Closing Ceremony Highlights: Song “My Way” Chosen as Farewell Anthem
The closing ceremony of the <a href="https://time.news/mariana-pajon-colombias-bmx-champion-faces-challenges-ahead-of-paris-2024-olympics/" title="Mariana Pajón: Colombia's BMX Champion Faces Challenges Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics”>2024 Olympic Games in Paris concluded with a heartfelt performance of “My Way” by singer Yseult. This iconic song, originally titled “Comme d’habit”, was chosen to symbolize the culmination of the Games and to connect them with the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The song’s origins lie in 1967, when Claude François composed the melody and Gilles Thibaut and Claude François penned the lyrics. Frank Sinitra later covered the song in 1969, and Paul Anka’s rendition became widely known in 1971.
“My Way” resonates with the spirit of the Olympics, representing the determination, resilience, and triumph of the athletes. Its universal appeal transcends cultures and languages, connecting the Paris 2024 Games with the future Games in Los Angeles.