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‘The song is my favourite work’ … Kelly McGillis and Tom Cruise in the hit 1986 film that Take My Breath Away was written for.

How we made: Take My Breath Away, the Top Gun theme tune by Berlin

Giorgio Moroder: ‘The lyrics were written by a guy who came to fix my Ferrari. It won me my third Oscar’

Terri Nunn, singer

Before I was in Berlin I auditioned for the part of Princes Leia in Star Wars. I was 15 but looked 12. Harrison Ford was over 30 but looked 19 or 20. We sat in deckchairs to say our lines . George Lucas, bless him, sent me a letter thanking me and saying: “We chose Carrie Fisher, but we’d like to help you.” He introduced me to Steven Spielberg and all these guys. I was offered the part of Lucy Ewing in Dallas , but the seven-year contract scared me because I really wanted to do music. My mother told me to go with my heart, but my agent was so annoyed with me for turning down Dallas that he dropped me. A year later, I met John Crawford [bass/vocals] and joined Berlin.

People laughed at us at first because power-pop or arena rock were popular and we were into electronic music – Kraftwerk and Ultravox. The band name was our attempt to make people think we were German.

We loved what Giorgio Moroder was doing and begged to work with him, but he was huge: he had worked with David Bowie , Donna Summer , Blondie and on Flashdance . We could eventually afford him for just one song, No More Words . While we were working with him, he got the contract for Top Gun and wrote Take My Breath Away . He’d tried other singers on it but the film’s producers had turned them all down, so Giorgio suggested us. We hadn’t had big hits, but he could be very convincing and told them: “Oh, they’ll be huge.”

‘Terri, if this goes Top 10, I’ll get a mohawk’ … Terri Nunn.

We went into Giorgio’s vast studio complex in North Hollywood, where he was doing three or four projects simultaneously with an assistant producer in every room. He would blow in and say: “I don’t like the horns. Take them out. We’ll do more later. OK, bye.” Then he’d return later: “Oh I love it! Do more harmonies!”

He added horns and guitars and made everything more lush. He kept bringing me back to simplify the vocal, saying: “People need to want to sing along.” In acting, I’d learned a lot about channelling emotion. I was alone. I’d been so busy with the band I’d not had a relationship for four years. So I sang it from a feeling of sadness and longing, and maybe that’s what resonated. At first, nothing happened and our manager said: “Terri, if this goes Top 10, I’ll get a mohawk.” But the record company kept pushing and it went to No 1 around the world, so MTV came and filmed our manager getting a mohawk.

Giorgio Moroder, songwriter, producer

I lived in Los Angeles when Harold Faltermeyer was doing the music for Top Gun , and sometimes I dropped by the studio. One day Jerry Bruckheimer, the film’s co-producer, said to me: “Why don’t you compose a song?” I did Danger Zone [recorded by Kenny Loggins] for the film and they liked it, then Jerry said they needed something slow for the romantic scenes with Tom Cruise [as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell] and Kelly McGillis [Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood].

I set a click to a slow tempo and made a rough demo playing everything. I sang the melody over it but was torn between two slightly different sections. At home, I listened again and chose the one we know. Then I went back to the studio and did a proper demo. The components are the five-note motif and the melody, and the distinctive bass sound, with a key change in the middle. I played it as an instrumental from beginning to end, and I loved it.

My Ferrari was parked behind the studio, with brake trouble. One day a guy, Tom Whitlock , came by and said he was a mechanic and could fix it. Later he said: “Oh and, by the way, I’m also a lyricist. If you ever need some words …” I was never good at lyrics, so gave him my demos. He wrote words for Danger Zone and Take My Breath Away among others, and the imagery was perfect.

On the demo, I’d done the distinctive bass sound on a synthesiser with some vibrato, but when we recorded it properly, I couldn’t recreate it, so used the bass sound from the demo. Martha Davis from the Motels sang the song first, and quite well, but the producers weren’t that excited, but when we did it with Terri everybody loved it.

Take My Breath Away is my favourite work, because of the components and the way Terri sings it. It won best original song at the Golden Globes and my third Oscar. There’s some things you forget but this one felt incredible.

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The loss of Goose (Anthony Edwards) still haunts the “Top Gun” films, despite Pete “Maverick” Mitchell ( Tom Cruise ) flying high once more.

Oscar winner Lady Gaga announced original song “Hold My Hand” for “ Top Gun: Maverick ,” the sequel to the hit 1986 film, in theaters May 27. The “House of Gucci” star released the emotional music video for the ballad on May 6, ahead of the “Top Gun: Maverick” premiere at Cannes in a few weeks.

Director Joseph Kosinski filmed Gaga belting the moving single while at an airfield in the desert. Flashbacks to the original film, helmed by Tony Scott, revisit Goose’s heartbreaking death as Cruise’s Maverick holds him. The follow-up film is set 30 years after the original, with Maverick now training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates, including Goose’s son Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller) aka Rooster, for a dangerous, specialized mission.

The lyrics for “Hold My Hand” include: “I see that you’re bleeding / You don’t need to show me again. But if you decide to, I’ll ride in this life with you / I won’t let go ’til the end.”

“When I wrote this song for ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ I didn’t even realize the multiple layers it spanned across the film’s heart, my own psyche, and the nature of the world we’ve been living in,” Gaga, who also contributed to the “Top Gun: Maverick” score along with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, and Harold Faltermeyer, tweeted .

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The “A Star Is Born” Academy Award winner continued, “I wanted to make music into a song where we share our deep need to both be understood and try to understand each other — a longing to be close when we feel so far away and an ability to celebrate life’s heroes…This song is a love letter to the world during and after a very hard time.”

Lead star Cruise praised Gaga’s dedication to the film while on “ The Late Late Show ,” saying that the song “opened up the whole movie” and grounded the “emotional core” of the epic film.

“The song she’d written just fell right in and became, really, the underlying score and the heartbeat of our film,” Cruise said.

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<p>If you’re planning a road trip and your playlist still needs some serious sprucing up, fear not! I’ve got you covered. Let’s be real; a road trip without some epic tunes is like pizza without toppings – just plain wrong! And lucky for you, the internet has recently been buzzing with some excellent song recommendations that are sure to kick your journey up a notch. So turn up the volume, and let’s hit the road.</p>

If you’re planning a road trip and your playlist still needs some serious sprucing up, fear not! I’ve got you covered. Let’s be real; a road trip without some epic tunes is like pizza without toppings – just plain wrong! And lucky for you, the internet has recently been buzzing with some excellent song recommendations that are sure to kick your journey up a notch. So turn up the volume, and let’s hit the road.

<p>A great addition to any playlist, “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne captures the essence of the road trip experience. The song features a catchy, upbeat melody that is easy to sing along to. Plus, it conveys a sense of freedom, adventure, and the exhilaration of being on the open road.</p>

1. Jackson Browne - "Running on Empty"

A great addition to any playlist, “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne captures the essence of the road trip experience. The song features a catchy, upbeat melody that is easy to sing along to. Plus, it conveys a sense of freedom, adventure, and the exhilaration of being on the open road.

<p>This song has achieved significant popularity and has become an enduring hit since its release in 2003. Its widespread recognition and status as a classic rock song make it a popular choice for road trip playlists, as it appeals to a wide range of listeners.</p>

2. The Killers - "Mr. Brightside"

This song has achieved significant popularity and has become an enduring hit since its release in 2003. Its widespread recognition and status as a classic rock song make it a popular choice for road trip playlists, as it appeals to a wide range of listeners.

<p>This song has become essential for any road trip playlist. The fast-paced rhythm and catchy lyrics make it impossible not to join in and sing along. The iconic line “I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more” is instantly recognizable and perfect for a long car ride with friends or family. This song is perfect for those moments when you need a burst of energy to keep the journey going.</p>

3. The Proclaimers - "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"

This song has become essential for any road trip playlist. The fast-paced rhythm and catchy lyrics make it impossible not to join in and sing along. The iconic line “I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more” is instantly recognizable and perfect for a long car ride with friends or family. This song is perfect for those moments when you need a burst of energy to keep the journey going.

<p>The opening piano chords of “Africa” are enough to transport you to a different place. It’s a classic road trip song you can’t leave out. Toto’s smooth and mellow sound is perfect for laid-back drives through scenic routes or a late-night drive under the stars. Even if you’ve never set foot in Africa, the lyrics “I bless the rains down in Africa” can evoke a sense of nostalgia within you.</p>

4. Toto - "Africa"

The opening piano chords of “Africa” are enough to transport you to a different place. It’s a classic road trip song you can’t leave out. Toto’s smooth and mellow sound is perfect for laid-back drives through scenic routes or a late-night drive under the stars. Even if you’ve never set foot in Africa, the lyrics “I bless the rains down in Africa” can evoke a sense of nostalgia within you.

<p>This song is a true classic and a must-have on any road trip playlist. The intense guitar riffs and upbeat tempo make it perfect for a high-speed drive or a long stretch of the open road. The lyrics of “Revvin’ up your engine, listen to her howlin’ roar” can make anyone feel like a rebel on the road. This song is perfect for those moments when you need a burst of adrenaline to keep you going.</p>

5. Kenny Loggins - "Danger Zone"

This song is a true classic and a must-have on any road trip playlist. The intense guitar riffs and upbeat tempo make it perfect for a high-speed drive or a long stretch of the open road. The lyrics of “Revvin’ up your engine, listen to her howlin’ roar” can make anyone feel like a rebel on the road. This song is perfect for those moments when you need a burst of adrenaline to keep you going.

<p>This song is a classic feel-good tune that has become essential on any road trip playlist. The fast-paced piano chords and Freddie Mercury’s energetic vocals can make anyone feel alive and free. It’s a perfect song for cruising down the highway with friends or family and belting out the lyrics. Whenever you hear the words “Don’t stop me now, I’m having such a good time, I’m having a ball” in a song, it’s bound to make you grin and forget about all your worries.</p>

6. Queen - "Don't Stop Me Now"

This song is a classic feel-good tune that has become essential on any road trip playlist. The fast-paced piano chords and Freddie Mercury’s energetic vocals can make anyone feel alive and free. It’s a perfect song for cruising down the highway with friends or family and belting out the lyrics. Whenever you hear the words “Don’t stop me now, I’m having such a good time, I’m having a ball” in a song, it’s bound to make you grin and forget about all your worries.

<p>This classic tune from the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” is the perfect addition to any road trip playlist. With its upbeat melody and catchy chorus, “Holiday Road” will have everyone in the car singing along and tapping their toes. It’s the perfect song for setting the tone of your adventure and getting everyone in a fun and playful mood.</p>

7. Lindsey Buckingham - "Holiday Road"

This classic tune from the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” is the perfect addition to any road trip playlist. With its upbeat melody and catchy chorus, “Holiday Road” will have everyone in the car singing along and tapping their toes. It’s the perfect song for setting the tone of your adventure and getting everyone in a fun and playful mood.

<p>This song is a must-have for any road trip playlist. The laid-back vibe and mellow instrumentation make it the perfect soundtrack for cruising down the highway. The lyrics are all about the joys of hitting the open road and exploring the world, making it an ideal choice for anyone with a serious case of wanderlust.</p>

8. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Road Trippin' "

This song is a must-have for any road trip playlist. The laid-back vibe and mellow instrumentation make it the perfect soundtrack for cruising down the highway. The lyrics are all about the joys of hitting the open road and exploring the world, making it an ideal choice for anyone with a serious case of wanderlust.

<p>This classic rock anthem is all about chasing your dreams and never giving up. This song is ideal for a road trip, where the excursion holds as much significance as the final destination. The driving beat, and catchy guitar riffs will energize everyone in the car for whatever adventures lie ahead.</p>

9. Tom Petty - "Runnin' Down a Dream"

This classic rock anthem is all about chasing your dreams and never giving up. This song is ideal for a road trip, where the excursion holds as much significance as the final destination. The driving beat, and catchy guitar riffs will energize everyone in the car for whatever adventures lie ahead.

<p>This iconic song is a must-have for any road trip playlist. With its soaring vocals, epic guitar solos, and intricate harmonies, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is the ultimate sing-along anthem. It’s the perfect song for belting out at the top of your lungs with your friends as you cruise the highway, living your best life.</p>

10. Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

This iconic song is a must-have for any road trip playlist. With its soaring vocals, epic guitar solos, and intricate harmonies, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is the ultimate sing-along anthem. It’s the perfect song for belting out at the top of your lungs with your friends as you cruise the highway, living your best life.

<p>Tom Cochrane’s “Life is a Highway” is a timeless tune that’s a must-have on any road trip playlist, having been featured on countless ones over the years. The upbeat and catchy tune is perfect for cruising down the open road and singing along at the top of your lungs. It’s a song that has stood the test of time and is loved by people of all ages.</p>

11. Tom Cochrane - "Life is a Highway"

Tom Cochrane’s “Life is a Highway” is a timeless tune that’s a must-have on any road trip playlist, having been featured on countless ones over the years. The upbeat and catchy tune is perfect for cruising down the open road and singing along at the top of your lungs. It’s a song that has stood the test of time and is loved by people of all ages.

<p>Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden is a surprising addition to a road trip playlist, but it will get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. The heavy metal masterpiece is a classic and is perfect for a long drive on the highway with the windows down, and the volume turned up.</p>

12. Iron Maiden - "Number of the Beast"

Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden is a surprising addition to a road trip playlist, but it will get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. The heavy metal masterpiece is a classic and is perfect for a long drive on the highway with the windows down, and the volume turned up.

<p>Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC is another great song for a road trip playlist. The iconic opening riff is instantly recognizable, and the high-energy vocals and driving beat make it perfect for a long drive. It’s a song that will have you singing along and tapping your foot to the beat.</p>

13. AC/DC - "Shoot to Thrill"

Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC is another great song for a road trip playlist. The iconic opening riff is instantly recognizable, and the high-energy vocals and driving beat make it perfect for a long drive. It’s a song that will have you singing along and tapping your foot to the beat.

<p>Radar Love by Golden Earring is a classic rock song that’s perfect for a road trip. The driving rhythm and catchy chorus make it a favorite for many, and it’s a great song to listen to while cruising down the highway. Even though many artists have covered the song over the years, the original version is still a favorite among fans.</p> <p>Source: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/726bdv/okay_reddit_what_song_is_every_road_trip_playlist/">Reddit</a></p>

14. Golden Earring - "Radar Love"

Radar Love by Golden Earring is a classic rock song that’s perfect for a road trip. The driving rhythm and catchy chorus make it a favorite for many, and it’s a great song to listen to while cruising down the highway. Even though many artists have covered the song over the years, the original version is still a favorite among fans.

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Israel's Eden Golan placed fifth in what was a relatively uneventful show at the Malmö Arena in Sweden, despite the most tumultuous build-up the contest has ever seen.

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Swiss performer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest , beating Croatian artist Baby Lasagna, who finished second, in what was perhaps the most divisive competition in its history.

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Eurovision was back and supplied everything fans are used to seeing on Europe’s most eccentric music night of the year: corset-clad dancers in knee-high leather boots puckering up for the Spanish “Kylie Minogue,” Ireland ‘s horned goth gremlin scream-singing a dark tale of witchcraft and some crafty camerawork masking the genitals of Finnish entrant Windows95Man (his denim shorts were swiftly delivered onstage by rope).

Hosted by Swedish-American actress Malin Akerman ( 27 Dresses , The Proposal ) and presenter Petra Mede, the four-hour spectacle featured performances from 25 different countries and even surprised the audience with virtual avatars of the legendary ABBA performing 1974’s winning hit “Waterloo.”

Despite the most tumultuous build-up the contest has ever seen, it was a relatively uneventful show (nudity-heavy, perhaps, but as lively and colorful as expected).

Eurovision organizers came under fire for their handling of the contest up until the Grand Final. Reports of unrest among the contestants and country delegations ran amok on social media. Rumors of entrants missing rehearsals, flags being pulled down and claims of misconduct backstage hugely disrupted the usually peppy Eurovision build-up. It was not helped by the disqualification of Dutch participant Joost Klein on Saturday, after an allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a female member of the production crew.

However, the contestant at the center of this year’s controversy, Israel’s Eden Golan, ended up receiving a powerful public backing. Golan’s participation came with widespread criticism including being booed while rehearsing  this week, but votes from the public placed her a very impressive fifth, indicating a more positive impression among voters than outside reception over the past week may have led observers to believe.

The only tangible evidence of an unwelcome reception for Golan was a notably less enthusiastic crowd response at the final — for Israel’s spokesperson, too. Attendees reported a sea of jeers that television microphones might not have picked up; the executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest , Martin Österdahl, received a chorus of arena-wide booing as he spoke, presumably following Klein’s exclusion.

Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. https://t.co/EKagHwQKCZ — Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 11, 2024

Golan has become a lightning rod for mass condemnation of Israel’s war on Gaza, which has left nearly 35,000 Palestinians dead, mostly women and children, since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people.

However, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) repeatedly defended its decision to include Israel, winners of Eurovision in 1978, 1979, 1998 and 2018. It released a statement demanding viewers do not abuse Golan. The young singer was under police protection this week.

“We would like to stress that any decisions regarding participation are the responsibility of the EBU’s governing bodies, not the individual artists,” the EBU said. “We are firmly against any form of abuse or harassment directed at participants, online or offline, and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.”

U.K. entrant Olly Alexander , once the frontman of British pop band Years & Years before he began performing under his own name, also faced pressure to quit. More than 450 queer artists, individuals and organizations called on him not to perform amid the conflict in Gaza. He refused, posting a statement explaining that while he “wholeheartedly” supports a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of all hostages, “it is my current belief that removing myself from the contest wouldn’t bring us any closer to our shared goal.”

Individuals from certain delegations refused to take part in the Eurovision finale. Just hours before the show began, former Eurovision entrant Käärijä pulled out as the spokesperson for the Finnish jury, saying that distributing points “does not feel right.” He did not elaborate further.

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros soon followed suit, citing Klein’s disqualification. The company wrote on X after consulting with their spokesperson Nikkie de Jagge: “Just like Nikkie, we imagined this evening very differently.”

As the competition now turns to its new host, Switzerland, the political turbulence has certainly left a sour taste in the mouths of spectators and organizers this year; a taste which will linger, perhaps, long after Malmö de-Eurovisions and returns to normal.

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With less than four hours to go before the live grand final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, developments on the ground in Malmö, Sweden, are heating up at a fast pace.

Netherlands’ Joost Klein Disqualified From Eurovision After ‘Incident’

During the third dress rehearsal for the grand final, still in progress at Malmö Arena, the singer from France stopped his performance to deliver a statement. Slimane unexpectedly halted the song and called for peace and unity.

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Also this afternoon, Alessandra Mele, who performed for Norway in the 2023 competition and who was scheduled to be the spokesperson for her country delivering their jury’s points, has withdrawn from that assignment.

She released the following statement on Instagram : “Tonight I was supposed to give out Norway’s points during the Eurovision final. Even though I’m thankful I was given the opportunity to do so, I’ve taken the decision to withdraw. United By Music — Eurovision’s motto — is the reason I do music. Unite people, bring them together. But right now those words are just empty words. There is a genocide going on and I’m asking you all to please open up your eyes, open up your heart. Let love lead you to the truth. It’s right in front of you. Free Palestine.”

Journalist Ingvild Helljesen will deliver Norway’s points during the live show. As of press time, demonstrators on the streets of Malmö can be heard protesting Israel’s participation.

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