"A Special Kinds of Hero" (A Special Kinds of Hero) Performed by: Stephanie Lawrence (Stephanie Lawrence) The 1986 World Cup belonged to Maradona, an Argentine superstar known for his "Hand of God" and long-distance runs past five people to score. The Argentine superstar became famous for his "Hand of God" and his long runs through five men to score the goals that gave his team another World Cup. This traditional song has long been regarded as a tribute to Maradona because it was featured at the end of the official film of the World Cup, "Heroes," which showed Maradona on the pitch in slow motion. The song was sung by the famous stage actress Stephanie Laurence, but there is little evidence as to whether it was the theme song of the tournament. Stéphanie Laurence was born into a musical family in England, with her parents practicing music and dancing. She is well known for starring in some of London's most famous musicals, and after taking to the stage at age 16, she soon went to Broadway, as well as guest starring roles in films and television. Since taking over the reins of Andrew Webber's acclaimed Evita (a.k.a. Evita, Mrs. Perón) in 1981, she has appeared in the title roles of Marilyn, Starlight Express, and Cats, and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1993 for her starring role in Blood Brother. Nominated for a Tony Award for her role in Blood Brother in 1993, she appeared in the 1989 film version of The Phantom of the Opera, and died on November 4, 2000, at the age of 50, in her London apartment.
[edit]1990 FIFA World Cup Italy:
UN'ESTATE ITALIANA English version: To Be Number One Performed by Giorgio Moroder. Performed by Giorgio Moroder and Gianna Nannini. Giorgio Moroder and Gianna Nannini Italian Summer "Italian Summer" is perhaps the most successful World Cup theme song of all time, and it's still a favorite among veteran fans and singers alike. It is a melodic and uplifting song, in which the Italians combine the sea breeze of the Apennines with the soccer kingdom's understanding of the game into a captivating piece of music. There are several versions of the song, with the original recorded version being more soothing and traditional; the live version incorporating more rock rhythms; and because it was composed by Italian electronic music master Giorgio Ghiberti, there has also been a remixed version with a stronger beat. Hong Kong super fan Alan Tam also changed the song into a Cantonese version of "Ideal and Peace". Both original singers are among Italy's most famous pop masters, and the song was co-written by the two, with the English version sung by Giorgio.
[edit]1994 U.S. World Cup:
"Gloryland" Performed by Daryl Hall. Daryl Hall The U.S. has always been a virgin territory for soccer, and putting the World Cup in their hands seemed like a bad choice, and the theme song turned out to be bleak. The song "Glory Land" has a great name, but the heroism is gone in this song. "Glory Land" is closer to a combination of folk and pop-rock, with a sense of the American Wild West, and was written in 1994 by Daryl, with the help of the gospel group Sounds of Blackness. Sounds of blackness. Lacking a soccer sound, it quickly faded into memory, but the 1994 World Cup compilation featured other big-name artists who were much better than the theme song. While "Land of Glory" didn't make much of a splash, another song of the time, "We are the Champ," was a hit and had raucous fans singing along.
[edit]1998 FIFA World Cup in France:
Since 1998, the World Cup has no longer been limited to a single theme song, but has been recorded on an official World Cup album. 1998's Allez! The official theme songs were "Do You Mind If I Play" and "Cup of Life". Do you mind if I play (French: La Cour des Grands, English: Do you mind if I play) (France 1998 FIFA World Cup Theme Song 1) Performed by Youssou N'Dour & Axelle Red "Do you mind if I play" is a light-hearted song. " is a lighthearted song with a strong tropical mood and an upbeat chanting style. The singers are not French, the song has no obvious French characteristics, and may also correspond to the theme of the World Cup integration and communication, and in line with the French people's preference for the unexpected character "The Cup of Life" (La Copa De La Vida) Performed by: Ricky. Ricky Martin Ricky Martin. Ricky Martin. Ricky Martin is a world-class singer-songwriter and a leader in Latin music. This song from his 1998 album "Vuelve" (Let the Love Continue) was a number one single in 30 countries and was the other theme song for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. "The Cup of Life" also went viral after the World Cup, becoming the number one choice for setting the mood for many soccer programs. The drum rhythms and horn blasts in the song are very emotional. Ricky Martin Ricky Martin Born in Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971, Ricky Martin began working on television commercials at the age of six and quickly became interested in acting. 12 years old, Ricky Martin joined the teen idol group Menudo, one of the most popular groups in the history of Latin music. 17 years old Martin left Menudo and decided to let go of his stardom to go back to school to finish his last year of high school. After graduation, he moved to the United States. After graduation, he moved to New York City, USA. To personal attitude into the singing world Ricky Martin, 1991 launched the first album of the same name, a huge success, and in many countries around the world set off a wave of Latin music frenzy. 1994, Ricky Martin starred in the television series "emergency room story", this in the United States ABC television ratings of the soap opera so that Ricky's popularity has once again been unprecedented increase. 1996, let the A Medio Vivir", the album that made Ricky Martin a worldwide sensation, was released, featuring a diverse range of songs, including the French 9-week No. 1 song "Maria". The song that brought Ricky to the world, "La Copa De La Vida" (The Cup Of Life), is featured on the album "Vuelve" and is sung in Spanish with a fiery vibe.
[edit]2002 Japan-Korea FIFA World Cup:
"Boom" Performed by Anastacia Anastacia's voice and image are incredibly disparate, with a beautiful iconoclastic appearance and a deep, rich "jazz" voice that gives a strong visual and aural impact. Anastasia's voice is incredibly different from her image, with a beautiful iconic appearance and a deep, rich "jazz" voice. "Storm" has a simple tune, a strong rhythm, and a pop style that gives it an exotic feel. Compared to "Cup of Life," it is less fire-like and more urgent and powerful. Anastacia Anastacia formerly known as Anastacia Newkirk, born September 17, 1973 in Chicago, the United States, her father is a hotel singer, her mother is a New York Broadway actress. Her parents divorced when she was 14 years old and she came to New York with her mother and attended art school. Anastasia joined the music industry in 1999 after auditioning for MTV's New Talent. After signing with Sony, Anastasia released her debut album Not That Kind in 2000, which was a huge success, selling over 2 million copies, and her second album Freak of Nature in 2002, with the current single "Paid My Dues" receiving worldwide airplay. "Paid My Dues" has been a worldwide hit. Anastasia's singing and dancing style is characterized by spontaneity and freedom, and underneath her blonde hair and white skin, she has a "pure black soul voice". On November 1 last year, FIFA finalized Anastasia's performance of "Storm", the theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. 2002 KOREA/JAPAN WORLD CUP: "Let's Get Together Now" Performed by VOICES OF KOREA/JAPAN JAPAN: Chemistry, Sowelu KOREA: Brown Eyes, Lena Park) "Let's Come Together" is an exceptionally refreshing and melodious song, which stands out from many other World Cup songs with its unique ease and smoothness of Japanese pop songs, and is more like a love song immersed in happiness or an inspirational song. 6-member mega-group is mainly due to the reason that the two countries are co-hosting the event, and in terms of the musical interpretation, apart from the handsome men matching the beautiful women, the strength of the singers is also the edge of the song. In terms of musical interpretation, apart from the handsome men and beautiful women, there are no more highlights than the powerhouse duo of singers. The song was not included in the official album released by Xinxiao Music in mainland China.
[edit]2006 Germany World Cup:
shakira "Hips Don't Lie" (Irresistible) Shakira Shakira As with the opening ceremony, Germany's World Cup organizing committee continued to keep its stance on simplicity, and before the final match, the closing concert was held at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, which was decided to last for only 11 minutes. Anyone familiar with the World Cup song "Celebrate the day" will love "Hips don't lie", a fast Latin American style song featuring the popular Colombian and Latin diva Shakira, and in the World Cup's 11-minute concise closing ceremony, the Latin queen once again danced to the world with her tiny waist. Celebrate the day" Herbert Gronemeyer is one of Germany's top-selling pop singers who began his career in 1970. At that time he was already a music director and stage performer, despite his young age. His first breakthrough came in 1984 with the album "Bochum", which not only became a household name in Germany, but also stayed on the bestseller lists for a year and a half, and is still regarded as a classic today, 20 years later. Il DIVO's "Time of Our Lives" is the 2006 World Cup theme song "Time of Our Lives" composed by renowned Sony BMG Records composer Jorgen Elofsson and produced by super producer Steve Mac. Time of Our Lives" (Time of Our Lives) will be in Munich on June 9, the opening ceremony of the World Cup by the world-renowned Pop Opera crossover group Il Divo "American Gentlemen" group and R& B diva Toni Braxton *** with the premiere. premiered. This World Cup theme song is by far the most lyrical one, although not as strong as the 98 World Cup Ricky Martin sang the theme song, not to mention the "Italian Summer" classic, but it is not a good song! 2006 World Cup final performance song "Hip's Don't Lie (will not lie)"
[Edit Paragraph]2010 South Africa World Cup theme song
Waka Waka Recently, FIFA (FIFA) and Sony Music Entertainment *** with the same announced by the famous Latin singer Shakira (Shakira) to create and participate in the production of the song "Waka Waka". The song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", written and produced by the famous Latin singer Shakira, has been chosen as the official theme song for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Shakira will then perform the song at the World Cup closing ceremony along with local South African group Freshlyground. FIFA President Blatter said, "Fans of the World Cup care as much about the theme song as they do about the World Cup mascot and logo, and it is an equally important part of this exciting sporting event. The song utilizes African rhythms to present this major event. I'm very much looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup matches and seeing Shakira perform it with Freshlyground at the closing ceremony." As for the song's vocalist, Latin diva Shakira, she said, "I am very honored that the song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) has been chosen as the theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is an event where the world celebrates together, bringing together people of different countries, races, and geographies, and that's what my song is all about." She also said that she is very excited to be working with Freshlyground, one of the most recognized music groups in South Africa. While Zolani Mahola, a member of Freshlyground, said, "We are doubly excited about working with Shakira on this song, which expresses the spirit and energy of the World Cup in South Africa, and which we think, will surely inspire those following the World Cup in South Africa around the world. " The English and Spanish versions of the official World Cup theme song will be released to the public on April 28, 2010, and on May 11, fans will be able to start getting the song via digital download. The song will also be featured on the official 2010 FIFA World Cup music album "Listen Up!", which will be released by FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment*** at the end of May. Proceeds from the album will be used for a charity program set up by FIFA, which will be used for charity work in Africa. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the "1 GOAL" fund established by Princess Rania of Jordan and FIFA President Blatter***. The main purpose of the fund is to create opportunities for out-of-school children around the world to return to school. Recently, the foundation appointed Shakira as its ambassador to call on the world to give every child a chance to receive an education. Shakira herself said that it has been her wish for many years to contribute to these charity programs. In addition to performing the song at the World Cup Closing Ceremony, Shakira will also perform at the official World Cup Concert on June 10th. The music video for the track, on the other hand, will be released in 3D in mid-May. "Wavin' Flag" (Coca-Cola's World Cup Theme Promotional Song for South Africa) The song features 31-year-old singer K'naan and Spanish singer DAVID BISBAL. "Wavin' Flag" is a promotional song for Coca-Cola's official partnership with the World Cup in South Africa, and is not the the official theme song of the World Cup in South Africa.
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Netease Entertainment reported on April 28th that recently, FIFA (FIFA) and Sony Music Entertainment *** with the same announcement, by the famous Latin singer Shakira (Shakira) to create and participate in the production of the song "Waka Waka (This Time For The song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", written and produced by the famous Latin singer Shakira, has been chosen as the official global theme song for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Shakira will perform the song at the closing ceremony of the World Cup together with South Africa's local group Freshlyground. FIFA President Blatter said, "World Cup fans are no less concerned about the theme song than the World Cup mascot and logo, which are also an important part of this exciting sporting event. The song utilizes African rhythms to present this major event. I am very much looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup matches as well as seeing Shakira with Freshlyground at the closing ceremony."
[edit]2010 Official World Cup Theme Song waka waka
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and Sony Music Entertainment*** have announced that the song "Waka Waka (This Time) (For Africa)", which was written by renowned Latina singer Shakira and features dance moves, has been released. For Africa)" [Chinese translation: 哇咔哇咔(非洲时刻)], has been chosen as the official theme song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa[1]. FIFA President Blatter said, "Fans of the World Cup pay as much attention to the theme song as to the World Cup mascot and logo, which are also an important part of this exciting sporting event. The song utilizes African rhythms to present this major event. I'm really looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup matches and seeing Shakira perform it with Freshlyground at the closing ceremony." Shakira says "I am honored that Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) has been chosen as the theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is an event where the world celebrates together, bringing together people from different countries, races, and geographies, and that's exactly what my song is about." She also said that she is very excited to be collaborating with Freshlyground, one of the most recognized music groups in South Africa. Shakira will then perform the song at the World Cup Closing Ceremony alongside South Africa's homegrown group Freshlyground. On May 11, fans will be able to start getting the song via digital download. The song will also be featured on the official 2010 FIFA World Cup album "Listen Up!", which will be released by FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment*** at the end of May. During the World Cup, the song became one of the most popular songs on the internet. Proceeds from the album will be used for a charity program set up by FIFA, which will be used for good causes in Africa. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the "1 GOAL" fund established by Princess Rania of Jordan and FIFA President Blatter***. The main purpose of the fund is to create opportunities for out-of-school children around the world to return to school. Shakira has been appointed as an ambassador for the fund, as a way of calling on the world to give every child a chance to receive an education. This World Cup song also has a special music video (video of the song). In the music video of the song, the main characters will be Lionel Messi and his Barcelona teammates Rafael Marx and Dani Alves post Rafael Marx and Dani Alves, the parts of the music video of the three players will be filmed in Spain, and Shakira's parts are being synchronized in Los Angeles. South Africa's great leader Mandela song dance moves have also been carefully edited, passionate and unrestrained movements open, reflecting a strong African style, highlighting the artistic power of African dance. In the dance there are several sections of hands together joyfully dancing body movements, when sung to the melody of WakaWaka, with the African stomping dance steps and the song's bright rhythm jump out, simple but impressive movements. These primitive and natural dance moves continue throughout the song, making them the song's most iconic moves. "The dance was very contagious, the director got a lot of the crowd to participate in the rehearsals and everyone showed off how much they had just learned to dance, the uninhibited movements were joyful and we were all immersed in it, don't you think? The World Cup brings unity and enthusiasm to South Africa, I love the World Cup." So said Shakira. The beauty of the songs and dances conveyed to people is simple and pure joy, and the joy can be shared and leap across borders. This reflects the significance of organizing the World Cup: advocating peace and *** enjoying pleasure. The World Cup is a great celebration of joy.
Lyrics:
Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) Shakira You're a good soldier Choosing your battles Pick yourself up Stand up and dust yourself off And dust yourself off And back in the saddle You're on the frontline Everyone's watching You know it's serious We're getting closer This isn't't getting any better We're getting closer This isn't over The pressure is on You feel it But you've got it all Believe it When you fall get up Oh oh oh When you fall get up Oh oh... Oh oh... And if you fall get up the rest of the Swahili "Zaminamina Zaminamina zangalewa Ana wam a?a" can be paraphrased to mean: I wake up, I wake up, shine! Shine! A mighty army! Za mina mina eh eh Waka waka eheh Come on! Come on! Go for it! Go do it! Za mina mina zangalewa ana wan a a That's the way to do it! Yango hé hé zaminana zangalewa wait for it! Come on!
Singer Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll; February 2, 1977-) was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, to a mother of Spanish and Italian descent and a father with an American-born Lebanese Catholic Background. Shakira is a Colombian-born pop singer known for singing and writing Latin-inspired songs. She is also a singer-songwriter who writes her own songs. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner and an eight-time Latin Grammy Award winner, and in June 2010, the song "African Moment", which Shakira wrote and co-produced, was chosen as the official global theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Agency: Sony BMG Music Entertainment