The Proclaimers & Matt Lucas : Spinning Around In The Air

MATT LUCAS MAKES HIS DEBUT AS A DIRECTOR WITH THE VIDEO FOR THE NEW SINGLE BY THE PROCLAIMERS 'SPINNING AROUND IN THE AIR'.

'Spinning Around In The Air' is now released and available for download. Taken from the album 'Like Comedy' released on Monday 7th May.
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Matt is a huge fan of The Proclaimers and as well as writing the script for the video he makes his director's debut behind the camera whilst also popping up in a cameo role as the story unfolds.

The video is a satire on a Golden Wedding party set in a Glaswegian bungalow. Proclaimers fans might be a bit surprised by their look, though, as the Reid brothers have been cast by the director to dress up as old ladies.

Charlie said of the requirement imposed on him: "Matt said it was going to be liberating, and I think liberating is an understatement." Matt described his directorial debut as: "It's my first, it might be my last as well. I had this idea to do this 50th anniversary party and shoot it as though it's shot on home video; and there's a punch going around this party that gets all these respectful senior citizens disgracefully drunk and uninhibited."

Of the brothers' costumes, Matt added: "They could turn a man. They've turned me straight. I think it's the start of something new, a new chapter in the lives of one of Britain's top female duos!"

The Proclaimers describe 'Spinning Around In The Air' as "A song about words and how they can change meaning and how you can exaggerate. It's kind of a bit of a nonsense lyrics but it is as they used to say it's a catchy song."

Craig commented, " It was a unique experience. Matt has great ideas and I think the video really compliments the song." Charlie said, "We had a great time doing the video. Matt was a brilliant director and kept everything focussed and hilarious alongside a great cast and crew."

[@snpok524]

Was brought up in Scotland this video is exactly what it was like ,it was so magical really love the Proclaimers and Scotland

[@DunstanAH]

If I'm having a bad day I watch this video. Never fails to make me laugh. Love it.Love the song and love the video.

[@cshepherd30]

"I've sat on the cake again!!" haha so funny!

[@brucerisk]

The Proclaimers just get better and better......Matt Lucas, Craig and Charlie......a bit of comedy genious........smile and listen to the poets! Love It!

[@ShakespearesChin]

ROFL 2nd time watching and have just realised that the "old dears" are actually Craig and Charlie. When they sang with the helium I first thought "they do a good impression" then realised it was them. Complete genius and nice song :)

[@micheledavis3735]

Brilliant! I love it as I've loved every other thing they've ever done...top to bottom. I won't lie, the accent tugs at my heart a bit and I hope the Proclaimers have scary, crazy success for the rest of their time on earth and I'll be here watching and cheering.

[@MrYorkieScot]

Brilliant, parties were always like this when I was younger.

[@Serenitynell]

Ah'm spinning aroond in ma chair! Foond this video fur the furst time!

[@Bearss]

It's 2023 and I'm still laughing. One of the funniest videos ever.

[@scottishblueberry]

It puts a smile on my face every time I watch this. Brill song and brill video. Well done matt excellent job of directing. And wish I could go see the boys live in concert some time. Would be excellent Xxxxx

[@rocknroller1986]

Was that Listerine in the punch? That's some party!

[@snpok524]

this is brilliant they are back to their best

[@Benjamintill]

Hysterical. Great film. Well done Matt and well done to the Proclaimers.

[@lesleyclark17]

Bloody brilliant!!!

[@afunbags]

Just brilliant ....., !

[@justjulesvlogs]

this is my favorite song by them

[@riversongstrong]

Hysterically funny and touching as well. Great video!

[@sonsofspielberg]

great job! hilarious performances from craig, charlie and matt.

[@lindsayboyle3445]

Brilliant song.

[@earlygirl99]

Brilliant! Got to watch it again.

[@petfeeder2]

Brilliant!!!

[@luscious1962]

Once again Fantastic - love it Well Done guys xxx

[@crwhitton]

Brilliant, I nearly p....d myself!!!!

[@justjulesvlogs]

I'm Irish partially but I have Scottish friends and every time I hear this song they know I am singing at the top of my voice having the time of my life!

[@ronanmccormick7431]

Typical American

[@Gizzmo1955]

this is better than i thought it would be, we supplied a lot of the actors in this vid. real people casting

[@laurenhenson4506]

This is my favourite song from their new album. This video is great!! Well done guys!

[@Jaumesclub]

Marvelous music video

[@richwicz]

Great band, great song, great vid!

[@stevequinn9587]

Good Stuff. Well done lads. Anyone notice they were pouring Listerine into the punch.

[@beverleyroullier9338]

Made me laugh and wish i was invited !!!!!!

[@Artexing]

Funny quaint & entertaining lol, thanks for sharing. Regards Dale

[@plopfife6435]

your songs are awsome

[@kendra2039]

Very funny! great song too,just bought tickets to see them in glasgow in november :)

[@teresabramley524]

soo funny. love it.

[@ScottishTiger10]

i seen the Proclaimers plus i have all ready met them and there are gr8 in person i like there muisc n i there new song its gr8 with mart lucas in it as cop ....

[@pianoshizzle]

Nothing like a good old Scottish house party!

[@Aqueendor]

It is a very good and funny video. I like it! :)

[@user-eh8pm3kg2b]

My mum and brother are in this😁😁😁

[@user-eh8pm3kg2b]

Well two of my brothers

[@MaireTreasa]

For years I've wanted to see Craig and Charlie in kilts.... I guess seeing them in dresses is kind of the same? Or not?? hahaha

[@SouperDuck1]

why so little hits?great song great video

[@SouperDuck1]

like the video and the song nice one

[@KitWoody]

....and I love how the wrong twin got lifted at the end!

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

They were both in the police car.

[@tcm878]

Great song and a funny vid!

[@grantaitchison]

Matt Lucas must have been to a good few scottish parties - he has this one right down to a "T" - brilliant!!

[@bravehib0]

Brillllllllllllll

[@adamstewart1949]

I'm friends with the kid doing the thumb trick 😂

[@tudorhistoryguy]

Was that actually Matt Lucas talking as the cop?

[@jjaypatton]

L M F A O. Looking good in dresses guys! ;-)

[@stevemcoo1]

My friend is the son of one of them:)

[@Skorg11]

Tell them their twins to come and do a gig in Cornwall, they did live down here for a while after all!

[@BelgiumMarleen]

wow, Craig & Charlie are awesome!!! just hilarious to see them as old ladies :) :) :) :) the song is pure magic all over - just brilliant heavenly music - its in my head all the time and I love it - this is what I call MUSIC!!!! the video is great!!!! except for this part - Kenny why didn't you thrown out that cop instead of turning the music down ????!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

[@justjulesvlogs]

awe u know this is an Scottish party... they all are drunk and having a hell of a good time

[@meggieb1998]

I want to be at that party

[@justjulesvlogs]

I don't know how I found this video

[@SM347YT]

What did Craig say at about 3:26? I really like the Scottish accent but I couldnt make it out properly. Did he say Fascist? I apologise if I came across as ignorant :)

[@justjulesvlogs]

MillsyS347 I'm laughing at the fact he is dressed as a woman! haha

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

He did

[@fatboyslim1973]

GGTTH GGTTH!!!

[@MultiBlackbirds]

Craig and Charlie looking good. Come to Cardiff boys.

[@Sarah3025]

Most Scottish families have had parties like this LOL

[@mmannify]

lol

[@LyddieTheJester]

I love the song, but I really don't understand the video.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

It's a Golden Wedding Anniversary party, and Craig and Charlie in drag spiking the punch (with Listerine) getting everyone drunk and rowdy. The police come about a noise complaint, so one of the twins calls them a fascist and gets them both arrested.

[@justjulesvlogs]

how much booze was in that punch? That's enough to make a person off their rocker

[@justjulesvlogs]

Haha it stinks in there

[@scarbaras]

My girlfriend is an extra in this video haha

[@astront917]

Gorgeous girl holding the baby,who is she ??

[@MrScruffleton]

great song spoiled by a video that loved itself too much

[@Mickwald96]

token irn bru in there i see

[@justjulesvlogs]

How much alcohol was in that punch!

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Plus Listerine!

[@TearsOfWhaleMusic]

typical can of Irn Bru there

[@justjulesvlogs]

Get some alcahol and some scots and u got a party that should last over 10 hrs

[@AndyJohnson02]

Let me donate something to a kid's charity of your choice, for you I would willingly be a worse traitor than William Joyce. If I could sing I would sing you a song in Sam Cooke's voice. Let me rephrase that I think there's a better line there, spinning around in the air...

[@aodhanbrannigan22]

why do I find it funny that they are dressed as women

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Because Craig is so dour-faced all the time, you'd think he wouldn't do something like this. That he does and has fun with it is hilarious

[@maxinehayes1759]

like the song cant stand the video

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Yeah well, Matt Lucas doesn't like you either

[@CeltJas]

Fantastic song, terrible video.

[@MrStruth]

Song is quite catchy, video is absolutly garbage !