When Status Quo helped Manchester United score a number one hit with ‘Come On You Reds’

In preparation for the FA Cup Final, Manchester United was getting set to play, while the fans were getting ready to show their support for their favourite club. They were well on their way to achieving the unattainable Double.

On the other hand, this time unanticipated events were developing. In order to create a song that would reverberate through the stands and reverberate in the hearts of Manchester United supporters for all time, the rock band Status Quo collaborated with the Manchester United football team.Status Quo, who are famous for their rock singles that make people stomp their feet, made the decision to incorporate their energy into a football anthem. The song “Burning Bridges,” which they released in 1988, served as the basis for the new track that they created.In the updated version, allusions were made to Manchester United luminaries such as Matt Busby, Bobby Charlton, and George Best. Additionally, the complete first-team roster was featured in one of the verses of the song:

In addition to Schmeichel, Parker, Pallister, Irwin, and Sharpe, Ince was also present. Cantona, Keane, Hughes, and McClair are its names. Giggs, Robson, and Kanchelskis are all here! Sorry, Mike Phelan. Excuse me.

A catchy song that was launched in April of 1994 and featured the shout “Glory, Glory, Man United” was released.

The publication of the song occurred at the same time as the preparations for the 1994 FA Cup Final, which was going to be played between Manchester United and Chelsea. There is no way that the timing could have been any better. While supporters were getting ready for the big game, the song rose to the top of the charts, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the Red Devils. The song was a surprise hit, despite the fact that the music video for it was a classic example of poor quality, with the Manchester United team performing the song in an odd manner while Status Quo did all in their power to promote them.

On April 30, 1994, the song “Come On You Reds” made its debut on the Singles Chart in the United Kingdom. An astounding fifteen weeks passed during which it remained at that position, reaching its highest position for two weeks in a row at number one. Atop the charts in Denmark, it also achieved success in Ireland and Norway, where it was among the top ten most popular songs.

It was the last single of that summer to reach number one, and it came just before Wet Wet Wet took over the top spot with their cover of the Troggs hit “Love is All Around.”

The words were changed to fit the Manchester United concept, and the song was transformed into a rallying cry that would motivate fans of all ages and generations.

‘Darby Kelly’ is a traditional English folk tune that served as the inspiration for the original song. Back in 1988, it was launched, and it quickly rose to the fifth spot in the UK. The following is how it sounded: