Dave Niehaus was not only the voice of the Seattle Mariners, he was the voice of my childhood. Some of my most prized memories, growing up as a kid, are accompanied with his voice narrating the moment. He was more than just another radio announcer. His on-air personality was so genuine, that you had a sense of who the man was and what he stood for, by simply listening to him call a game.
I understand that many people might not know Dave Niehaus. A large portion of my fan base either lives outside of the Northwest, are too young to have listened to him, or just not a fan of baseball. I get it. But I believe that as musicians, it’s our responsibility to pay homage to the people that made us who we are. For me, Niehaus was an imperative part of not only my upbringing, but of Seattle’s unique history and culture. From his signature “My oh my” catch phrase, to the heart and passion that exuded from the radio, his presence will be greatly missed in the Northwest. And for those of you outside of the area, hopefully you’ll listen and get a glimpse of not only a Town legend, but one of the greatest announcers to ever have ever called a game.
DOWNLOAD: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis – My Oh My.mp3
Yes. Just. Yes. I got chills when the song cut to the dave niehaus clip from ‘95. Well played, guys.
[...] So Macklemore just came out with a new song, just a couple of hours ago, “My Oh My”, which is inspired by Dave Niehaus, the voice of the Seattle Mariners (Ben Haggerty aka Macklemore hails from Seattle). Dave Niehaus just died this past November, and this is Macklemore’s tribute to a man important to his Seattle culture and upbringing. You can read his original blog post here. [...]
I already posted on your facebook but words cannot describe how much I loved and continue to love Dave Niehaus and I really really really do thank you for releasing this song. It does justice to an amazing man, and we are so lucky for being able to have the honor of listening to such a great broadcaster.
If you were not at his memorial, Rick Rizz’s speech for Dave was absolutely touching and words cannot describe how amazing it was. Try to find it on youtube.
Thank you so much.
I teared.up a bit, powerful stuff. Dave was the voice of my childhood, and I’ll always remember playing ball in the yard and calling my at bat as Dave. Thanks for putting your soul in this Mack.
[...] and Ryan Lewis just released this tribute to Dave Niehaus, the announcer for the Seattle Mariners, who passed away this past [...]
Thanks for putting my childhood in words. Incredible job. RIP Dave.
I honestly got chills when it cut to the clip from 95 this is the greatest tribute to the greatest man thanks mack
I don’t live in or near Seattle, but the passion and emotion in this song shows, I teared up a little. No one but you could better emote the memories and make this song the tribute that it is. This song does justice to power of the spoken word, but most of all, it does justice to Dave Niehaus. RIP.
the sawdust line killed me. instead of the garage, my dad and I listened in my basement right next to the tablesaw. This is what makes music so powerful.. the ability to recapture a moment or feeling and relate it to people. thanks to everyone who helped put this track out.. i really do appreciate it.
I’m a young college kid from New Jersey, I like baseball but can’t say I’m the biggest fan, and I’ve never followed the Mariners or heard of Dave Niehaus. But I can still feel the love in this song. Masterful art.
So sweet` HERE COMES JOY! (JOEY), HERE IS JUNIOR TO THIRD BASE, THEY’RE GOING TO WAVE HIM IN! …
It’s funny, I learned to love baseball from Dave Niehaus because he loved it so much and listening to this song just brings home for me how empty the next season will be. I hate it for Dave that this past season ended up being his last, and I’m sad for all the kids who won’t learn to love it from Dave. This song will hopefully give those kids a chance to feel how much he meant to us. Thanks for making this song and sharing it with us.
OMFG this needs to be on iTunes to buy…..miss Dave so bad already, Opening Day next season will be brutal. I feel like it is just a travesty that Dave never called a World Series game, and when they get there, they better dedicate the whole thing to him. The front office surely has it’s work cut out for itself- Go M’s and RIP Dave!
THANK YOU for creating this song and for sharing it with us, especially right before Christmas. It seriously made me cry. Great job on the appropriate and moving instrumentation, but AMAZING job on the lyrics. God bless you and GOD BLESS DAVE NIEHAUS!
[...] is what Macklemore had to say about the track on his site: Dave Niehaus was not only the voice of the Seattle Mariners, he was the voice of my childhood. [...]
Mack, I stumbled on the PI’s acticle last night and thought I would give it a listen. I was in the Dome in 1995. Nothing like reliving my childhood. Great song man, its on repeat on my iPod now! Never heard anything of your before now but you got a fan here bro. Keep up the good shit
Nice song Mack. I grew up listening to Dave Niehaus with my Dad, too. For what it’s worth, I went to iTunes to try to buy My Oh My b/f I realized you were giving it away. Thanks!
I teared up man, I really did. I will really miss Dave. RIP
Been a fan since i was a baby. my mom had me on her lap for a few of those ‘95 games… heard that voice since I was a baby and shit will never been be the same without it. but would it be chill if i took your image of Dave Niehaus and made a tribute tee with it? I ain’t no thief so i’m not tryin to bite it without permission haha. I know me and a couple of my boys def tryin to pay homage to the man.
Song gave me the CHILLS… so very accurately sums up my feelings on Dave and how he was the voice of many fond memories in my life. RIP Dave
[...] Addendum: You can read Macklemore’s thoughts on Niehaus, and download the track for free, here. [...]
Brilliant. Thank you.
This is a great song. Even though im only 15, every time i listen to that game in 95′ it gives me chills and makes me smile. I always would listen to him too growing up. Keep it up Macklemore.