Sid and the Boys: Playing Ball in the Face of Race and Big Business by Carl McCullough
Throughout the book are several references to songs of the era. Because of copyright restrictions the specific lyrics cannot be quoted. This is a list of songs with words that can enhance each chapter. Find the lyrics that are applicable and see if you agree that they have some connection with the book. Think of a contemporary song that might also have relevant lyrics.
You Can’t Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd by Roger Miller from Erick, Oklahoma, could have been the team’s song. If you read the lyrics you will see that some of them embody the spirit of the team.
Prologue: Please Mr. Postman by the Marvelettes
Introduction: All Along the Watchtower by Bob Dylan and popularized by Jimi Hendrix
PART ONE: Big Business in a Small City
Chapter 1: In the Beginning: Hushed but Undeniable Signs Oklahoma Hills by Woody Guthrie
Chapter 2: The Emergence of Big Business For What It’s Worth sung by Buffalo Springfield
Chapter 3: Basking in the Boom The Ballad of Jed Clampette by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs
Chapter 4: The Martins' Town Sunshine Superman by Donovan Leach
Chapter 5: Through Eagle's Eyes We the People Who are Darker than Blue by Curtis Mayfield
Chapter 6: Petey and the Paperboys New York, New York sung by Frank Sinatra
Chapter 7: Boody's Burbs School Days sung by Chuck Berry
Chapter 8: Moody's Refuge We Will Rock You sung by Queen
Chapter 9: Just Plain Sid Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg
Chapter 10: Big Brother is Watching Every Breath You Take by The Police
Chapter 11: The Price Family Have You Seen Your Mother Baby Standing In The Shadows sung by The Rolling Stones
Chapter 12: The Town's Other Team We Are The Champions sung by Queen
Chapter 13: Averting a Crisis Ya Got Trouble song from The Music Man musical
Chapter 14: A Call to Action Help by the Beatles
Chapter 15: Timeout for a Word from the Author We Gotta Get Out of this Place sung by The Animals
Chapter 16: All Hands on Deck Reasons to Quit by Merle Haggard
Intermission: In the Eye of the Storm The Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks
PART TWO: Big Heart in a Small Team
Chapter 17: Everyone Back to Work Oklahoma by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Chapter 18: Season Tipoff Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In sung by the 5th Dimension
Chapter 19: Countdown to Christmas If We Make It Through December by Merle Haggard
Chapter 20: Bumps in the Road Jump by Van Halen
Chapter 21: "Take Me Back to Tulsa" Take Me Back to Tulsa by Bob Wills
Chapter 22: Three's a Charm Good Luck Charm sung by Elvis Presley
Chapter 23: The Stretch Run The Race Is On sung by George Jones
Chapter 24: "On the Road Again" On the Road Again by Willie Nelson
Chapter 25: Stillwater: On the Rebound Long Time Gone by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Chapter 26: Hot Time in Tulsa Town I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King
Chapter 27: Do You Believe in Miracles? My Prayer sung by The Platters
Chapter 28: Bedlam Reigns Be True to Your School sung by The Beach Boys