My latest desktop computer arrived in late 2007, at which point I transitioned all of my music off of my laptop. 2 iPods, 2 iPhones, and an iPad later, that computer is still my main repository of music, with iTunes updating its stats every time I listen to something.
Having already gone through cassette tapes and CDs, it is now time to look at digital music with the Top 100 songs that I’ve listened to as of 6/2/2013, according to iTunes. Today we look at the top 10 songs, all of which are featured on my White Sox playlist that gets used driving home from victories.
#1: Klaus Badelt – He’s a Pirate
Was used as the background music for the White Sox pregame intro video until this season.
iTunes stats: 127 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#2: Gordon Beckham Intro
The Outfield’s hit “Your Love” featuring Gene Honda introducing the then rookie third baseman.
iTunes stats: 115 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#3: Captain Stubby & the Buccaneers – Let’s Go-Go-Go White Sox
Dating from 1959, the song was resurrected during the 2005 season for an inter-league matchup against the Dodgers, the White Sox opponent in the 1959 World Series.
iTunes stats: 114 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#4: AC/DC – Thunderstruck
The song has been used as the White Sox take the field since 2004.
iTunes stats: 110 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#5: Steam – Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
The number one hit from 1969 enjoyed a second life when White Sox organist Nancy Faust started playing it as a taunt whenever the White Sox would hit a home run or chase the opposing team’s pitcher in 1977.
iTunes stats: 107 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#6: sox05_montage
Radio highlights, courtesy of ESPN 1000, of the 2005 White Sox season, culminating in the team’s first World Series title since 1917.
iTunes stats: 97 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#7: Queen – We Are The Champions
The song applied to the White Sox following their World Series championship.
iTunes stats: 94 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#8: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
The song became a rallying cry for the 2005 White Sox after A. J. Pierzynski and teammates heard the song being sung in a bar in Baltimore.
iTunes stats: 91 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#9: 2008 White Sox Central Division Champs Montage
Radio highlights, courtesy of The Score, of the 2008 White Sox season, culminating in the team’s Division Series loss to the Rays.
iTunes stats: 85 plays, most recently on 5/26/2013
#10: P.O.D. – Boom
The entrance song for former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks.
iTunes stats: 71 plays, most recently on 5/23/2012