Spring is on the horizon and the Boys of Summer are warming up for the real thing. No better time for this classic, which I thought was called “Put Me In, Coach,” but no, it’s called “Centerfield,” as is the album from which it comes, which was John Fogerty‘s third solo effort, released in 1985.
I do understand that it is not uncommon to hear this song played at baseball games around the country and, I did not know, in 2010 John Fogerty became the only musician to be feted at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony when “Centerfield” was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
I did, however, remember that the song was used in 1988 in the movie Bull Durham.
All very cool.
Let’s not forget it’s a rockin’ tune and a real foot-tapper. And the video, complete with vintage footage, is also very nice.