Should 'Sunshine on Leith' be the Official Club Anthem?

[Jack Hackett]

The subject has been getting air time on various threads.

Nearly every time the song gets a media mention, it's as Hibs unofficial anthem. There hasn't been another song written...ever...that affects me emotionally in the way this does.

[Greencore]

Yes.

[SloopJB]

It depends, I really don't like it at the start of a match as it's too lethargic.
it's better at the end of the game when supporters are celebrating.
should it be the anthem? The anthem will happen naturally. No should about it.

[Pretty Boy]

No.

I like it as it is. It kind of belongs to the fans as it is which is one of the reasons I don't like it being overplayed.

I also like Glory Glory to the Hibees as our 'official anthem'. Sure it's a bit dated but people are too keen to break with traditions. That's been the song I associated with Hibs for far longer than SOL. It doesn't get me as emotionally as SOL but match day at ER wouldn't be the same without it for me.

[Mr White]

Nope just fine as it is. Official club song should be about the football club as ours is.

[Hibbyradge]

No.

It would end up being played too often.

Leave the fans to decide when to sing it.

[Peanut Shaz]

I would keep Glory Glory but it needs updating. Whether that's by The Proclaimers or someone else I don't know, but it needs modernised.

[rcarter1]

I think I like it better that its unofficial. But I won't vote no, as I can't think of a better song.

[BroxburnHibee]

No its fine as is

[rcarter1]

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No.

I like it as it is. It kind of belongs to the fans as it is which is one of the reasons I don't like it being overplayed.

I also like Glory Glory to the Hibees as our 'official anthem'. Sure it's a bit dated but people are too keen to break with traditions. That's been the song I associated with Hibs for far longer than SOL. It doesn't get me as emotionally as SOL but match day at ER wouldn't be the same without it for me.

This is where Im at. Somehow that seems an important distinction.

[Mr White]

Hibernian give us a goal is my personal favourite but between glory glory and hibernian soldier we're pretty well covered i think.

BTW how the **** did we get away with releasing a song called hibernian soldier during the 1980's? I know it's got no political content but the name alone must have been a bit controversial at the time no?

[shamo9]

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Hibernian give us a goal is my personal favourite but between glory glory and hibernian soldier we're pretty well covered i think.

BTW how the **** did we get away with releasing a song called hibernian soldier during the 1980's? I know it's got no political content but the name alone must have been a bit controversial at the time no?

The song is called Hibs' Heroes, no? That's what it's called on the Hibs album I've got.

[Mr White]

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The song is called Hibs' Heroes, no? That's what it's called on the Hibs album I've got.

You're right. I'm not sure why i thought it was called hibernian soldier. Must be the latent republican in me focusing on that line. Ignore me

[cabbageandribs1875]

naw, leave as is

[Aldo]

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No. I like it as it is. It kind of belongs to the fans as it is which is one of the reasons I don't like it being overplayed. I also like Glory Glory to the Hibees as our 'official anthem'. Sure it's a bit dated but people are too keen to break with traditions. That's been the song I associated with Hibs for far longer than SOL. It doesn't get me as emotionally as SOL but match day at ER wouldn't be the same without it for me.

I love SOL but I have to agree to disagree with you PB

1. Glory Glory Glory to the Hibees should be the clubs anthem

2. It'll never be dated (this is where is sort of disagree)

But SOL at the 2007 Cup final was outstanding I thought I was even better last Tuesday at ER!

[Glory Lurker]

No. As my fellow naysayers have already said, it would risk losing its specialness if it was played too often. If anything, an updated GGTTH wouldn't go amiss, but I'd still like old Hector to be played each game, too.

[Hibbyradge]

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I love SOL but I have to agree to disagree with you PB

It seems to me that you've actually agreed to agree!

[Aldo]

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It seems to me that you've actually agreed to agree!

Indeed you could well be correct HR

[Eyrie]

I'm going to be a very small minority here (probably of one) but I don't like "Sunshine on Leith" as a song because it's not my sort of music.

Using it as an anthem would mean playing it on a regular basis, and that would drain the emotional impact that makes the song special for our fans. I think it works far better when used as our celebration song.

[marinello59]

Official? Why?

[Onion]

No song like it ... on the right occasion. AEK, 2007 LCF, Yams 2016... were all the perfect backdrop as it's all about redemption and giving thanks. Will all live long in the memory.

But it's a song for the end of game, not the start, and needs to played sparingly otherwise it gets devalued and loses it impact and meaning.

Glory, Glory to the Hibees is a much better song for most occasions.

[jacomo]

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No song like it ... on the right occasion. AEK, 2007 LCF, Yams 2016... were all the perfect backdrop as it's all about redemption and giving thanks. Will all live long in the memory.

But it's a song for the end of game, not the start, and needs to played sparingly otherwise it gets devalued and loses it impact and meaning.

Glory, Glory to the Hibees is a much better song for most occasions.

Agree.

No need for change.

Surely Liverpool supporters get bored of that YNWA dirge. They play it ALL the time.

[et_hibby]

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No.

It would end up being played too often.

Leave the fans to decide when to sing it.

Agree. Great to have it as ours though!

[et_hibby]

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No song like it ... on the right occasion. AEK, 2007 LCF, Yams 2016... were all the perfect backdrop as it's all about redemption and giving thanks. Will all live long in the memory.

But it's a song for the end of game, not the start, and needs to played sparingly otherwise it gets devalued and loses it impact and meaning.

Glory, Glory to the Hibees is a much better song for most occasions.

You're right, though stirring, it's not a 'gerrintaethum' number. So, Even if it means enduring ac/dc, no!!

[Ozyhibby]

Not sure what official means? Do we get a bit of paper?
Leave it how it is. I like the recent attempts by the MC at Easter road to liven things up as well.


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[et_hibby]

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No. As my fellow naysayers have already said, it would risk losing its specialness if it was played too often. If anything, an updated GGTTH wouldn't go amiss, but I'd still like old Hector to be played each game, too.

Proclaimers have covered it, that would tick all boxes - think it's on YouTube....

[Edson Arantes]

It's a **** song, be honest.

If it wasn't for the fact it mentioned Leith we wouldn't like it.

Keep to the original Hibs song.

[Jonnyboy]

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It's a **** song, be honest.

If it wasn't for the fact it mentioned Leith we wouldn't like it.

Keep to the original Hibs song.

Nonsense

[poolman]

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It's a **** song, be honest.

If it wasn't for the fact it mentioned Leith we wouldn't like it.

Keep to the original Hibs song.

Tosh and drivel

[Viva_Palmeiras]

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It's a **** song, be honest.

If it wasn't for the fact it mentioned Leith we wouldn't like it.

Keep to the original Hibs song.

Bolinhas!