The Chicago Language Tape

In 1972 Yuri Rasovsky's Chicago Language Tape aired on 98.7WFMT in Chicago. Rasovsky is an American award-winning writer and producer working in the field of audio theatre in the United States.
Yuri Rasovsky: http://www.irasov.com/
WFMT: http://www.wfmt.com

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[radiorangerpygmypony]

Thanks Yuri for the sounds of the human voice in the windy city. We miss you already.

[EddieHaskelll]

Yuri, rest in peace my dear friend. We will never forget our "El Fiendo." No mercy on us!

Yuri Rasovsky... July 29, 1944 - January 18, 2012.

[fcentaur]

It's clear to Chicago or US citizens - it would be interesting to see the real street names after prononciation. But the movie is fine!

[flannobrien1960]

Absolutely classic.

[scwylder]

Old Skid Row (West Madison) is pretty much Yuppieville these days. But Little Jack's was a little too far west and was known not for winos, but cheesecake. Still, I love listening to this, even if it has something to offend just about everyone. But Chicagoans are pretty thick-skinned.

[MrFiendo]

The corner of 71st and Jeffery Blvd was a crime-ridden and dangerous scene in the eearly 1970s.

[yooperann]

I remembered some, but certainly not all, of it. I may be sorry I'm asking, but what's the 71st and Jeffries about?

[HTomR]

Haven't heard this in 30 years. Thanks. In my head this is still how I pronounce Cermak Road....

[asdTubeU]

Wow! I remember hearing this as a kid and have heard it in my head at some of those streets ever since.

[ktab2769]

Brilliant, Yuri!  Kris