On Galesburg’s Morning News, local musicians Daniel Leahy and Pippi Ardennia talked about about their new jingle for the Galesburg Tourism and Visitors Bureau. The anthem, highlighting Galesburg’s prairieland beauty, community spirit, and attractions like art centers and colleges, will accompany tourism videos and community communications. Leahy, who composed and arranged the score, and Ardennia, the lead vocalist, discuss the inspiration, lyric-writing process, and local recording effort with a team of Galesburg musicians. Hear the jingle and feel the pride of Galesburg in this 16-minute interview.
Lyrics:
When you think
of the great Midwest
Prairieland’s far
as the eye can see,
Chicago airports,
Peoria too,
Making connections throughout
the world…
If you’re looking for a place where your family can grow, Go to the grocery store
and talk with people you know,
Here in Galesburg…
Come check us out!!!
We have Art Centers, Symphony,
Libraries for you,
We have Parks,
Lakes,
and Colleges,
Restaurants, too.
Here in Galesburg
Galesburg, Illinois.
Our Community Welcomes you!!!
