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"'''(Is This the Way to) The World Cup'''" is a 2006 single by [[Tony Christie]] with lyrics written by Ian Stringer and [[George Webley]] and published by [[Tug Records]].<ref name=oc>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/(is-this-the-way-to)-the-world-cup/ |title=(Is This the Way to) The World Cup |publisher=Official Charts Company |date= |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> It was released as a version of Christie's successful "[[Is This the Way to Amarillo]]" single and created as a version to support the [[England national football team]] at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. The song reached a peak of 8 |
"'''(Is This the Way to) The World Cup'''" is a 2006 single by [[Tony Christie]] with lyrics written by Ian Stringer and [[George Webley]] and published by [[Tug Records]].<ref name=oc>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/(is-this-the-way-to)-the-world-cup/ |title=(Is This the Way to) The World Cup |publisher=Official Charts Company |date= |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> It was released as a version of Christie's successful "[[Is This the Way to Amarillo]]" single and created as a version to support the [[England national football team]] at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. The song reached a peak of No. 8 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], and remained on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.<ref name=oc /> |
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== Creation == |
== Creation == |
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In 2005, Christie had a hit with a [[Comic Relief]] re-release of " |
In 2005, Christie had a hit with a [[Comic Relief]] re-release of "Amarillo" with [[Peter Kay]] that reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks in a row.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4527755.stm |title=Akon topples Christie chart reign |publisher=BBC News |date=2005-05-08 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> The [[BBC Three Counties Radio]] presenters Ian Stringer and George Webley wrote alternate lyrics to "Amarillo" to support England at the World Cup,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2006/03/14/world_cup_songs_lionhearts_140306_feature.shtml |title=The song to rock the world cup?! |publisher=BBC |date= |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> which the song predicts England will win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/teaminteractive/songs/IsThisTheWay.html |title=(Is This The Way To) The World Cup – Tony Christie |publisher=Englandfootballonline.com |date=2006-05-21 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> Christie was convinced to record the song using those lyrics by the [[BBC Radio 1]] presenter [[Chris Moyles]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5038892.stm#2 |title=Anthems vie for World Cup glory |publisher=BBC News |date=2006-06-05 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> The music video for it was filmed at [[Barnet F.C.]]'s [[Underhill Stadium]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2006/05/08/world_cup_song_video_feature.shtml |title=Video and the radio stars! |publisher=BBC |date=2006-05-04 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> Christie initially said about it: "It's got a nice summery feel about it and people seem to like it" and the BBC commissioned him to review other 2006 World Cup songs competing with him.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|last=Charles |first=Chris |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5052380.stm |title=Christie's World Cup songs verdict |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2006-06-06 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> The ''[[Manchester Evening News]]'' said about "Is This the Way to the World Cup" that: "It's that cheesy, it's a classic".<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/tony-christie---is-this-the-way-to-1030994 |title=Tony Christie – Is This The Way (To The World Cup) (Gut Records) |work=Manchester Evening News |date= |accessdate=2018-05-23}}</ref> Like with "Amarillo" the year before, the profits for the single went to charity, specifically [[SportsAid]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Cockerton |url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/776659.Single_review__Tony_Christie_-__Is_This_The_Way_To__The_World_Cup__Tug_/ |title=Single review: Tony Christie – (Is This The Way To) The World Cup (Tug) |work=Lancashire Telegraph |date=2006-05-29 |accessdate=2018-05-23}}</ref> |
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Christie later came to regret performing the song, stating in a 2010 interview that it was "dreadful"<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tony-christie-i-hate-my-world-cup-227961 |title=Tony Christie: I hate my World Cup song |work=The Mirror |date=2017-12-31 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> and said he would "...never ever do it again because it was crap".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.express.co.uk/dayandnight/180480/Tony-Christie-My-World-Cup-song-was-own-goal |title=Tony Christie: My World Cup song was an own goal |work=Daily Express |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> |
Christie later came to regret performing the song, stating in a 2010 interview that it was "dreadful"<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tony-christie-i-hate-my-world-cup-227961 |title=Tony Christie: I hate my World Cup song |work=The Mirror |date=2017-12-31 |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> and said he would "...never ever do it again because it was crap".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.express.co.uk/dayandnight/180480/Tony-Christie-My-World-Cup-song-was-own-goal |title=Tony Christie: My World Cup song was an own goal |work=Daily Express |accessdate=2018-05-22}}</ref> |
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== Charts == |
== Charts == |
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"(Is This the Way to) The World Cup" entered the UK |
"(Is This the Way to) The World Cup" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 11.<ref name=bbc /> The following week it reached its peak of No. 8 on the chart before dropping three consecutive weeks after to 11, 24 and 30 before exiting the charts after five weeks.<ref name=oc /> |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 15 April 2024
| "(Is This the Way to) The World Cup" | |
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| Single by Tony Christie | |
| Released | 29 May 2006 |
| Label | Tug Records |
| Lyricist(s) | Ian Stringer and George Webley |
"(Is This the Way to) The World Cup" is a 2006 single by Tony Christie with lyrics written by Ian Stringer and George Webley and published by Tug Records.[1] It was released as a version of Christie's successful "Is This the Way to Amarillo" single and created as a version to support the England national football team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The song reached a peak of No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart, and remained on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.[1]
Creation[edit]
In 2005, Christie had a hit with a Comic Relief re-release of "Amarillo" with Peter Kay that reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks in a row.[2] The BBC Three Counties Radio presenters Ian Stringer and George Webley wrote alternate lyrics to "Amarillo" to support England at the World Cup,[3] which the song predicts England will win.[4] Christie was convinced to record the song using those lyrics by the BBC Radio 1 presenter Chris Moyles.[5] The music video for it was filmed at Barnet F.C.'s Underhill Stadium in London.[6] Christie initially said about it: "It's got a nice summery feel about it and people seem to like it" and the BBC commissioned him to review other 2006 World Cup songs competing with him.[7] The Manchester Evening News said about "Is This the Way to the World Cup" that: "It's that cheesy, it's a classic".[8] Like with "Amarillo" the year before, the profits for the single went to charity, specifically SportsAid.[9]
Christie later came to regret performing the song, stating in a 2010 interview that it was "dreadful"[10] and said he would "...never ever do it again because it was crap".[11]
Charts[edit]
"(Is This the Way to) The World Cup" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 11.[7] The following week it reached its peak of No. 8 on the chart before dropping three consecutive weeks after to 11, 24 and 30 before exiting the charts after five weeks.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "(Is This the Way to) The World Cup". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Akon topples Christie chart reign". BBC News. 8 May 2005. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "The song to rock the world cup?!". BBC. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "(Is This The Way To) The World Cup – Tony Christie". Englandfootballonline.com. 21 May 2006. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Anthems vie for World Cup glory". BBC News. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Video and the radio stars!". BBC. 4 May 2006. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ a b Charles, Chris (6 June 2006). "Christie's World Cup songs verdict". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Tony Christie – Is This The Way (To The World Cup) (Gut Records)". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ Paul Cockerton (29 May 2006). "Single review: Tony Christie – (Is This The Way To) The World Cup (Tug)". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Tony Christie: I hate my World Cup song". The Mirror. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Tony Christie: My World Cup song was an own goal". Daily Express. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
