Everyone (Olympics song)
"Everyone" | ||||
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Single by Jody Williams, Sean Kingston, Tabitha Nauser, Stevie Appleton and Jessica Mauboy | ||||
Released | 14 June 2010[1] | |||
Length | 3:40 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ken Lim | |||
Producer(s) | Ken Lim | |||
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"Everyone" is the official theme song of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010. The song was sung by five artistes, namely Sean Kingston, Tabitha Nauser, Jody Williams, Stevie Appleton and Jessica Mauboy, each representing one of the five continents of the world. It was written and produced by Singaporean producer and composer Ken Lim.[2]
The song premiered worldwide on 30 May 2010, with a total length of 3 minutes and 40 seconds, and it was complemented by a music video six seconds longer than the song.
Background
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Most of the Olympic Games in contemporary years have featured a song(s), many of which were branded the official theme song of the games. Typically, the songs would be sung by an artiste from the host country, centering upon a theme related to the Olympics or the spirit of the games. Many of these songs have gone on to do well in music charts, the most recent example before Everyone being that of I Believe by Nikki Yanofsky, which topped the Canadian Hot 100 list dated 27 February 2010.[5]
The tradition of carrying a song alongside the games continued with the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, much as it was a departure from the senior Olympics. SYOGOC was quoted to be confident that the song and its music video "will hit the right notes". Additionally, Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports commented that through the song, "more people will take notice of Youth Olympic Games. We need that excitement and publicity, definitely, for Youth Olympic Games to be successful."[2]
Cheer songs
Everyone was not the only song released for the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. It was to be accompanied by a series of three
Reception to the first cheer song however ranged from neutral to negative, with netizens slamming them on various online forums and portals. A
Music video
The song was released together with a music video, which was shot entirely in
Composition
In addition, guitars and cellos were used to supplement the song in its composition.[8]
The song was sung by five different artistes each representing his or her continent:
- Africa - R&Bsinger.
- America - rapper and reggae fusionsinger.
- Asia - Tabitha Nauser, 2nd runner-up in 2009 season of Singapore Idol.
- Europe - Stevie Appleton, a British singer, songwriter and record producer.
- Oceania - Jessica Mauboy, runner-up in 2006 season of Australian Idol, an Australian R&B/pop singer-songwriter.[8]
Performance
The five singers were involved in various previews of Everyone. All reunited in Singapore to perform the song live at the opening ceremony of the games on 14 August 2010,[4] except for Sean Kingston. Rumours had it that Kingston was not in the country due to settlement fee issues. However, it was reported that the real issue was that of a passport mix-up.[9]
Credits and personnel
- Vocals: Jody Williams, Sean Kingston, Tabitha Nauser, Stevie Appleton and Jessica Mauboy
- Executive producer: Ken Lim
- Music and lyrics: Ken Lim
- Music arrangement and guitars: Adam Lee
- Mixing and recording: Derek Zuzarte (thewhitehyperoom)
- Mastering: Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering Studios U.S.A)
- Additional guitars: Stevie Appleton
- String section
- 1st Violins: Kong Zhao Hui, Gu Wen Li, Sui JingJing, Chen Da Wei, Wei Zhe, Duan Yu Ling and Cindy Lee
- 2nd Violins: Zhang Zhen Shan, Yin Shu Zhan, Ling Yun Zhi, Xu Jue Yi, Zhou Yu Ping, William Tan Violas Shu Bing, Guan Qi, Liu Hao Yu, Jiang Han Song and Gu Bing Jie
- Cellos: Wang Yan, Zhao Yu Er and Guo Hao
Charts
"Everyone" was released as a CD single only in Singapore,[1] and hence was only eligible for charting on Singaporean radio. The song reached a peak of #1 on the 987FM Top 20, a singles airplay chart in Singapore, on 13 August 2010. It remained on the top spot for two weeks in total.[10]
See also
- You and Me, official theme song of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- I Believe, a song used in the 2010 Winter Olympics
References
- ^ a b c "New Releases @ HMV This Week". HMV Singapore. Facebook. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ MediaCorp. Archived from the originalon 28 March 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ^ "5 Youth Stars from 5 Continents Premiere Singapore 2010 Theme Song" (Press release). Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee. 27 May 2010. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ^ a b c "Singapore 2010 Theme Song - "Everyone"". GamesBids. 27 May 2010. Archived from the original on 30 December 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- Nielsen Business Media.
- Singapore Sports Council. 29 April 2010. Archived from the originalon 7 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ^ "Student wins our YOG cheer contest". The New Paper. Singapore: Singapore Press Holdings. 9 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Theme Song". Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
- mypaper. Singapore: Singapore Press Holdings. 16 August 2010. Archived from the originalon August 19, 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
- ^ "987 Top 20 (13 August 2010)". Archived from the original on 19 August 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
- ""Everyone" unveiled as Youth Olympic song". Beijing: Xinhua News Agency. 15 August 2010. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ""Everyone" unveiled as Youth Olympic song". China Central Television. 14 August 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- "Singapore Youth Olympic Games: "Everyone" - An Anthem for Youth Around the World". Around the Rings. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ""Everyone" to sing for first Youth Olympics". China Daily. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- Yeo, Jessica (27 May 2010). "YOG theme song "Everyone" set for world premier on Sunday". MediaCorp. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ""Everyone" – An Anthem for Youth Around the World". Australian Olympic Committee. 1 June 2010. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- Sean Kingston (10 June 2010). Sean Kingston represents the Americas in the Singapore 2010 theme song, "Everyone" (Video interview). Singapore: Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC). Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- Steve Appleton (7 June 2010). Steve Appleton represents Europe in the Singapore 2010 theme song, "Everyone (Video interview). Singapore: SYOGOC. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- Jessica Mauboy (9 June 2010). Jessica Mauboy represents Oceania in the Singapore 2010 theme song, "Everyone" (Video interview). Singapore: SYOGOC. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- Jody Williams (7 June 2010). Jody Williams represents Africa in the Singapore 2010 theme song, "Everyone" (Video interview). Singapore: SYOGOC. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- Tabitha Nauser (4 June 2010). Tabitha Nauser represents Asia in the Singapore 2010 theme song, "Everyone" (Video interview). Singapore: SYOGOC. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
External links
- Theme Song at 2010 Summer Youth Olympics official website
- Everyone - Official Theme Song of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games on YouTube