Singers Rod and Subo are amongst many stars who’ve been filmed dancing along to the song with iconic tartan scarves to celebrate 50 years of the Edinburgh band’s smash hit and also the Scotland men’s football team inclusion the Euros. The music video to accompany the new updated version of the song features actors, musicians, famous personalities and people from all over Scotland who submitted their own home videos to join the fun. The idea happened organically live on air when the Bay City Rollers joined ‘Ewen and Cat at Breakfast on Greatest Hits Radio Scotland in December.
The new single is helping to raise money for children’s charity ‘Cash for Kids.’ Clyde radio presenter Ewen Cameron told STV News: “The response has been amazing. It’s been so much fun making a music video, it’s flying on social media.
“Shang-A-Lang is a Scottish anthem. Everyone got involved and was singing along. It has crossed generations.
“It’s been a brilliant experience.” Woody, who joined the band in 1974, was reminiscing about how the song would turn 50 just when Scotland were heading to the Euros in Germany during the interview. Presenter Cat Harvey asked: “Surely now is the time to re-release it to celebrate the song and our football team?” Woody and songwriter and musician John McLaughlin, who has joined the band, happily agreed and immediately offered to donate all proceeds to Cash for Kids who help children and families living in poverty.
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