Vangelis - "Chariots of Fire - Titles"
May 19, 2022 12:42:17 GMT -5
Post by areyoureadytojump on May 19, 2022 12:42:17 GMT -5
Vangelis has passed away:
variety.com/2022/music/news/vangelis-dead-chariots-of-fire-blade-runner-1235272061/
#1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1982 - 40 years ago!
#12 UK
More info:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariots_of_Fire_(instrumental)
On the film's soundtrack album, the piece is called "Titles" because of its use in the movie's opening titles sequence, but it widely became known as "Chariots of Fire". According to AllMusic, the track title was listed as "Chariots of Fire - Titles" on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and simply as "Chariots of Fire" on the Adult Contemporary chart.[1]
A 1989 CD single release also gave the title of the piece as "Chariots of Fire".[2] When the single debuted at #94 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week ending 12 December 1981, it was known as "Titles." Seven weeks later, when it moved to #68 on the Hot 100 chart dated 30 January 1982, the single was now listed as "Chariots of Fire" and stayed with that name for the remainder of its chart run. The new title made it easier for both listeners and radio DJs to identify the piece.
variety.com/2022/music/news/vangelis-dead-chariots-of-fire-blade-runner-1235272061/
#1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1982 - 40 years ago!
#12 UK
More info:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariots_of_Fire_(instrumental)
On the film's soundtrack album, the piece is called "Titles" because of its use in the movie's opening titles sequence, but it widely became known as "Chariots of Fire". According to AllMusic, the track title was listed as "Chariots of Fire - Titles" on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and simply as "Chariots of Fire" on the Adult Contemporary chart.[1]
A 1989 CD single release also gave the title of the piece as "Chariots of Fire".[2] When the single debuted at #94 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week ending 12 December 1981, it was known as "Titles." Seven weeks later, when it moved to #68 on the Hot 100 chart dated 30 January 1982, the single was now listed as "Chariots of Fire" and stayed with that name for the remainder of its chart run. The new title made it easier for both listeners and radio DJs to identify the piece.
