No international NFL games this year. No matter. Let’s travel via music.
Recently, the NFL decided to say “adios” and “cheerio” to their international games in London and Mexico. Instead, the entire season will be played in the USA. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have some international representation in the NFL.
Here are songs from 23 countries that are sure to get your toes tapping.
1. USA: Hound Dog, Elvis Presley: The late King of Rock was just getting successful when this rock song climbed to the top of the charts. This rockabilly song has a strong beat and tempo perfect for NFL International.
2. Mexico: Mi Gente, J. Balvin: Nothing says international like reggaeton. Balvin made an upbeat song with a great vibe, precisely what the NFL is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPtunJP3bI
3. England: Paranoid, Black Sabbath: Ozzy and his band were legendary with this song. The beat is perfect; the guitar is perfect; everything is perfect with this song. Maybe the NFL should use it in future games.
4. Sweden: SOS, Avicii: This song is one of Avicii’s greatest hits. Sadly, he won’t be able to see this used in NFL International.
5. South Korea: DNA, BTS: K-pop is making the British Invasion look like the classical movement of music. This song is upbeat and will have the crowd chanting for the NFL International.
6. North Korea: Happiness, Red Velvet: Here’s another fantastic K-pop song.
7. Italy: Together at Home, Andrea Bocelli: There’s something about Bocelli’s music. He is joined by several ‘friends’ in the song they performed at ‘Together at Home.”
8. Ireland: Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, U2: An Irish classic, Bono’s vocals are perfect for NFL International.
9. Australia: Wish You Were Here, Cody Simpson: Simpson’s song has a techno-pop feel going for it.
10. Scotland: Why, Annie Lennox: ‘Classic.” What else can I say?
11. New Zealand: Royals, Lorde: Lorde’s first hit is mostly acapella.
12. Canada: Don’t Matter To Me, Drake featuring Michael Jackson: Drake is extending Jackson’s legacy with this posthumous collaboration.
13. Puerto Rico: Despacito, Luis Fonsi: This sensational tune is another smash for the games.
14. Guatemala: Arms Around You, XXXTentacion: This posthumous X song is bi-lingual.
15. Costa Rica: Mia, Bad Bunny: Bunny’s song with Drake is hugely underrated.
16. Venezuela: Bebe, 6ix9ine: Back when this guy wasn’t a colossal tattletale, he recorded a perfect song in this collaboration with Anuel AA. Let’s see what his return to music has in store.
17. Argentina: No Me Ame, Anuel AA: This song not only respects Juice Wrld’s legacy, but it also pumps you up for the games.
18. Germany: Easy, Cro: Cro’s song is a great rap, rap, and pop song.
19. Iceland: Birthday, Bjork: Bjork’s masterpiece is perfect for NFL International.
20. Norway: Strangers, Sigrid: A steady beat makes this song perfect for NFL International games.
21. Greece: Dodeka, Anna Vissi: Vissi is a real talent.
22. Barbados: Umbrella, Rihanna: Riri has come a long way since releasing this song.
23. France: My Heart Will Go On, Celine Dion: One word describes it: ‘Beautiful.’
