1986: "A Special Kind of Hero" (1986 World Cup in Mexico) (World Cup) Singer: Stephanie Lawrence (Stephanie Lawrence) The 1986 World Cup is Maradona, the Argentinian superstar is famous for his "Hand of God" and long-distance runs that passed five people to score goals, and won the World Cup again for his team. 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 was born into a musical family in England. Her parents were 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 television. 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.

[Edit this paragraph] 1990 Italy World Cup

1990: "Italian Summer" (UN'ESTATE ITALIANA) (1990 Italy World Cup theme song) The English version is called: To Be Number One Singer: Giorgio Moroder and Gianna Nannini "Italian Summer" is perhaps the most successful World Cup theme song and is still talked about by senior fans and fans. Ledao. 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 of "Italian Summer" are both the most famous pop music masters in Italy, and this song was also 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. The 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 Donna Summer, a former harmony singer. In the late 2000s, Moroder began to get involved in film scoring. And devoted himself to this work throughout the 1980s. His most famous film work is the theme song "Take my breath away" from 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 self-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.

[Edit this paragraph] 1994 World Cup in the United States

1994: "Gloryland" (theme song of the 1994 World Cup in the United States) Singer: Daryl Howe ( Daryl Hall) The United States 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 was dimmed. Although this song "Glory Field" has a resounding name, the 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 one of the members 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".

[Edit this paragraph] 1998 World Cup in France

Do you mind if I play football

"Do you mind if I play football" (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 "I play you Do you mind?" 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 people's preference for the unexpected. But many people think it doesn't sound good. Youssou N'Dou Youssou 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 was born in Hesselt, Belgium, in 1968. She started learning dance and music at the age of 3, starting with Mozart. She has dabbled in everything from southern spirituals 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.

The Cup of Life

"The Cup of Life" (La Copa De La Vida) (Spanish) Singer: Ricky Martin Ricky Martin He 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 sensational. 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 give up his star status and re-enter 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. The choice of music for the 2002 World Cup was 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".

[Edit this paragraph] 2002 Japan and South Korea World Cup

Storm

"Boom" (2002 Japan and South Korea World Cup theme song) Singer: Anastasia (Anastacia) The difference between Anastasia'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, formerly known as Anastacia Newkirk, was born in Chicago, United States, on September 17, 1973. Her father was a hotel singer and her mother was an actor 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.

Football Anthem

"Football Anthem" (Official Theme Song of the 2002 World Cup) Singer: Vangelis Vangelis's soundtrack is known for its gorgeousness. 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

"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 a particularly fresh and melodious song, with the unique ease and harmony of Japanese pop songs. Smooth and outstanding among many World Cup 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, a 19-year-old Japanese-Irish mixed-race, not only has stunning beauty, but her soulful singing ability also allows her to participate in the international cooperation of this World Cup before her official debut. Producer Matsuo Kiyoshi appreciates Sowelu's outstanding talent. 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 even 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 world-class bel canto in Korea. 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 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 willing to cooperate with her

[Edit this paragraph] 2006 World Cup in Germany

shakira "Hips Don't Lie" (Irresistible) Shakira Shakira As in the opening ceremony, the German World Cup Organizing Committee continued to maintain a simple stance before the final, held at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin The closing concert was decided to last only 11 minutes. Anyone who is familiar with the World Cup song "Celebrate the day" will love "Hips don't lie", a Latin American-style fast song. The lead singer is the popular Colombian and Latin singer Shakira, and in the 11-minute conciseness of the World Cup At the closing ceremony, the Latin Queen once again danced her small waist to the world. "Celebrate the day" Herbert Gronemeyer is Germany's leading best-selling pop singer. His singing career began in 1970. Although he was young at that time, he was already a music director and stage actor. His 1984 album "Bochum" was the first breakthrough in his career. Not only did many of his songs become household names in Germany, but the record also stayed on the best-selling list for a year and a half, and is still regarded as one of the best-selling albums 20 years later. For classics. Il DIVO "Time of Our Lives" is composed by the famous composer Jorgen Elofsson of Sony BMG record company and produced by super producer Steve Mac. The theme song of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, "Time of Our Lives", will be performed at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Munich on June 9 by the globally popular Pop Opera crossover group Il Divo "Bel Canto Gentlemen" and R&B Queen Toni Braxton*** also made her debut. This World Cup theme song is the most lyrical one so far. Although it is not as popular as the theme song sung by Ricky Martin of the 1998 World Cup, and it is not as classic as "Italian Summer", it is still a good song! 2006 World Cup Final Performance Song "Hip's Don't Lie"

[Edit this paragraph] 2010 South Africa World Cup Theme Song

Waka Waka Recently, FIFA (International Football Association) and Sony Music Entertainment*** jointly announced that the song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" written and co-produced by the famous Latin singer Shakira [Chinese translation: Waka Waka (Africa moment)], was selected as the official theme song for the upcoming 2010 World Cup in South Africa. By then, Shakira will perform the song at the World Cup closing ceremony with South African local group Freshlyground. FIFA President Blatter said, "World Cup fans pay as much attention to the theme song as the World Cup mascot and logo. It is also an important part of this exciting sporting event. This song uses "I am very much looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup and seeing Shakira and Freshlyground perform at the closing ceremony." , Latin Queen Shakira said, "I am very honored that the song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) can be selected as the theme song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is an event that the world celebrates, and it will be different Countries, races, and people from different regions are closely connected, and this is what my songs want to express." At the same time, she also said that she was very happy to be able to perform with Freshlyground, the most famous music group in South Africa. cooperate.

Zolani Mahola, a member of Freshlyground, said, "We are very excited to collaborate with Shakira on this song. This song expresses the spirit and vitality of the World Cup in South Africa. We think this song will definitely inspire those who are playing in the World Cup." The passion of people around the world following the World Cup in South Africa." The English and Spanish versions of the official World Cup theme song will be released on April 28, 2010, and fans will begin to receive it as a digital download on May 11. song. At the same time, this song will also be included in the 2010 World Cup official music album "Listen Up!" jointly released by FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment *** at the end of May. Proceeds from this album will be used for charity projects established by FIFA, and proceeds from this project will be used for charity in Africa. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the "1 GOAL" fund jointly established by Princess Rania of Jordan and FIFA President Sepp Blatter. The fund's primary purpose is to build opportunities for out-of-school children around the world to return to school. Recently, the foundation appointed Shakira as a charity ambassador to appeal to the world to give every child the opportunity to receive education. Shakira herself said that being able to contribute to these public welfare projects has been her wish for many years. In addition to performing the song at the World Cup closing ceremony, Shakira will also perform at the official World Cup concert on June 10. The music video of the song will be released in 3D in mid-May. "Wavin' Flag" (Coca-Cola Company's South Africa World Cup theme promotion song) The singers of this song are 31-year-old singer K'naan and Spanish singer DAVID BISBAL. "Wavin' Flag" is a promotional song jointly produced by Coca-Cola and the World Cup in South Africa. It is not the official theme song of the World Cup in South Africa.

[Edit this paragraph] Latest news

NetEase Entertainment reported on April 28 that FIFA (FIFA) and Sony Music Entertainment *** announced that a well-known Latin The song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" written and co-produced by singer Shakira [Chinese translation: Waka Waka (African Moment)] has been selected as the official global song for the upcoming 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The only theme song. Shakira will perform the song at the World Cup closing ceremony with local South African group Freshlyground. FIFA President Blatter said, "World Cup fans pay as much attention to the theme song as the World Cup mascot and logo. It is also an important part of this exciting sporting event. This song uses I’m looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup and seeing Shakira and Freshlyground perform at the closing ceremony.”

FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment *** jointly announced that it was composed by the famous Latin singer Shakira He also participated in the production of dance moves for the song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" [Chinese translation: Waka Waka (Africa Time)], which was selected as the official theme song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa[1]. FIFA President Blatter said, "World Cup fans pay as much attention to the theme song as the World Cup mascot and logo. It is also an important part of this exciting sporting event. This song uses "I am very much looking forward to hearing it at the World Cup and seeing Shakira and Freshlyground's wonderful performance at the closing ceremony." I feel very honored that the song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) was chosen as the theme song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is a global event that brings together people from different countries, races, and regions. Together, that's what my songs are about.

"At the same time, she also said that she is very happy to cooperate with Freshlyground, the most famous local music group in South Africa. At that time, Shakira will perform this song with the local South African group Freshlyground at the closing ceremony of the World Cup. On May 11, fans Get this song as a digital download now