It’s time for another countdown!
With the Tests all done and dusted for another summer and the Big Bash in full swing with many of the Aussie team going back to their respective franchises, we’re spinning the hits on some of the best tunes that the great game of Cricket has had to offer over the years.
We’ve done the AFL hit parade and the Rugby League hit parade, now it’s Cricket’s turn!
Featuring the likes of Six and Out, 10CC, Sherbert, and even a cameo from Shannon Noll.
So crank it up to fill all your willow-on-leather needs as we spin the hits as part of the Cricket hit parade.
(20) DJ Bravo – Champion
Dwane Bravo establishes the fact that he’s a champion and lists everyone else he considers in the category.
(19) The 1972 Australian Cricket Team – Here Come the Aussies
Prior to the 1972 Ashes, the Aussie Cricket team had a crack at releasing this inspiring single.
(18) 1992 Cricket World Cup – Who’ll Rule the World?
Tears for Fears declared that everybody wants to rule the world, however, the 1992 Cricket World Cup asked the question – Who’ll rule the world?
(17) Greg Champion – I Made A Hundred In The Backyard At Mums
The anthem of backyard Cricket.
(16) The Barmy Army – Hey Hey Ricky
Someone from the Barmy Army thought it would be good to get in the recording studio and actually make this song.
(15) Mercantile Mutual Cup Jingle
A song that’s very dear to our hearts.
(14) Tuffers and the Wooden Urns – The Ashes Song
Phill Tuffnell attempting to rap.
Yes, it did happen.
(13) Paul Kelly – Bradman
After being subjected to Tuffers attempting rap, here’s Paul Kelly with Bradman to sooth the soul.
(12) Len Maurice – Our Don Bradman
Let’s make it a DOUBLE SHOT OF THE DON
(11) Brett Lee Feat. Asha Bhosle – You’re the One for Me
Fast bowlers and Bollywood legends together at last!
(10) Sherbert – Howzat!
The song is actually about catching your misso cheating with another bloke, but Cricket as well.
(9) 10CC – Dreadlock Holiday
There’s only one response to anyone who says they don’t like Cricket…
Or how about the Channel 9 West Indies version from 1996?
(8) Six and Out – Can’t Bowl, Can’t Throw
Featuring good mates of Neds, Richard Chee Quee and Gavin Robertson with Six and Out’s iconic tune – Can’t Bowl, Can’t Throw
(7) Shannon Noll – C’mon Aussie C’mon
Nosslie’s cover of C’mon Aussie C’mon gets a spot of its own
(6) The Barmy Army – We All Shagged Matilda
This goes up on the charts due to the reporter trying to keep a straight face.
(5) Australian Cricket Team – Underneath the Southern Cross
YOU BLOODY BEAUTY.
(4) ACB – Go Aussie Go
Let’s hear it!
(3) The 12th Man feat. M.C.G. Hammer- Marvellous
It’s M-A-R-V-E-L-L-O-U-S-
(2) The Channel 9 Cricket Theme
There’s only one tune that works for Cricket on TV, FOX isn’t kidding anyone with their attempt (although it’s actually quite stirring)
Also known as New Horizons by Brian Bennett.
(1) The Mojo Singers – C’mon Aussie C’mon
The GOAT of Cricket anthems, there’s only one C’mon on Aussie C’mon…or is there?
To sound all The Guardian/Junkee/Pedestrian TV here’s a version of C’mon Aussie C’mon that’s TOTES PROBLEMATIC.
Even the West Indies had a crack at C’mon Aussie C’mon
Or this one ahead of the 1982 World Series Cup…
There’s even an Ashes version!
…and this ditty from the mid 90’s did the song justice.