Christmas is just around the corner, and so is one of the most important events in the sporting calendar – the World Darts Championship.
The festive season is synonymous with music, so the Worlds at Alexandra Palace – 'Chasing the Sun' by Planet Funk is on loop for next month, anyone?
In addition to the iconic darts anthem, players use their own walk-up songs to get them on the field as they take to the oche on the game's biggest stage.
With 96 performers at the Ally Pally this year, keeping track of all the tunes seems as hard as hitting a nine!
But fear not, in true 'Dartsmas' spirit, we've recorded all the walk songs from the 32 ranked players who competed at this year's tournament.
And, as a little extra gift, we've thrown in a Spotify playlist for them to listen to, and included some of the best walk-through video content to whet their appetite ahead of the Worlds to raise Enjoy!
Luke Humphries
'I Predict a Riot' – Kaiser Chiefs
Little Luke
'Greenlight' – Pitbull
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Last year's World Darts Championship finalists Luke Littler and Luke Humphries get personal interviews and talk to each other, talk through the walk-on songs and much more.
Michael Smith
'Shut Up and Dance' – Walk the Moon
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Michael Smith explains the story behind his walk and his worst walking moment
Michael van Gerwen
'Army of Seven Nations' – The White Stripes
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Michael van Gerwen walks out during the Premier League play-offs
Rob Cross
'I don't want to wait' – David Guetta
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Rob Cross explains the story behind his walk and why Premier League nights in Rotterdam and Dublin live long in the memory
Dave Chisnall
'Dizzy' – Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff
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Dave Chisnall explains the story behind his walk and why he could change his music in the future
Johnny Clayton
'Johnny B. Goode' – Chuck Berry
Stephen Bunting
'Titanium' – David Guetta
Damon Heta
'My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark' – Fall Out Boy
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Damon Heta takes 'The Heat' in a strange round for his World Darts Championship defeat against Martin Lukeman
Gerwyn Price
'Ice Ice Baby' – Vanilla Ice
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Gerwyn Price is welcomed to the O2 arena ahead of his match against Jonny Clayton in the Premier League final four.
Dimitri van den Bergh
'Happy' – Pharrell Williams
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Before lifting his first major TV title at the World Matchplay, Dimitri Van den Bergh explained the story behind his walk and those famous dance moves on stage
Nathan Aspinall
'Mr Brightside' – The Killings
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Nathan Aspinall explains the story behind his walk and how he ended up center stage at a Stockport nightclub when his song came on.
Danny Noppert
'High Hopes' – Panic! At the Disco
Gary Anderson
'Jump around' – House of Pain
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Gary Anderson explains the story behind his walk and recalls a memorable night in Scotland in the Premier League
Chris Dobey
'Let's Get Ready to Rumble' – PJ & Duncan
James Wade
'I'm still standing' – Elton John
Josh Rock
'Welcome to the Party' – DJ Krissy
Peter Wright
'Don't Stop The Party' – Pitbull
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Take a look at some of the most memorable tours, from Peter Wright getting the party started to Phil Taylor's final walk to the oche
Ross Smith
'Red Light Spells Danger' – Billy Ocean
Ryan Searle
'Paranoid' – Black Sabbath
Andrew Gilding
'Gold' – Spandau Ballet
Martin Schindler
'I Adore Hardcore' – Scooter
Joe Cullen
'Don't look back in anger' – Oasis
Mike Decker
'Three Little Birds' – Bob Marley
Dirk van Duijvenbode
'Just like you' – A radical solution
Daryl Gurney
'Sweet Caroline' – Neil Diamond
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Daryl Gurney explains the story behind his walk and why a Premier League night in Belfast holds special memories
Gabriel Clemens
'Wonderwall' – Oasis
Gian van Veen
'Astronomia' – Vicetone & Tony Igy
Krzysztof Ratajski
'Whatever You Want' – Status Quo
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Check out some of the sport's most memorable outings from John Henderson rocking Aberdeen to Rotterdam welcoming Raymond van Barneveld
Ritchie Edhouse
'Our House' – Madness
Brendan Dolan
'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' – Dropkick Murphys
Raymond van Barneveld
'Eye of the Tiger' – A survivor
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