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   Why is the song 'Chariots of fire' called 'titles'?

   • On the film's soundtrack album, the piece is called "Titles" because of its use in the movie's opening titles sequence, but it widely became known 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".

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   Which movie is the song 'Chariots of Fire' from?

   • From the Major Motion picture Chariots of Fire; the story of Olympic runners, Eric Liddel and Harold Abrahams. An orchestral arrangement of Vangelis's song, 'Chariots of Fire'.

   Chariots of Fire by Vangelis free sheet music | Download

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   When did Chariots of fire come out?

   • The film was released in the U.S. in October of 1981, 40 years ago this week. It can be watched now on HBO Max. Chariots of Fire, directed by Hugh Hudson, is the (mostly) true story of a pair of friends who met at the University of Cambridge in 1919, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell (played, respectively, by Ben Cross and Ian Charleston).

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   Where did the title 'Bring Me my Chariots of fire' come from?

   • The title of the film was inspired by the hymn Jerusalem, written by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916, which includes the words “bring me my chariots of fire” from William Blake’s poetical tribute Milton A Poem (c. 1804-1810). Blake’s words in turn were sourced from the Bible, Kings II, 2:11, “There appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire.”

   Idiom Origins - Chariots of fire - History of Chariots of fire

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   What is Chariots of fire based on?

   • The real-life story of the two Olympic champions propelled by a higher purpose inspired the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. Born in China to Scottish missionaries, Liddell attended British prep schools and spent years without seeing his parents. The shy, pious student excelled on the track despite his unorthodox running style.

   The Real‑Life Olympic History Behind ‘Chariots of Fire’

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   What is the theme of 'Chariots of fire'?

   • The film “Chariots of Fire,” which was released in 1981, tells the story of two athletes in the 1924 Summer Olympics, who despite their differences in faith and social status, both competed in the games, ultimately achieving victory. The song was created to depict the story’s theme of human endurance and determination, which anyone can relate to.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Chariots of Fire – Titles by Vangelis

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   Chariots of fire. In the Old Testament, the prophet Elijah was carried into heaven by a chariot of fire. “Chariots of Fire” was also the title of a famous British film in 1981 with stirring music by Vangelis, centred on the 1924 Olympics.

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   Originally composed as the theme for the British film Chariots of Fire, which tells the story of two athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics, the song gained immense popularity and became a symbol of triumph, determination, and human achievement. Its slow, uplifting melody, combined with the grand electronic soundscapes for which Vangelis ...

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   Chariots of Fire, directed by Hugh Hudson, is the (mostly) true story of a pair of friends who met at the University of Cambridge in 1919, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell (played, respectively, by Ben Cross and Ian Charleston). Abrahams was Jewish, while Liddell was the son of Scottish missionaries in China.

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   Apr 27, 2024 · “Chariots of Fire” is an instrumental score which was recorded in 1981 by Greek composer Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, known as Vangelis. The song was the main theme for the film of the same name and was used as the official theme of the 1984 Summer Olympics.

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   A musical theme written for the British movie Chariots of Fire in 1981, by the Greek electronic composer Vangelis. Made it as a number one on the Billboard c...

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   Aug 5, 2024 · Memories of the Olympic feats of Abrahams and Liddell faded from memory until they were resurrected in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, winner of four Oscars including the Academy Award for Best...

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   Jan 5, 2024 · “Chariots of Fire” was originally composed for the 1981 film of the same name, and it occupies the entire Side 2 of the film’s original soundtrack album. Its 20-minute length allows the listener to immerse themselves in its enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms.