Bay City Rollers: Shang-A-Lang 50
Scottish stars have come out in force to support Cash for Kids.....
Scottish superstars including Sir Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle, Gordon Strachan and Ross King (in front of the iconic Hollywood sign!) have joined Ewen & Cat at Breakfast and many other famous Scottish faces such as Jackie Bird, Michelle McManus, Callum Beattie, Kyle Falconer and John Mackay of STV to lend their support to the charity single that sees all proceeds raised donated to Cash for Kids, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children locally and across Scotland.
Shang-A-Lang 50 is available on the links below with all proceeds going to Cash For Kids:
Other - Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music & Tidal
You can also watch and share the video on Facebook and Instagram:
THANK YOU - We've had TWO Top 20 Chart Hits:
Number 19 in The UK’s Official Download Chart - The UK's best-selling downloads of last week compiled by the Official Charts Company.
Number 20 in The UK’s Official Singles Chart - The UK's biggest selling singles of last week compiled by the Official Charts Company.
A UK iTunes Top 10
A UK iTunes Rock Chart Number 1
THE STORY OF SHANG-A-LANG 50 WITH EWEN & CAT AT BREAKFAST:
The idea to re-release Shang-a-lang came about when band members Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood and John McLaughlin joined our Greatest Hits Radio presenters, Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey on their breakfast show back in December 2023.
The music video also features other famous Scottish actors, musicians and listeners from all over the nation who submitted their own home videos to be a part of Scottish music history.
Rod Stewart said: ‘I’m delighted to support the Bay City Rollers with their new version of Shang-a-lang for Cash for Kids, what a great cause and I’ve always had a soft spot for the Bay City Rollers. Woody and Johnny McLaughlin are dear friends of mine I wish them all the best with it.’
Woody said: ‘Can't believe I've been shang a langing it for 50 years...it's fantastic this song is getting another kick at the ball and for such a great cause, Cash for Kids. Thanks to everyone that's taking part...Keep On Rolling!’
John McLaughlin from the Bay City Rollers said: ‘It’s a privilege for the Bay City Rollers to release this new version of Shang-a-lang, for the wonderful cause that is Cash for Kids! It’s 50 years since the original was released which went on to be one of Scotland’s greatest ever songs from one of the biggest bands in the world and what a great way to celebrate it!’
Ewen, Cat and fellow presenters Fred MacAulay, Stuart Webster, Boogie & Arlene and George Bowie have thrown their support behind the song and encouraged listeners to get involved by submitting tartan-clad clips to be included in the official video for the song .
Cat revealed: ‘We’ve been inundated with amazing clips from all over and we’ve had people dancing in a fish factory, folk waving flags and singing in the sea, grannies, babies, pensioners groups, disabled groups, families, friends and celebrities all dancing and singing along. This song is such a celebration, and we can tell everyone has had loads of fun joining in.’
Ewen Cameron added: ‘We can’t believe how many people wanted to be involved in this project once we started mentioning it on our breakfast show. It’s a brilliant way to celebrate our magnificent country, Scotland playing in the Euros, a brilliant song, an iconic band and raising money for a very special charity – Cash for Kids.”
You can hear Ewen & Cat at Breakfast every weekday morning from 6am across Scotland on Greatest Hits Radio.