We’re England (Tom Hark): TalkSPORT Allstars

Released on Monday 5th June on BMG.

Musical Style: Ska. Reworking of the Piranhas’ classic Tom Hark.

Over The Moon: As England Anthems go this one is already has a winning formula. Firstly, it’s a reworking of the Piranhas’ classic 80s hit, which, you may remember, was an irrepressibly upbeat song adapted from an old Ska tune originally recorded in 1953 by the curiously named Elias And His Zig Zag Jive Flutes. Secondly, the tune already has history as a terrace chant, having been adopted and adapted by fans from numerous clubs since forever. Thirdly, the TalkSPORT presenters have already appeared on one of the biggest selling England songs of all time; 4-4-2’s Come on England which entered the charts at No. 2 in 2004. We’re England features the dulcet tones of a host of TalkSPORT luminaries such as Rodney Marsh, Micky Quinn and James Whale, and the re-worked lyrics are as good, if not better, then the original ones.

Sick As A Parrot: The calibre of the vocalists - James Whale does his best not to completely massacre this ace tune... but he's James Whale, so he is at a disadvantage to begin with. Clever this - perhaps just a tad too clever...

Terrace Appeal: 8/10