Years later, the country remained captivated by footage of the Scotland squad dancing energetically to Baccara after securing their place at Euro 2020 in Serbia.

Considine sat unused on the bench that memorable evening in Belgrade yet joined the celebrations enthusiastically alongside dressing-room DJ Kieran Tierney and teammates in a memorable clip shared on Scotland's social channels.

Supporters could not attend the closed-door play-off because of strict Covid restrictions, yet the song stayed prominent when a smaller crowd reached the Euros fixtures that summer.

The result and ensuing celebrations offered vital encouragement to the country while surprising the disco pair with its sudden resurgence.

"Amid this pandemic I stayed home and the moment lifted my spirits beyond words," said Maria Mendiola, who passed away five years ago, in remarks to BBC Scotland.

"I will forever appreciate the Scottish side and particularly Andy Considine for bringing such joy after more than four decades.

"Articles appeared everywhere and calls came in constantly. I felt thrilled. I expressed thanks to the Scotland players and connected with Andy via Instagram, where he shared kind messages."

The track's influence endures as a regular feature on the Hampden playlist and has accompanied the team through Euro 2024 in Germany plus their summer visit to the United States.

Watching thousands of Scots celebrate wildly to the number after a first World Cup victory in 36 years would have seemed extraordinary to Considine and the friends who once pulled him into that Shoreditch studio.

Soon afterward, videos of Boston Red Sox supporters participating during a Tartan Army visit to Fenway Park pushed the phenomenon to fresh heights, with more developments still ahead.