Someone Flew The W in Wilco’s ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ Cover
History happened last night at Progressive Field in Cleveland and for the Chicago Cubs, 108 years of heartbreak melted away as the team clinched their first World Series title. Fans with any ties to the Cubs came out of the woodworks last night to celebrate the momentus occasion, including local Chicagoans Wilco, who shared the above photo on their Instagram.
If you look closely, you can see a tiny “W” flag flying high above the city. #FlyTheW has become a symbol for the team this year, hoisting a giant W flag over Wrigley Field after each win. This photo has specific ties to Wilco, as these buildings make up the cover of their standout record Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The album’s cover is taken from Marina City, a residential complex on the Chicago River, making this a wonderful Cubs/Wilco mashup on the eve of the big game.
Since we’re talking Wilco, Yankee Hotel and Chicago, watch the band play “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” in the new City of Champions.
