This makes me wish I could go back to those days I was just coming out of 8th grade I have a cassette tape with that song on it I taped off the TV I'm now 52 love you Lou mom and dad RIP to them all
Same age and time for me too. I started my freshman year September 83. Been a huge Lou Rawls fan my whole life and getting this commercial several times a day back then was such a treat.
Just saw commercial. It sent a chill thru my spine. I was 9 or 10 when it first aired. I'm almost 40. Brings back good memories though, almost made my eyes water ❤
Edizzle i kno wat u mean i had a serious flashback,along wit chills,im also 40,back then times were better,i wish everyone cud love each other like we did back then, we miss u lou rawls
This is surely bringing back a memory, and thanks to my green recipe folder, I still have all of WGN's logo designs from its 75 years including the one old number 9 and Lou Rawls singing in this promo, and your sister station WGN America (Now NewsNation) which formerly served as the national feed of this TV station, Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV Channel 9. Thanks for a historic promo in a rich TV history.
You guys need to upload the recut version that really showcases how "great" Chicago is. I laughed so hard at that when it was on the air and now I can't find it.
Dude. It's a city. All cities have pros and cons. I love NYC and have lived there for more than a decade, but I've also lived in Chicago. If you think NYC is "a real city" compared to Chicago, you are delusional. Different? Hell yes. Less of a city? Give me a break.
Just saw this on WGN’s 9 at 9 today, October 24, 2022. It STILL gives me a WARM Feeling! ❤️ It makes me SAD that things have changed in Chicago (CRIME)! 🥲😩🥲
You'll never find another voice so fine as that of fellow Chicagoan Lou Rawls.
He was a perfect fit for these spots.
This actually made me cry.
Absolutely one of the most awesome promos ever made!
I love Lou Rawls, I love Chicago, I was born in Chicago! I will keep living in the burbs, thank you
This makes me wish I could go back to those days I was just coming out of 8th grade I have a cassette tape with that song on it I taped off the TV I'm now 52 love you Lou mom and dad RIP to them all
You just made me tear up a little. I miss the old Chicago too.
Same age and time for me too. I started my freshman year September 83. Been a huge Lou Rawls fan my whole life and getting this commercial several times a day back then was such a treat.
Throwback to high school. I loved this commercial so much.
Lou Rawls is fantastic!
born and loyal to Chicago no matter what anyone says
Just saw commercial. It sent a chill thru my spine. I was 9 or 10 when it first aired. I'm almost 40. Brings back good memories though, almost made my eyes water ❤
I remember this promo! God it brings back childhood memories. RIP Lou Rawls!
I remember around July '83, I visited my aunt in Chicago from Arkansas, and this was very memorable! Lou Rawls was the MAN!!!!
Edizzle i kno wat u mean i had a serious flashback,along wit chills,im also 40,back then times were better,i wish everyone cud love each other like we did back then, we miss u lou rawls
I miss the Chicago portrayed here. Will we ever get back to this? I moved away back in August, but would like to to go back eventually.
This Promo takes me back to my childhood Love it, and I still remember the words lol!
My favorite WGN promo!
don't forget Merrie Dee. She was the female voice of WGN in the 80s as well.
This is surely bringing back a memory, and thanks to my green recipe folder, I still have all of WGN's logo designs from its 75 years including the one old number 9 and Lou Rawls singing in this promo, and your sister station WGN America (Now NewsNation) which formerly served as the national feed of this TV station, Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV Channel 9. Thanks for a historic promo in a rich TV history.
I remember this commercial ❣️
Lou Rawls and WGN 9 will ALWAYS belong to Chicago.
Lol!! i soo use to sing this as a kid!! saw the commercial today and it just took me back!
don't forget Merrie Dee. She was the promo voice of WGN in the 80's
Love this song.
Such a rich history
Sing it Lou
1983. New theme song. New slogan. New logo.
Back when they had actual programming, instead of all day news.
i was born in Chicago Illinois!!!!! WGN RULES
WGN is a fantastic TV station!
Lou Rawls the booming big voice love rest in peace my dear friend and former xol
They should really bring this back and play at 3:59am before the day starts.
Memories.
You guys need to upload the recut version that really showcases how "great" Chicago is. I laughed so hard at that when it was on the air and now I can't find it.
World's Greatest Newspaper. :)
And that's how an old logo transforms into a new one.
David letterman’s love Lou Rawls
Wow!
Nice:-)
Chicago's Very Own (Channel 9) We're Apart of Chicago....
Channel 9!
I Believe This Was A Video Clip Of WGN-TV's Chicago's Very Own With Lou Rawls Video Promo From Late 1983.
Was _Bozo's Circus_ (1960-2001) the last clown show EVER since 1947 with _Howdy Doody_ on NBC?
But The Call Letters And TV Number Is Still The Same.
Chicago we're play haters fear to tread
But now it's just the same old stuff and hours and hours of not-really-news.
I wish someone would tell us who did the news thing from 1979 to 1982 the theme music for John Drury and news9
I wish someone would tell us who did the theme music to John Drury and News 9 back in the early eighties
Dude. It's a city. All cities have pros and cons. I love NYC and have lived there for more than a decade, but I've also lived in Chicago. If you think NYC is "a real city" compared to Chicago, you are delusional. Different? Hell yes. Less of a city? Give me a break.
When you watch TV, you're not doing shit.
Just saw this on WGN’s 9 at 9 today, October 24, 2022. It STILL gives me a WARM Feeling! ❤️ It makes me SAD that things have changed in Chicago (CRIME)! 🥲😩🥲