Carnaval de Paris

Dario G, Celtic F.C.

About Carnaval de Paris

"Carnaval de Paris" is a song by English electronic music trio Dario G. The song was recorded for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. It peaked at number five in the UK Singles Chart in 1998.

Year:: 2003
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Dario G was the name of an English dance and trance music group who are perhaps best known for their 1997 hit "Sunchyme" which reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. The group formed in Cheshire, England and consisted of three DJs and producers Paul Spencer, Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer (the Spencers are unrelated). In 1998, the group changed their name from Dario to Dario G after being threatened with legal action from an artist of the same name. True to popular belief, the name Dario G was named after the manager of Crewe Alexandra F.C., Dario Gradi and the similarity to Gradi was not a complete coincidence. Co-founder Paul Spencer also said they added the G in tribute to the jazz saxophonist Kenny G. Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer later left to pu… more »

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Song Popularity "Carnaval de Paris" became immensely popular and charted at No. 5 in the United Kingdom in 1998 as one of Dario G's successful releases.
Live Performance Interestingly, Dario G performed the song live on Top of the Pops, a popular British music chart television show, increasing its visibility and fame.
Sports Connection The song, though unofficial, is primarily associated with football/soccer. It is often played at major football events, giving it the status of a football anthem.
FIFA World Cup 1998 "Carnaval de Paris" was released as a tribute to the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France. This context adds to why the song is strongly connected to football.
Title Relevance The title "Carnaval de Paris" evokes the festive atmosphere of a carnival in France's capital, Paris, reflecting the song's celebratory nature and style.
Dario G Dario G is a dance music trio from Cheshire, England. The group is best known for their international chart-topping hits "Sunchyme" and "Carnaval de Paris" during the late 90s.
Lyrics Unique to Dario G's other songs, "Carnaval de Paris" features words, though they are nonsensical. Instead, they add to the song's overall carnival theme.
Usage in Other Events Besides football events, this song's lively and joyful tune also made it a choice for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
Song Controversy "Carnaval de Paris" faced some initial controversy, as the French Football Federation was unable to decide whether to use this song or Ricky Martin's "The Cup of Life" as the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 1998.
Different Versions A remix version of "Carnaval de Paris" was released for the 2006 World Cup, further cementing its connection to football.

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