Mr. Lee’s Memories of the FunTown Jingle
October 3rd, 2010 by Shorty
Mr. Lee is one of the FunTown Fans who responded to my post about about the lack of information about the park on South Side of Chicago. Read more on his memories.
Funtown Memories of Mr. Lee:
Over the past 12 years , I’ve been looking for archival records Funtown. The closest thing I have run across was a old radio jingle that was played last year on WVON during a tribute on the passing of Richard Pegue - he did the jingle for Funtown. All of us who were around during those times still remember. When I heard it, I caught the recording halfway and recorded it with my cell phone. Since then I have changed phones, but I still have the phone. Hopefully, the recording is still on there.
Also, I’ve also been in search of archival records of places that I usally bring up on My Facebook Page. The Loop Roller Rink on 95th; The Magikist Lips On 87th & the Dan Ryan; Community Department Stores; etc.
I found this on the Roller Coaster Database:
“Funtown, Funtown for the kids and you, 95th and Stoney Island Av-e-nue, Funtown!”
Thoughts from Shorty:
Mr. Lee brought up an interesting thought. Would you be willing to pay to download the Funtown jingle as a ringtone?
Any luck with the Fun Town Jingle?
No. But if I get it, I’ll definitely share it. If you find it, please do the same. That would be so exciting.
I remember Funtown too and the jingle which was heard on WVON and WJPC. I think that when I was small, around six or seven, my male cousins who were around ten and twelve took me there. They spent our bus fare home and we walked for what seemed like eternity. I remember one of them put me on his back to carry me because I was so tired that I’d fallen down and skinned both knees. I still have those scars forty years later but I remember FunTown fondly and remember my last visit there in my late teens or early twenties. I know they closed in 82 when I was 22. Ooops, I’m telling on myself, lol. Oh well. I remember Riverview too and being scared to death of that damn Aladdin. Once I got past those giant piercing eyes, I was ok. Those same cousins even took me on the Bobs once and that didn’t scare me as much as that big scary face.
Woww! Thanks so much for sharing your memories! I really enjoyed reading this and learning more about FunTown and Riverview. This is a great treat!
Hello. Just came across your post and if you are looking for the Funtown theme, there is a portion of it at Richard Pegue’s website ” The best music of your life “. When you open up the places we used to visit page, it plays the Funtown theme song.
Oooooh, thank you so much! I’m going there now! You are the greatest.
I tried the site . No Volume or sound to hear the jingle. Dang it
I tried it also and reached out tot he creator to find out if he could connect me with someone. It would be great to get this.
I loved Fun Town we were there at least three times a week, oh yes and I still sing the jingle wish I could’ve enjoyed Fun Town with my kids.
Thank you for sharing your memories. Do you have any photos?
R.I.P.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/7509011-418/owner-of-former-funtown-amusement-park-dies.html#.TmbLPRu7Ru4.facebook
Thanks so much for sharing this. You are greatly appreciated.
If you want info on funtown from 1975 unt its closeing in 1981 contact me
Before I knew anything about Disney or Six Flags, my only wish was to go to FUNTOWN for the weekend! Get the ring tone and I will buy it. I would like it if you got some pictures and videos. If you are really from the South Side of Chicago, you have to know FUN TOWN (every time I think of FunTown, it makes me smile).
Hi there! I’m working on all of it. If you would like to share your stories, email me at [email protected] and put “My Funtown Memories” in the subject line. I have great things planned with a little cooperation from others.
Yes, I want it and I’ll be contacting you soon. Woo hoo!
Was jus looking at ur blog. My name is Lorenzo and I was one of the kids(along with my sister Lisa) whodid the jingle for funtown.my mom sondra and Richard were good friends.i can’t remember the year but I do remember recording it at the wvon studio.as kids we were allowed free access to the park and we felt like celebrities.all the kids in my school knew us as the funtown kids. Such great memories!!!
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Hey Ms.Shorty..
Wow I forgot that I posted about this on your site. Did you find anymore info about funtown??? Any Pictures Or Video?? The ad was no longer on my phone…or any info at all??? I have came across a picture when it was still known as “Kiddy Town”..but not as “Fun Town”.
yes i remember funtown i took the bus there when i was only nine years old then spent my carfare i walked half way back home then a lady gave me a ride home man was my mom angry i even remember when my family took us to adventureland that was an awesome amusement park also.
Earnest, thanks for sharing your memories. I love it!