| "Reach Out" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 official theme song of the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States 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 |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] | 4 |
| West Germany (Official German Charts)[3] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 81 |
References
- ^ Music video on YouTube
- ^ "Giorgio Moroder feat. Paul Engemann – Reach Out" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Giorgio Moroder feat. Paul Engemann – Reach Out" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "Giorgio Moroder feat. Paul Engemann – Reach Out". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Giorgio Moroder Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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