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Russell Brand's comic song

Jan 16, 2009, 9:40 GMT

12/18/2008 - Russell Brand - The British comic star\'s friend Joby Harte penned \'The Chugga Chugga Song\' to use in the opening slot on Russell\'s last stand-up tour - and it was such a hit that Simon Cowell has jumped on board to back it\'s release.© Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

12/18/2008 - Russell Brand - The British comic star\'s friend Joby Harte penned \'The Chugga Chugga Song\' to use in the opening slot on Russell\'s last stand-up tour - and it was such a hit that Simon Cowell has jumped on board to back it\'s release.© Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Russell Brand is to release a comedy record.

The British comic star's friend Joby Harte penned 'The Chugga Chugga Song' to use in the opening slot on Russell's last stand-up tour - and it was such a hit that Simon Cowell has jumped on board to back it's release.

A label insider told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Joby wrote the track to get the crowd on their feet before Russell's shows.

"It's really cheesy and has a dance routine to go with it. Russell loved it and got so involved by dancing along to it on his radio show.

"He thought that would be the end of it but record labels got in touch about releasing it. Joby is dead keen and Russell is up for a laugh if he can find the time to record it."

The track was picked up by a talent scout working for Simon at Syco Records when it was aired on Russell's Radio 2 show last year.

Russell, 33, explained what the single is all about: "Joby is a Jelly Baby Jesus and 'Chugga Chugga' can solve every global malady, from economic decline to the ongoing Carlos Tevez saga. Just Chugga Chugga . . . it'll all be OK."



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MariaJan 17th, 2009 - 18:09:37

Should have released the two songs from Forgetting Sarah Marshall - they were hilarious!

Really love Russell Brand - saw him at the Soho Theatre this week and have not laughed so much in ages.. everyone must see him at least once. Legend!

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