Sports cheer songs in Western music: Recommended anthems and fight songs
When you’re cheering on sports, having music really boosts the energy and brings everyone together, doesn’t it?
Japanese hype songs are of course awesome, but I bet there are plenty of people who prefer Western music.
For you, we’ve put together a selection of especially recommended Western songs perfect for sports cheering.
From timeless classics to the latest hits, we’ve got you covered—so go ahead and find that one song that’s just right for you!
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Foreign music sports cheer songs: Recommended anthems and fight songs (51–60)
INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow
A bold new work that fuses trap and pop-rap has arrived, marked by powerful brass sounds and an impactful beat.
In July 2021, American artists Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow collaborated on this track, which hit No.
1 on streaming charts in countries around the world and topped the U.S.
Billboard charts.
The lyrics push back against criticism and prejudice in the music industry, showcasing the duo’s unwavering confidence.
Kanye West also participated in the production, elevating the song’s polish with outstanding sound design.
This track is perfect for firing yourself up before a sports game or during training—a song that stirs the spirit when you need motivation.
ThunderstruckAC/DC
You can’t talk about rock ’n’ roll without this band! Here’s “Thunderstruck,” a signature song by the Australian rock band AC/DC.
A soaring, unbelievable high-pitched voice and a guitarist tearing around the stage in a school uniform and shorts—maybe it was already decided then that they’d become a legendary rock band.
This track will send your adrenaline into overdrive!
Gonna Fly NowBill Conti
A track released as a single in 1977 by Bill Conti.
It was used as the theme song for the film Rocky and reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
CPU’s 2008 track Rocky III was inspired by this track by Bill.
I’m Shipping Up To BostonDropkick Murphys
The Dropkick Murphys’ classic song “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” That Celtic-style intro really makes an impression, doesn’t it? As it happens, they’re die-hard Boston Red Sox fans.
This track was made for the Red Sox and is packed with the Dropkick Murphys’ love for the team (lol).
If you look at the lyrics, you can tell just how seriously they cheer for the Red Sox (lol).
It’s kind of like Hanshin Tigers fans.
It’s Not Over YetKlaxons
Originally released by Grace under the title “Not Over Yet” in 1995.
This cover version by the British band Klaxons was released in 2007.
It was sampled in Osymyso’s 2008 track “The Quietus Mix.”