Macklemore - "My Oh My" Dave Niehaus tribute

SeattleSports · Feb 24, 2011

I'm not sure if many of you are familiar with Macklemore, a Seattle rapper who wrote the song "My Oh My" after Dave Niehaus passed away. I'm not a fan of rap, by any stretch of the imagination. But for baseball fans from the 90's, or anyone that has ever heard Dave Niehaus call a game, this is pure beauty.

Not only have fans picked up on the love for this song/tribute, but so has Dave Hiehaus's family. A facebook group was started to get the Mariners to invite Macklemore to Safeco on Opening Day to perform the song and it looks like it has worked. The Mariners have approached Macklemore to perform at opening day this year and it should be an amazing moment for those who grew up with the voice of My Oh My.

A generic music video was made right after the death of Niehaus, but recently a full fledged music video has been produced. Tell me what you think.

[youtube:3k4pe3r6]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvNQWQSwmow[/youtube:3k4pe3r6]

Brewer Andy · Feb 24, 2011

Can't say I'm a fan of the music either, but with that said its a really nice (and surprisingly moving) tribute. Well done

tm decomposer · Feb 24, 2011

I posted this about two months ago when the MP3 originally came out. As a rap ran, I'm proud of Mack as I've watched him progressive over the past two years. Nonetheless, should be an amazing moment for him.

SeattleSports · Feb 24, 2011

tm decomposer said:
I posted this about two months ago when the MP3 originally came out. As a rap ran, I'm proud of Mack as I've watched him progressive over the past two years. Nonetheless, should be an amazing moment for him.

It will definitely be a cool moment if he does this before first pitch at opening day.

marhjan · Feb 24, 2011

I'd only really heard of Dave Niehaus in passing prior to this thread, but I think any baseball (sports really) fan can identify with a lot of the sentiment in this tribute. Knowing that Dave was there from the first pitch in 1977 and did basically every game since then means that several generations in the greater Seattle area can identify with 'his voice.'

Being a Yankees fan who was a Jr in college at the time, the 95 highlight is a little tough to take, but it's a great call, probably the M's greatest single moment also. I watched the video once this morning, checked out Niehaus and Macklemore (fairly obvious Mark McLemore reference I assume) on Wikipedia and just watched it again and have to say it actually brought a tear to my eye this time having a much better context for it all. Seems like the M's are making the right decision to have him at Opening Day as a tribute to Dave Niehaus 'the voice of the Mariners.'

OP is thanked.

SeattleSports · Feb 24, 2011

Yeah for Seattle fans growing up in that era, I think it's hard not to identify and bring a tear to your eye.

Can't wait to see him at Safeco

hofmichael · Feb 24, 2011

I say this as a huge hip hop head.It is nice to see an artist getting some shine for something other than a negative action.Great tribute.It should make for a great performance at Safeco.
Mike

SeattleSports · Mar 17, 2011

Just an update,

Macklemore will officially be performing right before first pitch with the Niehaus family on stage as the video is played on the video screen above.

Should be a great moment...

Niehaus's wife is throwing out the first pitch as well.

michaelstepper · Mar 17, 2011

that's awesome. not a fan of rap but like a previous poster said. quite emotional. as a huge seattle fan it's been tough, cried when griffey retired and now this. i'll be watching.

FortyFour · Mar 17, 2011

michaelstepper said:
that's awesome. not a fan of rap but like a previous poster said. quite emotional. as a huge seattle fan it's been tough, cried when griffey retired and now this. i'll be watching.

wuss.

hofmichael · Nov 8, 2012

FortyFour said:
wuss.

Sorry for bumping an old thread but has anyone heard his new album? I am absolutely blown away by it. The song Same Love least made me say wow. Very powerful song about a real touchy subject.

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NECpilgrims8 · Nov 8, 2012

For anyone that says they can't stand his music....

Macklemore is one of the most amazing and influential artists of this generation. It's about damn time he got his fame and respect. He's not only an image of change, but his lyrics/topics are so powerful to the current state of our society.

Don't agree? Buy the new album with Ryan Lewis (The Heist) and listen. One of the best albums of the year, maybe even the last 5 years.

hofmichael · Nov 8, 2012

NECpilgrims8 said:
For anyone that says they can't stand his music....

Macklemore is one of the most amazing and influential artists of this generation. It's about damn time he got his fame and respect. He's not only an image of change, but his lyrics/topics are so powerful to the current state of our society.

Don't agree? Buy the new album with Ryan Lewis (The Heist) and listen. One of the best albums of the year, maybe even the last 5 years.

I completely agree. The song Starting Over is another incredible song. With Same Love, it took some big balls to go outside the box and support a cause that could alienate his entire fan base.

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NECpilgrims8 · Nov 8, 2012

hofmichael said:
I completely agree. The song Starting Over is another incredible song. With Same Love, it took some big balls to go outside the box and support a cause that could alienate his entire fan base.

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I should also add that with all the rappers out there with a bad image and message for today's youth, Macklemore is the complete opposite. Well spoken, thoughtful, smart, and really tuned in to the positive changes needed for a happy world. Pretty much the Jack Johnson of Hip-Hop.

I'm one of the biggest hip-hop heads out there, but Macklemore is an artist that gives me goosebumps when I listen. Pure music.

Tomlinson21RB · Nov 8, 2012

I agree. The new album is fantastic. I don't listen to much rap, but love Macklemore and Childish Gambino.

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