How a stag-do drag video became Scotland's World Cup anthem

A 2010 stag-do drag video of Andy Considine led to Scotland's unofficial anthem 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' becoming a global phenomenon.

The Aberdeen stag-do origins The story begins when Andy Considine, a former Aberdeen defender with three Scotland caps, celebrated his son's birth with family. His cousins, Victor and Liam, spent the day singing Baccara's 1970s hit 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' in every karaoke bar they visited. Months later, during Considine's stag weekend in London, his friends dressed him in drag and filmed a music video. They traveled to Shoreditch for a five-hour studio shoot with makeup and costumes, creating a chaotic but memorable video that would later go viral. ## The disco hit’s unexpected revival Five years after the Shoreditch shoot, Scotland’s qualification for Euro 2020 reignited the anthem’s popularity. Though Considine was an unused substitute in Serbia, he joined the team’s dressing-room celebrations, dancing wildly to the song alongside Kieran Tierney and teammates. The moment was captured and shared widely on social media, turning the disco track into an unofficial Scotland anthem overnight. The Tartan Army embraced it despite pandemic restrictions preventing most fans from attending the tournament. ## From Euro 2020 to global fame The anthem’s impact extended beyond the European Championship, becoming a staple in Scotland’s pre-match playlists at Hampden Park. It followed the team to Euro 2024 in Germany and this summer’s World Cup in the United States, where fans celebrated after Scotland’s first World Cup win in 36 years. The surreal scenes of tens of thousands of Scots singing along marked an unforeseen journey from a drunken stag-do video to a national symbol of joy. ## Fenway Park’s Tartan Army takeover The anthem reached another milestone when fans took over Fenway Park during a World Cup match in Boston. Thousands of Scots and American supporters joined in, dancing to the 1970s disco classic in one of baseball’s most iconic stadiums. The moment, 3,000 miles from home, cemented the song’s place in Scotland’s sporting culture. Considine and the original group behind the video watched in disbelief as their creation transcended its humble beginnings. ## Baccara singer’s emotional reaction Mayte Mendiola, one half of Baccara, expressed her joy at the anthem’s revival after 43 years. She called it a lifeline during the pandemic, saying, 'With this pandemic, I have been sitting at home and this has uplifted me in a way you cannot imagine.' Mendiola thanked Considine and the Scotland team directly, sharing screenshots of articles and engaging with fans online. Her reaction highlighted how a decades-old disco hit found new life through Scottish football.