David Dein, an Arsenal legend, shared a personal anecdote about his proposal to his wife, which involved her learning the club's anthem 'Good Old Arsenal'. This song, released in association with Arsenal's FA Cup Final appearance in 1971, was inspired by the desire to rival other football anthems, particularly Liverpool's. Although some fans viewed it as bland, it reached No.16 on the charts and has a lasting emotional connection for many supporters. The rise of football-related music began with the FA's official song for the 1970 World Cup, which triggered a wave of fan engagement in music.
I absolutely loved that song, David Dein recalls to FourFourTwo. When I proposed to my wife in 1972, I made it a condition that she had to learn the words of Good Old Arsenal.
Jimmy Hill challenged Arsenal to create a new anthem that could rival Liverpool's love affair with You'll Never Walk Alone, running a competition that ultimately led to him writing the song himself.
Good Old Arsenal reached No.16 in the charts, and while some fans found it bland, it left a lasting impression on others.
The FA released the first ever official England song ahead of the 1970 World Cup as music fever took over football in Britain.
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