"Boom" is a song by American recording artist

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, which served as the official song of the

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held in

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and

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. Co-written with and produced by

Glen Ballard Basil Glen Ballard Jr. (born May 1, 1953) is an American songwriter, lyricist, and record producer. He is best known for co-writing and producing Alanis Morissette's 1995 album ''Jagged Little Pill'', which won Grammy Awards for Grammy Award fo ...

, it was released as a single on June 3, 2002, by

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and

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. The song was included on ''

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'', as well as on the collectors edition of Anastacia's second studio album ''

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'' (2001). In 2014,

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declared it the country's favorite

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song.

Music video

Directed by

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, the

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for "Boom" was shot in

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in 2002. It was later included on her first DVD, '' The Video Collection''. In the beginning of the video, a car is driving along and the radio plays " One Day in Your Life" in the background. Suddenly the car stops and a light flash is seen in the sky. Then the song starts and Anastacia is performing it on a small stage in front of a crowd. During the video, several people get beamed up to this party, some of them being

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players.

Track listings

* Australia # "Boom" (Album Version) – 3:18 # "Boom" (M*A*S*H Radio Mix) – 3:04 # "Boom" (Thunderpuss Radio Mix) - 3:20 # "Boom" (M*A*S*H Master Mix) – 6:23 # "Boom" (Thunderpuss Club Mix) – 10:52 * Europe # "Boom" (Album Version) – 3:18 # "Boom" (Almighty Radio Edit) – 4:03 # "Boom" (M*A*S*H Radio Mix) – 3:04 # "Boom" (Thunderpuss Club Mix) – 10:52 # "Boom" (Video) * Austria # "Boom" (Album Version) – 3:18 # "Boom" (Almighty Radio Edit) – 4:03 * Japan # "Boom" (Album Version) – 3:18 # "Paid My Dues" (Album Version) – 3:22

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Release history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Boom (Song) 2002 singles 2002 songs Anastacia songs Daylight Records singles Epic Records singles 2002 FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup official songs and anthems Music videos directed by Marcos Siega Songs written by Anastacia Songs written by Glen Ballard