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Vangelis: Chariots Of Fire

The title track for the 1981 historical sporting drama Chariots Of Fire remains one of the most recognizable pieces of movie music.

Commonly referred to as the Chariots of Fire song it was also released as a single and reached number one on the charts in the U.S. for a week.

The British made film, about two runners in the 1924 Olympics, won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Original Music Score.  

So, press the top left play button on the above feature image so the video can pop up for you to watch.

For Greek composer Vangelis the film’s score was a breakthrough for his career.

He dedicated his work for the movie to his father Ulysses Papathanassiou who had been a sprinter.

You can watch and listen to the original track at the top and a more recent piano rendition below from the VangelisVEVO YouTube account.

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