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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Sports cheer songs in Western music. Recommended cheer and fight songs (21–30)
My HeroFoo Fighters
Featuring open, expansive guitar sounds and a rugged, masculine vocal, this is the Foo Fighters’ emotional track “My Hero.” The vocalist, Dave Grohl, was once the drummer for Nirvana, the band that brought grunge rock to the world.
Turns out he’s great at both singing and guitar.
This song is included on the album The Colour and the Shape.
We Will Rock YouQueen
This is “We Will Rock You,” a signature song by the British rock band Queen.
It’s so famous that it’s almost funny, right? Queen is a very egalitarian band, so songwriting isn’t assigned to specific members.
And while this song is often assumed to have been written by Freddie Mercury, in fact both the lyrics and the music were written by the guitarist Brian May!
MoreUsher
An energetic track released in 2010 by the American artist Usher.
It became a hit around the world and reached No.
1 on the Canadian charts.
It was performed during the halftime show of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.
Old Town RoadLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
This is the song “Old Town Road” by the American rapper Lil Nas X, known for his exceptional sense of rhythm and rap technique.
The featured artist, Billy Ray Cyrus, is actually the father of the hugely popular pop singer Miley Cyrus.
Country and rap—this unexpected combination makes for an irresistibly catchy track.
Crazy Crazy NightsKISS
KISS’s classic anthem “Crazy Crazy Nights.” It’s a song that lifts you up with straightforward, unpretentious words.
You can enjoy both KISS’s powerful vocals and their top-tier musicianship in this one track.
The lyrics are so positive you might think they belong to an anime protagonist, so it could be worth checking them out.
You’ll be moved by both the melody and the lyrics! It’s a highly recommended song not just for tough times, but also when you want to push yourself.
Chariots Of FireVangelis
A track released in 1981 by the Greek composer Vangelis.
It is an instrumental theme track used in the film of the same name.
It was a hit worldwide and reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
The track is often used by the media in coverage of the Olympic Games.
La Copa de la VidaRicky Martin
If you were into soccer in the ’90s, you’ve definitely heard this song! Ricky Martin’s “La Copa de la Vida” was chosen as the official theme song for the World Cup in 1997.
Compared to past theme songs, its melody feels a lot more fiery.
Even if you’ve never heard it before, the track is crafted so well that you can instantly tell it’s a soccer anthem.
It’s the kind of song that makes you think, “No wonder it was selected as the official theme song.”