I don't suppose many listen to, let alone enjoy, songs created for, or adapted to sport-related events. But to me, they are powerful and inspiring. They celebrate love and humanity. They provide hope and motivation. They give you strength and resolve when morale runs low.
Sport songs are timeless. And they transcend geographical and other invisible man-made boundaries amongst ourselves. From 1988 (One moment in time, Whitney Houston; Hand in hand, various) to 1998 (Bersatu selamanya, Roy; Standing in the eyes of the world, Ella), from Altlanta (The power of the dream, Celine Dion) to Sydney (We'll be one, Nikki Webster; The flame, Tina Arena), the songs never cease to inspire.
Despite not being a Reds fan, I have always had the utmost admiration for the Anfield crowd for their heart-felt rendition of You'll never walk alone. And somehow, naively, wishing that back home, I would have a similar experience.
Tell me, do you have any to share?