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Contents.Overview On the film's, the piece is called 'Titles' because of its use in the movie's sequence, but it widely became known as 'Chariots of Fire'. According to, the track title was listed as 'Chariots of Fire - Titles' on the U.S. Chart, and simply as 'Chariots of Fire' on the chart.A 1989 release also gave the title of the piece as 'Chariots of Fire'.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.Allegations of plagiarism Vangelis was accused of 'Chariots of Fire' from a piece by fellow Greek composer Stavros Logaridis called 'City of Violets'. Vangelis won in court by (a) persuading the judge that he had had no opportunity to hear Logaridis's piece before he composed 'Chariots of Fire'; and (b) demonstrating to the judge's satisfaction that the key musical sequence described as 'the turn' (which consisted of the four notes F-G-A-G), the only sequence where the judge noted a clear similarity between the two compositions, was already common in music, and had previously been used by Vangelis in a piece 'Wake Up' by that predated 'City of Violets.' Chart history 'Chariots of Fire' stayed for one week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1982, after climbing steadily for five months (it made #1 in its 21st week on the chart), and to date remains the only piece by a Greek artist to top the U.S.
Track 7, 'Chariots of Fire,' is something of a bring-it-all-together, cosmic tapestry of the various musical themes Vangelis uses throughout the score, including, of course, bits and pieces of the French national anthem, the title theme, Eric and Abraham's respective themes and so on, melded together with the Synth-Wizard's knack for powerful chords, shimmering, glimmering synth-workings and percussion sections all guaranteed to make you want to stand a bit straighter, look your fears in the.
Charts.The single spent 64 weeks on the charts, although it only peaked at #21. In, 'Chariots of Fire' was the biggest-selling single of 1981. The track proved moderately successful in the, where it reached #12, but its parent album peaked at #5 and spent 107 weeks on the album chart.The single reached #3 (2012), #18 (2014), #16 (2015) position on the chart. Weekly charts Chart (1981-82)PeakpositionBelgium ( Flanders)13Australia 2141215New Zealand Singles Chart8South Africa 312U.S.1U.S.
Top 1001Year-end charts Chart (1982)RankCanada39New Zealand37US Billboard Hot 10012US Cash Box10Music video A was made for 'Chariots of Fire,' consisting of Vangelis playing a in a concert hall, with scenes from the film projected on a screen behind him. Cover versions Many cover versions of 'Chariots of Fire' have been recorded in all styles by all manners of artists, including the orchestral sounds of, the electric guitars of, the soft piano of, the of, and the jazz of.Vocal recordings of 'Chariots of Fire' have been made by, and others — all with lyrics, 'Race to the End' provided. Appearances in other media In light of its original use, the piece is often used for comedic effect in numerous slow-motion sequences and/or of the sports genre in various films, television episodes, and commercials.It was played when Apple Inc.' S chairman introduced the on 24 January 1984 at a technology demonstration event, and at another press conference celebrating 100-day anniversary of the release of the first Macintosh. Olympics Owing both to its sweeping tune and the content of the movie in which it first appeared, 'Chariots of Fire' has become somewhat synonymous with the Olympic Games.
The used the piece as its theme music for its coverage of the held in and also the held in. It was also used as a theme for the in Sarajevo, and it was played prior to the start of the men's 100m race final at the in.It became prominent leading up to, and during the in. Runners in a test event at, whose route ended at the grand opening of London's, were greeted by the piece as they finished their route into the new stadium. The piece was also used to fanfare the carriers of the on parts of its route through the UK. The piece, and other remixes of it, was also used during each medal ceremony of the Games.The piece was also performed by the during the of the games, as part of a skit starring comedian reprising his role as, seen playing a repeated note on a whilst using a cellphone, and later an umbrella to play the note while trying to grab a to blow his nose, and then falling into a daydream parodying the opening 'beach run' scene from the 'Chariots of Fire' film itself. See also.References. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
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