A Special Kind Of Hero-Stephanie Lawrence-(86 World Cup theme song)

Anthem-Vangelis-(2002 World Cup theme song & passionate version)

Boom-Anastacia-(2002 World Cup theme song)

Campione2000-E-Type-(2000 European Cup theme song)

11.daft punk-one more time 04 Europe Cup official music

Do you mind if i play-Youssou N'Dour & Axelle Red-(98 World Cup theme song)

FIFA_Anthem-(FIFA Fair Play Song & International A-Level Competition entrance song)

Forca-Nelly Furtado- (2004 European Cup theme song)

Gloryland-Daryl Hall- (94 World Cup theme song)

Kamen-No Artist-(Theme Song of the 1982 World Cup)

Let's Get Together Now-Chemistry & Sowelu & Brown Eyes & Park Jung-hyun-(Theme Song of the 2002 World Cup)

Summer in italy-Edoardo Bennato & Gianna Nannini Italian Summer-1990 World Cup Theme Song

The Cup Of Life-Ricky Martin-(1998 World Cup Theme Song)

The_golden_rule-(1999 Women's World Cup Theme Song)

To_Be_Number_One-(1990 World Cup theme song & English version)

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1986: "A Special Kind of Hero" (1986 World Cup in Mexico)

Singer: Stephanie Lawrence

1986 The World Cup belongs to Maradona. The Argentinian superstar is famous for his "Hand of God" and long-distance running goals that passed five people in a row. He also won the World Cup crown for his team again. This atmospheric song full of traditional colors has since been regarded as a hymn to praise Maradona. The reason is that it appeared at the end of the official film "Hero" of that World Cup, and the picture happened to be Maradona in Slow-motion footage of the heroics on the court. The singer of this song is the famous stage actress Stephanie Lawrence, but there is little evidence whether it is the theme song of the year.

Stephanie Lawrence

Born into a musical family in the UK, her parents are engaged in music and dance. She is known for starring in some of London's most famous musicals. After appearing on the stage at the age of 16, he soon went to Broadway and also appeared in guest roles in movies and TV. Since taking over Andrew Weber's famous drama "Evita" (also known as: Mrs. Peron Evita) in 1981, she has starred in "Marilyn!" (Marilyn!), "Starlight Express" (Starlight Express), " The protagonist of Cats. She was nominated for a Tony Award in 1993 for her starring role in "Blood Brother" and in 1989 she appeared in the film version of "The Phantom of the Opera". Passed away in his London apartment on November 4, 2000, at the age of 50.

1990: "Italian Summer" (UN'ESTATE ITALIANA) (theme song of the 1990 Italian World Cup)

The English version is titled: To Be Number One

Singers: Giorgio Moroder and Gianna Nannini

"Italian Summer" is perhaps the most successful World Cup theme song and is still considered the most successful. Fans and fans talk about it. This is a melodious and exciting song. The Italians combine the sea breeze of the Apennine Peninsula and the football kingdom's understanding of football into charming music. There are several versions of this song. The original recording version is more soothing and traditional; the live version adds more rock rhythms; because the composer is Italian electronic music master Giorgi, there is also a remixed version with a strong rhythm. Super fan Alan Tam of Hong Kong also changed this song into a Cantonese version of "Ideal and Peace". The two original singers are both Italy's most famous pop music masters, and the song was co-written by the two. The English version was sung by Giorgi.

Giorgio Moroder

Italy’s most famous electronic music pioneer was an iconic figure in the development of disco music in the 1970s.

This Italian, born in Otisi on April 26, 1940, has won 3 Oscars and 4 Golden Globes. He has a legendary experience, and almost all the fields he involves have brought him great honors. He used to be a guitarist. He formed his own band Covers at the age of 19 and appeared in nightclubs in Europe. Since the 1970s, he has focused on music production. In 1969, he released his self-produced debut single "Looky Looky" and formed a production duo with his partner Pete Bellotte. Their brilliance came from the discovery of former backing vocalist Donna Summer, thus creating a musical phenomenon that would have a profound influence on disco. In the late 1970s, Moroder began to work on film scores. And devoted himself to this work throughout the 1980s. His most famous film work is "Take my breath away", the theme song for the film "Top" 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 Nanini

Gina was born on June 14, 1956 in the charming Tuscani province of Italy. She showed musical talent since she was a child. The naturalness, rebellion and confidence contained in her made her leave home at the age of 19 and come to Milan to pursue her career. In 1976, she released her self-titled debut album. In 1979, she made the risky decision to travel to the United States alone to explore the roots of rock music. Despite all her disappointments, she dug deep into her rock and roll roots. After setbacks and hard work, Gina became a world-class star, frequently held successful concert tours in Europe, and continued to collaborate with many famous musicians. In 1989, she co-wrote the lyrics for the 1990 World Cup theme song "Italian Summer" with Idorado Benatto, and sang with Giorgi at the opening ceremony in Milan.

1994: "Gloryland" (1994 United States World Cup theme song)

Singer: Daryl Hall

The United States has always been a virgin territory for football. Handing the World Cup hosting rights to them seems to be a wrong choice, and the theme song has become bleak. Although this song "Land of Glory" has a resounding name, the color of heroism is completely gone in this song. The musical style of "Gloryland" is closer to the combination of folk songs and pop rock music, with a sense of the vastness of the American western wilderness. The author and lead singer Daryl composed this song in 1994 and invited the gospel singing group "Sounds of Blackness" to assist in the recording. Because the work lacked the appeal of football, it was quickly lost in people's memory. The works of other big-name artists included in the 1994 World Cup compilation album are much more exciting than the theme song.

Daryl Howe

Daryl Howe was a member of the famous American duo "Hall and Oates" in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born on October 11, 1946, as Daryl Franklin Hohl. Daryl, who was from Philadelphia, met his future partner, John Oates, at Temple University. They broke up and reunited several times, and finally signed with Atlanta Records under the operation of Tommy Mottola (later Mariah Carey's manager). In 1972, he released his debut album "Whole Oates". In 1984, they became the highest-charting folk duo in history. In the same year, the group disbanded and developed separately. In 1988, they reunited for the album "Ooh Yeah!". He still has new albums released to this day.

Since 1998, the theme song of the World Cup is no longer limited to one, and the official World Cup album has begun to be recorded. In 1998, "Allez! Ola! Ole!" included 15 football songs representing participating countries. The official theme songs are "Do you mind if I play football" and "Cup of Life".

1998: "Do you mind if I play" (French: La Cour des Grands, English: Do you mind if I play) (1998 France World Cup theme song 1)

Singer: Youssou N'Dour & Axelle Red

"Do you mind if I play football" is a light song with a strong Tropical mood and cheerful singing style. None of the singers are French, and the song has no obvious French characteristics. It may be in line with the theme of integration and communication in the World Cup, and it is in line with the French's preference for the unexpected. But many people think it doesn't sound good.

Yusou N'Dou

Youso N'Dou is one of the most famous world music singers in the world. This Senegalese with a unique voice was born in October 1959.

The famous American music review magazine "Rolling Stone" commented on him this way: "If there is any artist from the third world who can compare with Bob Marley in terms of global influence, it is only Yuso N'do. . His voice is unique, and the history of ancient Africa seems to be condensed in his voice."

Axela Red

Born in Heise, Belgium in 1968. Walter has been learning dance and music since she was 3 years old. She has dabbled in everything from Mozart to Southern spirituals. She recorded her first single in English in 1983 because English was the most suitable for the type of songs she wanted to sing. With the support of Virgin Records, she continued to explore the female spiritual style. Her first album "Sans Plus Attendre" in 1993 finally won her reputation not only in Belgium, but also in the French-speaking region. In June 1998, she and Youso N'Dou sang this song full of upbeat rhythms and tropical rhythms at the opening ceremony of the World Cup to 80,000 fans in the Stade de France and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world.

"La Copa De La Vida" (Spanish)

Singer: Ricky Martin

Rui Chi-Martin is a world-class idol singer and leads the wave of Latin music. The song was selected from his 1998 album "Let Love Go On" (Vuelve), and won the number one single ranking in 30 countries around the world. It was also another theme song of the 1998 World Cup in France. "Cup of Life" also spread widely after the World Cup and became the first choice song for many football programs to heighten the atmosphere. The drum rhythm and horn playing in the song are quite emotional.

Ricky Martin was born in Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971. He began filming television commercials at the age of 6 and soon developed a strong interest in acting. At the age of 12, Ricky Martin joined the teenage idol group Menudo, one of the most popular groups in Latin music history. After leaving Menudo, 17-year-old Martin decided to put aside his celebrity status and go back to school to complete his final high school studies. After graduation, he decided to come to New York, USA. Ricky Martin, who entered the music scene as a solo artist, released his first album of the same name in 1991, which was a huge success and set off a Latin music craze in many countries around the world. In 1994, Ricky Martin participated in the TV series "ER". This soap opera with high ratings on ABC TV in the United States once again increased Ricky's popularity unprecedentedly. In 1996, the album "A Medio Vivir", which made Ricky Martin famous all over the world, was released. The songs included in it showed a diverse style, including "Maria", which was the number one song in France for 9 weeks. The song "La Copa De La Vida / The Cup Of Life" that brought Ricky to the world is included in the album "Vuelve". He sang the fiery atmosphere in Spanish.

2002

The choice of music for the 2002 World Cup has been decided early. "Storm" plays the global theme song, and emerging Japanese and Korean singers form the "Voice of Japan and Korea" singing group*** to perform the Japanese and Korean version of the theme song "Let's Come Together", and another official theme song - the purely musical "Football Saint" "Song" uses electronic music style to serve as a fashion endorsement for the World Cup in the new century. At the same time, Sony Music is once again responsible for releasing the "2002 World Cup Official Album".

"Boom" (2002 Japan and South Korea World Cup theme song)

Singer: Anastacia (Anastacia)

Ana The difference between Stasia's singing voice and image is incredible. Her beautiful idol appearance and deep and rich "jazz" voice give people a strong visual and auditory impact. "Storm" has a concise melody and strong rhythm. The popular music style gives people an exotic feeling. Compared with "Cup of Life", it is less fiery and passionate, and has more of a strong sense of urgency and impact.

Anastasia was born Anastacia Newkirk on September 17, 1973 in Chicago, USA. Her father was a hotel singer and her mother was an actress on Broadway in New York. Her parents divorced when she was 14, and she came to New York with her mother and entered art school. Anastasia joined the music scene in 1999 after participating in MTV's Rookie Competition. After signing with Sony, he released his debut album "Not That Kind" in 2000, which was a huge success and sold more than 2 million copies. The second album "Freak of Nature" was released in 2002, and the current single "Paid My Dues" continues to be a hit around the world. Anastasia's singing and dancing style is characterized by freedom and spontaneity. Under her eye-catching appearance with blonde hair and white skin, there is a "voice with pure black soul". On November 1 last year, FIFA finally confirmed Anastasia to sing the theme song "Storm" for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

"Anthem" (Official Theme Song of the 2002 World Cup)

Singer: Vangelis

Music by Vangelis Known for its magnificence, the one we are most familiar with is "Chariots of Fire" which elevates the atmosphere to the extreme. There are two versions of this theme song. An electronic music version was mixed by Finnish musician JS16, which has both oriental color and electronic music style. Another symphony version is traditional and atmospheric, which is a perfect ending to the album.

Vangelis: The most successful contemporary electronic music composer and new century music master. Born in Greece in 1943, he showed extraordinary musical talent since he was a child. However, he refused to take piano lessons and insisted on self-taught. In 1981, he won the Academy Award for Best Soundtrack for "Chariots of Fire" and became famous internationally. The theme song of the film even entered the top ten of the American pop charts, which later triggered a series of film music creations. In 1992, Vangelis was awarded France's most prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. His latest work is the theme music "Mythodea" composed for NASA's "2001 Mars Odyssey" mission.

"Let's get together now" (2002 World Cup Japan and South Korea theme song)

Singer: VOICES OF KOREA/JAPAN

Japan: Chemistry, Sowelu

Korea: Brown Eyes, Lena Park)

"Let's Come Together" is the first An exceptionally fresh and melodious song, it stands out among many World Cup songs for its unique ease and smoothness of Japanese pop songs. It is more like a love song immersed in happiness or an inspirational song. The 6-member super group is mainly due to the fact that the two countries co-organized it. In terms of music performance, apart from the handsome men and beautiful women, and the powerful party singers, there are no more highlights. This song was not included in the official album released by "Xinsuo Music" in mainland China.

"Chemical Super Boy"

The most popular "Chemical Super Boy" in Japan is composed of two members, Donzhen Kabon and Kawa Kaname. After a rigorous selection process, the two singers from civilian backgrounds won the favor of famous producer Kei Matsuo with their healthy and strong appearance and powerful singing voices, and successfully debuted as "Chemical Super Man". Their three singles "Dream of" "Fragments", "Dreams Take Off" and "You Go Your Way" all won the first place in the ORICON singles chart, and "Fragments of Dreams" even achieved sales of more than 1.5 million copies. On November 7 last year, their first album "The True Colors of Chemistry" was released in Japan. Not only did it immediately top the ORICON album chart that day, but it also shipped 1.5 million copies on the first day, making them one of the most popular singing groups in Japan. .

Sowelu

The 19-year-old Sowelu, who is of Japanese and Irish descent, not only has stunning beauty, but her soulful singing ability also made her famous before her official debut. Can participate in the international cooperation of this World Cup. Producer Matsuo Kiyoshi appreciates Sowelu's outstanding talent very much. The compilation album "SMOOTH" (SMOOTH), which was produced and selected by Matsuo Kiyoshi and released earlier this year, included a difficult famous song "Through My Heart" sung by Sowelu. "(Across my heart). Sowelu officially debuted on April 17 with the release of her first album "Beautiful Dreamer".

"Brown Eyed Man"

"Brown Eyed Man" was the most watched newcomer in South Korea last year. It is composed of Yin Jian, who is also a song writer, lyricist, and producer, and NaEar, a versatile vocalist. The first single "One Year Later" was a blockbuster hit on MTV in South Korea. The 7-minute plot was directed by international director Wong Kar-Wai. The group does not often appear in front of the media and concentrates on making music.

Park Jung-hyun

Park Jung-hyun is known as the only representative of South Korea's world-class bel canto. She emerged on the Korean music scene in 1998. Her first album "Essential Silhouette" (Piece) was well received, making her the only singer who created a sensation with her singing ability amid the raging Korean idol trend. She can give up many singing skills and use the most familiar and natural voice to perform various types of songs, which has attracted the admiration of many heavyweight artists in Korea and are happy to cooperate with her.