PLAYLIST: 14 Walk Up Songs

Looking for some music to get you pumped for the next Houston Astros game? Well, you’re in luck as The Signal staff has compiled a Spotify playlist consisting of their walk up songs. Check out the list and what made the staff select each song!

“Jump Around” by House of Pain

“This song just gets me pumped up, and hopefully, it would rile up the crowd as well.” – Liz Davis, editor-in-chief

“Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen

“I chose this song because it evokes confidence, power and winning. Honestly, I could pick a number of Queen songs as a walk up song.” – Lindsay Floyd, audience engagement editor

“Careless Whisper” by George Michael

“The first instrumental at the start of the song is really relaxing and I would want to be rallied when I come up to bat. I got the idea from Astros player Josh Roddick, who had this as his walk-up song for a long time.” – Jeremy Gingrich, reporter

“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor

“My song would be ‘Eye of the Tiger’ because it is my theme song. And, my whole family is a huge fan of ‘Rocky’ and my dog’s name is Rocky. His Instagram name is rockyyy18.” – Crystal Sauceda, reporter

“X Gon’ Give It To Ya” by DMX

“Every time I hear this song I picture Deadpool walking into battle and Rick Sanchez and Summer Smith from “Rick and Morty” getting buff. How could I not be ready to wreck anything in front of me after that?” – Krista Kamp, online editor

“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

“Right from the first beat, this song would get me hyped and feeling confident as I step up to bat. The message is clear, ‘I’m not gon’ to give up/I’m not gon’ to stop/I’m gon’ work harder.'” – Brandon Peña, managing editor

“Figuring It Out” by SWMRS

“It’s got a good chant, very 90s grunge feel to it. I’ve always been a Sandlot baby so to have some new grunge for a walk up song just feels right, ya know?” – Trey Blakely, reporter

“My Shot” by Lin-Manuel Miranda

“If I were a sports pro, this song would pump me up and motivate me to never miss a shot.” – Anna Claborn, reporter

“Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey

Recommended by Leif Hayman, reporter

“Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B

Recommended by Izuh Ikpeama, live reporter

“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds

“I don’t know anyone that does not like hearing this song. After hearing the first two notes, everyone starts to sing along. It also gives me an excuse to walk out every time and fist pump like Bender.” – Liz Davis, editor-in-chief

“Star Wars: Imperial March” by John Williams

“This would be an epic walk up song. I’m confident I would hit a home run if I walked up to plate to this song. OK, maybe not, but if I was a major league baseball player I would be overly confident I could hit the ball out of the park after walking up to bat to this song.” – Lindsay Floyd, audience engagement editor

“Footloose” by Kenny Loggins

“The very beginning of this song is energetic and gets everyone on their feet. It’s one of my favorite songs and I would be dancing along with the crowd as I walk up to bat.” – Brandon Peña, managing editor

“You Love” by The Outfield

“Not only is the band baseball themed, this is an earworm. It’s short, sweet and upbeat. This is by far one of my favorite songs.” – Liz Davis, editor-in-chief