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Delta-Northest Merger -- The Musical
POSTED: Friday, August 08, 2008
FROM BLOG: Things With Wings-
The Commercial Aviation Blog http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blog...bdbbPost:c0178541-f648-4242-9f2b-d4e991b51072
The following blog post is from an independent writer and is not connected with Reuters News. The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and are not endorsed by Reuters.com.
One of the great things about email and the Internet is that things get passed around very quickly. Last night one of my industry friends sent me two parody songs touting the benefits of the planned Delta-Northwest merger.
You have to hand it to the author, who shall remain nameless – even with all the uncertainty around how the merger will play out, a sense of humor about the situation remains. It’s funny anyway, but even funnier if you know the actual songs the parodies are based on. Enjoy!
Delta-Northest Merger -- The Musical
POSTED: Friday, August 08, 2008
FROM BLOG: Things With Wings-
The Commercial Aviation Blog http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blog...bdbbPost:c0178541-f648-4242-9f2b-d4e991b51072
The following blog post is from an independent writer and is not connected with Reuters News. The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and are not endorsed by Reuters.com.
One of the great things about email and the Internet is that things get passed around very quickly. Last night one of my industry friends sent me two parody songs touting the benefits of the planned Delta-Northwest merger.
You have to hand it to the author, who shall remain nameless – even with all the uncertainty around how the merger will play out, a sense of humor about the situation remains. It’s funny anyway, but even funnier if you know the actual songs the parodies are based on. Enjoy!
Delta Mergerville
Sung to the tune of “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett
Sittin’ in the WorldClub
Puttin’ my feet up
Readin’ the paper as I wait for my flight
Oil speculation
Is gripping the nation
Isn’t there anyone who’ll put up a fight?
Looks like were headed down to Delta-mergerville
Tradin’ the ol’ red tail for blue
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I think…it’s the right thing to do
We’ll move to Atlanta
Be further from Santa
But overall it sounds pretty good
We’ll save up our loot
Buy a seersucker suit
I hope they’ll take me, I know that I would…
Looks like were headed down to Delta-mergerville
Tradin’ the ol’ red tail for blue
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I know…it’s the right thing to do
See the analysts raving?
Just look at the savings!
500 million the first year alone!
And look at the route map
I dare you to top that
If you can do it, my head will be blown!
Looks like were headed down to Delta-mergerville
Tradin’ the ol’ red tail for blue
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I’m sure…it’s the right thing to do
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I’m sure…it’s the right thing to do
Merger's On Track
(Rapped to the tune of Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back")
[Gangsta D]
I like Airbus and I cannot lie
Love to fly in my DC-9
When a Saab comes in, such and itty-bitty thing
And the temp's rising you know
You'll get bumped! Get a TCV
'Cause you know there's no room for me
Flying in my 747
Feel like I've died and gone to heaven
Oh baby, non-revvin' got first class
I'll have a real blast
They'll wine me and they'll dine me
And those lie-flat seats make me so comfy
Ooh, A330
You say you're taking me to Amsterdam?
Well fly me, fly me
I'm so glad you're part of Sky Team
On the ramp they're dancin'
Trying to get those cans in
They're sweat, wet,
Loadin' up Priority Pet
In flight the magazines
Try to sell you crazy things
Take the average Joe and sell him that
He'll wanna get cash back
So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)
Do you think this merger's tight? (Oh, Yeah!)
Keep workin' (workin') workin' (workin')
Do this merger right!
Merger's on track!
(NWA with a Delta logo)
Merger's on track!
[Gangsta D]
Delta is strong and big
And when we throw a gig
We just can't help ourselves, we welcome them like on
Get on our Airbus
We wanna get this done
And ugh, be as one, ugh, ugh
Now I'm talkin' 'bout savings
'Cause synergies are what I'm craving
You know that fuel's getting pricey
Let's burst that oil bubble
Speculators in trouble
Our stock it's gonna double
So I'm lookin' at news videos
Knockin' our merger, thumbin' their nose
Don't listen to those bozos
Just keep listenin' to the real pros
A word to the crew at Delta, we wanna go greet ya
Take time to meet ya
But I gotta be straight when I say I've gotta work
Til the break of dawn
Got a lot goin' on
But baby please don't get me wrong
'Cause other airlines wanna fold up and give up
But we'd rather stay and play
'Cause we're strong, we belong
And we're down to get this merger on
So, ladies! (Yeah!) Ladies (Yeah!)
Do ya wanna see all those savings? (Yeah!)
Then buckle down! Never quit!
Even Oberstar must admit
Merger's on track!
Merger's on track!
---------------------------------------------
Any aspiring songwriters here that can coming up with some others?
imp:
Sung to the tune of “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett
Sittin’ in the WorldClub
Puttin’ my feet up
Readin’ the paper as I wait for my flight
Oil speculation
Is gripping the nation
Isn’t there anyone who’ll put up a fight?
Looks like were headed down to Delta-mergerville
Tradin’ the ol’ red tail for blue
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I think…it’s the right thing to do
We’ll move to Atlanta
Be further from Santa
But overall it sounds pretty good
We’ll save up our loot
Buy a seersucker suit
I hope they’ll take me, I know that I would…
Looks like were headed down to Delta-mergerville
Tradin’ the ol’ red tail for blue
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I know…it’s the right thing to do
See the analysts raving?
Just look at the savings!
500 million the first year alone!
And look at the route map
I dare you to top that
If you can do it, my head will be blown!
Looks like were headed down to Delta-mergerville
Tradin’ the ol’ red tail for blue
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I’m sure…it’s the right thing to do
Some people claim that we’ve got Southwest to blame
But I’m sure…it’s the right thing to do
Merger's On Track
(Rapped to the tune of Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back")
[Gangsta D]
I like Airbus and I cannot lie
Love to fly in my DC-9
When a Saab comes in, such and itty-bitty thing
And the temp's rising you know
You'll get bumped! Get a TCV
'Cause you know there's no room for me
Flying in my 747
Feel like I've died and gone to heaven
Oh baby, non-revvin' got first class
I'll have a real blast
They'll wine me and they'll dine me
And those lie-flat seats make me so comfy
Ooh, A330
You say you're taking me to Amsterdam?
Well fly me, fly me
I'm so glad you're part of Sky Team
On the ramp they're dancin'
Trying to get those cans in
They're sweat, wet,
Loadin' up Priority Pet
In flight the magazines
Try to sell you crazy things
Take the average Joe and sell him that
He'll wanna get cash back
So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)
Do you think this merger's tight? (Oh, Yeah!)
Keep workin' (workin') workin' (workin')
Do this merger right!
Merger's on track!
(NWA with a Delta logo)
Merger's on track!
[Gangsta D]
Delta is strong and big
And when we throw a gig
We just can't help ourselves, we welcome them like on
Get on our Airbus
We wanna get this done
And ugh, be as one, ugh, ugh
Now I'm talkin' 'bout savings
'Cause synergies are what I'm craving
You know that fuel's getting pricey
Let's burst that oil bubble
Speculators in trouble
Our stock it's gonna double
So I'm lookin' at news videos
Knockin' our merger, thumbin' their nose
Don't listen to those bozos
Just keep listenin' to the real pros
A word to the crew at Delta, we wanna go greet ya
Take time to meet ya
But I gotta be straight when I say I've gotta work
Til the break of dawn
Got a lot goin' on
But baby please don't get me wrong
'Cause other airlines wanna fold up and give up
But we'd rather stay and play
'Cause we're strong, we belong
And we're down to get this merger on
So, ladies! (Yeah!) Ladies (Yeah!)
Do ya wanna see all those savings? (Yeah!)
Then buckle down! Never quit!
Even Oberstar must admit
Merger's on track!
Merger's on track!
---------------------------------------------
Any aspiring songwriters here that can coming up with some others?
imp:
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