Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire CD

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Chariots of Fire is a 1981 musical score by Greek electronic composer Vangelis (credited as Vangelis Papathanassiou) for the British film Chariots of Fire, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Original Music Score.

The album topped Billboard 200 for 4 weeks, reaching #1. It reached #2 in Canada, #5 in the UK, #5 in Australia, and #6 in New Zealand.

The opening theme of the film, called "Titles" on the album track listing but widely known as "Chariots of Fire", was released as a single; on the Billboard Hot 100 it reached #1 after five months and stayed there for a week.

 

"Chariots of Fire" ("Titles")  – 3:33

"Five Circles" – 5:20

"Abraham's Theme" – 3:20

"Eric's Theme" – 4:18

"100 Metres" – 2:04

"Jerusalem" – 2:47 (Hubert Parry, arr. Harry Rabinowitz)

"Chariots of Fire" – 20:41