Trail Blazers Trumpets
"Trail Blazers Trumpets", sometimes called "Blazers Theme Song" is the unofficial theme song of the Portland Trail Blazers, written by Brian Bennett. Starting with the 1978-79 season and continuing for more than 30 years, the music was used at the beginning and end of Blazers radio and television broadcasts.[1][2] The song comes from a 1976 recording issued by KPM entitled "Hot Wax." and the original name of the song is "Capital City."[3]
Portugal. The Man covered the song at the 2018 Coachella Festival.[4] A recorded version by the band appeared on a 2019 limited edition album released by the team.[5]
References
- ^ Canzano, John (April 3, 2009). "Joyful notes on Blazers' trumpets". The Oregonian.
- ^ Canzano, John. "A sense of urgency fueled by voice of Blazers". The Oregonian.
- ^ "Various – Hot Wax".
- ^ https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/blazers-trumpet-intro-coachella-portugal-man-straight-fire.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Singer, Matthew (November 1, 2019). "The Blazers Are Releasing a Limited Edition "Greatest Hits" Album at Tomorrow's Game". Willamette Week.