3. Sweet Home Chicago – The Blues Brothers

In addition to being a Cubs CD, “Take Me Out to a Cubs Game” is also a Chicago CD, and “Sweet Home Chicago” is one of the best known songs to pay homage to the Cubs’ home town. This particular version of “Sweet Home Chicago” was recorded by Dan Akroyd and John Belushi, who formed the musical duo known as the Blues Brothers. In the film “The Blues Brothers,” Elwood Blues gives out a fake address: 1060 W. Addison, which Cubs fans know to be the address of Wrigley Field. The Wrigley Field marquee is also featured in the film. Many artists have recorded many versions of “Sweet Home Chicago” over the years. One of the things that makes this recording unique is at one point in the song, instead of “sweet home Chicago,” Jake and Elwood sing “MY sweet home Chicago.” Not surprising, considering John Belushi’s strong Chicago roots.

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