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Chariots of Fire, the drama depicting two British Olympian runners, was released in 1981 40 years ago this spring and left us with an enduring cultural treasure: its musical
theme allowfullscreen frameborder= 0 >. The pulsing, instrumental anthem summoned the will to accomplish our dreams and served as the soundtrack for the world s fake-slow-motion running activities for a generation.
The 1980s also gave the world
another musical gift of Olympic proportions this time for the real-life Summer games:
The Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984. The lesser-known album served, and serves, not only as an historical souvenir but as the definitive collection of athletic event and ceremony themes crafted for the occasion including the debut of John William s beloved and perennial composition,
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