Fans at Dodger Stadium never need to check the scoreboard to know when Shohei Ohtani is coming up to bat. The moment the horns of Michael Bublé’s“Feeling Good” echo across the park, every fan knows what’s next. It has become one of the most recognizable moments in baseball.
Bublé has often said he was honored when Ohtani picked his version of the song for his walk-up. The pairing makes sense: smooth, confident, and timeless. But as the World Series begins, Bublé admits that what once filled him with pride now brings a pang of guilt.
The 50-year-old singer from Burnaby, British Columbia, told Stephen A. Smith in a recent interview that he feels pulled in two directions. On one hand, he is a lifelong Blue Jays fan. On the other, he can’t help but admire the player who turned his song into a signature moment in baseball.
The fact that the greatest ballplayer, maybe ever, uses my song, and now he’s playing against my team… I’m conflicted
A Canadian Heart Caught Between Loyalty and Admiration
When Smith asked where his loyalty truly lies, Bublé’s answer was immediate. “My heart is in Canada. I bleed red and white,” he said. Still, he admitted it is impossible not to be captivated by Ohtani’s presence.
“There’s something deeply sensual about watching Ohtani. Hearing myself play through the stadium and then seeing him do what he does is surreal. I can’t believe I’m a small part of baseball history,” Bublé said.
Despite his inner conflict, Bublé remains confident in the Blue Jays’ chances. “I don’t think it’s going to be as easy as everyone says. It’s going to be a battle,” he predicted.
The series has already delivered on its promise of excitement. Canada’s first World Series appearance since 1993 has reignited a wave of national pride. Game 7 of the ALCS drew more than six million viewers on SportsNet, marking one of the most-watched baseball broadcasts in Canadian history.
Now, as the Dodgers and Blue Jays fight for the title, each Ohtani at-bat comes with a bittersweet soundtrack. “Feeling Good” fills the stadium, and for Michael Bublé, it has never felt quite so complicated.
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