Some artists could take it as the ultimate sign of disrespect to have the crowd belting out someone else’s hit at a packed concert.
But something tells us The Proclaimers will be loving it as fans belted out unofficial Scotland anthem “Yes Sir, I can Boogie” at their Edinburgh gig, just a couple of hours after a stunning comeback win over Norway in Oslo to take an iron grip on Group A on the road to Germany 2024 next summer.
Erling Haaland looked to have fired the Scandinavians back into qualifying contention for Euro 2024 after netting a somewhat soft second half penalty to give the hosts the lead. But the man City superstar could only watch on in horror as Lyndon Dykes cancelled out his strike before Kenny McLean slotted hom a sumptuous late winner as the Scots staged a two-minute turnaround as the game edged towards the 90 minute mark.
And as the Tartan Army in Norway prepared to dig deep for their £10 pints to toast a famous win, revellers back in the capital were having just as much fun (at probably half the price) as they watched the iconic Scots twin duo play the Big Top at Leith Links, which is sold out Saturday and Sunday, just like next weekend’s Queen’s Park date in Glasgow.
And footage showed fans giving it laldy as they basked in a brilliant result for Steve Clarke’s men. Baccara’s 80s hit has become a Tartan Army staple since the squad that qualified for Euro 2020 in Serbia blasted it from the dressing room in an homage to Andy Considine. The then Aberdeen defender was called up but didn't play,. Although the call back to his infamous drag act stag do video belatedly birthed a Scotland anthem for the ages.
And Proclaimers punters were filmed belting it out in between hits from the Hibs-supporting pair. It’s odds on than Hampden favourite I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) will raise the decibel level after the results in Norway as Scots football fans have a party with another major tournament potentially just a couple of wins away.
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