Scooch won a contest on the BBC Saturday Morning show Live & Kicking in 1999. They competed against a boyband to have their single released. Even though the bands were already formed, this contest was unique as it pre-dated the format of the first music talent reality show, ITV's Popstars in 2000, where the band Hear’Say was created from the show.
During the height of their short-lived popularity, Scooch supported 5ive and B*Witched on their arena tours, as well as appearing on many popular music and children's programmes at the time. They also toured around many primary schools in order to gain a fan base... a strange aproach, that did not really work!
In September 2000, EMI-Parlophone terminated their contract after four top 30 hits in the UK singles chart. The group decided against seeking renewal elsewhere. They got back together in January 2004 to perform at the London nightclub G-A-Y's Gone But Not Forgotten night. The success of this prompted the band to do a tour of several gay venues and events around the country.
The Groups Single Chart Record:
"When My Baby" - UK Singles Chart Peak Position #29, October 1999
"More Than I Needed To Know" - UK Singles Chart Peak Position #5, Japan Singles Chart Peak Position #1, January 2000
"The Best Is Yet To Come" - UK Singles Chart Peak Position #12, April 2000
"For Sure" - UK Singles Chart Peak Position #15, July 2000
The Groups most successful song 'More than I Needed To Know' became so popular in Japan it was featured on a video game over there called 'DDRMAX2: Dance Dance Revolution 7thMIX.'
In 2006, Russ appeared in the Channel 4 and E4 TV show Boys Will Be Girls, where three ex-popstar men formed a new girl band and attempted to pass as women.
On 28 February 2007, the BBC announced that Scooch have reformed to perform one of the entries in the fourth Making Your Mind Up programme. This was broadcast on BBC One on 17 March 2007. Scooch's song, Flying The Flag (For You) is a cheeky pop song about flying, with the band playing the roles of airline cabin crew, much like Sestre did for Slovenia in Eurovision 2002.
Scooch competed against Brian Harvey, Liz McClarnon, Hawkins & Brown, Big Brovaz and newcomer Cyndi. They won and represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday 12 May 2007 in the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Unfortunately, on the night, they came last but one which sparked major controversy in the UK as to how such a popular song wasn't voted for across Europe.
Scooch's CD's from the past have became hugely popular . Their Album 'Four Sure' is selling for over £20 on internet bidding website eBay
Flying The Flag
Scooch Lyrics
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Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
(Duty free, madam?), yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah!
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you.
London to Berlin,
All the way from Paris to Talin,
Heliniski on to Prague,
Don't matter where we are!
Yeah yeah yeah
Flyin' high in Amsterdam,
Why don't you catch us if you can? (catch us if you can)
Now we're cruising in the sky,
And we're singing it for you
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
(Some salted nuts, sir?), yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah!
We're flying the flag,
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you!
Would you like a complementary drink with your meal, sir?
We're flying the flag,
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Your exits are here, here and here.
To fasten your seatbelt, insert the fitting.
To use the lifevest, slip it over your head, pull firmly on the red cord, and blow into the mouthpiece.
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
(We wish you a very pleasurable journey.), yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah!
We're flying the flag,
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you.
We're flying the flag (yes, we're flying!) (we'll take you all around the world),
All over the world (the world!),
Flying the flag, for you!
(Would you like something to suck on for landing, sir?)
We're flying the flag (yes, we're flying!),
All over the world (the world!) (we'll take you all around the world),
Flying the flag, for you!
We'd like to thank you for flying with us today.
The song "Flying the Flag" by British pop group Scooch was the UK's entry in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest. The song has a playful tone that includes airline-themed sound effects and language, encouraging listeners to sit back and enjoy the flight. The lyrics describe flying around the world, from London to Berlin, Paris to Talin, and Helsinki to Prague, while singing about "flying the flag" for the UK.
Throughout the song, the repetitive "bah bah bah" and "dah dah dah" create a catchy melody that encourages singalong. There are also short interjections from flight attendants, using phrases like "duty-free, madam?" and "some salted nuts, sir?" to add to the airplane theme. The song concludes with safety instructions typically heard onboard an airplane, including directions on how to fasten seat belts and use life vests.
Overall, "Flying the Flag" is an upbeat, lighthearted song that reflects Scooch's fun style and the group's desire to fly the flag for the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Line by Line Meaning
This is your Captain speaking. I'd like to welcome you aboard this Eurovision flight. The duration will be 3 minutes exactly. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight.
The singer, who is the captain, is welcoming the passengers to a Eurovision flight, and telling them the duration of the flight is 3 minutes. He also tells them to sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight.
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
(Duty free, madam?), yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah!
There is an instrumental introduction to the song with no lyrics. Then a flight attendant asks if a passenger wants duty-free items.
We're flying the flag,
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you.
The singers are saying that they are flying the flag all over the world, and doing it for the audience. They are representing their country on an international stage.
London to Berlin,
All the way from Paris to Talin,
Heliniski on to Prague,
Don't matter where we are!
The singers are stating various European cities and confirming that it does not matter where they are, they are ready to represent their country in the contest.
Yeah yeah yeah
This line is an instrumental interlude and does not add any meaning to the song.
Flyin' high in Amsterdam,
Why don't you catch us if you can? (catch us if you can)
Now we're cruising in the sky,
And we're singing it for you
The singers are stating that they are flying high in Amsterdam and daring anyone to catch them. They also say that they are currently cruising in the sky and singing for the audience.
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
(Some salted nuts, sir?), yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah!
Another instrumental interlude with a flight attendant asking a passenger if they want salted nuts.
We're flying the flag,
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you!
The singers are repeating that they are flying the flag all over the world and doing it for the audience. This repetition reinforces their message and reminds the audience of the song's theme.
Would you like a complementary drink with your meal, sir?
A flight attendant is asking a passenger if they would like a free drink with their meal. This line adds a bit of realism to the song and helps the listener imagine being on a plane.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Your exits are here, here and here.
To fasten your seatbelt, insert the fitting.
To use the lifevest, slip it over your head, pull firmly on the red cord, and blow into the mouthpiece.
The captain or a flight attendant is giving safety instructions, telling passengers where the exits are, how to fasten their seatbelt, and how to use a lifevest in case of an emergency.
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
(We wish you a very pleasurable journey.), yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah,
Bah bah bah bah bahbah, dah dah dah dah dahdah!
Another instrumental interlude with a flight attendant wishing the passengers a pleasant journey.
We're flying the flag,
All over the world,
Flying the flag, for you.
The singers repeat the chorus to emphasize their mission to represent their country on an international level and doing it for the audience.
We're flying the flag (yes, we're flying!) (we'll take you all around the world),
All over the world (the world!),
Flying the flag, for you!
The singers are reaffirming their ability to take the audience across the world and present their flag to everyone, once again emphasizing their purpose in the song.
(Would you like something to suck on for landing, sir?)
A flight attendant is offering a candy for the passengers to suck on during the plane's landing. This line, like the one offering the complementary drink, adds realism to the song and helps the listener imagine being on a plane.
We're flying the flag (yes, we're flying!),
All over the world (the world!) (we'll take you all around the world),
Flying the flag, for you!
The singers repeat the chorus to remind the listener of their mission as representatives, doing it for the audience.
We'd like to thank you for flying with us today.
As the song comes to an end, the singers thank the listener as if they were actual passengers for flying with them. This line provides a sense of closure and appreciation for the experience the listener has just had with the song.
Contributed by Chloe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This was the start of Brexit
@noahhhhhh8392
I'm crying lmfao XD
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Norwegian Imposter hahah good joke 😂👍
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+ 😂
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@cheskor
We should’ve had a referendum to KICK them out of the EU right after this tbh.
@rhys4985
Nobody hates British entries more than the Brits.
@samanthainnocent5331
the salt in this entry though....
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They look like the pontins entertainment team
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Mortal Gaming8 😂😂👌