1988

Album and Seoul Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Arranged, Programmed & Performed by

Anthony Marinelli

ARTIST  Giorgio Moroder, Koreana

PRODUCER  Giorgio Moroder

LABEL Polygram, Polydor

Songs  Music by Giorgio Moroder/Lyrics by Tom Whitlock, Sung by Koreana

“Hand in Hand”, “Stay”, “Love Away”, “Loving You, Loving Me”, “Restless Heart”, “Victory”, “Listen to Your Heart”, “Live My Life”, “Running Like the Wind”, “Call My Name”,

About the Album

“Hand in Hand” is the Official Olympia song for Seoul ‘88

  In 1988, the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee (SLOOC) decided to produce and distribute an official song of the Seoul Games to publicize the Games to all the IOC member nations, encouraging their participation in the festival and consolidating the harmony and friendship of the entire world citizens through the song.  After Italian composer Giorgio Moroder, U.S. songwriter Tom Whitlock, and singing group Koreana were chosen, the title of the song was decided as "Hand in Hand."

"Hand in Hand" topped popular songs in 17 countries including Sweden, Federal Rep. Of Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Japan and Hong Kong and was listed among the top 10s of the popular songs in more than 30 countries. The hit of the song meant the success of the publicity campaign on the Seoul Games.

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