I’ve been addicted to the London games. They kept playing “Chariots of Fire” during the medal ceremonies so I started thinking about cool or tongue-in-cheek songs that should play at various events. I’d be curious if they’ve been playing Queen’s “We are the Champions” or “We Will Rock” at all the events as much as they overplay them in the U.S. Here’s my suggested songs by British artists (or bands that have at least 1 Brit member) that should play during medal ceremonies. What would you add? Comment here or on my facebook page.
- Gymnastics – I’ll Tumble For Ya by Culture Club
- Equestrian – Wild Horses by the Rolling Stones
- Weightlifting – Pump it Up by Elvis Costello
- Diving – High and Dry by Radiohead
- Volleyball – The Reflex by Duran Duran
- Sailing –Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Archery – Poison Arrow by ABC
- Triple jump – Jumpin Jack Flash by the Rolling Stones
- Swimming – Madman Across the Water by Elton John
- Marathon – Chasing Pavements by Adele
- Shooting – Happiness is a Warm Gun by The Beatles
- BMX Biking – Another One Bites the Dust by Queen
- Tennis – Here Comes the Rain Again by The Eurythmics
- Javelin – In the Air by Phil Collins
- Hammer Throw – Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
- Wrestling – Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand
- Cycling – Don’t Pass Me By by The Beatles
- Synchronized Diving – Perfect Symmetry by Keane
- Rhythmic Gymnastics – Let’s Dance by David Bowie
- Long Distance Running – I Ran by A Flock of Seagulls
- Sprints Running – Speed of Sound by Coldplay
- Water Polo – Supermassive Black Hole by Muse
- Discus – You Spin Me Round by Dead or Alive
- High Jump – Head over Heels by Tears for Fears
- Trampoline – Walking on the Moon by The Police
- *I’d want pinball to be an Olympic event just so I could play “Pinball Wizard” by the Who.
