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'Super Bowl Shuffle' of '85 Bears Immortalized in New HBO Documentary
13 Nov
Summary
- HBO announces new documentary 'The Shuffle' on the '85 Bears' iconic rap song
- Features interviews with 4 of the 10 player-singers, including Willie Gault and Mike Singletary
- 'Super Bowl Shuffle' reached No. 41 on Billboard Hot 100, nominated for Grammy
In a move that is sure to delight fans of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears, HBO has announced plans to premiere a new documentary titled 'The Shuffle' on November 25th. The 40-minute film will explore the team's iconic 'Super Bowl Shuffle' rap song and music video, which became a pop culture phenomenon during their championship-winning season.
Directed by Jeff Cameron, who has worked on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' series, 'The Shuffle' will feature contributions from four out of the ten player-singers who originally appeared in the 'Super Bowl Shuffle' music video. This includes wide receiver Willie Gault, linebacker Mike Singletary, quarterback Jim McMahon, and safety Gary Fencik, providing a unique insider's perspective on the making of the track.
Released in December 1985, the 'Super Bowl Shuffle' grew in popularity with every win by the vaunted Bears, and became immortalized when the '85 team went on to win Super Bowl XX in dominant fashion against the New England Patriots. The song reached No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is certified gold by the RIAA, while also being nominated for a Grammy Award for best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals, though it ultimately lost out to Prince's 'Kiss.'
The documentary is set to feature brand new interviews and never-before-seen footage, providing a comprehensive look at how the 'Super Bowl Shuffle' became a lasting part of pop culture history, and examining its enduring impact four decades later.
