England's participation at the Rugby World Cup Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
the song became england rugby world cup theme 1991, when performed union featuring england world cup squad . reached number 16 on uk singles chart.
the song covered in 1995 year s tournament british reggae duo china black south african male choral group, ladysmith black mambazo. reached number 15 on chart, selling 200,000 copies.
1999 s tournament featured russell watson record version had less success, peaking @ number 38 on uk chart.
the song enjoyed more success in 2003 s tournament, included album homegrown, when recorded ub40 , united colours of sound. peaked @ number 23, following england s victory in tournament returned reach number 15. in wake of tournament, ub40 performed song @ concert @ nec arena birmingham attended england rugby fans , captain martin johnson.
a new version recorded blake 2007 rugby world cup.
for 2011 rugby world cup in new zealand popular all-girl group our lady muse (o.l.m) released england rugby world cup song. upbeat party anthem version of swing low, sweet chariot – song premiered @ polo rocks concert in aid of prince s trust.
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