It's more a nostalgic celebration of Brits-on-the-piss hedonism – "Rule Britannia, 'Tannia rules the rave/ We've been doing it since back in the day/ Ayia Napa and Ibiza ain't the same thing.". "A live pop-ska band hailing from south London … The refreshing truthful tales of London life – whether it’s the longing for what you once had (Pulling Petals), the urge to rekindle a flame (Back to Disneyland), or simply 'Ryan your dumb son.' Im the answer to your prayer, your cosmic love.". Her single Lighters, released in the wake of BGT on Sony, reached No 6. "Londoner Phil Harrow" and Andy Serkis. Written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, Back Home was sung by the whole England squad ahead of the World Cup in Mexico, badly. England 1966The King of Skiffle recorded this novelty song dedicated to the mascot of the 1966 World Cup in England. What a thrill! Is the song about football? And what a good one he proved for Alf Ramsey's side. Here are the contenders to represent England So we'll just quote their Facebook: "Im the king of debonair, a royal dirty bleeder. What? It's clearly an awful lot more professional than most else on this list. Who is she? He may yet come to regret blacking up to be Mario Balotelli. A 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Herfordshire, and 2013 Britain's Got Talent finalist. As it transpired Sven-Goran Eriksson had a Plan A but no Plan B, and England toppled out at the quarter-final stage, losing 2-1 to eventual winners (again) Brazil in Shizuoka, Japan. Yes. Ingerlund!" Is it about football? The popularity of the most listened to World Cup song ever hints at the massive power of that songs associated with 2014 Brazil could have. At best you could say the song has received mixed reviews. Take off your underwear, and take me to your leader. Who are they? We've rounded up some of the contenders so you can judge for yourself …. It began the trend for players swapping the pitch for the recording studio. It's not that good, of course, because it's trying too hard. "With the world at your feet, there's no height you can't reach, this could be the one.". Argentina 1978Master Ennio Morricone's marching band instrumental performed by the Buenos Aires Municipal Orchestra references the pomp of the ceremony with a less-than-celebratory undertone. A YouTube sensation, who's got football form, with songs called Ronaldo Chop, Mezut Özil Arsenal Song and MC Moyes. Sport Relief unveiled the official England World Cup song last night to mixed reviews, with Gary Lineker being mocked for his lack of singing ability. The video features lookalikes of David Beckham, Harry Styles and what might be David Luiz, but to be honest he looks so unlike anyone that it might be a bloke from the cornershop in a Brazil shirt. Yes. It shot straight to the top of the charts, unlike England who were knocked out of the World Cup in South Africa by Germany in the round of 16. Yes, Andy Serkis, out of Middle Earth. What's the song like? Here we take a look back at all the other tunes - vote for your favourite: Which official England World Cup anthem is your favourite? On a holiday in Brazil!" "With the world at your feet, there's no one you can't beat, yes it can be done," go the lyrics. – but the promise is never delivered. It's the best song here, but points deducted for not being about football. Say we got a strong team but our hearts are soft.". Up for the Cup … Which song will soundtrack the summer's football? Supervised by Gary Barlow, a solo by Gary Lineker is particularly difficult to listen to, while others in the mix include Emma Bunton, Mel C, Pixie Lott, Katy B and Glenn Hoddle. But as we say, it's all about the video. USA 1994We could have expected a little more swing from Daryl Hall, but this metaphorical tribute with Sounds of Blackness doesn't fail to touch the heart. Dizzee Rascal and James Corden was popular. Efficient Tottenham cruise to victory over LASK on Gareth Bale's first Spurs start in seven years, iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: designed for a 5G future that we're still waiting for, Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech on Ajax fans' calls for revenge over Spurs, showing patience in life and speaking his mind, Kemar Roofe scores from inside own half as Rangers begin Europa League campaign with Standard Liege win, AC Milan see off late Celtic revival to strike with hammer-blow third in stoppage time. What's the song like? As the qualifying matches continue, we're awaiting not only FIFA's pick for the official 2014 World Cup theme song(s), but a year in which music and sports could come together like never before. © 2020 Billboard. This time, getting it all together, to win them all.". What's the song like? It's the backing vocals that really make it, though: who has never wanted to hear an operatic chorus bellowing "Ingerlund! Sometimes the words are actorly. Clever, huh? France 1998Belgian singer/songwriter and activist joined Youssou N'Dor for this humanitarian hymn. Who are they? This one could be the Cameroon-in-1990 of World Cup songs – a little fancied outsider that captures the public imagination. I said to Tommy: 'Look, I've won this competition, I need to go back in September, if that's all right with you.' Germany 1974Soulful Polish singer and actress tore up this song at the 1974 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Munich. It includes the downbeat assessment "if we're honest then we'll need a bit of luck", which might have been transcribed from a Roy Hodgson press conference. The beginning of the video holds out the prospect that something truly nightmarish might be coming – could they be football's Fat White Family? Breezy and tropical, despite its video being neither breezy nor tropical. 1986: We've Got the Whole World at Our Feet, England squad, Clever song title – a twist on the 1927 traditional American spiritual tune He's Got the Whole World in His Hands – the 1996 official song featured a marching band (again) and includes the opening line: "We've got the whole world at our feet, there is not a single team that we can't beat. South Africa 2010 (Unofficial)K'Naan's celebratory version of his inspirational song inspired by the stories of refugees was used in Coca-Cola's 2010 World Cup campaign. Sadly, there is no refrain of "The chances of England winning the Cup are a million to one.". Who are they? With its weird ska flavour We're On The Ball is one of the odder official England World Cup offerings. The countdown has begun: the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins on June 12, 20014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We're so transfixed by the video that we can barely pay attention to the song. It all started with World Cup Willie, back in 1966 – the year England lifted the Jules Rimet trophy, as if we would ever forget. The skiffle musician Lonnie Donegan ("Britain's most successful and influential recorded artist before the Beatles ... [chalking] up 24 successive Top-30 hits," according to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, and the man behind My Old Man's a Dustman) was the man tasked with crafting the track, and he chose the World Cup mascot, Willie, as his theme. Come on England!" It reached number two in the UK chart, pipped by Three Lions '98. The same trio wrote Scotland's World Cup song, Big trip to Mexico (which is much better). Hear the roar, of the red, white and blue. Pop reggae-lite, laden with horns. "We're on our way," they 'sing'. England reached the quarter-finals with Eriksson's troops losing 3-1 on penalties to Portugal, after Wayne Rooney was sent off for stamping. Despite obvious vocal talents from the England players, the song – a rousing tune which is powered along by a marching band – stayed at the top of the British charts for three weeks. As the one-year countdown to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil begins, we highlight the Top Ten songs of World Cup history . That was the first official FA-sanctioned tune for the tournament. Cheery indie-rock, that marries the experience of watching England to going to the offie and the chippy. Is the song about football? In the tournament itself England advanced from their group but were defeated in the quarter finals by old foes West Germany. "So why do they always write us off? Not an official World Cup theme, was adopted by football fans around the world. Which song celebrating Ingerlund will capture the public imagination during the World Cup? South Africa 2010Once the criticism of Shakira taking the spotlight away from African artists died down, the song became a global hit that transcended the time of the mundial. Songs for the World Cup – England's contenders The World Cup means one thing, and it isn't football – it's tawdry musical cash-ins. US election: Where do voters stand on the key issues with just days to go? Not only was World Cup Willie a first song for England, Willie – a lion wearing a Union Flag jersey – was also the first-ever World Cup mascot. And, over the top Serkis intones in an actorly tone. It's billed as an unofficial World Cup song, but God knows why – canny marketing, probably – because one mention of Gazza aside, it's got nothing to do with football. ", (Aged 17 Venables had had to make a choice between singing and football, and he recalls a difficult conversation with his Chelsea manager in 1960. No. All rights reserved.Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. Or will any of them? Diego Maradona was the one who had the whole world at his feet (and in his hands), as Bobby Robson's team discovered. 11.

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