We’re On Our Way!

Hairdresser and urologist calling on football fans across Scotland to back “We’re On Our Way” campaign and boost the national team going to Germany

John Pryde, 47, a hair salon owner from South Queensferry launched his fan song, “We’re On Our Way” (to Germany) on Spotify and Apple Music. John has been working with client, Alan McNeill, a consultant urologist and Prostate Scotland Trustee, from haircuts on the chair to create a fundraising campaign they hope excites Tartan Army and football fans across Scotland.

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A fan film is being made to go with John’s fan song!

Prostate Scotland is inviting Tartan Army and football fans to be in the film and is calling for funny and supportive video clips to be sent from mobile phones.

Janey Godley, stand-up comedian, actress and writer is featured on the campaign website and gives fans a talking brief on how to get involved. There is a submission guide with details of where to email the videos by Friday 31st May.

The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness, money, sing, have fun, get excited and present the “We’re On Our Way” film to Scotland national team players just before they fly out to Munich to give them a huge boost.

“We hope fans love chanting “We’re On Our Way”

Alan McNeill, consultant urologist and Prostate Scotland Trustee, comments: “We’re really excited about the song and hope fans love chanting “We’re On Our Way” (to Germany) from terraces, streets, bars, gardens, parks, cars, you name it – throughout EURO 2024, and beyond.

“For the film, we’re asking fans to use their local area as a backdrop, showing us where in Scotland they’re travelling from, who they’re travelling with – or how they plan to support the national team from home, in the garden, having a BBQ – whatever it is, get singing, have fun and send us your videos.

“John has been my barber for years, who knew a hairdresser and urologist would create a fundraising campaign? It has been a pleasure to be part of his journey and hear the song in development. We hope fans get involved, spread the song, help us make the film, raise funds, and awareness of prostate cancer and disease in Scotland.”

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If you would like to download the song we should appreciate a donation towards our work to tackle prostate cancer and disease. The funds raised from “We’re On Our Way” will support Prostate Scotland’s work and contribute to its vital support services to help men navigate prostate cancer, including the Prostate FFIT football exercise programme run in partnership with SPFL Trust. To donate click here

Inspiration for the song

Inspiration for the song came to John last summer when Scotland’s chances of qualifying for EURO 24 were looking good. After qualification was guaranteed, John set out to make his dream a reality. He worked with his friend, Norman Lamont to create the first demo in his home recording studio.

The project took on its own momentum. Heartbeat Recording Studio got involved and added more magic. Local performing and recording artist, Colin Chisholm stepped forward to record the vocals – no stranger to football anthems. David Paton, another local professional musician from the band Pilot contributed to the song providing his expertise on bass guitar. Pipes and drums were added to the mix by local pipe bands. The song also features a clip of Ally McCoist from an ITV Sport interview getting excited about Scotland qualifying.

“I also wanted to pay tribute to Andy Cameron’s 1978 song”

John Pryde comments on the development of the song: “When I was at Oktoberfest for my birthday last year in Princes Street, I heard the concept of the German oompah style music and thought “that’s it, that’s the sound I need”. After lots of research, I found the instruments to make that kind of sound.

“I also wanted to pay tribute to Andy Cameron’s 1978 song – and create something that’ll hopefully stand the test of time as an anthem song. It’s these vibes that’ve created how the song has been written and composed.

“We’re all delighted and proud to have been involved in the creation of “We’re On Our Way. I’ve never finished writing a song before, I have attempted. So, let’s see how this one goes. It has been an absolute adventure, and a collaborative endeavour – a huge thanks to everyone involved.

“My hope for the song is that fans love it, we come together and get behind the boys, have some fun and raise stacks of cash for Prostate Scotland.”

Prostate awareness and fundraising

The funds raised from “We’re On Our Way” will support Prostate Scotland’s work and contribute to its vital support services to help men navigate prostate cancer, including the Prostate FFIT football exercise programme run in partnership with the SPFL Trust. It is hoped that through this campaign more men will be aware of their prostate, know what to look out for, seek help, and get an early diagnosis.

Visit the campaign website wereonourway.co.uk to find out more about our ‘Be in the film’ campaign. Read more about the song’s back story, learn the words, get the Spotify and Apple Music links, find out how to donate and keep updated throughout the EURO 2024 championship.

About Prostate Scotland

• Prostate Scotland is Scotland’s prostate disease charity (SC037494) which is set up to raise awareness of prostate cancer and disease, and to provide information and support.
• Prostate cancer is the most common cancers affecting men in Scotland.
• Nearly 1 in 2 men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some stage of their lives and 1 in 10 are likely to develop prostate cancer.
• The charity currently receives no government or local authority assistance and generates its own income via donations from fundraising and support from voluntary sources.
• Visit the how to donate page