[Archived] Darwen End Singing Section

[Ben-2000]

Jason Roberts has just confirmed on twitter that Samba doesn't like the "big black man" song. Get thinking of a new one.

Can't find that on here -> http://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30

[J*B]

Can't find that on here -> http://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30

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@joshboswellbrfc

Free advertising! But yeah, he was doing a Q&A:

“@JasonRoberts30: “@joshboswellbrfc: @jasonroberts30 do you think #chrissamba appreciates the "Chris samba is a big black man" song/Dont think so!!”

[Ben-2000]

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@joshboswellbrfc

Free advertising! But yeah, he was doing a Q&A:

“@JasonRoberts30: “@joshboswellbrfc: @jasonroberts30 do you think #chrissamba appreciates the "Chris samba is a big black man" song/Dont think so!!”

Well that's not very conclusive... i'm sure something would have been said by now if he objected! I wonder if Roberts even knows the song or has just looked at the title posted and thought it was a racist/derogatory chant?

[J*B]

Well that's not very conclusive... i'm sure something would have been said by now if he objected! I wonder if Roberts even knows the song or has just looked at the title posted and thought it was a racist/derogatory chant?

I'd be very worried for Jase's hearing if he can play over 50 games for us and not have heard the full chant at one point in his career... We arnt that quiet, Jesus!

[OhmiBRFC]

Someone wrote on the measageboard not so long back that he was met somewhere and said he doesn't like it.

[Tom]

I doubt he does like it, I know it's not meant to be in bad taste but really bringing his colour into it either way is kind of not on.

Especially the last line 'Samba's a black man' is a questionable at best

Again it's obviously not meant in a bad way just possibly misjudged

[Ben-2000]

I doubt he does like it, I know it's not meant to be in bad taste but really bringing his colour into it either way is kind of not on.

Especially the last line 'Samba's a black man' is a questionable at best

Again it's obviously not meant in a bad way just possibly misjudged

I see what you mean, sadly the world today see's any reference as racist... he's big, black and a man... (all facts and in other words a strong fella) the rest complimenting his play... and the end bit just fits perfectly... maybe as you say the overall context is misjudged a little.

But surely with all the Racism campaigns it would have been brought to light by now if he was indeed offended by it.

The other Darwen End favourite, although not heard it recently...

Chris Samba Wooooah

Chris Samba Wooooah

He's built just like a shed

His feet hang out the bed

[Tom]

I see what you mean, sadly the world today see's any reference as racist... he's big, black and a man... (all facts and in other words a strong fella) the rest complimenting his play... and the end bit just fits perfectly... maybe as you say the overall context is misjudged a little.

But surely with all the Racism campaigns it would have been brought to light by now if he was indeed offended by it.

The other Darwen End favourite, although not heard it recently...

Chris Samba Wooooah

Chris Samba Wooooah

He's built just like a shed

His feet hang out the bed

Quite right mate, I think it's quite a funny song but it just takes one person on a mission to misconstrue it.

Any progress on a good Junior Hoilett song from the Blue Brigade or elsewhere?

[rover2000]

I must admit I really cringe when I hear that "Samba Black Man" song. I would be very happy never to hear it again.

I'm sure it is in no way intended to be racist, but it does come across that way when you hear it. It is quite a valid point that it is factually correct, but why even bring up the colour of somebody's skin.

If the club is looking to promote itself internationally there is a danger that such a song could be perceived the wrong way.

I do like the "Chris Samba Wooooah......" song mentioned, perhaps that should be used instead.

I also remember Samba making his debut in the cup game at Luton and the crowd sing "Lets All Do The Samba" and him seeming quite in awe of it. Would like to hear that more.

[Ben-2000]

Quite right mate, I think it's quite a funny song but it just takes one person on a mission to misconstrue it.

Any progress on a good Junior Hoilett song from the Blue Brigade or elsewhere?

One suggested but not really heard it... and it's a copy

junior junior running down the wing

junior junior running down the wing

can he beat his man?

course he f'in can

junior junior junior

[Tom]

Samba's debut was amazing, he was a fan favourite as soon as the camera showed him hunched over in the dugout, then he ran on and did a brilliant airshot, good times.

[Ben-2000]

Samba's debut was amazing, he was a fan favourite as soon as the camera showed him hunched over in the dugout, then he ran on and did a brilliant airshot, good times.

Yeah, remember that at Luton - the ball went way over that stand!!

Love samba me, especially when he goes on one of his runs!

[RIML]

Just a point so please don't shoot me down, United refer to Rooney as the white Pele. I don't know what's worse, mentioning his skin colour or thinking that he's anything like Pele pfft at least Pele scored in the World Cup

We could sing Chris Samba is a big strong man but I doubt it's going to change now.

Nelsen is the man we need to sing for, at least he applauds the supporters!

[AJW]

I see what you mean, sadly the world today see's any reference as racist... he's big, black and a man... (all facts and in other words a strong fella) the rest complimenting his play... and the end bit just fits perfectly... maybe as you say the overall context is misjudged a little.

But surely with all the Racism campaigns it would have been brought to light by now if he was indeed offended by it.

The other Darwen End favourite, although not heard it recently...

Chris Samba Wooooah

Chris Samba Wooooah

He's built just like a shed

His feet hang out the bed

ha ha quality....we should try it saturday

[rovers_rob]

I see what you mean, sadly the world today see's any reference as racist... he's big, black and a man... (all facts and in other words a strong fella) the rest complimenting his play... and the end bit just fits perfectly... maybe as you say the overall context is misjudged a little.

But surely with all the Racism campaigns it would have been brought to light by now if he was indeed offended by it.

I agree that the song isn't meant to offend but if he doesn't like it then I don't think we should sing it.

The other Darwen End favourite, although not heard it recently...

Chris Samba Wooooah

Chris Samba Wooooah

He's built just like a shed

His feet hang out the bed

Good job you have an alternative song, that is superb !

[rover2000]

I agree that the song isn't meant to offend but if he doesn't like it then I don't think we should sing it.

I think that says it all really.

[Ben-2000]

I agree that the song isn't meant to offend but if he doesn't like it then I don't think we should sing it.

Good job you have an alternative song, that is superb !

One guy in the Darwen end just started singing it and it caught on...gotta say I love it.

Maybe one for the t-shirt thread

[67splitscreen]

I'm sure there is a song in here for Samba .......... budding songwriters ... away you go to Copacabana

His name was is Rico Samba, he wore a diamond is a Rover

He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancin' there ?????????

And when he finished, he called him over

But Rico Samba went a bit too far, Tony ?? sailed across the bar turf

And then the punches flew and chairs legs were smashed up too

There was blood and a single gun shot and a red card too

But just who shot who ????????

His name is Samba he's the centre half down at Ewood Park ????

Must improve

[blue_and_white]

There were a few older guys singing this in the concourse at half-time against Wigan:

He's coming, he's coming, he's coming down the wing,

catch him if you can,

he's canadian,

Junior Hoilett down the wing.

Been trying to find the tune everywhere but can't. I'll try and start it on saturday anyway (providing I don't forget it!).

[Ben-2000]

There were a few older guys singing this in the concourse at half-time against Wigan:

He's coming, he's coming, he's coming down the wing,

catch him if you can,

he's canadian,

Junior Hoilett down the wing.

Been trying to find the tune everywhere but can't. I'll try and start it on saturday anyway (providing I don't forget it!).

Arrghh can't figure out the tune... but then again yours are always tunes i have never heard before... hope to hear the:

We are the Blackburn boys

The pride of Lancashire

All day & night

We're blue & white

Whooooooahhhh....etc

[tashor]

Dance Samba wonderland

Dance Samba wonderland

Ewood creeps so slowly into hearts,

Of men who give more than they get

Ewood deals a good hand,

To a player who has paid so many debts

The Rovers look you in the face and say

Chris, uh uh get to work

You haunt their players with your manic glare

You tackle and make them hurt

Dance Samba wonderland

Dance Samba wonderland

Sound fly through the night

We chase our vinyl dreams to Samba wonderland

Go into a trance when we start to dance in Samba wonderland

Go into a trance when we start to dance in Samba wonderland

All the love in the world can't be gone

All the need to be loved can't be wrong

All the Rovers are playing

And our heart keeps saying

Samba wonderland, wonderland

Dance Samba wonderland

Dance Samba wonderland

All the love in the world can't be gone

All the need to be loved can't be wrong

All the Rovers are playing

And our heart keeps saying

Samba wonderland, wonderland

Dance Samba wonderland

Dance Samba wonderland

[cletus]

I remember reading about in the 80's, the rovers fans would chant "Riverside, Give us a song, Riverside, Riverside, Give us a song!" to try and get them more involved. Maybe the rovers fans in the darwen end and the Blackburn end could give it a try?

The DE tried getting a bit of an atmosphere going last season. We sang "Blackburn End give us a song" & "Can you hear the Blackburn End...no no". We also sang the same songs aimed at the Riverside.......but it upset a few people on here.

Instead of joining in & giving us a song......many toys were thrown out of prams

Encouraging banter between the stands is a touchy subject for some reason

....As for the Samba 'black man' song, i much prefer this little ditty....

& often wonder why it never took off?

It`s catchy, simple & has a bouncy wavey dance to it.

COYB!!!

[CAPT KAYOS]

I think that says it all really.

No it doesn't - he has had plenty of opportunity to come out and advise of his unliking of it be it in the Match Programme, The Big TV at the Ground etc

He's the Captain ffs and therefore has a mouthpiece more than the rest of the squad.

I aint no racist but it does my head in when things get taken out of the context of what they are and people turn it into something its not - its a football song at the end of the day sang to give appreciation of the player and that is exactly what is should be taken for

Alot of fans didn't like him handing in a TFR request but you don't hear them condemning him for it.

And just for the record - I like Samba but if he doesn't like it he needs to come public about it.

[Mattyblue]

I'm waiting for the usual post stating how it sums up 'our small town mentality' casually ignoring the much more offensive Man Utd 'you eat dogs...' Park chant.

[CAPT KAYOS]

Nelsen is the man we need to sing for, at least he applauds the supporters!

I did put one together a fair few years back that I posted in the Song section

To the tune of In the Navy

'Admiral Nelsen he comes from Overseas

...... Admiral Nelsen from the country of N Z ( zee)

.........Admiral Nelsen he brings strikers to their knees

..........He's a Kiwi He's a Kiwi '