Kev's Crooning: Football Legend's Pop Star Past

The recent passing of football legend Kevin Keegan at 74 has sparked tributes and fond memories of his career. Among the recalled moments is his brief and unexpected foray into pop music during the 1970s and early 1980s. Keegan's first single, "It Ain't Easy," released in 1972 shortly after his move to Liverpool, received little attention.

Seven years later, by then a superstar in Germany, Keegan released "Head Over Heels in Love." This track, co-written by members of the band Smokie, achieved moderate success, peaking at number 31 in the UK charts and number 10 in Germany. The following year, he released "England," an anthemic tribute to his homeland, but it failed to chart.

Keegan's musical ventures are part of a broader trend of footballers exploring creative outlets. Petr Cech is a drummer, Steve Bruce a novelist, Frank Leboeuf an actor, and Eric Cantona a multi-faceted artist. However, Keegan's pop chart aspirations remain a uniquely memorable aspect of his otherwise serious football legacy.