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World Cup Spirit Songs
This year the holiday has some added value with the world cup. As we know, world cup is among the most celebrated event in the world. The preparation has been underway months ahead, including the soundtrack selection.
They don’t just pick the soundtrack for world cup, Superkids. There are thugs of war about from time to time, like the one they had for Brazil world cup this year. Eventually, Pitbull’s “We are One”, sang with Jennifer Lopez is chosen, because the song is considered to be able to carry the spirit and euphoria of World cup throughout the world.
Some of the previous world cup songs are still played up until today. Take for example is “La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)”, sung by Ricky Martin in 1998. Or perhaps you are familiar with this one, Superkids. “Waka-Waka” the soundtrack for 2010, sung by Shakira. So popular that almost everyone (usually in group) has made their version cover or clip and uploaded on Youtube.
More than spirit lifting tool for the biggest sport event in the world, the worldcup song is chosen to remind people of the heat of the event. The songs usually come up in many version of languages. Here are the world cup soundtrack songs across the years.
Milestone Soundtrack World Cup
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Piala Dunia |
Negara |
Lagu |
Penyanyi |
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1962 |
Chilie |
“El Rock del Mundial” |
Los Ramblers |
First time combining music and world cup for the opening in Chili. Contains some patriotism lyric. |
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1966 |
England |
“World Cup Willie (Where in this World are We Going)” |
Lonnie Donegan |
Composed from rock n roll and light jazz. |
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1970 |
Mexico |
“Fútbol México 70″ |
Los Hermanos Zavala |
Trying to deliver the Mexican music. |
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1974 |
Germany |
“Futbol” |
Roberto do Nascimento |
Tells about football. |
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1978 |
Argentina |
“El Mundial” |
Buenos Aires Municipal Symphony |
Written by a marching band instrument master and sung in orchestra. |
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1982 |
Spain |
“Mundial ’82” |
Plácido Domingo |
With some sense of opera in it. |
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1986 |
Mexico |
“Hot Hot Hot” |
Arrow |
Instantly becomes a hit in the dance floor and covered by many singers until 90s. |
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1990 |
Italy |
“Un’estate Italiana” (To Be Number One)” |
Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini |
Tells about a beautiful goal under the Italian sky. |
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1994 |
USA |
“Gloryland” |
Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness |
With Patriotism lyric. |
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1998 |
France |
“La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)” |
Ricky Martin |
A more modern song, less traditional. Very ear friendly and fit to move the groove. |
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2002 |
South Korea – Japan |
“Boom” |
Anastacia
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Compiled in Fever Pitch album, the official world cup 2002 album consists of songs by big names such as Jennifer Lopez and Nelly Furtado. |
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2006 |
Germany |
“The Time of Our Lives” |
Il Divo featuring Toni Braxton |
The song carries a message the world can be a better place if every nation just works together in harmony. The song delivers the message of peace and unity. |
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2010 |
South Africa |
“Waka Waka” |
Shakira featuring Freshlyground |
Tells about Africa that loves football, with African pretty body move. |
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2014 |
Brazil |
“We Are One (Ole Ola)” |
Pitbull featuring Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte |
Get critics for failing to represent Brazilian values. |
MAHARANI INDRI
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