Scottish accordionist and singer Calum MacPhail is striking a massive chord across the nation with his infectious new World Cup anthem ‘Bonnie Wee Team.’
Becoming a viral sensation virtually overnight, the track has captured the hearts of football and music fans alike, racking up millions of combined views across social media. The soaring popularity of the track has sparked a major media whirlwind, landing Calum high-profile features on both national television and radio.
The excitement reached a fever pitch when ITV’s This Morning broadcasted Calum performing live from St. Joseph’s Primary School in Scotland. Surrounded by a sea of cheering, flag waving school children, This Morning hosted by Cat Deely and Ben Shepard, perfectly captured the joy of the song as Calum’s performance was showcased directly into millions of living rooms across the UK. Later that week, Calum also joined legendary musician and broadcaster Gary Innes on BBC Radio Scotland to share the story behind the track, discussing how the song has rapidly transformed from a passionate tribute into a definitive soundtrack for Scotland’s World Cup journey.
While Scotland was gripping fans back home during their clash against Morocco, Calum was across the Atlantic performing ‘Bonnie Wee Team’ live in Boston to international audiences. With millions of views and massive media backing, Calum MacPhail’s ‘Bonnie Wee Team’ is available to stream now on Spotify here.
