1986: A Special Kind of Hero (1986 Mexico World Cup) (FIFA World Cup Soccer) Performed by Stephanie Lawrence The 1986 World Cup belonged to Diego Maradona, the Argentine superstar who scored with the "Hand of God" and a long-distance run that took him past five men, and won the World Cup again for his team. This atmospheric and traditional song has since been recognized as an ode 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, where her parents practiced music and dancing. She is known for starring in some of London's most famous musicals, and after hitting the stage at age 16, she soon went to Broadway, where she also had guest 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
1990: "UN'ESTATE ITALIANA" (1990 FIFA World Cup Italy theme song) English version: To Be Number One Performed by Giorgio Moroder (Giorgio Moroder) -Giorgio Moroder and Gianna Nannini "UN'ESTATE ITALIANA" is perhaps the most successful World Cup theme song of all time, and is still enjoyed by seasoned fans and singers alike. It is a melodic and uplifting song, with the Italians combining the sea breezes of the Apennine Peninsula and 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 has also remixed the song into a Cantonese version of "Ideal and Peace". Both Italian Summer singers are among Italy's most famous pop masters and co-wrote the song, with the English version sung by Giorgio. Giorgi Moroder Italy's most famous electronic music pioneer, an iconic figure in the development of disco music in the 1970s. Born in Ortisei on April 26, 1940, this Italian has won three Academy Awards and four Golden Globes. He has had a legendary career and almost every field he has been involved in has brought him great honor. A former guitarist who started his own band, the Covers, at the age of 19, and played in European nightclubs, he concentrated on producing music from the 1970s onwards, releasing his self-produced debut single, "Looky Looky", in 1969, and forming a band with his partner, Pete Bellotte. With his partner Pete Bellotte, they formed a production duo. After discovering Donna Summer as a backup singer, Moroder began working on movie soundtracks in the late '0s. and poured himself into this work throughout the 1980s. His most famous work in film is the theme song "Take my breath away" for the movie "Ambition" starring Tom Cruise. The song not only topped the charts in the UK and the US, but also won the Academy Award for Best Song. Gina Nannini Gina was born on June 14, 1956 in the charming province of Tuscany, Italy. Musically gifted from an early age, her natural, rebellious and self-assured nature led her to leave home at the age of 19 to make her way to Milan, where she released her self-titled debut album in 1976, and made the risky decision to travel to the United States in 1979 to explore the roots of rock 'n' roll. Despite all the disappointments she experienced, she was able to y uncover her rock 'n' roll roots. Through frustration and hard work, Gina became a world-class star, touring Europe frequently and successfully, and continuing to collaborate with many famous musicians. 1989 she co-wrote the lyrics for the theme song of the 1990 World Cup, "Italian Summer", with Eduardo Benneteau, and sang with Giorgio at the opening ceremony in Milan. The song was sung with Giorgio at the opening ceremony in Milan.
[edit]1994 U.S. World Cup
1994: "Gloryland" (1994 U.S. World Cup theme song) Performed by Daryl Hall The United States has always been the virgin territory of the sport of soccer, and it seemed a good idea to give them the right to host the World Cup. The United States has always been a soccer virgin, 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 names who were much more exciting than the theme song. Daryl Howe Daryl Howe was a member of the famous American duo Hall and Oates in the 70s and 80s. Born October 11, 1946, as Daryl Franklin Hohl, Daryl was from Philadelphia and met his later partner John Oates at Temple University. After a few breakups, they were signed to Atlanta Records by Tommy Mottola (later Mariah Carey's manager), and released their debut album, Whole Oates, in 1972. 1984 saw them become the highest charting folk duo in history, but the group disbanded that same year and went their separate ways before breaking up in 1988 for the album Ooh Yeah Yeah. In 1988 they reunited for the album Ooh Yeah! To this day he still has new albums out. Since 1998, the World Cup has not been limited to a single theme song, but has been recorded as an official World Cup album, with 1998's Allez! The official theme songs were "Do You Mind If I Play Football" and "Cup of Life.
[edit]1998 FIFA World Cup France
Do you mind if I play
"La Cour des Grands" (French: Do you mind if I play) (1998 FIFA World Cup France Theme Song) 1) Performed by Youssou N'Dour & Axelle Red "Do you mind if I play" is a lighthearted song with a strong tropical mood and an upbeat chanting style. None of the singers are French, and the song is not overtly French, which is probably in keeping with the World Cup's theme of fusion and communication, and the French penchant for the unexpected. However, many people think it is not good. Youssou Ndou Youssou Ndou is one of the most famous world music singers in the current world music scene. The Senegalese with the distinctive voice was born in October 1959 . The famous American music magazine Rolling Stone said about him: "If there is any artist from the Third World who can match Bob Marley in terms of global influence, it's Youssou N'Doyle. He has a unique voice and the history of ancient Africa seems to be condensed in his vocals." Born in 1968 in Hesselt, Belgium, Aksela Reid studied dance and was introduced to music from the age of three, dabbling in everything from Mozart to southern spirituals.She recorded her first single in 1983 in English, which was best suited to the kind of songs she wanted to sing. With the support of Virgin Records, she continued her exploration of the female soul genre, and in 1993 her first album, Sans Plus Attendre, finally gained her fame not only in Belgium, but also in the French-speaking world, where in June 1998 she sang with Youssou N'Doyle at the opening of the World Cup to 80,000 fans in the Stade de France and hundreds of millions of spectators around the world, a song full of upbeat and tropical rhythms. rhythm and tropical rhythms.
The Cup of Life
"La Copa De La Vida" (Spanish) Performed by Ricky Martin Ricky Martin is a world-class icon and a leader in Latin music. This song is taken from his 1998 album "Let the Love Continue" (Vuelve), which reached number one on the singles charts in 30 countries around the world and was another theme song for the 1998 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 quite stirring. Ricky Martin was born in Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971, and began working on television commercials at the age of 6. He soon became interested in acting. 12 years old, Ricky Martin joined the teen idol group Menudo, one of the most popular groups in Latin music history. 17 years old Martin decided to let go of his star status and go back to the road after he left Menudo. Martín stepped down from stardom and walked back into school to finish his final high school years. 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 Stories", this in the U.S. ABC television ratings of the soap opera so that Ricky's popularity once again has been an unprecedented increase. 1996, so Ricky Martin popular worldwide. 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" (The Cup Of Life), is included on the album "Vuelve", where he sings in Spanish in a fiery atmosphere. The choice of music for the 2002 World Cup had already been decided. "Storm" will be the global theme song, Japanese and Korean new singers form the "Voice of Japan and Korea" singing group*** together to perform the Japanese and Korean version of the theme song "Let's Come Together", another official Another official theme song - pure music "soccer anthem" to electronic music style, for the new century World Cup fashion endorsement. At the same time, Sony Music is again responsible for the release of the "2002 World Cup Official Album".
[edit]2002 Japan-Korea World Cup
The Storm
"The Storm" (Boom) (2002 Japan-Korea World Cup Theme Song) Performed by: Anastacia Anastacia's singing voice and the image of the gap between the incredible, beautiful idol appearance and the image! Anastacia's voice is incredibly different from her image, and the combination of her idolized appearance and her deep, "jazzy" voice creates a strong visual and aural impact. "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's original name is Anastacia Newkirk, born on 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 to sing the theme song "Storm" for the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan.
Anthem
"Anthem" (2002 World Cup Official Theme Song) Performed by: Vangelis Vangelis's soundtracks are known for their grandeur, and we are most familiar with the atmospheric "Chariots of Fire. Chariots of Fire". There are two versions of the theme song, an electronic version of the piece was mixed by Finnish musician JS16, combining oriental colors and electronic flavors. The symphonic version is traditional and atmospheric, and is a fitting conclusion to the album. Vangelis is one of the most successful electronic music composers of our time and a master of the new century. born in Greece in 1943, Vangelis has shown extraordinary musical talent since he was a child, but he refused to take piano lessons and insisted on being self-taught. 1981 he won the Oscar for the best soundtrack to the movie "Chariots of Fire", which has since become an international sensation, and the movie's theme song has even made it into the top ten of the American pop charts, which has since triggered a series of movie music creations. 1992, he won the Oscar for the best soundtrack to the movie "Chariots of Fire", which has since become an international sensation. In 1992, Vangelis was honored as a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's most prestigious order. His latest work is "Mythodea", the theme music for NASA's "2001 Mars Odyssey" mission.
Let's get together now
"Let's get together now" (2002 World Cup Japan/Korea theme song) Performed by: VOICES OF KOREA/JAPAN JAPAN: Chemistry Super Men ("Chemistry"), Sugo Sugo, and Sugo Sugo. VOICES OF KOREA/JAPAN JAPAN: Chemistry, Sowelu KOREA: Brown Eyes, Lena Park "Let's Get Together Now" is an extraordinarily refreshing and melodic song that stands out amongst the many other World Cup songs with the unique ease and flow of a Japanese pop song, and is more like a love song steeped in happiness. It is more like a love song or an inspirational song immersed in happiness. 6-member oversized group is mainly due to the reason that the two countries are co-hosting the event, and there are no more highlights in the musical interpretation except for the handsome men with beautiful women and the strength of the singers. The song was not included in the official album released by "Xinxiao Music" in Mainland China. "The most popular band in Japan, "Chemistry Super Men" consists of two members, Kabon Tangjin and Kawasaki. The two singers, who came from the common people, went through a strict audition and won the favor of the famous producer Matsuo Jie with their healthy and strong appearance and lung-loaded vocals, and made their debut under the name of "Chemistry Super Men" with their three singles "Pieces of Dreams", Their three singles "Pieces of Dream", "Dream Takeoff" and "You Go Your Way" all topped the ORICON singles charts, with "Pieces of Dream" selling over 1.5 million copies. Their debut album "Chemical Colors" was released in Japan on November 7th last year, and immediately topped the ORICON Albums Chart on the same day and shipped 1.5 million copies on the first day, making them one of the most popular vocal groups in Japan. Sowelu At the age of 19, Sowelu, a Japanese-Irish mix, is not only stunningly beautiful, but her soulful vocals allowed her to work on this international World Cup collaboration even before her official debut. Producer Jie Matsuo appreciated Sowelu's talent so much that the compilation album SMOOTH, produced and selected by Jie Matsuo, was released earlier this year and included a difficult version of Sowelu's famous song "Across my heart". Sowelu made his official debut on April 17th with the release of his debut album Beautiful Dreamer. "Brown Eyed Man was one of the most talked about newcomers in Korea last year. The band consists of Yoon Jieng, who is a songwriter, lyricist, and producer, and vocalist NaEar, who is a multi-talented singer. Their debut single "One Year Later" was an instant hit in Korea, featuring a seven-minute episode directed by international director Wong Kar Wai. The group doesn't appear in front of the media often and focuses on music. Park Jung-hyun Park Jung-hyun is known as the only representative of Korea's world-class beautiful voice, and her 1998 debut album, "Essence of Silhouette" (piece), was so well-received that she became the only singer to create a sensation in the midst of Korea's idol frenzy based on her vocal prowess. She can give up a lot of singing skills and use the most familiar and natural voice to perform various types of songs, attracting the admiration of many heavyweight artists in South Korea, and is happy to work with her
[Edit Paragraph]2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
Shakira "Hips Don't Lie" (Irresistible) by Shakira Shakira Like the opening ceremony, the organizing committee of the World Cup in Germany continued to keep things simple. Germany's World Cup organizing committee continued to keep its stance on simplicity, with a closing concert at Berlin's Olympic Stadium before the final, which was decided to last 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) creation and participation in the production of the song "Waka Waka". The song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", written and produced by renowned 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 official World Cup theme song will be released to the public in English and Spanish on April 28th, 2010, and on May 11th, 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 announcement of 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, "Fans of the World Cup pay as much attention to the theme song as to 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 as well as seeing Shakira perform it with Freshlyground at the closing ceremony."
[edit]2010 Official World Cup Theme Song waka waka
FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment*** have announced that the song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)," a song featuring dance moves written and produced by renowned Latin singer Shakira, has been released. Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" was selected as the official theme song for 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's 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 movements 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) Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) Shakira You're a good soldier You're a good soldier Choosing your battles Pick yourself up Stand tall 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!