| "Anfield Rap (Red Machine in Full Effect)" | ||||
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| Single by Liverpool F.C. | ||||
| Released | 2 May 1988 | |||
| Studio | Motor Museum[1] | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Gainford, Derek B, Derek B and Mary Byker | |||
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"Anfield Rap (Red Machine in Full Effect)" was a song released by members of Liverpool F.C. before the 1988 FA Cup Final against Wimbledon F.C. The song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was co-written by Paul Gainford, Liverpool midfielder Craig Johnston, rapper Derek B[2] and Mary Byker from Gaye Bykers on Acid.[3] The song was met with mixed reviews; the tune has become a cult classic among Liverpool fans, but critics often cite it as one of the worst sports songs of all time.[4][5] Liverpool would go on to lose the final in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition.[6][7]
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- ^ Beasant, Dave (15 May 2010). "14 May 1988: The first FA Cup final penalty save". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "English FA Cup Finalists 1980 – 1989". Historical Football Kits. Retrieved 24 June 2011.