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The Chicago Cubs and Delmark Records continue their historic campaign to promote the Chicago blues world by releasing a new 45 of “Sweet Home Chicago” created by the Delmark All-Stars in continued celebration of the new Blues Alternate uniform presented by Motorola razr. Featuring the legendary Bob Stroger, the new 45 single will be available for purchase at Landmark Records, the new retail experience located at Gallagher Way (3641 N. Clark St.) that pays homage to Wrigley Field’s federal landmark status and is a nod to the neighborhood record shops found across Chicago.
The 45rpm vinyl release has two singles: Side A: “Sweet Home Chicago” performed by the Delmark All Stars featuring Bob Stroger and Carlise Guy Side B: “Sweet Home” remix by BBQJr (Johnny Iguana & JQ of QBros, composers for buzzy Hulu hit The Bear)
Music from the song, and the remix, was included in video footage used during the Cubs’ home opener Friday, April 4. The single will be digitally available as well. The new Cubs Blues Alternate uniform presented by motorola razr made its major league debut Saturday, April 5, and is worn by the club on Fridays when the Cubs are at home. The new uniform pays tribute to the team’s history and Chicago’s contribution to the electric blues movement that shaped music worldwide.
The beloved blues anthem, “Sweet Home Chicago” is referenced on the Blues Alternate socks accompanied by a six-string guitar stripe. Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Wayne Baker Brooks performed the National anthem and led the 7th inning stretch, while the Delmark All Stars and the legendary Bob Stroger were on the mound to throw out the first pitch after their performance on Gallagher Way. The Blues Alternate jersey will be featured in up to nine more blues-themed homestands this season: Friday, May 30th Friday, June 13th Friday, June 20th Friday, July 4th Friday, July 18th Friday, August 1st Friday, August 15th Friday, Sept 5th Friday, September 12th
The new uniform pays tribute to the team’s history and Chicago’s contribution to the electric blues movement that shaped music worldwide. To celebrate, the Cubs have opened a retail experience on Gallagher Way called Landmark Records in partnership with legendary Blues & Jazz record label Delmark Records, which pays homage to Wrigley Field’s federal landmark status and is a nod to the neighborhood record shops found across Chicago. Inside Landmark Records, Cubs fans can find all blues LPs from every era - vintage vinyl to new releases - copies of vintage blues magazines like the classic “Blues Unlimited”, a performance space with live blues duos and trios reminiscent of the Smoke Daddy venue.
Landmark Records will feature the new Blues Alternate jersey, hats and merchandise as well as a limited run of music-inspired merchandise that celebrates Wrigley Field’s status as a world-class music venue. On select dates throughout the regular season, Cubs fans can also attend various live performances at Landmark Records and on Gallagher Way.. “The baby blues are back. We’re thrilled to revisit this popular colorway, while also paying tribute to the Blues music that has shaped our city’s cultural landscape,” said Jennifer Martindale, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Cubs. “This uniform is more than a celebration of the Cubs past; it’s a nod to an iconic Chicago artform. We hope fans enjoy this unique blend of sports and music history.” The jersey’s chest patch combines details from early Cubs uniforms with typography inspired by blues-era instruments. The sleeve patch features custom lettering within a guitar pick, split by an electric bolt, representing Chicago’s legacy as the birthplace of the electric blues. The custom numerals and nameplate take cues from early generation Cubs designs and decorative flourishes from blues-era typography.
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