{"id":23221,"date":"2025-01-04T00:11:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T00:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=23221"},"modified":"2025-01-04T00:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T00:11:07","slug":"from-my-girl-to-omg-how-walk-up-music-became-baseballs-soundtrack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=23221","title":{"rendered":"From &#8220;My Girl&#8221; to &#8220;OMG&#8221;: How Walk-Up Music Became Baseball\u2019s Soundtrack"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<div data-rce-version=\"10.109.0\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-id=\"content-viewer\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-7yli1481\">\n<figure>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div id=\"7yli1481\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d7b7c8_b2ee6ef561a84d0982e20fb1f033381b~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/d7b7c8_b2ee6ef561a84d0982e20fb1f033381b~mv2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-vpunk486\" dir=\"auto\">If you&#8217;ve ever been to Citi Field, you know that the highlight reel isn\u2019t just limited to the action between the lines. Whether it\u2019s Francisco Lindor strolling to the plate with <em>My Girl<\/em>\u00a0spinning in the background, Jos\u00e9 Iglesias making baseball history by walking up to his own song (<em>OMG<\/em>\u2014literally), or Edwin D\u00edaz turning a ninth inning into a standing-room-only concert with <em>Narco<\/em>, the Mets have turned walk-up and entrance music into a symphony of personality. But where did this musical craze begin? How did we go from crackling organ music to players curating playlists worthy of a Spotify sponsorship? Let\u2019s hit rewind on the history of walk-up songs in baseball and see how this tradition became a part of the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Citi Field crowd brought it all week singing &quot;My Girl&quot; for Francisco Lindor \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udfb5 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0wVWfNh9cP\">pic.twitter.com\/0wVWfNh9cP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SNY_Mets\/status\/1847667598428950596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-pmk4o218\" dir=\"auto\">Mention &#8220;Baby Shark&#8221; to a baseball fan, and they&#8217;ll likely flash back to 2019 when Washington Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra turned a kids&#8217; tune into a full-blown phenomenon. In June of that year, Parra chose the infectious YouTube hit as his walk-up song, inspired by his 2-year-old daughter\u2019s love for it. What happened next was nothing short of magical. Parra\u2019s bat came alive, the Nationals went on a red-hot streak, and suddenly, Nationals Park was buzzing with fans of all ages singing and dancing along to \u201cBaby Shark.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block11\"><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-rfv3g1882\" class=\"eqS3g\">\n<div class=\"_5Llbo\">\n<div class=\"AkdzX\" data-hook=\"HtmlComponent\"><iframe class=\"_4KPHD\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"remote content\" src=\"https:\/\/68504cd1-ee6e-4124-a9a0-c868e39eb14f.usrfiles.com\/html\/2b2e4b_d767b483cae16e027c4ea8ac7906fbf4.html\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-hook=\"iframeComponent\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-8471q239\" dir=\"auto\">It wasn\u2019t just a quirky moment\u2014it became a rallying cry. Fans donned shark hats and costumes, while players credited the lighthearted energy for transforming a struggling team into eventual World Series champions. Although Parra\u2019s playing time dwindled later in the season, his contribution to the team\u2019s chemistry was undeniable. His choice of walk-up music had brought joy, unity, and a much-needed dose of fun to the Nationals\u2019 dugout and their loyal fanbase.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-4e39k251\" dir=\"auto\">Parra&#8217;s story shows how walk-up music has grown beyond just background noise. It\u2019s now a vital piece of baseball culture, a bridge between the players and their fans, capable of inspiring unforgettable moments both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-yl4dh274\" dir=\"auto\">Still, music and baseball have always been inseparable\u2014like hot dogs and mustard, or pitchers and blistered fingers. Take a trip in the way-back machine to 1903 and the first World Series, where Boston\u2019s Royal Rooters were belting out Tessie from the stands. Now, Tessie wasn\u2019t just a song; it was a Broadway show tune from The Silver Slipper, a production with more staying power than some bullpen arms. Originally, it was a love ballad about a woman serenading her parakeet (yes, really), but Boston fans turned it into a rallying cry that helped the hometown team, the Boston Americans, clinch the series against Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-uiu0610218\">\n<figure>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div id=\"uiu0610218\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d7b7c8_99c2112eee3a4a4dbf7b4676d401a1ec~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_740,h_620,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/d7b7c8_99c2112eee3a4a4dbf7b4676d401a1ec~mv2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-ihtv23616\" dir=\"auto\">The Rooters, led by Michael \u201cNuf Ced\u201d McGreevy\u2014so named because he ended barroom arguments by slamming his fist on the bar and declaring, \u201cEnough said!\u201d\u2014were as relentless as a bad umpire. When the Americans fell behind 3-1 in the best-of-nine series, the Rooters turned Tessie into a weapon, allegedly traveling to Pittsburgh to play it so incessantly that Pirates outfielder Tommy Leach later complained, \u201cThat damn Tessie song cost us the Series.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-xugvf3619\" dir=\"auto\">And it worked. The Americans reeled off four straight wins, earning baseball\u2019s first championship and cementing Tessie in the annals of fandom. Legend has it fans even improvised lyrics to roast opposing players. One favorite reportedly targeted Pirates star Honus Wagner with lines like:<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-5cq1y3621\" dir=\"auto\">\u201cHonus, why do you hit so badly? \/ Take a back seat and sit down!\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-5hwhu3624\" dir=\"auto\">Fast forward nearly a century, and the Dropkick Murphys\u2014Boston\u2019s resident punk rockers\u2014resurrected Tessie in 2004, adding their own twist and rallying the Red Sox to finally break their 86-year World Series curse. That year, Tessie wasn\u2019t just a song; it was therapy for a city long haunted by The Curse of the Bambino.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-n3qa43627\" dir=\"auto\">Of course, today\u2019s ballparks aren\u2019t exactly echoing with Broadway show tunes. But whether it\u2019s Tessie or OMG, music has always been the secret sauce that makes baseball more than a game\u2014it\u2019s a spectacle.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-6pwp4299\" dir=\"auto\">After that the first World Series in 1903, and Boston\u2019s Royal Rooters crooning \u201cTessie\u201d from the stands that would be about it for decades. Organists played staples like the national anthem, \u201cTake Me Out to the Ball Game,\u201d and a few peppy tunes between innings. Then, in 1970, the White Sox hired Nancy Faust, and the game \u2013 musically speaking \u2013 was never the same.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-g5io1326\" dir=\"auto\">Nancy Faust, widely regarded as a trailblazer in the realm of in-game sports entertainment, is a name synonymous with innovation and spontaneity. Her groundbreaking role as the organist for the Chicago White Sox redefined how live music could elevate the fan experience. As Faust recalled in an interview with Mets PA Announcer Colin Cosell and Paul Olsen on their show The Sport of Entertainment in 2021, her journey to becoming the &#8220;Most Valuable Organist&#8221; (MVO), as dubbed by Sports Illustrated, was as unexpected as it was impactful.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-z4dzx421\" dir=\"auto\">&#8220;I never attended ballgames growing up,&#8221; Faust admitted. &#8220;My folks were not sports-oriented at all. We didn\u2019t do things like that for recreation. But we always had an organ in the house, and my mother was a musician. I followed in her footsteps, thinking I\u2019d provide music for functions requiring live music. Somehow, I fell into sports, and it became my niche, my calling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-qeqmc424\" dir=\"auto\">Faust\u2019s unique ability to play spontaneously without sheet music set her apart. &#8220;I never really learned to read [music] because my ear was good,&#8221; she explained. &#8220;If I knew the melody, I could play it immediately. That spontaneity gave me an edge over canned music.&#8221; Her talent for instantaneously connecting songs to moments was a defining feature of her work. &#8220;When I heard a name coming up to bat, that\u2019s when I played a song,&#8221; she shared. &#8220;There was no time to refer to music.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-uaibi427\" dir=\"auto\">Her first tasks as an organist involved playing for fans entering the park, as well as during downtime in games. &#8220;I was hired after playing at a luncheon the White Sox general manager, Stu Holcomb, attended,&#8221; Faust recalled. &#8220;He gave me a list of players\u2019 names and their home states and suggested I play state songs when they came to bat.&#8221; This directive became the seed for her personalized walk-up music approach. &#8220;If I didn\u2019t know the state song, I\u2019d call my mom, who could hum it to me over the phone,&#8221; she laughed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-vmzb7430\" dir=\"auto\">Nancy\u2019s interaction with fans was another hallmark of her career. &#8220;Fans were my form of social media,&#8221; she said. &#8220;They\u2019d suggest songs for players, like playing the Three\u2019s Company theme for Nick Swisher because he wore number 33. If I didn\u2019t know the melody, someone would hum it, and I\u2019d play it right away.&#8221; This collaborative atmosphere extended to her dynamic relationship with legendary broadcaster Harry Caray. &#8220;Harry\u2019s commentary often triggered song ideas,&#8221; Faust said. &#8220;If he mentioned the sun coming out, I\u2019d play On the Sunny Side of the Street. He\u2019d highlight it on the broadcast, making listeners aware of the fun aspects of the game.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-w3w4r433\" dir=\"auto\">Caray\u2019s influence extended to her visibility within the ballpark. &#8220;It was Harry\u2019s idea to move me from the centerfield bleachers to a spot behind home plate,&#8221; she noted. &#8220;Being closer to the fans enriched the experience. I could see the scoreboard messages and play songs reflecting the announcements or promotions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-2ry11436\" dir=\"auto\">Faust\u2019s pioneering efforts left a lasting legacy. Her ability to blend spontaneity, musicality, and fan engagement remains a gold standard in in-game entertainment. As Paul Olsen aptly put it during the interview, &#8220;She is the first lady of multi-sport in-game organists, and an absolute thrill to have as part of the conversation about the evolution of walk-up music.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-7iejz477\" dir=\"auto\">While the White Sox fans will remember Nancy Faust, if you were a Mets fan from the mid-\u201960s through the disco-drenched late \u201970s, the soundtrack of your summer likely featured the melodic magic of Jane Jarvis. Known as the \u201cQueen of Shea,\u201d Jane wasn\u2019t just an organist; she was a one-woman jukebox who could turn a routine Tuesday night into a symphony of nostalgia, humor, and perfectly timed baseball banter.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d7b7c8_62ed2ba25e6445a085883dafd176cc0e~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_414,h_420,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto\/d7b7c8_62ed2ba25e6445a085883dafd176cc0e~mv2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-z9iqg1980\" dir=\"auto\">She arrived at Shea Stadium in 1964, the same year the Mets moved into their shiny new digs. While the team was busy losing 109 games, Jane was busy winning hearts with her quick wit and impeccable taste in music. Whether it was \u201cMeet the Mets\u201d or a cheeky rendition of \u201cThree Blind Mice\u201d after a questionable umpire call, Jane had a knack for capturing the mood of the moment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-jtei02012\" dir=\"auto\">Before her Shea days, Jane had cut her teeth in Milwaukee, playing for the Braves in County Stadium. But New York was her kind of town, and when she got behind the keys at Shea, it was as if the city had found its perfect musical match. The Mets may have been the lovable losers of baseball, but Jane&#8217;s music made every game feel like an event. Take 1969, for instance. As the Miracle Mets improbably clawed their way to the top of the baseball world, Jane was there, providing the soundtrack to history.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-arjj211085\" dir=\"auto\">Jane&#8217;s Shea repertoire was as eclectic as the city itself. She\u2019d pull out \u201cSidewalks of New York\u201d for the die-hard locals, \u201cTake Me Out to the Ball Game\u201d for the seventh-inning traditionalists, and even sneak in a little \u201cHava Nagila\u201d for the diverse fan base. And she always knew how to needle the opposition, whether it was with a sly jab at a rival player or a tongue-in-cheek tune to punctuate a Mets rally.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-f6e2k2077\" dir=\"auto\">Her musical timing was impeccable. During a rain delay, she\u2019d play \u201cRaindrops Keep Fallin\u2019 on My Head,\u201d turning grumbles into chuckles. When a brawl broke out, she might try to calm things down with \u201cGive Peace a Chance.\u201d Jane wasn\u2019t just playing the organ; she was playing the crowd, and she was a virtuoso.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-0mvdn1829\" dir=\"auto\">But Jane was more than her Shea soundscape. During the day, she was an executive at Muzak, proving that even elevator music could swing if the right person was at the helm. And at night, she moonlighted as a jazz pianist, rubbing elbows with legends and keeping her chops sharp.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-m6q7o2110\" dir=\"auto\">Her tenure with the Mets ended in 1979 when cost-cutting measures silenced her organ. It was the end of an era, one that left Shea a little quieter and a lot less fun. But Jane never stopped playing. Whether in jazz clubs or at her own piano, she kept the music alive until her passing in 2010.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-3mo0z2142\" dir=\"auto\">For Mets fans of a certain age, Jane Jarvis was as much a part of the ballpark experience as the crack of the bat or the taste of a hot dog. She was a maestro of memory, a virtuoso of vibes, and the heartbeat of Shea Stadium. In an age before playlists and pregame DJs, she was the ultimate mix master, spinning tunes that captured the soul of the city and the spirit of the game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-6km3z1835\" dir=\"auto\">So here\u2019s to Jane Jarvis, the woman who made Shea sing. If heaven has a ballpark, you can bet she\u2019s up there right now, playing \u201cMeet the Mets\u201d and making the angels tap their feet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-al108245\" dir=\"auto\">As we reflect on the incredible contributions of Nancy Faust and Jane Jarvis to the ballpark experience, it&#8217;s evident that their music set the stage for what walk-up songs would eventually become. These pioneers took the static backdrop of organ music and turned it into an interactive, personalized part of the game, connecting players to fans in ways that were ahead of their time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-z6wuf276\" dir=\"auto\">Today, the tradition they helped build has evolved into something even more dynamic. Modern ballparks like Citi Field don\u2019t just rely on an organist\u2019s spontaneous charm\u2014they lean into curated playlists that let players showcase their personalities and preferences.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-jeq8q318\" dir=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s Edwin D\u00edaz electrifying a stadium with <em>Narco<\/em>, or a playful anthem like <em>Baby Shark<\/em>\u00a0rallying a team to a championship, walk-up and entrance music have become integral to baseball\u2019s culture. They\u2019re not just background noise\u2014they\u2019re an extension of the players themselves, a direct connection to the fans, and, in some cases, the heartbeat of unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-xvugj285\" dir=\"auto\">Thanks to trailblazers like Jane Jarvis and Nancy Faust, what started as a few clever tunes has blossomed into a full-scale production, ensuring that baseball will always have a place for music\u2014and music a place for baseball.<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-uv8558890\" dir=\"auto\">Let\u2019s end with a little extra credit for you, dear readers. If you could pick walk-up songs for the starting lineups of the 1969 and 1986 Mets, what would they be? Imagine Jerry Grote stepping into the box to the soundtrack of your choice. Picture Ed Kranepool, Bud Harrelson, or Cleon Jones striding up to the plate in \u201869, or Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, and Darryl Strawberry in \u201886. Don\u2019t forget the pitchers\u2014what would Tom Seaver or Doc Gooden warm up to? Drop your song selections in the comments below, and let\u2019s hear your ultimate lineups with the perfect jams to match!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever been to Citi Field, you know that the highlight reel isn\u2019t just limited to the action between the lines. Whether it\u2019s Francisco Lindor strolling to the plate with My Girl\u00a0spinning in the background, Jos\u00e9 Iglesias making baseball history by walking up to his own song (OMG\u2014literally), or Edwin D\u00edaz turning a ninth inning into a standing-room-only concert with Narco, the Mets have turned walk-up and entrance music into a symphony of personality. 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