Michael Jackson’s official Instagram page marked the FIFA World Cup kickoff with a reminder about one of the late singer’s lesser-known football connections. The account shared a post saying “Earth Song” was featured on ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup,’ the official soundtrack album for the 2006 tournament in Germany. The post linked Jackson’s environmental anthem to World Cup history as fans turned their attention back to football’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 of the tournament that year?”The video also carried the text, “Did you know that ‘Earth Song’ was featured on the official FIFA soundtrack in 2006?”The post brought fresh attention to the 2006 compilation, which accompanied the FIFA World Cup held in Germany. ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup’ featured several international artists and songs tied to the tournament.
‘Earth Song’ and 2006 FIFA World Cup soundtrack
‘Earth Song’ first became one of Jackson’s most recognized message-driven songs after its release in the 1990s. The track addressed 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 served as the official song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. The compilation placed Jackson’s “Earth Song” alongside tracks by other major names in the global music industry.
