Chariots of Fire (instrumental)

"Chariots of Fire"
One of side-A labels of US single
Single by Vangelis
from the album Chariots of Fire
B-side"Eric's Theme"
ReleasedApril 1981 (UK)
December 1981 (US)[1]
Recorded1980
GenreOrchestral pop, film score, symphonic
Length3:32
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Vangelis
Producer(s)Vangelis
Vangelis singles chronology
"My Love"
(1980)
"Chariots of Fire"
(1981)
"Cosmos Theme"
(1981)
Alternative release
Side A of New Zealand single
Side A of New Zealand single

"Chariots of Fire" is an instrumental theme written and recorded by Vangelis for the soundtrack of the 1981 film of the same name. It has been covered by numerous performers and used for various television programs and sporting events.

  1. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (1995). The Great Rock Discography. Canongate Press. p. 865. ISBN 9780862415419.