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The Best Song in the World Today

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One regular feature on our blog is "The Best Song in the World Today," where a member of the show staff highlights the one song that is rocking his/her world today. It doesn't have to be the best song of all time, it can be new or old, but for whatever reason, today, this song kicks butt. And since my Cubs are on the verge of clinching a division title, it's my BSITWT. For more on the interesting and poignant history of this Steve Goodman classic, check out this great piece posted yesterday to the Chicago Tribune blog.

Dan Pashman

9:52 AM ET | 09-28-2007 | permalink

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As soon as the New York Mets are eliminated this weekend I urge all Mets fans to get on the Cubs bandwagon for the playoffs and World series...let this song be our rallying point! this is the year the goat is laid to rest.

Sent by Don Mahoney | 3:01 PM ET | 09-28-2007

Speaking of Steve Goodman Cubs songs...a little more cynical than yours, but it fits the Cubs too well to leave out: "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"

The chorus:
Do they still play the blues in Chicago
When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts away,
Do the Cubbies still play
In their ivy covered burial ground
When I was a boy they were my pride and joy
But now they only bring fatigue
To the home of the brave
The land of the free
And the doormat of the National League

Sent by Ben | 4:02 AM ET | 10-01-2007

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