colneycanary 0 Posted August 16, 2007 Does anyone know the history of this song "On the ball city". When was it first sung, and who made it up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmic Twin 185 Posted August 16, 2007 According to ''Canary Citizens'' book (1986) the words and tune are believed to be the work of Albert T. Smith, a city director 1905~1907. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted August 16, 2007 [quote user="Cosmic Twin"]According to ''Canary Citizens'' book (1986) the words and tune are believed to be the work of Albert T. Smith, a city director 1905~1907. [/quote]If you believe Wikipedia then it was around before 1902 and sung for another Norwich club, and the words were adapted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted August 16, 2007 So happy 100th birthday "On the ball city"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 647 Posted August 16, 2007 Wasn''t it adapted from an already exisiting song? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Show Me What You Gooot! 0 Posted August 16, 2007 apparently its said to be one of the oldest existing football songs/chants (although this is disputed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djc 0 Posted August 16, 2007 [quote user="Cosmic Twin"] .......believed to be the work of Albert T. Smith, a city director 1905~1907. [/quote] Was Albert any relation of our lovely Delia? Who''s words will also be remembered in one hundred years..... "where are you (sherry)?" [B] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cluck 0 Posted August 16, 2007 [quote user="djc"][quote user="Cosmic Twin"] .......believed to be the work of Albert T. Smith, a city director 1905~1907. [/quote] Was Albert any relation of our lovely Delia? Who''s words will also be remembered in one hundred years..... "where are you (sherry)?" [B][/quote][:#]......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevo 0 Posted August 17, 2007 [quote user="paint_me_yellow"]apparently its said to be one of the oldest existing football songs/chants (although this is disputed)[/quote]It is disputed by many who actually believe the oldest chant is in fact....."The referee''s a w@nker" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
