Reach Out (Giorgio Moroder song)

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.

"Reach Out"
Single by Giorgio Moroder
B-side"Reach Out (instrumental)"
ReleasedAugust 25, 1984
Recorded1984
Length3:43
LabelHansa Records
Songwriter(s)Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito, Paul Engemann
Producer(s)Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder singles chronology
"Lady Lady Lady"
(1983)
"'Reach Out'"
(1984)
"Together in Electric Dreams"
(1984)

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
  1. "Reach Out" 3:43
  2. "Reach Out" (Instrumental) 2:51
12" single
  1. "Reach Out" 3:43
  2. "Reach Out" (Instrumental) 2:51

Charts

Chart (1984) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 81
German Singles Chart 1
Swiss Singles Chart 2[2]
Dutch Top 40 Singles Chart 47

Cover versions

  • 1984: Ricky Shayne
  • 1999: Karel Gott
  • 2003: Lichtenfels

References

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