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Reach Out is a 1984 song by Giorgio Moroder, which was the soundtrack of the 1984 Summer Olympics and sung by Paul Engemann. It was later included on Moroder's 1985 album Innovisions.

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"Reach Out"
Single by Giorgio Moroder
B-side	"Reach Out (instrumental)"
Released	August 25, 1984
Recorded	1984
Length	3:43
Label	Hansa Records
Songwriter(s)	Giorgio Moroder, Richie Zito, Paul Engemann
Producer(s)	Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder singles chronology
"Lady Lady Lady" (1983) "'Reach Out'" (1984) "Together in Electric Dreams" (1984)

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.[1]

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

Charts

Chart (1981)	Peak position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2]	4
West Germany (Official German Charts)[3]	1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4]	2
US Billboard Hot 100[5]	81

Cover versions

• 1984: Ricky Shayne
• 1999: Karel Gott
• 2003: Lichtenfels

References

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