CBC should have bought this theme right out instead of paying a fee to use it. The Hockey Night in Canada theme is Canada's second official national anthem.
I grew up in the states on the coastal side of the Olympic Mountains in WA. In the 60s, we had an antenna for TV that only got Canadian stations from Victoria and Vancouver, BC and Bellingham, WA. I totally remember that theme song. We didn't watch hockey, and usually changed the channel when Hockey Night in Canada came on, but the song is memorable. I'm into hockey now, though. Go Kraken!!
Grew up in Erie PA listening to CFPL in London....watching for decades. At the closing theme they showed all the teams emblems. Such a great time to follow the NHL!
Yes, indeed, my friend - TBH, I'm originally from Wyandotte, Michigan, myself, and I can recall watching Channel 9 in my youth - especially "Thunderbirds", and most certainly Hockey Night In Canada. Ah, such years.
Here in Montreal from 1952 to 1968 HNIC would join the game only starting in the 3rd period because Habs owners were afraid the arrival of television (1952) would effect the attendance at the old Forum (prior to renovations in 1968). Back in those days HNIC meant something. It was the Saturday Night Canadian Tradition because NOT all games were televised back then like it is today.
This is the best ever version of the original Hockey Night in Canada intro/end theme. It brings back a lot of powerful memories listening to this as a kid. Now picture the Leafs in the final deciding game for the Stanley Cup, and they start playing this in the arena as the players make their appearance on the ice!
When we'd watch HNIC's live Canadiens games from the Forum, there'd always be this guy up in the stands yodeling away! Anyone remember him or know anything about him? Ca. 1964 through at least 1970. Merci! 🤗
I remember this tune as a kid, as well as my uncle screaming at the TV during the game (he was one of 'those' guys). Reading the notes on this vid... something doesn't make sense... How does a Canadian Taxpayer-funded television channel lose the rights to broadcast games in French? If it's about residual payments, we should pay them, rather than bowing to corporate greed, or sending millions of dollars overseas to keep what little we have of true Canadian culture. Thanks for posting this tune.
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CBC should be ashamed of itself for not keeping or buying the rights to this song, it is what many people still associate with Hockey Night in Canada. I am making this my phone ringtone.
The part that starts at the 1:00 and 1:46 marks were the parts they'd play when Scott Oak was announcing the 3 stars of the game and what's coming up on After Hours, and for me it still triggers "well, guess it's bed time now" from being young.
To me, this is if not the best, then one of the best sports television theme songs ever; BTW, I notice in the lettering you're using, you're using the font similar to that of the 1968 series, "The Prisoner", starring Patrick McGoohan. Not bad at all!
Pretty shitty that leafsnet refuses to play this song ever, imagine if sunday night or monday night football weren’t allowed to use their themes anymore
No, not at all. It's just a case of your typical "Big Business" not willing to spend a dime to renew the rights to the song. They would rather get a new theme if that means it saves a few pennies for their Investors' bottom line and the Past be damned!
CBC should have bought this theme right out instead of paying a fee to use it. The Hockey Night in Canada theme is Canada's second official national anthem.
Well said,
Nice is not the same
I may not be a Canadian, but this is absolutely nice! Makes me love hockey even more!
This is the one and only version of HNIC they should ever play!
Yup. The only one I recognize as such.
Without the added schmaltz , stupid drum solos etc .
One day they will give in and go back to it. It’s too good not to. We need a petition!
Oh God this great!!!! It instantly transported me back to my childhood watching the games with my Dad!
Yup I was teh official kid "rabbit ear" adjuster on the television for the old man:)
Me too
Alpena, Michigan, watching on CBC circa 1980...
Me as well - amazing memories.
Detroit CBC 9 Windsor. Dave Hodge , Dick Irvin Jr. Bob Cole and Howie Meeker. Oh, and Peter Puck, too...
Cool! The long version like they would play after the last game of the Stanley Cup. The CBC really blew it when they let go of this song.
Growing up in Detroit and watching Channel 9 from Windsor, this was a familiar sound on Saturday night.
Me too! We were lucky to live close enough to Canada to see HNIC!
I'm from Belle River and yes great Leaf memories of Saturday night
Yep. State Fair and Schoenherr on the east side. Watching HNIC with my dad.
I miss this theme for the Saturday night hockey games on CBC!!!
Me to. I wish they can bring it back in its full original sound recording :)
I still get goosebumps from this song it sure makes you dream and feel good about hockey. Every Saturday night hockey night in Canada from Edmonton
Go oil!
This sure brings me back to the 1960's as I was a you lad emerging into Hockey in B.C. Canada
When new residents to Canada become Canadians, this song should be played at the ceremony
This is how I remember Saturday nights growing up
Right across the River, Detroit watching CBC channel 9. Great memories. This theme is the best!!!
I grew up in the states on the coastal side of the Olympic Mountains in WA. In the 60s, we had an antenna for TV that only got Canadian stations from Victoria and Vancouver, BC and Bellingham, WA.
I totally remember that theme song. We didn't watch hockey, and usually changed the channel when Hockey Night in Canada came on, but the song is memorable. I'm into hockey now, though. Go Kraken!!
Go Vees!
Grew up in Erie PA listening to CFPL in London....watching for decades. At the closing theme they showed all the teams emblems. Such a great time to follow the NHL!
CFPL CH 10
Grew up in Metro Detroit watching Hockey Night in Canada on Channel 9 from Windsor. Great memories
Yes, indeed, my friend - TBH, I'm originally from Wyandotte, Michigan, myself, and I can recall watching Channel 9 in my youth - especially "Thunderbirds", and most certainly Hockey Night In Canada. Ah, such years.
Ward Cornell
Detroiter here. My bro and me would always catch the Saturday night double header on channel 9, out of Windsor. Great memories 😅
CKLW!
@@steverhodesvideos6244 that’s a deep cut. A bit before my time, but they were pretty groundbreaking in a lot of ways.
I used to love to watch Hockey Night in Canada and CFL football on Channel 9 from Detroit
Here in Montreal from 1952 to 1968 HNIC would join the game only starting in the 3rd period because Habs owners were afraid the arrival of television (1952) would effect the attendance at the old Forum (prior to renovations in 1968).
Back in those days HNIC meant something. It was the Saturday Night Canadian Tradition because NOT all games were televised back then like it is today.
I learned this in band, grade 9.....It has me thinking of piking up trumpet again...
This is the best ever version of the original Hockey Night in Canada intro/end theme. It brings back a lot of powerful memories listening to this as a kid.
Now picture the Leafs in the final deciding game for the Stanley Cup, and they start playing this in the arena as the players make their appearance on the ice!
I was 5 remember sitting on my dads knee watching the Montréal Canadiens been a Habs fans ever since! Watching on CBC Saturday night
The Unofficial Canadian National Anthem 😉
I always take my hat off and stand for this.
@@jvcpaints You're a good Canadian. 😇
I think this is the true song that binds the nation. In its original form with the Jaroslav “Jerry” Toth Orchesta written by Dolores Claman.
I'm going to force this down TSNs throat to play this song everytime a hockey game starts. Doesn't matter whether it's in the States or Canada
Absolutely beautiful.
The other Canadian National anthem. Has been played around the World🌎🌏🌍
When we'd watch HNIC's live Canadiens games from the Forum, there'd always be this guy up in the stands yodeling away! Anyone remember him or know anything about him? Ca. 1964 through at least 1970. Merci! 🤗
Legendary. Cannot be improved upon. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Brings back absolutely wonderful memories!
I remember this tune as a kid, as well as my uncle screaming at the TV during the game (he was one of 'those' guys). Reading the notes on this vid... something doesn't make sense... How does a Canadian Taxpayer-funded television channel lose the rights to broadcast games in French? If it's about residual payments, we should pay them, rather than bowing to corporate greed, or sending millions of dollars overseas to keep what little we have of true Canadian culture. Thanks for posting this tune.
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Rest in peace, Dolores Claman
(July 6, 1927 - July 17, 2021)
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I just love this tune
PURE CANADIANA.
respect Dolores Claman
Tonight's game is brought to you by...Carling Black Lable, LaBatts, LaBatts Blue, Ford of Canada, Chrysler of Canada...and now...your hosts Don Cherry....and.
Enormous respect for the prolific
jazz music writers of the C20
○ Delores Claman
○ Artie Shaw
○ Hilde Graunig
CBC should be ashamed of itself for not keeping or buying the rights to this song, it is what many people still associate with Hockey Night in Canada. I am making this my phone ringtone.
The part that starts at the 1:00 and 1:46 marks were the parts they'd play when Scott Oak was announcing the 3 stars of the game and what's coming up on After Hours, and for me it still triggers "well, guess it's bed time now" from being young.
When this comes on during the BCHL hockey games I can’t stop but sing
Awesome!!!!!
I have this as my endocrinologist 's ringtone. I have to stop dancing when it comes on.
I'll add to all the comments below - this should be the only version that anyone is allowed to play.
To me, this is if not the best, then one of the best sports television theme songs ever; BTW, I notice in the lettering you're using, you're using the font similar to that of the 1968 series, "The Prisoner", starring Patrick McGoohan. Not bad at all!
Wow you've got a good eye, yep that is the Prisoner Font (Albertus MT) Thanks for watching & commenting
Written by a woman who had never even been to a hockey game.
How do you know?
It’s in the information above posted by the uploader.
Nice 🎉
Not quite the original that was used on broadcasts but close
In fact it IS the original that was used on broadcasts, except that a small chunk has been cut out.
TSN/Bell may buy the rights to the NHL one day...
I wonder cause of don Cherry's truth saying the real reason that this isn't being played any more,..... Those people!!!!!!!
Go Leafs Go
Even the theme sounded better back then......
1:00
I never cared much for this version, which made the music sound like a cha-cha. It worked better as a march.
Pretty shitty that leafsnet refuses to play this song ever, imagine if sunday night or monday night football weren’t allowed to use their themes anymore
WTH! Did this theme "offend" somebody?
No, not at all. It's just a case of your typical "Big Business" not willing to spend a dime to renew the rights to the song.
They would rather get a new theme if that means it saves a few pennies for their Investors' bottom line and the Past be damned!
@@doccyclopz oh... Boy.....