Shout for England
| Company type | Collective |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2010 |
Key people | Dizzee Rascal, James Corden |
| Products | Single "Shout" |
| Owner | Syco Music, TalkTalk |
Shout is a 2010 single performed by Shout for England, a collective that includes Dizzee Rascal and James Corden. This track acted as an unofficial anthem for the England football squad during the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. It features samples from the song of the same title by Tears for Fears and elements from "No Diggity" by Blackstreet, complemented by additional verses penned by Rascal. Released through Syco Music in collaboration with the telecommunications company TalkTalk, the single was aimed at audiences interested in both music and football.
Live renditions & "Shout 2012"
The first live presentation of "Shout" occurred during the finale of Britain's Got Talent Series 4 on 5 June 2010. This was followed by a performance at the Summertime Ball hosted at Wembley Stadium on 6 June, just days before its digital release on 9 June. The physical CD single became available on 16 June. A refreshed version was issued on 20 June 2012 in conjunction with the UEFA Euro 2012, incorporating mentions of prominent England players like Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole, thereby strengthening its connection to major football tournaments.
Chart achievements
On 13 June 2010, "Shout" entered the UK Singles Chart at number one, driven exclusively by download sales. It surpassed tracks such as "Frisky" by Tinie Tempah and the World Cup anthem "Wavin' Flag (The Celebration Mix)" by K'naan. Despite being available for only four days during its debut week (released midweek; UK charts run from Sunday to Saturday), it sold over 100,000 copies. All proceeds were donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital. The single also debuted at number 41 on the Irish Singles Chart on 17 June. It maintained its top position on the UK chart for a second consecutive week ending 20 June before being overtaken by Katy Perry's "California Gurls" on 27 June. A remix associated with Euros 2012, released on 20 June 2012, reached number 43 on the UK iTunes chart.
Template:SinglechartTemplate:Singlechart| Chart | Peak Position |
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Year-end rankings
| Chart (2010) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC) | 65 |