MY BEATING HEART NORTHERN SUPERGROUP PRESENT WORLD CUP ANTHEMâŠÂ âCOME ON ENGLANDâ (YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT)â
From âWorld In Motionâ to âThree Lionsâ, some of the nationâs greatest football songs have grown from Northern rootsâŠÂ And ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2022 – MY BEATING HEART – a collective of top Mancunian musicians have come together to produce an empowering new anthem and charity single: âCOME ON ENGLAND (YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT)â.
Released on 18 November 2022, the Friday before Englandâs first World Cup clash against Iran, this rousing new track arrives with an official video, which is available to watch now.
FULL SONG CREDITSÂ
My Beating Heart
Come on England (You Better Believe It)
Full CreditsÂ
Written by Nigel Carr
Produced by Mike Bennett/Nigel Carr
Additional Production/Mix by Pete Gleadall (The Pet Shop Boys)
My Beating Heart FeaturingÂ
Chorlton High School Choir
Melanie Williams (Hacienda Classical/Sub Sub) â Vocals
Ian Carr â VocalsÂ
Jerrelle Clayton-McKenzie â Additional Vocals
Jay Stapely (Roger Waters Band/Suede) – Guitar
Craig Gannon (The Smiths)Â – Guitar
John Robb – The Membranes/Goldblade) – eBow GuitarÂ
Si Wolstencroft (The Fall) â Drums
David Gleave (Gustaffson/The Naughty Boys) – Guitar
Mike Bennett (The Blockheads) –Â Backing Vocals
Coral Roberts â Backing Vocals
Alan Keary â Keyboards/Backing Vocals
Engineers â Joe Roberts, Gary Watts, Stephen Lindsay, Alan Keary
Produced in Conjunction with One Media IP
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Written to coincide with the Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar, âCome On England (You Better Believe It)â is a full-blooded football anthem to spur on our Lions, from the pubs of Britannia to the terraces of Qatar.
Written by Nigel Carr  and made with some familiar faces, it sees the musician, presenter and journalist providing the nation with a brand-new football song that beats with a courageous chorus, a motivational spirit and a kindness of heart.
Like the greatest ambitions, âCome on England (You Better Believe It)â originally came to Nigel in a dream. Determined to capture the magic before it dissipated, he ran downstairs and finished the song on his trusty Yamaha. Soon catching the attention of acclaimed Pop and Rock producer Mike Bennett (whose credits include Toyah Willcox, Ian Brown, The Specials, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Fat White Family), the pair began hatching plans to make Nigelâs dream a reality and in time for the November World Cup.
Speaking about âCome On EnglandâŠâ and his hopes for the single, Nigel Carr says:
âThe song is a lament from a football fan, full of hope and roaring ambition, while recognising the long wait every fan has endured over the years. Come on England (You Better Believe It) recognises the incredible inspiration provided by the England Womenâs football team, where, after âthe Lionsâ line, they are referred to as âThe Essesâ. The powerful chorus is both uplifting and inspirational. âNothing Can Stop Us Now, You Better Believe It – Come on England, a proper terrace chant!â
Assembling a collective of respected musicians from around the Greater Manchester area and beyond, the track is performed by the mighty My Beating Heart. A makeshift supergroup of sorts, it features powerhouse vocals from celebrated Manc diva Melanie Williams (Hacienda Classical/Sub Sub), plus music by members of many celebrated bands including John Robb (The Membranes/Goldblade), Si Wolstencroft (The Fall), Craig Gannon (The Smiths), David Gleave (Gustaffson/The Naughty Boys), Jay Stapely (Roger Waters Band/Suede), and many others.
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The songâs roaring backing vocals arrive courtesy of the Chorlton High School Choir (based in South Manchester), whilst further vocal oomph comes from Jerrelle Clayton-McKenzie, Coral Roberts, Ian Carr, and the songâs co-producer Mike Bennett. Additional production and mixing was provided by Pete Gleadall (musical director for The Pet Shop Boys).
Beaming about My Beating Heart and especially lead-vocalist Melanie Williamsâ contribution to the project, co-producer Mike Bennett says:
âMelanie is a genius, not just a singer, but a vocal acrobat and artist. As soon as she heard the song, she not only got behind the microphone to add her magic but had the vision to pick up on Nigel’s vision of a school choir (Schoolâs Out, Another Brick in The Wall) and arranged for the Chorlton High School Choir to sing on the track. She has absolutely made the record as far as I’m concerned, not just because of her own brilliant talent but her tenacity and passion.â
Like the perfect corner that sets up that winning goal, âCome on England (You Better Believe It)â lands three-days before Englandâs first World Cup tie in Qatar and is destined to boost the hopes and dreams of a nation who believe our Lions can go all the way.
Released on 18th November on all streaming platforms, proceeds from the My Beating Heart project will be in aid of Child Bereavement UK.
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