Inspirational Songs from the Olympic Games!

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One of the great things about the Olympic Games is the inspirational songs that form part of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. There are also many great songs that are used to accompany the telecast.

The new 'Welcome to Beijing' song is fantastic. If you don't speak Chinese, then make sure you read the subtitles in the video below. There are some really lovely sentiments!

My favourite Olympic songs are from the coverage of the Sydney Games. The songs are by Bond, who are an all-female electric string quartet. Their songs are guaranteed to get you feeling good! Make sure you check out their videos below.

I hope you find these songs as uplifting and inspiring as I do!

Welcome to Beijing! 

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One World, One Dream 

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Theme Song

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Athens 2004 Closing Ceremony. Anna Vissi - Misirilou 

Aha! I knew I recognised that bit from The Black Eyed Peas song Pump It from somewhere!

Athens 2004 Closing Ceremony Anna Vissi Misirilou Confetti

The closing ceremony of the athens Olympic Games in 2004. Anna Vissi performed the popular Greek song Misirilou. 4 Large Confetti Blowers were at all 4 corners of the stage and gave a stunning effect. The confetti is large squares because it had to clear in the air quickly as the next performer goes straight into his act and the confetti needed to be gone as soon as possible.

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Unity: Official Albums of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games 

Harmony: Official Classical Album of the 2004 Athens Olympics 

Harmony: The Official Athens 2004 Olympic Games Classical Album

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Official Music of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics 

Salt Lake 2002 Official: Music of the Games

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American Journey: Songs of the Winter Olympics 2002 

American Journey - Winter Olympics 2002

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Sydney 2000. Bond - Explosive 

This song takes me back to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Such a fantastic song, by a really great group!

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More Fantastic Bond Videos 



Bond Duel


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More Songs from the Sydney 2000 Olympics 



Sydney 2000 OC - Tina Arena and "The Flame"

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Summon the Heroes 

Summon the Heroes

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Atlanta 1996 - Celine Dion singing Power of the Dream 

Celine Dion - Power of the Dream (Live Atlanta Olympics)

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The children of Atlanta sing The Power of the Dream 

From the Atlanta Closing Ceremony

This video is both sweet and inspiring. This is one of the ones that really stuck in my head for ages after the games had ended!

1996 Atlanta Closing Ceremonies - Power Of The Dream

Performed by the "Children of Atlanta" led by Rachel McMullin. This is a follow up to Celine Dion's performance during the '96 Opening Ceremonies. Written by David Foster, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and Linda Thompson. August 4th, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA.

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Power of the Dream on Amazon 

The Power Of The Dream

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Rhythm Of The Games: Songs of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games 

Rhythm Of The Games: 1996 Olympic Games Album

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Barcelona 1992 - Flamenco 

baile flamenco - barcelona '92 - baile andaluz

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Seoul 1988. Hand in Hand 

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Songs of the 1988 Olympics 

1988 Summer Olympics Album: One Moment in Time

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Are you feeling inspired? 

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    spirituality spirituality Apr 18, 2009 @ 3:33 am
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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    Jesi Jesi Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:16 am
    Gud lense about good songs... 5 *Z
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    Syakilla Syakilla Aug 16, 2008 @ 4:39 am
    Well I'm from Malaysia but I'm really intresting in Olympic Beijing it's so fantastic great Job for China. I love the theme song Welcome To Beijing though! nice song & all my fav singers,actors & actress does singing in there love it. Nice voices though & thx China to give me this wonderful Olympic in Malaysia thx!
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    Syakilla Syakilla Aug 16, 2008 @ 4:39 am
    Well I'm from Malaysia but I'm really intresting in Olympic Beijing it's so fantastic great Job for China. I love the theme song Welcome To Beijing though! nice song & all my fav singers,actors & actress does singing in there love it. Nice voices though & thx China to give me this wonderful Olympic in Malaysia thx!
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    Kanga Kanga Jul 7, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
    Thanks Clouda9! I've found some more. How could I have forgotten about 'Power of the Dream' from the Atlanta Olympics? :-)
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