Victory songs of Western music: world-famous classics and popular hits.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

Thanks to events like the WBC and boxing, sports are once again booming in popularity in Japan.

What’s great about sports, above all, is how they let us ride the emotional ups and downs of victory and defeat.

This time, we’ve picked out Western songs that add color to that essential element of sports: victory!

Each track features energetic lyrics and melodies, so just listening to them is sure to get you fired up.

If you love sports, or if you’re an athlete struggling to relieve stress due to an injury, please take your time and enjoy this to the very end!

Victory songs of Western music. World-famous and popular songs (11–20)

One Moment In TimeWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – One Moment In Time (Official HD Video)

One Moment In TimeWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston’s classic “One Moment in Time,” released as the theme song for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

The intro features a grand melody that evokes a sense of victory, and as it moves into the first verse, it shifts into the soulful ballad style that Whitney Houston excelled at.

From there, the intensity steadily rises, culminating in an emotional chorus—a structure that compellingly evokes the feeling of victory seized at the end of struggle.

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RoarKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Roar

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A single from the fourth album, Prism, released in 2013.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in 15 countries.

The music video, set in a tropical rainforest, was filmed at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

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U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer

M.C. Hammer – U Can’t Touch This

U Can't Touch ThisMC Hammer

The hip-hop track “U Can’t Touch This” was an enormous hit in the 1990s.

Since it was released in 1990, it carries an overall ’80s vibe.

The title in Japanese means “No one can touch me,” conveying the message that no one can reach his level.

It’s a perfect song for someone who’s seized victory.

Be sure to check it out.

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VictoryMegadeth

Megadeth – Victory (Live At MTV Halloween Party 1994)

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A song included on Youthanasia, the sixth album by the American thrash metal band Megadeth, released in 1994.

The album reached No.

4 on the Billboard albums chart and was certified Platinum in the United States.

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CelebrationKool and The Gang

Kool & The Gang – Celebration

CelebrationKool and The Gang

When people hear “victory,” many probably imagine grand, weighty music.

And indeed, for highly competitive events, that kind of music fits well.

But what if the victory is in a more entertainment-focused contest, like a scavenger race? That vibe doesn’t really match, does it? In situations like that, I recommend “Celebration.” It’s a classic by the world–famous funk band Kool & the Gang, featuring an overall light, lively, and festive melody.

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