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Bears' Super Bowl Shuffle: From Field to Chart-Topper
2 Dec
Summary
- Chicago Bears' 1985 'Super Bowl Shuffle' became a viral sensation before the game.
- Players overcame superstition and dancing challenges to record the charity song.
- The music video became the second-highest selling music video of all time.
In 1985, the Chicago Bears achieved unlikely stardom with "The Super Bowl Shuffle," a rap song and music video released weeks before their Super Bowl XX victory. The project, undertaken for charity, saw players overcoming superstition and challenges in filming.
Despite initial reluctance and awkward dance moves, the team persevered, with post-production efforts creating a polished final product. The song's release coincided with the Bears' on-field success, amplifying its momentum and popularity.
The "Super Bowl Shuffle" garnered critical acclaim, earning a Grammy nomination, and its video achieved unprecedented sales. The song's success is widely seen as having propelled the team's championship run, uniting the city of Chicago.
