The famous Olé anthem originated in an Irish rock song
The ubiquitous 'Olé, olé, olé, olé' chant was popularized globally after being adapted from a 1973 guitar riff for the Republic of Ireland’s 1990 World Cup anthem.
While modern World Cup themes are often led by global pop stars like Shakira or Pitbull, the most enduring stadium chant in football history has its roots in Irish Celtic rock. The famous 'Olé, olé, olé, olé' chorus was a central feature of the song Put 'Em Under Pressure, released for the Republic of Ireland’s 1990 World Cup campaign in Italy.
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