who wrote go cubs go

The song "Go Cubs Go" was written by Steve Goodman in 1984. Steve Goodman was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and a folk musician. The song became popular during the Cubs' 1984 season and has since become a tradition, played at Wrigley Field after every Cubs home win. Goodman wrote the song at the request of WGN, the Cubs' radio broadcast partner, to create a more upbeat and positive anthem for the team. He passed away from leukemia in 1984, shortly after the song was recorded, but "Go Cubs Go" has lived on as a lasting tribute to the team and its fans.