Belle and Sebastian write Scotland anthem after dramatic World Cup qualifier
Summary
Stuart Murdoch, lead singer of the band Belle and Sebastian, wrote a new anthem called "It Only Takes One Lion" to celebrate Scotland’s recent qualification for the World Cup. The song will be released on June 2 and aims to capture the spirit of Scottish football fans as the team prepares to compete in their first World Cup since 1998.Key Facts
- Stuart Murdoch created the song after Scotland’s playoff win against Denmark secured World Cup qualification.
- The song's style was inspired by Scotland's current popular football anthem "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie."
- "It Only Takes One Lion" has lyrics reflecting the ups and downs of Scottish football and includes a reference to the Tartan Army, Scotland’s football supporters.
- Belle and Sebastian premiered the song during an encore at a concert in April at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Scotland will play Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in the group stage of the upcoming World Cup.
- Murdoch is an Ayr United fan and has followed Scotland’s football team for over 50 years.
- The song is partly a friendly nod toward England’s football anthem "Three Lions," which turns 30 this year.
- The band’s US tour ends on the same day as Scotland’s first World Cup match, and Murdoch hopes to watch at least one game live despite high ticket prices.
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