Republica concert at C.P.?

I don't know if the group is even still together, but a night concert in front of TTD on a Sat. night sounds hot! I can't think of a better song to represent that ride. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3BmxjhmN20

Frito Joe

^Yeah! I totally DON'T agree with you...God, imagaine the only people their....

Considering the band doesn't exist anymore, yeah, not gonna happen.

I saw them in a small club circa late 1995. I've never seen anyone have as much energy as that singer. And they did the "real" version of "Ready to Go," not that US-guitar-radio-crap version they use on Dragster.

Jeff - Advocate of Great Great Tunnels™ - Co-Publisher - PointBuzz - CoasterBuzz - Blog - Music

The only people who would have ever heard of them would be us Pointbuzzers.

Let's Get Weird.

^ Not true, not in the least. They had a decent amount of airplay and I'm sure that song is totally recognizable by more than just us.

"""IF""" Republica were still around, would they draw a bigger crowd than Pointfest at CP?

Frito Joe

Someone obsessed with a band that no longer exists???

Not so fast Shades

They are reforming, AND re-issuing a new version of "Ready To Go".

Goodbye MrScott

John

I've heard enough Republica in the vicinity of TTD, thank you.

The path you tread is narrow, and the drop is sheer and very high.

^ Agreed! I was actually hoping they would get a new song for the ride in 2011. Something cool like I305's "Gentlemen, Start your engines!" or something like that. But one can only hope

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I still love that song! I was just listening to it actually. :)

Let's Get Weird.

It wasn't even their best song. I did see them though, circa 1998 or something.

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Jeff - Advocate of Great Great Tunnels™ - Co-Publisher - PointBuzz - CoasterBuzz - Blog - Music

Most people probably have no idea who Republica is, and wouldn't have any idea that is who sings the Top Thrill Dragster song. Heck I'd bet most people didn't realize there was even a song playing in the Dragster station.

Terrible idea. No one would just stand around watching a show like that, and after the 2-3 minutes they play "Ready to Go".. then what? The novelty wears off for coaster fans and everyone else remains uninterested.

Personally, I imagine a concern stage + standing/seating area as just clutter inside of CP. Too many people trying to move around the peninsula. It's already cramped.

Oh, man. I will forever associate Republica and "Ready to go" with my first trip to CP, and nothing else. Good times, good times.