hearts Song in Budge and the Amazing Duocolour Nightmarecoat.

https://i.ibb.co/mFczkMr/14444509.jpg (https://ibb.co/S73vb9D)

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

So it's only a legitimate anthem if it's in a musical. [emoji848]

Can't wait to hear the Hearts Song in Budge and the Amazing Duocolour Nightmarecoat.

https://i.ibb.co/mFczkMr/14444509.jpg (https://ibb.co/S73vb9D)

Ah but SOL IS in a musical, called sunshine on leith [emoji16]


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[jacomo]

I noticed one bitter Hearts fan who’s obviously still not taking the defeat well, responding to Joelle Murray’s video on Twitter hailing SOL the greatest of anthems.

Said it wasn’t an anthem as it’s a Proclaimers song, then said YNWA is the greatest anthem. A Gerry and the Pacemakers song :clown:


Long may their hurt continue.

They went very, very quiet after Kevin Nisbet’s goal.

[JammyDoidger]

I would love to see us sing that tomorrow if we win, with all they hibby's there I'm sure we could create some spectacle without the need of any speakers.

[hibee_girl]

Video of how far last nights rendition reached (need to put the sound right up!)

https://twitter.com/jo_caulfield/status/1661479554102460416?s=46&t=aVqa0cBg17d3EF8v8uwmNw

[007]

Video of how far last nights rendition reached (need to put the sound right up!)

https://twitter.com/jo_caulfield/status/1661479554102460416?s=46&t=aVqa0cBg17d3EF8v8uwmNw

Can we add Jo Caulfield to our list of celebrity fans?

[Keith_M]

Video of how far last nights rendition reached (need to put the sound right up!)

https://twitter.com/jo_caulfield/status/1661479554102460416?s=46&t=aVqa0cBg17d3EF8v8uwmNw


Not asking for an address or anything but, ;-) .... what part of town doe she live in?

[cabbageandribs1875]

So it's only a legitimate anthem if it's in a musical. ��

Can't wait to hear the Hearts Song in Budge and the Amazing Duocolour Nightmarecoat.

https://i.ibb.co/mFczkMr/14444509.jpg (https://ibb.co/S73vb9D)


Annie B is the true angel of the north :agree:


https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/0f/f2/bf/86/angel-of-the-north.jpg?w=1200&h=-1&s=1