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Tim Campbell, the
official disc jockey for Red Wings' home games, calls them
"situational selections" -- songs he pulls from the 1,400
tunes he has on hand to add a little dramatic flair to a specific
situation on the ice. They include:
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"Just the Two
of Us," by Will Smith. Played when two opposing players are sent
to the penalty box.
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"The Night
Chicago Died," by Paper Lace. When the Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks.
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"I Guess
That's Why They Call It the Blues," by Elton John. When the
Wings beat the St. Louis Blues.
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"Waltz of the
Flowers," from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker." Played when
the opposing team returns to the ice between periods.
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"Signs,"
by Five Man Electrical Band. Because of the lyrics --
"Long-haired freaky people need not apply" -- it's often
used to tweak scraggly haired players like Mike Ricci of the San Jose
Sharks or the St. Louis Blues' Tyson Nash.
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"Hold Me,
Thrill Me, Kiss Me," by Mel Carter. Played when the opposing
team is penalized for holding.
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"Piano
Man," by Billy Joel. At Saturday night games, Campbell will
often set his timer for 9 p.m. Why? The lyrics: "It's nine
o'clock on a Saturday . . . "
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