Michael Jackson’s official Instagram page marked the start of the FIFA World Cup with a reminder of one of the late singer’s little-known football connections. The account shared a post saying “Earth Song” was featured in ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup’, the official soundtrack for Germany’s 2006 tournament. The post linked Jackson’s environmental anthem to World Cup history as fans turned back to soccer’s biggest event.
Michael Jackson’s Instagram post highlights ‘Earth Song’
In a post shared on Michael Jackson’s official Instagram page, the caption read: “The FIFA World Cup kicks off today! Did you know Michael’s ‘Earth Song’ was featured on the 2006 album ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup’, the official soundtrack to the tournament that year?”The video also included the text: “Did you know ‘Earth Song’ was featured on the official FIFA soundtrack in 2006?”The post brought new attention to the 2006 collection in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup held in Germany. ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup’ featured various international artists and songs related to the tournament.
‘Earth Song’ and the 2006 FIFA World Cup soundtrack
‘Earth Song’ first became one of Jackson’s most popular message-based songs after its release in the 1990s. The track dealt with the environment, war, destruction and human responsibility. Its inclusion on a World Cup album gave the song another global platform more than a decade after its original release.The 2006 album also included “The Time of Our Lives”, performed by Il Divo and Toni Braxton, which was the official song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. The compilation featured Jackson’s “Earth Song” alongside songs by other big names in the music world.
