Top five songs named after athletes

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I’ve been listening to a lot of Band of Horses lately (and also LCD Soundsytem, but that’s irrelevant to this post). They have a song called “Detlef Schrempf” on their latest album, and it’s incredibly badass. As I reflected upon this the other day, I came to the realization that almost all songs named after athletes are truly top-notch.

I can’t explain this phenomenon. But I can’t debunk it either. Just check out the greatness of my fave five.

5. “Magic Johnson” - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Wait, his name is a double entendre!?! Awesome.

If you’re waiting for an AIDS joke, surely you’ve underestimated me. And I’m not just sure of this … I’m HIV Positive.

4. “Detlef Schrempf” - Band of Horses

I tell you what - this song perfectly captures the sense of melancholy that I felt when Detlef Schrempf was traded from the Pacers to the Supersonics in exchange for Derrick McKey.

I’m not kidding. 

3. “Ty Cobb” - Soundgarden

God, this song makes me want to slide spikes up into a second baseman. Preferably, Jeff Kent for bogging down my fantasy baseball team.

2. “Tiger Woods” - Dan Bern

The lyrics to this number are not only hilarious, but also inspirational.

I wanted to make this No. 1, but Dan Bern looks pretty douchey in this video, so I docked him accordingly.

1. “Piazza, New York Catcher” - Belle and Sebastian

I liked this song before Juno came out, so don’t make any accusations.

Hey Mike Piazza, you know how I know you’re gay - because the fairly effeminate lead singer of Belle and Sebastian thinks you’re a switch hitter. 

Is it just me, or are the boy and girl in this fan-made music video floating away on giant spermies?

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