Why Tennessee Waltz?

#26
#26
Alma Mater gets played during the pregame as well as at halftime.

Always have liked the Waltz at the end.
 
#28
#28
WillisWG said:
Believe it goes back to 1951 Cotton Bowl, when the Texas band struck up "The Eyes of Texas" in the tunnel outside the Vols dressing room during Neyland's final pre-game remarks. The General said "When this game is over, they'll be playing the 'Tennessee Waltz.'"
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I hope this true!
 
#29
#29
Been playing it since I went to my first game back in the late sixties....my mom (class of 51) sang it with the emotion of a gospel song...don't care what the words say, when I hear that song I can close my eyes and I'm a kid again at Neyland...
 
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#30
#30
A complete day at a Vols game, win or lose, finishes with going down to the Pride of the Southland and swaying to The Tennessee Waltz. Watch the players and band leave the field and the only folk left are late night news crews doing their thing.

Then you pitch your beverage cup, stroll to the car, most of the post game gridlock is done, and just meander on home. I used to try to beat gridlock. But why, when you can let all that go before and hear the greatest college band play a great tune?
 
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#32
#32
Perhaps it's time to write a Vol football game themed verse and chorus for the song.
 
#33
#33
Dobbs was running off left tackle to the Tennessee Waltz
When a linebacker he happened to see
He flicked the ball to Kamara and while the DBs were frozen
Alvin hit Malone for a wide open TD.
 
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