SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:13 Min.
Co-written with David Foster, John Parr’s signature pop-rock tune first appeared as the central theme of 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire movie soundtrack. It has resurfaced on various ‘80s anthology albums since then, including Billboard Top Hits: 1985 and Atlantic Hit Singles: 1980-1988.
REVIEW:
Bolstered by a catchy melody, hearing this tune’s occasional radio play remains a blast. Surprisingly articulate for this style of song, the lyrics grasp facing life as a twentysomething. Impressively, John Parr doesn’t just rehash a limited set of catchphrases over and over – his song continues building up to the end. For any 80’s pop or soundtrack playlist, St Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) is well worth the download.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
Note: An ideal companion download would be Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from 1985’s The Breakfast Club movie soundtrack.
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