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Wikipedia article




'Bluebirds Flying High' is a song written by British singer-songwriter James Fox. It was recorded as Cardiff City F.C.'s official song for the 2008 FA Cup Final. It was released as a single in May 2008 and charted at a peak position of number 15 in the UK Singles Chart. The song features backing vocals from members of the Cardiff City football squad.

Background



Each year the teams that reach the FA Cup Final traditionally produce an official song to commemorate the occasion, featuring vocals from the players. James Fox, a fan of Cardiff City since 1983 when he was a ball boy during a league match at Ninian Park, wrote the song following Cardiff's third round victory against non-league side Chasetown in January 2008. He said in an interview with the Western Mail that "[The song] didn't take long to write. Being a Cardiff fan, it kind of wrote itself. Ive always wanted to play for Cardiff but that was never going to happen so every year I just thought if they get to have a Cup song, if they get that far, Ive got to be prepared." He later commented "As a record, it doesnt break any new ground. Its just a catchy tune that hopefully the supporters will latch on to."

Track listing



#"Bluebirds Flying High" - 3:46

#"Bluebirds Flying High" (karaoke version) - 3:46

#Road to Wembley multimedia content

Promotion



Fox performed the song for the first time at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cardiff in front of competition winners as well as Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale.

Reception



Popularity

The song was popular amongst the staff of Cardiff City. Manager Dave Jones said "It is a really catchy song and its good that James is a big fan, as he has really captured the mood and the energy the enthusiasm is superb. The lads loved the song and everyone is behind it. Im sure it will be a massive success." Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale called it a "great song".

Critical reception

Digital Spy's Alex Fletcher awarded the song 2/5, writing "the odds of anybody outside of Cardiff City FC remembering this tune in a year's time is roughly equal to your local pub team's chances of winning the Champions' League."

Charts



The song charted at number 15 in the UK Singles Chart on its first week of release. It reached number one in the official UK indie singles chart and the Welsh singles chart.

References



Category:2008 singles

Category:Cardiff City F.C.

Category:Football songs and chants

Category:Songs written by Mads Hauge

Category:2008 songs

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