VIDEO: Steve Coogan picks favourite Manchester song

26 August 2019, 09:00 | Updated: 26 August 2019, 09:01

The Stan & Ollie star revealed one of his favourite songs of all time to come from the city, and it might surprise you.

Steve Coogan has revealed one of his favourite Manchester songs ever.

The man who played Manchester legend Tony Wilson inthe film 24 Hour Party People star responded: "For me there's so many excellent Manchester choices, but probably Hallelujah from Happy Mondays."

Watch our video above to find out why.

READ MORE: Are these the 50 greatest songs from Manchester?

The Middleton star added: "There's a scene in 24 Hour Party People and it's an aerial shot in Manchester and it has that song on its underscore and it always gave me goosebumps when I saw that."

Watch the official video for the Happy Mondays track here:

Happy Mondays - Hallelujah (Official Music Video)

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