Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
Summary
The World Cup features many popular songs that fans enjoy alongside the games. Some older songs from the 1990 World Cup, like Ireland’s "Put 'Em Under Pressure," remain well-loved because of catchy music and memorable lyrics.Key Facts
- World Cup songs have been a tradition for decades, often played before matches.
- Famous singers like Pitbull and Shakira have performed recent official World Cup anthems.
- The 1990 World Cup songs from Ireland and England, such as "Put 'Em Under Pressure" and "World In Motion," are still popular today.
- "Put 'Em Under Pressure" included a guitar riff adapted from Horslips’ song "Dearg Doom" and featured audio from Ireland’s manager Jack Charlton.
- Larry Mullen Junior, drummer of U2, helped produce Ireland’s 1990 anthem.
- Barry Devlin, bass player for Horslips, praised the song’s lasting impact and connection to soccer culture.
- England’s "World In Motion" introduced technical innovations and included a famous rap by John Barnes.
- Northern Ireland also recorded World Cup songs in 1982 and 1986, involving players like Gerry Armstrong who had connections to musical figures like Elton John.
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