For the 1915 American film, see The Cup of Life (1915 film).
For the 1921 American film, see The Cup of Life (1921 film).
"The Cup of Life"
Single by Ricky Martin
from the album Vuelve
Language
Spanish
English
B-side
"María"
Released
March 9, 1998 (1998-03-09)
Genre
Samba
Latin pop
Length
4:27
Label
Columbia
Songwriter(s)
Luis Gómez Escolar
Desmond Child
Draco Rosa
Producer(s)
Desmond Child
Draco Rosa
Ricky Martin singles chronology
"Vuelve" (1998)
"The Cup of Life" (1998)
"La Bomba" (1998)
Music videos
"La Copa de la Vida" on YouTube
"The Cup of Life" on YouTube
"La Copa de la Vida" (Spanglish Version) on YouTube
Alternative cover
Cover artwork used in the United States
"The Cup of Life" (Spanish: "La Copa de la Vida") is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his fourth studio album, Vuelve (1998). Martin created the song after FIFA requested of him an anthem. The song was written by Luis Gómez Escolar, Desmond Child, and Draco Rosa, while the production was handled by the latter two. It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1998, as the second single from the album, and became the official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. A primarily Spanish language samba-rooted Latin pop song, it carries a soccer-heavy message with fully positive lyrics.
The song has received highly positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its energy and lyrics. "The Cup of Life" has been ranked as the best World Cup anthem of all time by multiple publications, including The Atlantic, Dallas Observer, and The Fader. It is also one of Martin's most commercially successful songs worldwide, appearing on the charts in more than 60 countries, and reaching number one in 30 countries. It has received several certifications, including platinum in Australia and France. The accompanying music videos were directed by Wayne Isham and filmed during a sold-out concert in Puerto Rico.
To promote the song, Martin performed it for many television programs and award shows, including the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final. His performance at the 1999 Grammy Awards was greeted with a massive standing ovation and received acclaim from critics. It is known as a game-changer for Latin music worldwide, being credited as ushering in the "Latin explosion". Martin's performance of the song during the first inauguration of George W. Bush was also ranked as one of the "Best Inauguration Performances of All Time" by several sources. Multiple artists and contestants on various music talent shows have covered the song, including Carlito Olivero and Alondra Santos.
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