Up Where We Belong
Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes
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Who knows what tomorrow brings In a world few hearts survive All I know is the way I feel When it's real, I keep it alive The road is long There are mountains in our way But we climb a step every day Love lift us up where we belong Where the eagles cry On a mountain high Love lift us up where we belong Far from the world below Up where the clear winds blow Some hang on to used to be Live their lives looking behind All we have is here and now All our lives, out there to find The road is long There are mountains in our way But we climb a step every day Love lift us up where we belong Where the eagles cry On a mountain high Love lift us up where we belong Far from the world we know Where the clear winds blow Time goes by No time to cry Life's you and I Alive today Love lift us up where we belong Where the eagles cry On a mountain high Love lift us up where we belong Far from the world we know Where the clear winds blow Love lift us up where we belong Where the eagles cry On a mountain high Love lift us up where we belong
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Written by: Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Saint-Marie, Will Jennings
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25 facts about this song
Song Creation"Up Where We Belong" is a pop song written and scored by Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Will Jennings.
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Film AssociationThis song is renowned for its feature in the 1982 film "An Officer and a Gentleman," directed by Taylor Hackford. It was instrumental to the film's storyline, enhancing its popularity.
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Iconic ArtistsThe song was performed by Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker, two acclaimed artists known for their distinct, emotion-filled singing styles.
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Award RecognitionIn 1983, "Up Where We Belong" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It was also awarded a Golden Globe for best original song in a motion picture the same year.
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Chart SuccessThe song became an international hit, climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached the top of the charts in Canada and was a top 10 hit in several other countries.
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Grammy Nomination"Up Where We Belong" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1983.
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Impact on Artists' CareersFor both Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker, "Up Where We Belong" is one of their highest-charting and most recognized songs. For Buffy Sainte-Marie, known more as a folk artist, it marked a successful venture into pop music.
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Cover Versions"Up Where We Belong" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, reflecting its enduring popularity. Some of these include BeBe & CeCe Winans, Cliff Richard, and Gary Morris.
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Lyrics themeThe lyrics of the song are uplifting and motivational, conveying a message of love overcoming obstacles: "Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry, on a mountain high."
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Impact on Pop CultureBesides its association with "An Officer and a Gentleman," the song has appeared in numerous other films and TV shows, such as "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," and "Glee," demonstrating its ongoing cultural influence.
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Collaboration"Up Where We Belong" is a collaborative song by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jennifer Warnes, and Joe Cocker.
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Release YearIt was released in 1982.
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Film AssociationThe song is most known as the love theme from the film "An Officer and a Gentleman."
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Oscar WinnerIn 1983, the song won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
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Chart-ToppingThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for three weeks.
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Grammy NomineeAlthough it did not win, "Up Where We Belong" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Composer and LyricistsThe song was composed by Jack Nitzsche and co-written by Buffy Sainte-Marie and Will Jennings.
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Multi-CoveredIt has been covered by multiple artists across different genres since its release.
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Prestigious PerformancesJoe Cocker performed the song at Ronald Reagan's Presidential Inaugural Gala, which was a prestigious event.
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International SuccessGlobally, the song was also successful, reaching number one in Canada and number seven in the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song featuring scenes from the film "An Officer and a Gentleman".
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Different VersionsOver time, many different versions of the song have been recorded, in several different languages.
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Critically AcclaimedIt's considered a classic and is recognized as one of the most successful film songs of all time.
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Related to the Plot of the FilmThe emotion-evoking lyrics of "Up Where We Belong" is in sync with the plot of the film, enhancing the viewer's experience.
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Top 20 SongRolling Stone magazine listed "Up Where We Belong" as one of the 20 biggest duets of all time.
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