Marching On Together
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| "Leeds, Leeds, Leeds (Marching on Together)" | |
|---|---|
Leeds United FC | |
| A-side | "Leeds United" |
| Released | 1972 1992 (12" remix) 16 May 2010 (re-released)[1] |
| Recorded | 1972 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 2:22 |
| Label | Chapter 1 (original release), Rebecca Music |
| Songwriter(s) | Les Reed, Barry Mason |
"Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!" (commonly known as "Marching On Together") is the name of the anthem of
The song is played just before kick-off and the start of the second half at every home game at Elland Road and it is a ritual for every Leeds United fan to stand up and sing when it is played.
The song has also been used by supporters of other Leeds-based sports teams, such as the Leeds Rhinos rugby league team.
Background
The song was released in 1972 as the
In the modern age, it has become a regular way for Leeds United fans to demonstrate their allegiance to finish text messages, emails, or Twitter messages with the acronym/hashtag MOT.
An official club magazine, Leeds, Leeds, Leeds, which was published from 1998 to 2011, was named after the original title of the song.
After Leeds' promotion back to the
Supporters of other Leeds-based sports teams, such as the Leeds Rhinos rugby league team, also sing the song. The only part of the song that is removed in these alternative versions is the first four lines, which contain 'Leeds United' twice, as 'United' obviously does not apply to these teams. Leeds' ultimate frisbee team, LeedsLeedsLeeds, were also named after the song and club magazine.
Fans' variations
Parts of the current version of the song have varied in form from the original one. The fans usually add the "na na na na na na" and mimic the song where there are no words, though some fans have replaced this part controversially by clapping. Another way the fans have changed the song is by commonly repeating the "ups and downs" part following it being sung. In addition, some fans have added in the repetition of 'altogether' after it is sung in the main song as well.
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The song was re-released in 2010 via a social networking group, after an idea by Dave Whittaker, from Roundhay in Leeds, who also designed the sleeve for the CD Marching on Together, Leeds United Greatest Hits.
In 2012, fans of the Minnesota Twins adapted the lyric (replacing 'Leeds United' with 'Minnesota', and 'Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!' with 'Twins! Twins! Twins!') to support the Major League Baseball team.[4]
Chart performance
"Leeds, Leeds, Leeds (Marching on Together)" entered the
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 41 |
| 10 |
References
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Leeds, Leeds, Leeds (Marching On Together) – Single by Leeds United Team & Supporters". iTunes. January 1972. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ ISBN 978-0233001845.
- ^ "Leeds United". OfficialCharts.com. 29 April 1972. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ Weber, Tom (6 April 2012). "A new Twins anthem for opening day". The Daily Circuit. Minnesota Public Radio. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 20, 2010". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Leeds United Team & Supporters: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
External links
- Leeds United songs, lyric and Info from wafll.com
- Marching On Together lyric from wafll.com
- Marching On Together