FIFA World Cup England, 1966, Official Theme Songs And Theme Songs Watch Or Listen Online
Brief History About Fifa World Cup England, 1966
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the Jules Rimet Trophy. With this victory, England won their first FIFA World Cup title and became the third host nation to win the tournament after Uruguay in 1930 and Italy in 1934....More info
# "World Cup Willie (Where in this World are We Going)", FIFA World Cup England, 1966, Official Theme Songs
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With no official England World Cup song this year, World Cup Willie, the very first world cup song, has been brought out of retirement to cheer our lads on. Of course it is only fitting that the son of the original singer, Lonnie Donegan, should have the honour of re-recording it for the 2010 World Cup. This stunning new version of World Cup Willie (2010) by Lonnie Donegan Jnr has been produced with the football anthem in mind. It ticks all the right boxes to be taken to football supporters hearts. It has been completely revamped and will stir modern football fans to join in with the chorus when they hear it.
Lonnie Donegan Jnr
Singing on the terraces has been a tradition at football matches throughout the years, adding to the atmosphere of the occasion. In 1966, when England last brought the cup home, a little fella called World Cup Willie was introduced as the first world cup mascot, a lion with a Union flag on his jersey. Some believe Willie helped England to glory that year, but whether he did, or didn’t, Willie was the first World Cup mascot, and he inspired the very first world cup song, sung by The King of Skiffle, Lonnie Donegan.
Lonnie Jnr, the eldest of Donegan’s sons, didn’t see his dad much as he was growing up in Margate, but he did have music in his veins. Piano lessons didn’t last for long, but he moved on to drums, and later the rhythm guitar after his dad pointed out that he was never going to make his way in music if he didn’t get to the front of the stage. With the public showing a renewed interest in his father’s career, Lonnie Jnr had the opportunity to be present at some of his father’s best live gigs, and he jumped at the chance to play percussion for the opening show of his British tour “This Could Be The Last Time” tour, along with his brother. Unfortunately it was the last time Lonnie Jnr played with his father, as the tour was cut short by Donegan’s untimely death…
…Bands such as The Beatles would readily admit that it was Lonnie Donegan songs that inspired them to pick up musical instruments for the first time. His contribution to British musical culture will live on, and son Lonnie Jnr will continue in his footsteps, performing some of his most popular songs to skiffle fans everywhere....Read More
This Is The Only Official Song Of FIFA World Cup England, 1966.
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