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Wrigley crowd breaks fog delay by singing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

musicJul 5, 202618162

During a fog delay at Wrigley Field during the Cubs versus Cardinals game, fans from both sides stood together and sang John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Social posts noted the crowd knew mainly the chorus and that a band on-site tried crowd work but only a few people joined. Some viewers linked the moment to other sporting memories, referencing the 1988 fog bowl and the US men's national team using the song. Commentators were asked to be quiet so the crowd could sing, and observers from West Virginia noted the song's regional resonance. The scene prompted comparisons to other performances of the song, including Boyz II Men and televised ads that mix the tune with sports themes.