Victory songs of Western music: world-famous classics and popular hits.
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!
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Victory songs in Western music: World-famous and popular tracks (21–30)
Play To WinThe Clash
A song characterized by a very loose structure and conversational vocals by singer Joe Strummer and bassist Paul Simonon.
It was included on their sixth album, Cut the Crap, released in 1985.
This album became The Clash’s final release.
Started From The BottomDrake
A single released in 2013 by Canadian hip-hop artist Drake.
It was performed on television for the first time at that year’s MTV Video Music Awards.
The music video, which won Best Video at the BET Awards, was directed by Little X.
Every One’s a winnerHot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate is a British soul band that was popular from the 1970s to the 1980s.
This song is the title track from their fourth album, released in 1978.
It features a distinctive distorted guitar riff by Harvey Hinsley, created using the Roland GR-500.
Oratorio Judas Maccabaeus, Act III: See, the Conqu’ring Hero ComesGeorg Friedrich Händel
When you hear “the awards ceremony song,” isn’t this the melody many people think of? This famous tune, beloved in settings ranging from school sports days to many other occasions, was written in the 1740s by the Baroque master George Frideric Handel.
In fact, within the oratorio Judas Maccabaeus, this piece is performed as the people greet a hero returning victorious from battle with jubilant celebration.
Not only does it have a background perfectly suited to award scenes, but its dignified, stately melody impressed even Beethoven, who wrote a set of variations on its theme.
It’s said that Handel originally composed it for a different work, then incorporated it into this piece himself as a confident showpiece.
A song that proclaims the glory of victory in resounding tones—truly a triumphant march worthy of the name.
We Will Rock YouQueen
When it comes to legendary British rock band Queen’s signature songs, this track is indispensable.
Characterized by its powerful beat and crowd-rousing rhythm, it was included on the album “News of the World,” released in October 1977.
With lyrics themed around challenge and victory, it symbolizes young people standing up to social pressure.
Frequently used in stadiums and at sporting events, the song has a near-magical power to unite audiences.
It’s recommended listening when you want to overcome setbacks and keep moving forward.