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boogie Goal takes a look at the words to the Tartan Army anthem and the background to how it became a dressing room hit Scotland returned to a major tournament for the first time in more than 20 years when they booked their place at Euro 2020, and the Tartan Army quickly adopted an unofficial anthem. When David Marshall saved Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty to pave the path to the European Championship, a nation erupted in a chorus of 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie'. Marshall himself earned his own tribute song, but Baccara's 1977 disco hit is the one that will feature most prominently at Hampden Park and further afield in the years to come. So, in case you're brushing up on your lyrics or you're wondering what it's all about, Goal brings you all the details of Scotland's new unofficial anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie LyricsMister Umm, baby Ooooh! No sir, Yes sir, Ooooh! Ooooh! Ooooh! Ooooh! *sometimes sung 'boogie-woogie' Click here if video does not play Why do Scotland fans sing 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie'?The adoption of 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' by originally came as a tribute to Aberdeen defender Andrew Considine after he took part in a joke video of the song on his stag party. Considine was part of the Scotland squad that qualified for Euro 2020 and the song quickly became a dressing room hit before a video of the players celebrating to it went viral. The Dons icon was in the thick of the singing and dancing, alongside Scott McTominay, Andrew Robertson and Kieran Tierney. Unfortunately, John McGinn and Ryan Christie missed "the boogie" in order to undergo a UEFA-mandated drug test. Fans have embraced the catchy number and the official Scotland social media channels have even promoted a Spotify playlist featuring the song for supporters ahead of games. Click here if video does not play Who are Baccara?Baccara is the name of Spanish singing duo Mayte Mateos and Maria Mendiola, who sang the 1977 hit 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie'. The band had four studio albums, including the eponymous debut album and follow-ups, Light My Fire, Colours and Bad Boys. Yes Sir, I Can Boogie is their undoubted best-selling hit, reaching No 1 in the singles charts in a variety of countries, including the UK, Ireland, West Germany and the Netherlands. What is Scotland's official football anthem?Flower of Scotland is the name of Scotland's official football anthem. It was written by folk musician Roy Williamson, who performed in the band The Corries. The song, also used by the Scotland rugby union team, is played before international games, as is customary, and occasionally a rendition will be performed during the action. While the official anthem of Scotland remains that of the United Kingdom - God Save the Queen - Flower of Scotland has become a de facto anthem. Read more about Flower of Scotland Editors' Picks
What means I can boogie?BOOGIE= (old-fashioned) To boogie is to dance energically to rock or popmusic. It may also have sexual connotations (it certainly does here). A CERTAIN SONG= A specific song (not just any song, but a very specific type of song). BOOGIE WOOGIE= Another form for "boogie".
Who originally sang Yes Sir, I Can Boogie?Yes Sir, I Can Boogie. Was Yes Sir, I Can Boogie a Eurovision song?Baccara were one of the most internationally famous acts ever to appear at Eurovision, being already known throughout Europe from two recent hugely successful singles, "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" (which had spent a week at the top of the UK Singles Chart in late 1977) and "Sorry, I'm a Lady".
How many copies did Yes Sir, I Can Boogie sell?The duo rapidly achieved international success with their debut single "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie", which reached number one across much of Europe and became the best-selling single of all-time by a female group, eventually selling more than 18 million copies worldwide.
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