According to the Kansas City Royals, some Major League teams have adopted a certain sing-a-long song that they play after the classic “Take Me Out…” For example: the Houston Astros play “Deep In the Heart Of Texas,” the Milwaukee Brewers go with polka number “Roll Out The Barrell,” and the Boston Red Sox belt out “Sweet Caroline.” Now the Royals have asked their fans to select the special song that will be played at their ballpark. The fans’ choice will then be played during every 7th Inning Stretch following the All-Star break. (Read more)

Fans can pick from these songs, or suggest their own:

•  Last Dance, by Donna Summer 
•  Son of a Preacher Man, by Dusty Springfield
•  Kansas City, by The Beatles 
•  The Limbo 
•  Cotton Eyed Joe, by Rednex 
•  Ring of Fire, by Johnny Cash 
•  Dancing Queen, by ABBA 
•  Come on Eileen, by Dexy’s Midnight Runners 
•  Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground), by Michael Jackson 
•  Sweet Caroline, by Neil Diamond

Traditions are hard to start, but the Royals have a great way to helpf jump start this potential in-game tradition….that is, allow the fans to be involved in the selection.  I really like the second round of voting, since they even more fans will have voiced their opinion for the eventual winner.  And anytime you can connect your website with fans and your in-game product, you have a winner.

–Cudo

PS:  Don’t let it effect your ballot, but I voted for “Come on Eileen”