Okay, so today I want to talk about the Manchester City anthem, “Blue Moon.” I’ve been hearing it everywhere lately, especially since I’ve been diving deep into the world of football. This whole thing started a few weeks ago when I was flipping through channels and stumbled upon a Man City match.
The energy in the stadium was crazy, even through the TV, you could feel it. What really caught my ear was this song everyone was singing before the match started. It was “Blue Moon,” and the whole place was belting it out. I was instantly hooked and had to find out more.
First, I hopped on Spotify and found a version by some group called Gold Band. It’s a pretty classic rendition, and it gave me a good feel for the song. But I wanted to know more about why this song, of all songs, became their anthem.
So, like any normal person, I went down a rabbit hole of internet searches. I learned that “Blue Moon” is a really old song, and it’s been covered by tons of artists over the years. But it’s not really about football. I found out that City fans started singing it way back, and it just stuck. It’s like their thing now, you know? They sing it before every single game. It’s wild.
I started reading about the history of the club and their chants. Apparently, they used to have these inflatable bananas at matches because of some player nicknamed “banana.” The internet is a weird and wonderful place, I tell ya. I even found out that their motto is “Superbia in Proelio,” which I assume is Latin for something cool. Then read more about if they’re found guilty on some charges then there will be a severe points deduction and expulsion from the Premier League.
I also discovered that they have tons of other chants too. Like, there’s a whole list of them online. Some of them are pretty funny, some are a bit rude, but all of them show how passionate these fans are. I even found a version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” that they’ve turned into a City chant. These people are creative, I’ll give them that.
But “Blue Moon” is the big one. It’s the song that defines them. I watched some videos of the fans singing it at the Etihad Stadium, and it gave me chills. It’s like a massive choir, all singing together. It really shows the power of music and how it can bring people together. I mean this song is considered the most popular anthem recently. I get it now, why it’s so important to them. It’s more than just a song; it’s a part of their identity.
- Listened to “Blue Moon” on Spotify.
- Searched the history of the song and its connection to Manchester City.
- Read about the club’s history, the inflatable bananas, and their motto.
- Explored other Manchester City chants, including the “Everywhere” adaptation.
- Watched videos of fans singing “Blue Moon” at the stadium.
This whole experience has been a blast. I never thought I’d get so into a football anthem, but here I am. It just shows how something as simple as a song can have such a huge impact on people’s lives and create a sense of community. It’s pretty amazing when you think about it. I’m now a fan of Blue Moon and I guess Man City, too.
