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While sorting through his grandfather’s vast record collection in 2015, Rob Sarwark found a mysterious vinyl record labeled “Chicago Cubs Demo.”
The record bore names of his grandfather, Pasquale “PJ” Panico, and a late family friend, Paul Gallis.
A year later in 2016 — just as the Cubs secured a World Series spot — Sarwark played the record after his grandfather’s passing and discovered a forgotten Cubs booster song, recognizing his grandfather’s voice.
Sarwark collaborated with producer Steven Serra in 2017 to release multiple versions across music streaming platforms.