Adopted as a goal celebration song for football clubs like Leicester City and FC Porto, and inspired chants for players like Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum.
Long before it was a dance floor staple, "This Girl" was a laid-back funk and soul record by the Australian trio Cookin' on 3 Burners . Released in 2009 featuring the powerful vocals of Kylie Auldist, the original track was a modest success within the deep funk scene, even appearing in an episode of Degrassi in 2010.
The Story Behind "This Girl": How a Soulful Classic Became a Global Dance Anthem Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners This Girl Audio
If you’ve spent any time in a club, at a festival, or even just watching TV in the last few years, you’ve likely heard the unmistakable horn hook of While the version we all know and love—the Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners remix—defined the sound of 2016, the song's journey from an obscure funk track to a billion-stream sensation is a fascinating tale of musical rediscovery. The Soulful Origins (2009)
Featured prominently in global campaigns for brands like Apple (Shot on iPhone), Cricket Wireless, and Littlewoods. Adopted as a goal celebration song for football
The original arrangement relied heavily on its "Motown" feel, blending live instruments with a steady, groovy rhythm that Jake Mason of Cookin' on 3 Burners noted had a timeless quality. The Kungs Remix: A Teenager’s Vision
In 2016, French producer Valentin Burnel—better known as —discovered the track on YouTube while it only had a few thousand views. Only 19 at the time, Kungs was struck by the soulfulness of the vocals and the energy of the brass. The Story Behind "This Girl": How a Soulful
Experience the official audio that brought this soulful collaboration to the global stage: Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners - This Girl (Audio) YouTube• Feb 23, 2016 Why It Still Hits Today
