Over the years there have been a handful of occasions when one or more of The Wurzels collaborated with other celebrities on a recording. To date these have always been one-track singles.
Four recordings have been uncovered that were released with The Wurzels co-featured as the artists (Great Western Radio Bristol CDs 'Feed The Wurzels', 'Peter Crouch In Lederhosen' and 'Last Christmas'). A further recording was a charity vinyl single with contributions from several west country musicians including Tommy Banner and Mike Gwilliam from The Wurzels; this is not counted as an official Wurzels' release.
LYRICS! Feed The Wurzels Peter Crouch In Lederhosen Last Christmas
Feed The Wurzels - The Wurzels vs. Bush & Troy CD Released 15th December 2004 The local Bristol radio station GWR FM did their traditional Christmas parody song again in 2004. This time they embarked upon a remake of the 'Live Aid' song 'Feed The World' to raise money for local charities. It was made available by download from the Bristol GWR FM website, as well as being sold at various local record stores. The song was produced by GWR FM Morning Crew presenters Andy Bush and Paris Troy and featured vocals from local celebrities such as Richard Angwin (BBC weatherman), Cathy Barr, Tony Robinson and Fred Wedlock - and Wurzels Tommy Banner and Pete Budd.For collectors this example is interesting as it was autographed by some of the participants the day after release day.
Peter Crouch In LederhosenThe Wurzels v. Bush & Troy CD: Released 17th June 2006 Local Bristolian radio station GWR FM Morning Crew presenters Andy Bush and Paris Troy jumped on the bandwagon to record a World Cup song to coincide with England's attempt to win the 2006 World Cup. All profits from the sale of the CD single and the accompanying internet download - featuring Bush & Troy, The Wurzels, Clifton Girl's Choir and the Colston Collegiate brass band - went to the charity 'Bristol Kidz'.
Last Christmas - Bush & Troy featuring The Wurzels CD: Released December 2008 GWR FM DJs Bush and Troy's 4th Christmas charity single - this time a parody of Wham's 'Last Christmas' which features Wurzels Pete Budd and Tommy Banner on vocals along with the radio show's 'Spidey Man', Bristol City's Lewis Carey and Bristol Rover's Stevie Phillips amongst others.
Crisis At Christmas 7" 45rpm Vinyl SingleReleased December 1987 A collaboration record with many local west country musicians including Wurzels Tommy Banner & Mike Gwilliam. Released on a private record Jonathan Recordings, catalogue number J003, with the support of the Bristol Evening Post and the Western Daily Press. This release was not issued under the guise of a 'Wurzels' release.
Andy, come and look outside, it's snowingWow.... it's beautiful, see how the snowflakes are dancing across the sky, it makes me feel so warm insideAndy?Yes Paris?Do you think Santa will come this Christmas, on his sleigh?Of course he will Paris, but only if you've been a good boyUm, does he know what we think about, at bedtime?I shouldn't think so, right, but Paris, Christmas isn't just about presentsNo Andy, it's about Top Of The Pops, pudding, and Noel EdmondsThat's right, but not everyone will be lucky enough to have pudding this year It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade Pitstop Paulina! And in our world of Avon, we can spread a smile of joy George Painter! Put your arms around Bristol at Christmas time But say a prayer Richard Angwin! Of thanks to the West Country Sometimes it's hard, to park, but when you're feeling down The Wurzels! There's a burnt out car in 'Artcliffe There's a pimp down Portland Square Tony Robinson! We've got Gasheads, and the Robins George from Asda's what we wear From the lattes up in Clifton To the Regulus engineer Jack Nicholson! Well tonight thank God Bristol, you're not alone Waddya mean this is for charity, I want my bucks And there'll still be tramps on Gloucester Road this Christmas time Cathy Barry! The greatest gift they'll get this year is chips Oooh I like me chips I do Fred Wedlock Where no one ever goes (Stoke's Croft!) Thugs drunks chavs and winos The GWR Office! Do they know it's Christmas time in Knowle? Baldrick! Bedminster, Cabot's Tower and Cotham Brow Darth Vader, Withywood Yate Totterdown Do they know it's Christmas time in Knowle? Hey Cathy, you know those are the biggest Christmas baubles I've ever seen Come on Jack, she's a lady! Kiss my Christmas ass! Oooh! It's the wrong cheese Gromit, go for the big one! You know this is the worst song I've ever heard No but yeah but no but yeah but no Feed The Wurzels Bush and Troy are just a pile of(Repeat five times)Feed The Wurzels Bush and Troy are just a pile of shhhhhhhCathy?Yes boys?Have you been a good girl this year?Have I f***
Hallo, Wayne Rooney Awright Wayne? Allo Becks I seen on the telly you hurt your foot Yeah And they won't let you play football Well a standing ovation for Wayne Rooney, it's not looking good, and he's stretchered off hands over his face, and it could be quite a while before Wayne Rooney is, able to play again. Good morning Mr German Is there a pub near by? Ich komme from Bristol, Bristol Can I have a pork pie, pork pie Kevin Keegan Bobby Charlton And Gazza's magic feet Geoff Hurst a Wembley hat-trick hero Maradonna is a cheat cheat cheat cheat cheat cheat cheat cheat (Chorus) Gonna eat pasties in Germany Gonna drink cider with Wayne Rooney Cos 'is metatarsal's broken There's Peter Crouch in lederhosen Gonna eat pasties in Germany Gonna drink cider with Wayne Rooney Cos 'is metatarsal's broken There's Peter Crouch in lederhosen Well a lot of Portuguese fans behind that goal, where Beckham's taking this Hold tight - oh he's put it miles over the bar! Thierry Henry lives in Hartcliffe Next door to Zinedine Zidane Ronaldinho lives in Nempnett Thrubwell Down the road from my Nan, my Nan Stevie G and Fab Frankie Bendy Beckham free kicks Rooney's injured but we've got that Joe Cole Eriksson should go for four five one with Michael Carrick in the holding role(Repeat chorus) Oh England are out of the European Championship on a penalty shoot-out. So, so cruel We always go out on penalties to the Argies or Germany We may not have that Wayne Rooney we've got Rio and John Terry and Gary Neville(Repeat chorus) Crouch in space - oh what a goal! Peter Crouch on the terrace wraps it upEre Wayne, d'you steal my diamond hub caps? Yeah Can I have 'em back? No Gonna eat pasties in Germany Gonna drink cider with Wayne Rooney Cos 'is metatarsal's broken There's Peter Crouch in lederhosen(Clapping and cheering)Aye that was brilliant, I gotta go, my fishfingers is ready. Yeah Bye! Ta da Becks