Cheering songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
It seems that Japanese songs are often chosen as cheer songs, perhaps because their lyrics are easy to understand.
But when it comes to strong messages, Western music holds its own too! For cheer anthems or pep-band performances, why not go stylish with Western music once in a while?
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Cheer songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s: World-famous classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Shiny Happy PeopleR.E.M.
A song described by frontman Michael Stipe as “a really fruity, bubblegum song.” B-52’s Kate Pierson provides backing vocals.
The track was used in Michael Moore’s 2004 documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11.
Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine
A song released by Rage Against the Machine.
It was performed at Woodstock ’99 and was selected by Rolling Stone as one of the ‘Greatest Guitar Songs.
‘ The track is featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Cheering songs of Western music that were hits in the 90s. World-famous masterpieces and popular songs (31–40)
I’m Too SexyRight Said Fred
A song inspired by experiences in a dance studio.
Produced by British beatmaker TommyD, it became a hit that reached No.
1 in 28 countries.
The guitar riff is sampled from Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 track “Third Stone from the Sun.”
Ants MarchingDave Matthews Band
A song about people who lead monotonous lives, doing the same things the same way every day.
Originally performed under the title “No New Directions,” it is one of Dave Matthews Band’s most famous songs.
The music video, directed by David Hogan, was filmed in New York.
Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…)Lou Bega
Originally an instrumental track released in 1950 by Cuban musician Pérez Prado, known as the “King of Mambo.” In 1999, pop musician Lou Bega added lyrics.
It was the theme song of the 2000 U.
S.
Democratic National Convention.