We Have a Dream explained

We Have a Dream
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:The Scotland National Football Team
B-Side:Wrap Up the Cup
Genre:Novelty
Label:WEA
Producer:BA Robertson

"We Have A Dream" was a special single released as the official song of the Scotland national football team for their 1982 World Cup Campaign. When first released, it reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.[1]

2008 version

The single was re-released in 2008 to raise money for BBC Children In Need, featuring a host of celebrities and produced by original writer BA Robertson. The celebrities included Samuel L. Jackson, Ashley Jensen, Dougray Scott, Billy Boyd, Chris Hoy, Ally McCoist, Fred MacAulay, Karen Dunbar and Elaine C. Smith, along with Gregory's Girl actor John Gordon Sinclair, who sang the original.[2] Scotland's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Norway also saw the Tartan Army play their part, as the fans were recorded roaring along to the track at half-time, helped by a karaoke-style prompt on the big screens at Hampden Park.[2] The single, and subsequent live performance on BBC Scotland's live Children in Need show, also included the vocals of The Gospel Truth Choir.[2]

Charts

1982 version
2008 version

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Official Charts Company - We Have a Dream. 17 September 2013. The Official Charts Company.
  2. News: John . Ferguson . Exclusive: Stars team up to remake Scottish World Cup anthem We Have A Dream . Daily Record . Trinity Mirror . 7 October 2008 . 15 September 2013.