And Desmond Blows (And So It Goes)

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A parody of a song by Billy Joel.
Recorded by Swingmonalisa in Bel Air, MD
Recorded: 04/15/2015  Released: 04/16/2015  First aired: 06/03/2015

Lyrics

I know the song's already been covered before, but I heard this song on shuffle and couldn't resist saying that Desmond blows...and then of course they score 10 runs as soon as I record it...figures ;-)

In every game there comes a time
To prove the old man Tony wrong
No bobbles, drops or awkward throws
But then a new one comes along.

Apart from fielding, hitting, and relief,
They’re heading in the “right direction”
With their chaputzvah and belief
We’ll just ignore the ball deflections.

And every time the baseball goes
Under your glove we all will say,
“Ian Desmond blows, yes Desmond blows
There’s more to come soon I suppose.”
Instead of silence, we all greave.
The pitcher’s doin’ all he can
Everyone’s botching simple plays
Then Treinen throws it in the stands.

And this is why our eyes are closed
It’s just as well for all we’ve seen
The Nationals blow, yes the Nats blow
We’re not the only ones who know.

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  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    And if they don't win it this year/ They may never win it again/ Wilbon's already sayin' they may never break this (never break this) streak.
    3442 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    Maybe a Stevie Nicks jingle? Sorry - bad South Park joke there...
    3442 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    I anticipate a few Cavs tunes from Negrelli soon. John N, write one for the Cubs!! Please!! I'm not sure any jingle is as powerful as a billy goat, though.
    3442 days ago.
  • John Neiswinger in Bel Air, MD
    If only it would work for the teams I like...should have written how the Penguins were sucking a month ago, I suppose...haha
    3442 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    We seem to be the kings of the reverse jinx on DC sports teams. Great to hear it played today.
    3442 days ago.
  • John Neiswinger in Bel Air, MD
    The funny thing is, when I wrote this song, they were playing terribly. Desmond was having about 1.5 errors/game, the Nats were on a huge losing streak, and I think it was Strasburg that said they were "going in the right direction." So, of course, when I write the song, the then win 6 in a row and Desmond doesn't suck for a change. Figures...I edited it last week to just have Desmond in it, and it helped that he screwed the pooch against the Cubbies, so I figured I'd try sending it in again ;-).
    3442 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Wow! Only 6 weeks to air time! I guess they were waiting for Desmond to make an error that, well, was actually scored a hit, but you know, it's not like we can't kid.
    3442 days ago.
  • Kj in MN in St. Paul, MN
    In my opinion, you can never have enough of this song. I like the Nats take here. Great performance.
    3490 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    All of it's very well done, but that second verse really got me.
    3490 days ago.