Reach Out (Olympic theme song) explained

Reach Out
Type:single
Artist:Giorgio Moroder
B-Side:Reach Out (instrumental)
Released:August 25, 1984
Recorded:1984
Length:3:43
Label:Hansa Records
Producer:Giorgio Moroder
Prev Title:Lady Lady Lady
Prev Year:1983
Next Title:Together in Electric Dreams
Next Year:1984

"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.

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