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New hype song for the Lions is called 'All Grit'
Before John Legardy made the song public, he shared it with — who he considers — one of his toughest critics — retired FOX 2 reporter — Al Allen.
NOVI, Mich. (FOX 2) - Lions fans are still buzzing from Sunday night's win over the Rams - and that’s good, because when you hear a new Lions hype song "All Grit"- hopefully you feel it down in your soul.
"The idea just popped in my head once I heard the beat," said John Legardy.
On the eve of the Lions' season opener — John Legardy wrote a fight song for the hometown team.
"Since I’ve got so much to talk about, about our city, about our fans, about our team — that’s why I went with rap in the first place - instead of just a hype R&B type song," he said.
FOX 2: "So this may be less of a rap song and more of a love letter to the Detroit Lions and Detroit?"
Legardy: "Oh yeah, definitely. The Lions are like a blueprint of what we do here - working hard, blue-collar."
Before Legardy made the song public, he shared it with — who he considers — one of his toughest critics — retired FOX 2 reporter — Al Allen.
"He hears things, and he said, ‘Oh I like that,’ but I knew he would, because I liked it."
That blue-collar team mentality is why Legardy includes the lyrics "All Grit" in his song.
It’s also a nod to head coach Dan Campbell, who he was a fan of way before he was a household name.
"My nephew played in the NFL — Dion Sims, he’s from Michigan. He went to Michigan State," he said. "He got drafted by the Dolphins, and Dan Campbell was his tight ends coach. So, my sister — we kind of like — had a relationship with Dan Campbell when he was his coach."
If the Lions make it to the Super Bowl and win the championship, John Legardy says he has enough songs for a whole album. And not just a rap album, but country, pop and others. keep your ears open and stay tuned.
Hear the song at this link or below.