Lightning Seeds are an alternative pop and rock band from Liverpool formed by singer and guitarist Ian Broudie, who is also the main songwriter for the band. They are best known for their single Three Lions and the album Jollification. They have acheived two number-one singles in the U.K. singles chart, as well as Top 20 and Top 50 success in the U.K. album charts. In 1989 Ian Broudie began recording alone under the name "Lightning Seeds" and achieved success with the psychedelic synthpop hit Pure