We All Stand Together facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "We All Stand Together"
Single by Paul McCartney
B-side	"We All Stand Together (Humming Version)"
Released	12 November 1984
Recorded	October–November 1980
Genre	Children's music
Length	4:25
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Paul McCartney
Producer(s)	George Martin
Paul McCartney singles chronology
"No More Lonely Nights" (1984) "We All Stand Together" (1984) "Spies Like Us" (1985)
Paul McCartney singles chronology
"Freedom" (2001) "Tropic Island Hum" / "We All Stand Together" (2004) ""Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (with U2)" (2005)

"We All Stand Together" (often called the Frog Song or the Frog Chorus) is a famous song by Paul McCartney and the Frog Chorus. It was first released in 1984. This song is well-known for its fun, catchy tune and its connection to a popular animated film.

Who Made the Song?

Many talented people helped create "We All Stand Together." Here are some of the main people involved:

• Paul McCartney sang the main parts and backup vocals. He also helped arrange the music.
• The King's Singers and the choir from St Paul's Cathedral sang the backup vocals.
• George Martin helped arrange the music. An arranger decides how different instruments and voices will play together.
• Elena Durán played the flute.
• Kenneth Sillito helped arrange the orchestra's parts.
• Geoff Emerick was the engineer. An engineer records and mixes the sound of the song.

When Was the Song Released?

"We All Stand Together" first came out on November 12, 1984. It was released as a single, which means it was sold on its own.

Special Versions of the Song

• Picture Discs: The song was released on special records called "picture discs." These records have pictures printed right on them! Two different picture discs were made in 1984 and 1985.
• Compilation Albums: The song also appeared on some of Paul McCartney's "greatest hits" albums. These include All the Best! (in 1987) and the deluxe version of Pure McCartney (in 2016).

Recent Updates to the Song

In October 2020, the song got a special update. This was to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Rupert Bear character, who is linked to the song.

• Remastered for Streaming: The song was made to sound even better for listening online.
• Vinyl Re-release: The picture disc version of the song was re-released for people who like vinyl records.
• 4K Restoration: The short film that goes with the song was updated to a super clear 4K quality.

Choirs with Purpose Version

In 2017, a group called Choirs with Purpose made their own version of "We All Stand Together." This group was made up of twelve different choirs, all of which raise money for charity.

Singing for a Good Cause

• Charity Goal: The main goal of this new version was to raise money for charity.
• Christmas Number One: They hoped their song would become the number one song on the UK Singles Chart during Christmas 2017.
• Profits for Charity: All the money earned from the song was split equally among the choirs. This helped them continue their important charity work.

Choirs That Participated

Many choirs joined in to record this special version with Scottish singer Michelle McManus. Some of them included:

• Anstee Bridge Choir
• Cystic Fibrosis Virtual Choir
• Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation Choir
• Games Maker Choir
• Homelink Carers Choir
• Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir
• Lucy Lintott / MND Scotland Choir
• Maggies Cancer Centre (West London) Choir
• Missing People Choir
• Parrs Wood High School Harmony Group
• Pop Up Purpose Choir
• UK Hospices Choir

See also

• In Spanish: We All Stand Together para niños