She is greeted by spirits of military airmen from various eras before she and the spirits vanish into thin air at the end, a literal play on the lyric "Take My Breath Away". Impact and Awards
The song was written by legendary producer Giorgio Moroder and lyricist Tom Whitlock . Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Official Video - Top Gun)
Terri Nunn performs in scorched blue coveralls, walking among decaying aircraft parts. She is greeted by spirits of military airmen
While the song was Berlin's biggest hit, its shift toward a synth-pop ballad style caused internal friction that eventually led to the band's temporary breakup. While the song was Berlin's biggest hit, its
The song won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1986.
The original footage for the video was shot at an (part of the Mojave Air & Space Port ) at night.
A demo of the track so impressed director Tony Scott and producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson that they filmed additional romantic scenes between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis specifically to showcase the song.