Tommy Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 28.03.2006 The FA Announce Official World Cup Song Embrace are to record the official England World Cup song for The FA. After much speculation, The FA has today confirmed that chart-toppers Embrace will record the official England World Cup song to be released prior to the World Cup. The top guitar-band were approached by The FA earlier this year and jumped at the chance to be part of the traditional World Cup preparations by writing a track for the team. The song is titled 'World At Your Feet' but the demos are being kept under wraps for the time being and will be revealed nearer to the start of the tournament. Lead singer Danny McNamara said: "The band can't wait to get into the studio and record the new track. We think we've got a really good song and hopefully it will repeat the success of previous songs like New Order's World in Motion." The official song has been subject of much debate since the England team qualified for the tournament last year and The FA has been inundated with requests and song entries from record companies, artists and members of the public. FA Marketing Manager Tom Harold has negotiated the deal with Embrace's record label Independiente following a series of meetings and pitches arranged by their publisher Melanie Johnson at EMI Music Publishing. Harold said: "The official England World Cup song has become something of an institution and it is really important that we have an original and exciting track. We're confident that Embrace's song will capture the imagination of the fans and players alike. "With only 75 days to go until England's first game against Paraguay everybody has been asking who will get the gig. We'd like to think we've pulled off something of a coup by bagging such a great band and keeping it secret... until now." Independiente's Managing Director Mark Richardson said: "This is another high point for Embrace, since the success of 'Out Of Nothing' they have gone from strength to strength, with their current single 'Nature's Law' their biggest hit to date and this weeks release of their new album 'This New Day' the timing couldn't be better, it's a great moment for all of us". Embrace are currently at number two in the UK chart with their new single Nature's Law and their fifth album This New Day - released yesterday - is expected to top the album charts later this week. EMI's Music Publishing Promotions Manager Melanie Johnson said: "I'm a huge fan of Embrace and felt strongly that the band had it in them to meet the challenge of delivering England's World Cup song. Their music has an uplifting, anthemic feel which will capture the spirit of the occasion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 I just cant imagine Embrace doing an uplifting football song when you consider the dross they turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 I like Embrace, but at the same time could not imagine them doing a football song. Fair play to them though, hope they do well on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 uh oh, hope this doesn't end Embraces career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nationwider Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 Well, it killed Fat Les's career. Possibly not the wisest move for Embrace, although it depends how you look at it. They've been grafting for years now - why not just lie back and think of the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 I just cant imagine Embrace doing an uplifting football song when you consider the dross they turn out. I can't imagine the wonderful music you must listen to if you consider Embrace to be dross I think it's a great move, didn't do New Order any harm! .........and did Fat Les ever have a career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 I can't imagine the wonderful music you must listen to if you consider Embrace to be dross I think it's a great move, didn't do New Order any harm! SFA for one It couldn't do New Order any harm as they have always been shite and Fat Les wasn't the offical FA choice that year, wasn't it the Farm doing a cover of 3 Lions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 SFA for one It couldn't do New Order any harm as they have always been shite and Fat Les wasn't the offical FA choice that year, wasn't it the Farm doing a cover of 3 Lions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 I like Embrace, but at the same time could not imagine them doing a football song. Fair play to them though, hope they do well on it. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burger Posted 28 March 2006 Share Posted 28 March 2006 Embrace are blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb92 Posted 30 March 2006 Share Posted 30 March 2006 I thought local boys kasabian were in with a shout for the World Cup song or is Tom Meighan still to busy sha**ing Kelly Osbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajax Treesdown Posted 30 March 2006 Share Posted 30 March 2006 Might as well get Pete Doherty to sing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-four-two Posted 10 April 2006 Share Posted 10 April 2006 SFA for one It couldn't do New Order any harm as they have always been shite and Fat Les wasn't the offical FA choice that year, wasn't it the Farm doing a cover of 3 Lions? New Order are class mate, you don't know what you're going on about, blue monday, true faith both classics! and world in motion is the best footy song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-man Posted 10 April 2006 Share Posted 10 April 2006 I saw in the paper about a week ago that the England players were upset with the decision to use Embrace. It said they wanted Kanye West. That would more than suit me I do like Nature's Law, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 10 April 2006 Share Posted 10 April 2006 Hardly inspiring are they? It's gonna be a whole 15 minutes of dull mediocrity somehow stuffed in to a 4 minute song. Or at least that's how it will seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted 10 April 2006 Share Posted 10 April 2006 Kanye West ''singing'' a World Cup anthem , er..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 10 April 2006 Share Posted 10 April 2006 I saw in the paper about a week ago that the England players were upset with the decision to use Embrace. It said they wanted Kanye West. That would more than suit me I do like Nature's Law, however. And surly it sould be sung by an English artist?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nationwider Posted 10 April 2006 Share Posted 10 April 2006 Kanye West ''singing'' a World Cup anthem , er..... "Golddigga"'s about Coleen, so its not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 11 April 2006 Share Posted 11 April 2006 Sham69 are doing a version of Hurry Up Harry called Hurry Up England. James and Fat Les are rumoured doing one too. Bez has put one together too. With lyrics such as :- One ball/one team/three lions/one dream. Joe Fagin is reworking That's Livin' Alright, the theme tune to TV show Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, as well. Appartently even the England players are disappointed its Embrace. They wanted Kanye West which shows how patriotic that lot are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 11 April 2006 Share Posted 11 April 2006 'All you good good people' was quite uplifting. Or has everyone forgotten that? I think people are also forgotting that football songs are supposed to be naff. Typical New Order being awkward and doing a good one has meant that bands are striving to reach those dizzy heights of near perfection, and fail miserably. Unless you cringe as soon as it starts, it ain't a footy record if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 11 April 2006 Share Posted 11 April 2006 Sham69 are doing a version of Hurry Up Harry called Hurry Up England. James and Fat Les are rumoured doing one too. Bez has put one together too. With lyrics such as :- One ball/one team/three lions/one dream. Joe Fagin is reworking That's Livin' Alright, the theme tune to TV show Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, as well. Appartently even the England players are disappointed its Embrace. They wanted Kanye West which shows how patriotic that lot are. ****in brilliant, over the moon about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC UK Posted 20 April 2006 Share Posted 20 April 2006 Just to update this, the new Embrace England song will be played on Radio 1 tomorrow morning on the Chris Moyles show...for those who didnt know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burger Posted 20 April 2006 Share Posted 20 April 2006 I expect to read comments about it's blandness about this time tommorow then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 20 April 2006 Share Posted 20 April 2006 I expect to read comments about it's blandness about this time tommorow then People may aswell write them now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 21 April 2006 Share Posted 21 April 2006 Heard it today, not sure on it yet. I do like Embrace but it's different, think it's going to be a grower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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