Reach Out (Giorgio Moroder song)
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| "Reach Out" | ||||
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| Single by Giorgio Moroder | ||||
| B-side | "Reach Out (instrumental)" | |||
| Released | August 25, 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | Hansa Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito, Paul Engemann | |||
| Producer(s) | Giorgio Moroder | |||
| Giorgio Moroder singles chronology | ||||
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Reach Out is a 1984 song by Giorgio Moroder, which was the soundtrack of the 1984 Summer Olympics and sung by Paul Engemann. It was later included on Moroder's 1985 album Innovisions.
Background[]
The song is an encouragement for the athletes to win.
Music video[]
The music video does not contain any treatment and is made up of cut scenes with athletes. In the scenes the athletes swim, run a marathon and long jump and in between it, a medal is shown.[1]
Track listing[]
- 7" single
- "Reach Out" 3:43
- "Reach Out" (Instrumental) 2:51
- 12" single
- "Reach Out" 3:43
- "Reach Out" (Instrumental) 2:51
Charts[]
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[2] | 81 |
| German Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2[3] |
| Dutch Top 40 Singles Chart | 47 |
Cover versions[]
- 1984: Ricky Shayne
- 1999: Karel Gott
- 2003: Lichtenfels
References[]
- ^ Music video on YouTube
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn’s Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 592.
- ^ hitparade.ch
External links[]
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Categories:
- 1984 singles
- Number-one singles in Germany
- Giorgio Moroder songs
- Olympic theme songs
- Songs written by Giorgio Moroder
- Song recordings produced by Giorgio Moroder
- 1984 songs
- Hansa Records singles