We grew up cheering for our home town team.  Sometimes that feeling turned into a song.   Here are some of the best songs that were recorded about specific teams. 

Go-Go Sox by Paul Mall and the Bleacher Boys is without a doubt my favorite baseball recording.  It's catchy, upbeat and has the added element of scarcity.   This record is truly a gem.  According to Robert  L Campbell (who produced a fine history of the SEYMOUR label) this track was cut in the upstairs loft of a record store, with a the store owner on cornet  and a percussion section consisting of an overturned pail. The singer on this track, Paul Mall,  was the M.C. at the adult showclub down the road.    The session was recorded into a single "mickey mouse" microphone placed in front of Paul Mall who was standing  close to the piano.  The voices in the background saying "go go Sox" were picked up by the same mic.  Roughly 1000 discs were made of this tune.  One interesting note on this track is the quality of the piano playing.  The piano player was the great Buddy Charles.  DATE OF ISSUE  1951

For reasons I have never quite understood, the Dodgers' Fan Dance seems to capture the spirit of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the Reese, Robinson, Newcomb years.  The V-Discs are a bit harder to aquire, but if you don't mind which label you find it on, this is a relatively common recording when compared to most baseball related 78's
This recording was issued on the following records.   
Columbia 36222 (Blue Label)
Columbia C6208 (Glossy Green Label)
Columbia C6208 (Matte Green Label)
V-Disc 272
V-Disc 512

Follow the Dodgers

The Brooklyn Dodgers Jump

Gladys Goodding was the Dodgers organist for several years and holds the distinction of having played for the Dodgers, Knicks and Rangers.  (According to Chuck Miller's article on Baseball recordings)  This tune was one that she played as the Dodgers took to Ebbets field to begin the game.    Many copies of this record that exist are autographed .

This song was recorded BY several members of the Dodgers team in 1949.   For more information about this record, see the page that contains recordings that were made BY players. 

The Fightin' Phils

The Phillies had a rather successful year in 2007, and perhaps because of this, interest in this song skyrocketed during the season.   This song is available in two different colors.  The traditional black shellac and a hard red vinyl variation.  Generally colored records command a premium, however in this case I have actuality  found  the RED version being the more common of the two.    Thanks to some message board members, we now have the actual lyrics to this song, straight from the Library of Congress copy of the sheet music!  The Fight, Fight, Fight-in Phils! It's a tough, tough, team to beat.

Here is the RAINBOW label version of "The Fightin' Phils" by the Delaware County String Band.   The REEL label version (in two different vinyl colors) is much more common.  This one prices around $15.   Note that the fine print at the bottom of the label shows that this recording is the same as the Reel Records release.   

Our Milwaukee Braves Polka

The Milwaukee Braves provide collectors with several regional and subsequently scarce recordings to search for.  This tough find is not as pricy as it could be due to the fact that it's a polka and not exactly the most in-demand tune available.  Even the Braves themselves have better tunes available.   Consider such great lyrics as these :
Everyone from everywhere will get this polka fever…
They'll be skipping here and there like a busy beaver.
In spite of the fact that it isn't the most lyrical tune on this site, it will still set you back a few bucks. I have unconfirmed stories that this record was pressed in VERY limited numbers.  My copy and one in the collection of James Corenthal  (Author of Baseball On Record) are the only two confirmed examples I am aware of.    Corenthal dates the record to 1953.

Red Sox Polka

Come On You Cubs, Play Ball

The RED SOX POLKA bridges the gap between polka and something much more listenable.  This song is about the Red Sox  from the era of DiMaggio, Williams, Doerr, Pesky and Stephens, and Parnell. Other players immortalized in the song are Batts,  Kinder, Stobbs, Wright, Goodman, Zarilla, and McDermott.  In spite of the fact that over a dozen players are mentioned it's not possible nail down an exact date.  If we assume that all the players mentioned were on the team at the time, then the song was recorded in either 1949 or 1950.

This is probably the best of the songs about the Cubs.  (Cubs on Parade just isn't that good)   It's pretty typical stuff for the 40's but the baseball theme and the singing of the Meadowlarks (a bit Andrews Sister-ish) makes it an enjoyable tune to listen to.  Enjoy this one Cubs fans… and maybe next year will be the year. 

This record (and picture sleeve) was issued by Chesterfield Cigarettes following the 1951 Shot Heard 'Round the World.    Hodges "The Giants win the pennant" call is the most famous in the annals of sports broadcast. 
This record is fairly common, however it is also in fairly high demand.  A copy in good condition, with its picture sleeve will run you in the neighborhood of $30.

Thanks for submitting this picture.  It's a tune I haven't managed to add to my collection yet.  It's another of many Phil Foster pieces. Phil was a huge Dodgers fan as most of his work indicates.  I am not sure if this is a comedy record or a song, but I have included it here until I find out for sure.   Ironically, the label pictured was made in Canada and thus is a Canadian pressing.  The US pressing would be orange with black print.