The New York Times

The Chicago Bears and ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’: 40 years later, still a talking point

Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of the recording of "The Super Bowl Shuffle," performed by members of the 1985 Chicago Bears. Paul Natkin / Getty Images Every year, like clockwork, an NFL team ...
Esquire

Yes, ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ Is Goofy, But It Wields a Critical Lesson for Men

On a frigid, overcast winter day, twenty-five members of the ’85 Chicago Bears entered a concert hall in the Windy City to tape a music video about winning the Super Bowl. It was Week 14 of the NFL ...
Los Angeles Times

Da Bears and ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’: HBO doc revisits ‘perfect storm’ that became a phenomenon

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. An HBO documentary premiering Tuesday night examines the Chicago Bears’ “Super Bowl Shuffle,” the 1985 hip-hop hit ...
Roger Ebert

The Shuffle

Any debate about the greatest NFL team of all time has to include the 1985 Chicago Bears—but you can make an argument for the 1962 Green Bay Packers, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, or the 1978 Pittsburgh ...
The Boston Globe

A new HBO doc shows how the 1985 Chicago Bears did the Super Bowl Shuffle

So your team just got its collective hide tanned on national television and you’re not in a boastful mood. But tomorrow you’re slated to shoot a music video for a ...
Yahoo

“I remember saying to Clapton, ‘You try playing that one riff for eight minutes!’”: The secret to Status Quo's riff power

Way back in 1970, during a long night of drinking at a club in the German city of Bielefeld, the two guitarists in British rock band Status Quo heard a song that would change their lives. Francis ...
MusicRadar

“Everybody used to say how great Clapton was, but I remember saying to Eric, ‘You try playing that one riff for eight minutes!’”: How rock legends Status Quo stole a ...

Way back in 1970, during a long night of drinking at a club in the German city of Bielefeld, the two guitarists in British rock band Status Quo heard a song that would change their lives. Francis ...
American Songwriter

The Beatle Who Was Actually Meant to Play Lead Guitar in the Band (And Why He Stopped)

Some mental images are inextricable from The Beatles’ legacy, not the least of which include John Lennon holding down rhythm guitar, Ringo Starr smiling and head-wagging behind the kit, Paul McCartney ...