Posted by Brian Frederiksen on October 09, 2002 at 08:47:35:
In Reply to: chicago area people posted by Russell on October 08, 2002 at 22:20:07:
A little musicology here from http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/index.cfm?cont_id=71749
The Chicago Bears fight song, "Bear Down, Chicago Bears," was introduced in 1941. Though
Jerry Downs is listed as the composer, it actually is a pseudonym for Al Hoffman, who also wrote the words and music for the song If I Knew You Were Coming, I'd Have Baked a Cake.
Hoffman's words for the Bears fight song:
Bear Down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;
Bear Down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.
We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.
Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.
You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.
The CSO recording can be purchased at http://www.cso.org/sss_productlarge.taf?productid=2099
Remember, the Packers suck, have always sucked and always will suck!