Go Cubs Go Song
The official victory song of the Chicago Cubs, played after every home win at Wrigley Field.
"Go Cubs Go," "Go, Cubs, Go" or "Go, Cubs, Go!" is a song written by Steve Goodman in 1984. It serves as the official victory song of the Chicago Cubs, playing after every home win at Wrigley Field since 2007.
Quick Facts
- Affiliation
- Chicago Cubs Fanbase
- Primary location
- Wrigley Field
- Context
- Home Games & Playoff Moments
- Status
- Official Victory Song
Lore & Background
Goodman was a lifelong Cubs fan. The song was written at the request of WGN-TV program director Dan Fabian. Goodman had previously recorded "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request" in 1981, which was banned from Wrigley Field. Fabian requested the new song after hearing 'A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request' and being motivated by Cubs manager Dallas Green's effort to change team spirit. "Go, Cubs, Go" was recorded at the Chicago Recording Company with several team members participating in the chorus. It did not become widely played at Wrigley Field in 1984 and was not adopted as the official victory song until 2007. Goodman died from leukemia on September 20, 1984, four days before the Cubs clinched the division title on September 24, 1984.
Reader's Guide
The song is played after every Cubs home win at Wrigley Field. During the 2007 season, Cubs TV broadcasters Len Kasper and Bob Brenly would have their microphones shut off while the camera panned around the stadium as fans sang along. The song has been included on the 1994 Steve Goodman anthology album No Big Surprise: Anthology and the 2008 album Take Me Out To A Cubs Game. A ringtone version was released on August 1, 2008. The Manic Sewing Circle cover version (2:23) is a ska-punk rendition, unlike the original folk version (2:51). Several Cubs minor league affiliates also use the song, including the Tennessee Smokies and Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
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