Whole Wide World

Wreckless Eric's 'Whole Wide World', released in the UK on 5th November. Here is the video for the track, directed by Ali Taylor.

[@GARY171064]

Just seen/heard this for the first time...I'm an old punk and remember the original...this version is brilliant...respect to the Proclaimers.

[@ashley7327]

i love how their accents come through when theyre singing.

[@boofy1347]

same

[@johngreen1706]

I feel that the Proclaimers are one of Scotland's many national treasures

[@preechermanz1]

The world's treasure!! :-)

[@johngreen1706]

I have always thought that the use of profanity is a sure sign of both a limited vocabulary and intellect.

[@charlesfarthing3410]

twat

[@johngreen1706]

reliance on profanity to express ones opinion is often a sign of a limited vocabulary, which in turn is often a sign of a limited intellect

[@orangefult]

@john green - Well said

[@natobanatotoo]

The Proclaimers Rock! I love their harmony! Good to see that that they covered a cool song!

[@TheNinthDoctor]

Wow! I like the Wreckless Eric version a lot, but this is also really, really good. LOVE the harmony.

[@akkrauta]

Awesome video and song. It always amazes me when songs like this somehow slip by unnoticed only to be brought back out into the light years later.

[@dreamwell2020]

The harmony vocal here is a thing of beauty.

[@WHUFC71]

I love these guys, They are awesome. I wish there were bands like them.

[@neil03152]

so pleased to discover a magnificent version of this song in the stranger than fiction film, and this also just enhances the whole experience. long may the underrated proclaimers continue - they are just honest and real - so rare to find today

[@SQMotorsports]

There is something timeless about this song. No matter what the decade or century, this will always sound amazing!

[@Lyegk]

Nice rendition. True to the spirit of the song. First heard it when Will Ferrell sang it in a movie. A great song always lasts forever.

[@KICK1THE1CREEPER]

Lyegk My favorite movie

[@echoftw]

my god the proclaimers are so awesome props to Wreckless Eric for this song too

[@bethmclennan5596]

Love you guys, harmonising beautifully

[@verityandstu]

having had a look at the wreckless eric version, i get the feeling the proclaimers actually might go the whole wide world, while eric'd be hard pushed to make it off the sofa. dear old chap.

[@NewestNuma]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT this is the best I have ever heard and I am a little proud to say I am part Scottish. Definitely will subscribe to such music mastery and harmony. Fantastic.. True Love not necessarily is within a few blocks of where you live.

[@IzzyECole]

Would be so great if it was and a lot easier

[@scotland-bi3cy]

go on scotland

[@broughy84]

AWESOME!!! I LOVE THIS SONG AND THE PROCLAIMERS. They even throw in a little harmony parts, FANTASTIC!!!

[@sheplify2534]

That was VERY well done 👍

[@angels77100]

I love this version. The Scottish accent actually works on this. People who slag off the Scottish and Irish accents are just jealous of us Celts.

[@DollyDimpley]

Love that they covered this, made my day.....!

[@jeffreybomford]

a good thing i like about the proclaimers is that their accents are not lost when they sing makes it more down to earth

[@matttiessen12]

Love this song.....I can't stop singing it......

[@rootindogg]

"I'd go the whole wide world to find out where they hide her". Love that!

[@Guymac100]

Just left the band's gig in Dubai - superb. Had a good chat with Craig about music and football. A fantastic advert for the greatest country in the world - alba gu braith!

[@SKINDEREE]

Nice job on this Reckless Eric cover lads!

[@janekellie3472]

... Proclaimers = Pure Epic Scottish Band.

[@bassmanbiff]

It's a great song. It tells a story which is something you don't hear much anymore. Also, I have to admit, those guys have aged great. They don't look as nerdy as they did in the 80's. Awesome musicians.

[@jbos5107]

If these two guys love like they sing then they made some women happy.

[@blinkyblonk4912]

Love It !! Love It !! Love It !! Love It !! Love It !! Love It !! Love It !! Love It !! Love It !!!!!!!!!

[@georgeglory1]

great cover......sure Eric would approve

[@charlesfarthing3410]

best ever duet - love you guys

[@xxjoeyladxx]

Great cover, this song is perfect for them.

[@adiscourse9489]

This version is great, but still love Wreckless Eric!

[@ScottyBaggy07]

one of the best songs i have heard in ages thank you :D

[@TheRock-n1j]

Love this song so much!

[@darknovablast]

This brings tears to my eyes, because I've found that girl, and she is half a world away.

[@Nerd4LifeTV]

Wow! A fantastic song, guys!

[@KarelZIKMUND]

I love this song!

[@KimHarrold]

Hard to believe this song was written in 1977. So fresh, and timeless. I'm thinking Wreckless Eric wrote the best single of the punk era, and he was largely ignored. This Proclaimers version is a lot of fun too. This song will always be a favourite for me.

[@thenoobpolice3002]

I'd just like to point out that Charlie 's wink at 3:21 was specifically for me ... I bloody wish ...😍

[@Paul-11]

Beautiful and the words just amazing ❤

[@annie717616]

They are GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@legasiguy551]

Just found this tune! Great pop music writers! with some very catchy tunes!

[@bugnazbinnyking1198]

Last night I spent the whole evening listening to some Proclaimers bangers ✨ (I'm Gonna Be, Letter From America, I'm On My Way etc). I got stuck on this one, and just had to keep clicking [Play] each time it finished. Original 80's/90's fan (I haven't really listened to any "new" music for a couple of decades), but I'm looking forward to making my way through their more recent work, and hoping to find some more belters! ✨

[@stereoafterhours]

pure gold ....

[@stephenwhittaker8981]

Always Great ..two men and one guitar..best live group

[@Dnangel665]

Still have the coolest glasses ever!! lolz

[@greenblackification]

I'm just an old guy, catchin up, so to speak, but for what it's worth, eric produced one of the greatest ever 'desire' songs, unrequited in the extreem, he never even met her! think its fab that these guys reprised the song! and unbeknown to me when saw them live in hammersmith in 2007, they played this and eric joined them! twas fab! (i'd only seen eric on stage twice before) many many years before!

[@laraetaylor5216]

I love this song

[@perrierpierre]

I love it too !! just saw them in NYC

[@sunshine-mr8og]

Amazing ..love the proclaimers

[@macocaire1314]

Ive listened to them all, this is the best version by far.

[@sykorant]

Always love me some Proclaimers, and this song was perfect for them

[@marycarols2]

I like both. The Proclaimers are great singers, and part of it I love is the accent.

[@BubbaYoga]

Restless perfection.

[@Villamartin26]

@DRichards705 The song was written by Eric Goulden (Wreckless Eric) in 1974 and recorded in 1977, the Monkees covered it in 1987 on a reunion tour. Never heard the latter version but will try to find it.

[@shadowblade145]

I am Scottish and damn proud of it!

[@meggrotte4760]

One of the reasons I like this band when I was a kid I must have been 10 was that their music was just I don't know a family friendly I remember seeing their video on VH1 long time ago

[@gioshmedina]

hell yeah! still tight with the harmonies too.

[@GrooveListener]

Good groove, thanks for posting.

[@nickinooful]

One of my favourite songs. These guys certainly do justice to wreck less Eric’s song. Also there a another good version by green day.

[@ufoschannelbrasil8885]

It's a really beautiful song...I liked it ...

[@gravysalad]

Outstanding. Heard the song for the first time on the movie "Stranger than Fiction" went looking for the song and wound up here. I have heard all the versions and this version is my new favorite song.

[@echoftw]

the proclaimers are amazing i bought a few CD's, and they do a lot of covers, but they put their own spin on it and it's amazing. They are great musicans

[@anakina1]

I like it, their accents make it so enjoyable.

[@Klikko2000]

The lyrics are just mindblowing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hellowieners]

I actually really like this version.

[@buffstuf2]

Will Ferrel sang this song Stranger than Fiction, but i didn't realize the Proclaimers did this song!!! it makes me cry!!! I love it

[@HFC123HFC]

The Proclaimers are legends, and support the world's best football team

[@davok73]

I guess they'll be walking then !!!

[@travisreed3986]

daveyharsh 500 miles.

[@scousemouse9715]

Love this song.

[@MurrayMelander]

oldmanshawn... That is the funniest thing I have read on You Tube ever! Bravo! BTW this is a amazing song!

[@baggervance911]

the harmonies in the chorus are badass :)

[@leojonkers3181]

Great song!

[@joshuaehl1481]

I am back. lol! Years later I am still listening to this one on Repeat.

[@joshuaehl1481]

Still I play this on repeat. I love the back up singer roll in this piece. Perfect timing.

[@April6243]

It is really amazing.

[@colliefur]

Tongue-in-cheek, but sweet, all at once. Thanks.

[@cunhonguoi2489]

Oh , cool !!!!!

[@conniescheible7081]

Charlie can wink at me any ole time he wants!! And the grin of his....sweet.

[@sindribc]

Aw Come On! I searched Tahiti and the Bahamas, even Antartica. She wasn´t there..Thanks Eric (!) :P

[@Stroija]

They're still great! ^^

[@Lisarata]

Those guys have really nice faces. A loov thar accints.

[@DriftwoodAndCorpses]

beauty. love this to pieces

[@LynneMacfarlaneHomes]

I’m not in Tahiti or Bahamas, so close but I’m right here!!! Haha😂❤😅

[@brandy8512]

Awesome harmony!

[@Crezcent88]

Timeless. 5 stars.

[@YTOnceAgain]

Best tambourine player in the whole wide world!

[@woody898]

love it!! if you don't already have it i suggest you buy the album called "life with you" simply outstanding!!

[@maxlambda7859]

Spot on. Cheers!

[@Premierblues]

Nice calming voice, I love it

[@rros0511]

Splendid.

[@springawakenedme]

wow! this song is amazing, i love the accent!! very different.

[@jgruen1066]

You have to LOVE their Scottish accent!! I'm American - and I love accents...

[@verityandstu]

Totally agree!

[@Jerseypete8]

Eric's Wrecked, easyily the best version by Scotland's finest. strength to their arm......

[@GiangAugust]

Lovely song. I like it very much.

[@jacqstk]

Classic....Long may they perform.

[@sonofsilence]

I love this version. as good as the original.

[@popatyourecords]

great version never heard before

[@anna315]

the proclaimers are amazing and i love this song!

[@stevewilson9479]

great song & lyrics!