Oh god! It’s almost here... (Please don’t buy this tripe!) Russell Brand has admitted that he was emotional after recording an updated version of ‘3 Lions’.Russell also teamed up with Robbie Williams, Trevor Horne and the original songwriters Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and Ian Broudie for a 2010 World Cup re-release of the huge song.
Speaking about the recording sessions, Russell Brand told a national newspaper “I was embarrassed by how emotional I felt singing this song. I nearly cried. It took me back to Euro '96 - Spice Boys, dentist's chairs and Gazza's last hurrah... “It's the only good England song and I look forward to singing it as we crash out on penalties. Then I will be crying.”
Robbie Williams also added: “I've always been approached to write football songs but have always declined as I thought ‘3 Lions; could never be beaten - so I am really happy to be part of this record. I am counting down the days until the start of the World Cup.”
Changes from the first two recordings include vocals from veteran football commentator John Motson and a classical intro led by soprano Olivia Safe.
Now this part i think is REALLY funny ... Ian Broudie told another newspaper that: “The public really wanted a new version of ‘3 Lions’” ... Really? I’d like to meet those ...
