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Boyle also sprinkled bits of classic British artists' music throughout the entire ceremony, as viewers heard pieces of songs from The Who, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Specials, David Bowie, Queen, Radiohead and many, many more. 

A compilation of songs featured on Friday's opening ceremony went on sale immediately overseas, selling 10,000 copes in Britain already. The digital collection hit #5 on the iTunes sales chart over the weekend. Titled Isles Of Wonder, the set will be out physically in the States on August 6.

Meanwhile at London's Hyde Park, four bands performed a massive concert, with each act representing a different country in the United Kingdom. Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini opened the concert, followed by Duran Duran representing England and rockers Stereophonics performed on behalf of Wales. Snow Patrol ended the night, representing Northern Ireland.