This for me is an example of why 80's music was so good. All those synth textures, nice bits of funk guitar and a ripping stevie ray vaughan-type guitar solo over the top, can't beat it!
I often play it when driving in the mornings, over a coffee and a cigarette :) Yamaha Digital Synth, what a sound. Oh, and this is the full version, in case you want to dance a little longer - ruclips.net/video/Ery2_1H9tx0/видео.htmlsi=4O2Bxx11W4RjTn4T
This is like finding a long lost artifact in pristine condition. Every other existing example of this song on the internet is not quite right in some way or another. Thank you sir, I salute you.
Voice: - And now here's the producer of The Running Man and everyone favorite showman... Daaamooon Kiiiliaaan! APLAUSE!!! Damon: - Yeah! Thank you! You're beautiful! I love you! Yeeess! You're beautiful! Thank you! Haha! Shhh.... It's SHOWTIME!! Damon: - Alright! Now Tell me whats the number one challenge show in the whole wide world? Audience - Running Man Damon: - And who love's you and who you love? Audience - DAMON! Damon: One more time! Audience: - DAMON!!! Damon: - YESSS!!!
Written by one of the Jackson 5 in Paula Abdul's honor. The running man scenes are very well done and believable as a dystopian game show, with the entire world in an almost unsolvable and disastrous worldwide depression, Killain is effectively in charge and he knows it.
*Jackie Jackson* and *Paula Abdul* began dating when she was hired to choreograph The Jacksons' _Torture_ video. They remained an item while she choreographed dance sequences for _Coming to America_ and _The Running Man_
Nick I'm Phil... I mean what I say in the next few minutes very emotionally! I don't know whether to strangle you or hug you for eternity! I have been looking for this song for over 10 years now jealousy envy hate surprise and admiration are very little words right now thus version isn't even the exact version from the movie its edited in some way but its the best fucking version on the whole Internet at this point man I just want to eternally thank you for this you have no idea what this movie means to me and my brother growing up as kids Arnold is and will always be a fucking meteor ready to strike challenge down the man the legend he will always be back
Love this movie. I like how near the end when they go after Killian and his underdogs they run through the restricted area of ICS plaza. This song is playing.
@@ajhproductions2347 The issue I've always had with that, is that she didn't even have time to hide it, because they caught her right away. Could drive a truck through that plot hole.
I have been looking for this track for bloody years. Incredibly hard to get hold of. How you've managed this I do not know but thank you, thank you, thank you! Tracks like these shouldn't be hidden. The Running Man was one of the best movies of the 80's.
@Laura Matsuda yeah, *Misery* was partially based on King's fear that his fans would dislike what he wrote outside of horror. *The Running Man* is probably my favorite Bachman book.
Apparently Paula Abdul had rights for the song and didn't want it to be realeased so hence why you can't find it. The only versions you will find are remixes.
i cant believe i finally found this. I searched youtube for years because i was so disappointed that this superb song is NOT on the original soundtrack CD. I searched everywhere but could only found broken versions with cut out voices and messed up and mixed audio tracks or soundpieces put together. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!
Loving how the melody in this track calls back to the dangerous, cool vibes of Thriller (which was still huge in the decade this movie came out) when the string pads come in, but is somehow still its own thing. I always love when musicians do this.
I'm surprised this is still up after 5 years! I've downloaded and made several backups of the video, you never know when it's gonna get removed due to a copyright claim. Shame this catchy theme has never been officially released due to rights issues, but at least we've got this, thanks Nick!
This is truly amazing. As a 39 year old I can say that Running Man was one of my favourite films as a young boy. I love Paula's theme and this version sounds so complete. Thank you very much. This version sounds like it came from a standard music cassette tape because it has that tape hiss and very minor dropouts which actually kind of adds to its charm.
From what I understand, there's a bit of a legal dispute regarding the ownership rights - Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee wrote and composed it, while Paula Abdul (who choreographed the dance sequence in the movie which uses this composition) claims it to be her theme song, since her name's in it.
"The Running Man" has been brought to you by Breakaway Paramilitary Uniforms, Orthopure Procreation Pills, and Cadre Cola - it hits the spot! Promotional considerations paid for by Kelton Flamethrowers, Wainwright Electrical Launchers, and Hammond & Gage Chainsaws. Damon Killian's wardrobe by Chez Antoine: 19th-century craftsmanship for the 21st-century man. Cadre trooper and studio guard sidearms provided by Colchester - The pistol of patriots. Remember, tickets for the ICS studio tour are always available for Class-A citizens in good standing. If you'd like to be a contestant on "The Running Man", send a self-addressed stamped envelope to ICS Talent Hunt, care of your local affiliate, and then go out and do something really despicable! I'm Phil Hilton! Good night, and take care!
I waited so many years to be able to listen to this track without all the dialogue over the top (in the movie) This whole area of the film (the dancers) is like having a dream back into the 80's
Oh woooooow! Finally, thank you very much for posing this rare tune up Nick, I don't understand, Paula's theme is the best tune on this movie and they never thought to have put it on the album!
It looks like the newly announced, official expanded soundtrack release from Varese Sarabande will not contain Paula's Theme. Glad we have the song available here.
I’m playing this through my tv right now 🎼 🎶 and the missus is giving me the WTF eyes 👀…..she’s about the met the same death as Buzzsaw if she carries on! 😂😂 #Classic #Memories
Even finding the original soundtrack, this was not included (and I am a huge fan of Faltermeyer and Abdul's, so I am most grateful to you for sharing this). God bless you!
Thanx Nick!!! Watched that movie about a 25 Times and still love that dancing sequence. The choreography and the music are awesome! Respekt man - great Thing you put IT on RUclips. Thx again
Magnificent! Best song from the movie and was never released on the soundtrack. Why?? That's like Keta Bill's version of Hold On from Beverly Hills Cop.
I got to say nick, Bravo! Been searching for this song for so many years. The last time I checked 8 years ago for thus, nobody came up with a good remake. This right here is gold even though it's not the "full" song. I don't thunk anyone would have the time nor the patience to even try to recreate the full ics song from the movie. Thank you for this though, you got my subscription! Well deserved too!
Ownership tiff - Paula Abdul says this is her theme, since her name's in it, while Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee say it's theirs, since they composed and wrote it (PA choreographed a dance sequence for this movie using this tune).
![Harold Faltermeyer - The Running Man - Theme [Extended & Remastered by Gilles Nuytens]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/F7W0sEjWNzw/mqdefault.jpg)
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-I'll be back.
-Only in a re-run.
You guys see that! Buzz Saw touched me!
That moment has stuck with me for the last 30+ years. That a man could lift that bike. “Who’s the number one stalker?!” 😂
This for me is an example of why 80's music was so good. All those synth textures, nice bits of funk guitar and a ripping stevie ray vaughan-type guitar solo over the top, can't beat it!
Its so insanly uplifting and motivational. You can jump to the moon with this Songs.
Strong snares too.
This is the best audio version on YT, but no video dancers 😊
It fit the part so well also I feel
This theme deserved a 9min version as well !!
I come here every morning and dance to this before clocking in for work. This masterpiece lifts my spirits and picks me up when I’m down. Love it!! 💖
Tell me you dance like the dancers in the movie
Oh I wish!! :)
I often play it when driving in the mornings, over a coffee and a cigarette :) Yamaha Digital Synth, what a sound. Oh, and this is the full version, in case you want to dance a little longer - ruclips.net/video/Ery2_1H9tx0/видео.htmlsi=4O2Bxx11W4RjTn4T
Wow thank you!!! Cheers to your coffee!! 💖
@@AImaia and cheers to you ☕
-"Big crowd tonight"
-"Better there than the streets..."
Wasn’t sure what this guy said now i know thanks
And now here's the Producer of "THE RUNNING MAN",
and everybody's favorite showman,
Damon Killian!
Imagine hearing this every friday when in front of the tv with a pizza and Running Man the show about to start
This is like finding a long lost artifact in pristine condition.
Every other existing example of this song on the internet is not quite right in some way or another.
Thank you sir, I salute you.
It was to like find the relict bones of an 60 Million years old dino ;)
Such a good tune !!!
Couldn’t have said it better! Been searching for this tune for years. One of the most chill inducing moments in film history. Genius.
What an absolute banger of a track.
"I've got to score some steroids"
I'm getting an inexplicable urge to punch my way ruthlessly through an adoring crowd, then powerlift a souped-up dirt bike over my head.
was that because of the covid lockdown or the video? :)
1.20 mins
Did you guys see that!? @ZondaFRoaster touched me!
Zonda, slice those runners up for me, man!
80s movie soundtracks were the best ever
Voice: - And now here's the producer of The Running Man and everyone favorite showman... Daaamooon Kiiiliaaan!
APLAUSE!!!
Damon: - Yeah! Thank you! You're beautiful! I love you! Yeeess! You're beautiful! Thank you! Haha!
Shhh....
It's SHOWTIME!!
Damon: - Alright! Now Tell me whats the number one challenge show in the whole wide world?
Audience - Running Man
Damon: - And who love's you and who you love?
Audience - DAMON!
Damon: One more time!
Audience: - DAMON!!!
Damon: - YESSS!!!
DON’T TOUCH THE HAIR!
It's true! 😂😂😂
Tnks! 😉
Good ol' Running Man. Brings me back to my childhood.
Written by one of the Jackson 5 in Paula Abdul's honor. The running man scenes are very well done and believable as a dystopian game show, with the entire world in an almost unsolvable and disastrous worldwide depression, Killain is effectively in charge and he knows it.
Abdul choreographed the scene this song is featured in.
*Jackie Jackson* and *Paula Abdul* began dating when she was hired to choreograph The Jacksons' _Torture_ video. They remained an item while she choreographed dance sequences for _Coming to America_ and _The Running Man_
who loves you and WHO DO YOU LOVE?????
"Don't touch the hair!"
I used to say that non stop as a kid 😂
Beat me to it! Lol
I love blasting this on my speaker when I'm riding my bike. Love this
1:18 This is key moment that we all were waiting for many years ;)
I know what you mean 😀
Yes!
Such a godlike riff! :D
Now that hit the spot.
God bless you Arnold for giving my youth so many amazing bad ass movies to escape the world in. Cheers.
Nick I'm Phil... I mean what I say in the next few minutes very emotionally! I don't know whether to strangle you or hug you for eternity! I have been looking for this song for over 10 years now jealousy envy hate surprise and admiration are very little words right now thus version isn't even the exact version from the movie its edited in some way but its the best fucking version on the whole Internet at this point man I just want to eternally thank you for this you have no idea what this movie means to me and my brother growing up as kids Arnold is and will always be a fucking meteor ready to strike challenge down the man the legend he will always be back
I have been looking for this track since like, the 80s............................Just randomly showed up. Wow.
This is what the internet is really for. So pleased to find this by accident. Thanks for putting it out there. Great film, great times!
I wanted to hear the raw version of this song for so long. Thank you so much for uploading this!
All my whole life searching this!! thank you from Spain
You FUCKING Hero! 10 years. I've been looking for this for 10 years. Have my like.
You sir are the hero that we deserve for uploading this. I salute you.
Love this movie. I like how near the end when they go after Killian and his underdogs they run through the restricted area of ICS plaza. This song is playing.
How on earth did you get hold of this!??? Would love to hear your story!
It seems as though Nick doesn't want to tell anyone or let anyone else have this track? I would love to have this track also!
Only version I’ve ever been able to find is some hacked edit, this is gold!
Must be a good friend of Paula Abdul.
Me too. This is a find. Megan Gallivan.
😀
I hope everyone realises how rare this is. It's almost impossible to find a studio recording of this. It would be great to hear how you got it!
"You don't wanna know"
Maybe the same way Amber does???😁🍑
Arnold: WHERE DID YOU HIDE DAT??
Amber:...its none of your business! 😍
@@ajhproductions2347 The issue I've always had with that, is that she didn't even have time to hide it, because they caught her right away. Could drive a truck through that plot hole.
@@OldMastyr3Well, she already put it in her pants and could later have put it in her private parts at a non-watched moment in the interrogation room.
Great song for pumping Iron in the gym
This song and Captain Freedon's Workout are pure gold on this soundtrack! Thaks for have this treasure! :)
No pain, no gain, that's the ticket!
I have been looking for this track for bloody years. Incredibly hard to get hold of. How you've managed this I do not know but thank you, thank you, thank you!
Tracks like these shouldn't be hidden. The Running Man was one of the best movies of the 80's.
This Theme cracked unexepted instantly my Nutsacks. Great Shit! 🌶
Underrated Stephen King adaptation
@Laura Matsuda yeah, *Misery* was partially based on King's fear that his fans would dislike what he wrote outside of horror. *The Running Man* is probably my favorite Bachman book.
Apparently Paula Abdul had rights for the song and didn't want it to be realeased so hence why you can't find it. The only versions you will find are remixes.
👍
i cant believe i finally found this. I searched youtube for years because i was so disappointed that this superb song is NOT on the original soundtrack CD. I searched everywhere but could only found broken versions with cut out voices and messed up and mixed audio tracks or soundpieces put together. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!
Same here.
Harold Faltermyer still sounds cool.
Muy bueno el sound track de una gran película, muchas gracias por compartir. 😊❤😊
Jesus, this must be one of the best original movie soundtrack songs ever. Thanks so much. I will name my first-born after you!
Loving how the melody in this track calls back to the dangerous, cool vibes of Thriller (which was still huge in the decade this movie came out) when the string pads come in, but is somehow still its own thing. I always love when musicians do this.
I'm surprised this is still up after 5 years! I've downloaded and made several backups of the video, you never know when it's gonna get removed due to a copyright claim. Shame this catchy theme has never been officially released due to rights issues, but at least we've got this, thanks Nick!
Wow, incredible.. searched long and hard for this, thought it would never see the light of day. Thank you, Sir.
Don't touch the hair.
Finally someone got the original!!! Been waiting for years!!!
This is truly amazing. As a 39 year old I can say that Running Man was one of my favourite films as a young boy. I love Paula's theme and this version sounds so complete. Thank you very much. This version sounds like it came from a standard music cassette tape because it has that tape hiss and very minor dropouts which actually kind of adds to its charm.
Thank u been looking for this for years
Me too
Thank you for uploading this... How I miss the 80's
I remember looking fruitlessly for this on the internet over ten years ago; I *never* thought we'd hear it! Many thanks.
It's SHOW TIME!
OMG , been looking for this tune for about 10 years and i almost gave up hope from all the bad remixes and film mashups.
Never give up hope 😉
Why isn't this song on the official soundtrack from the movie!?
From what I understand, there's a bit of a legal dispute regarding the ownership rights - Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee wrote and composed it, while Paula Abdul (who choreographed the dance sequence in the movie which uses this composition) claims it to be her theme song, since her name's in it.
What sorcery is this?! Finally, we have this masterpiece! Better download it now before Paula Abdul has it removed. Nick, how came you by this?
who's to say it's her fault.. leave paula alone XD
Having this saved up. Love having this fully uninterrupted.
Thanks for finding this. The tv intro scene is my favourite scene from The Running Man. Great movie.
"The Running Man" has been brought to you by Breakaway Paramilitary Uniforms, Orthopure Procreation Pills, and Cadre Cola - it hits the spot! Promotional considerations paid for by Kelton Flamethrowers, Wainwright Electrical Launchers, and Hammond & Gage Chainsaws. Damon Killian's wardrobe by Chez Antoine: 19th-century craftsmanship for the 21st-century man. Cadre trooper and studio guard sidearms provided by Colchester - The pistol of patriots. Remember, tickets for the ICS studio tour are always available for Class-A citizens in good standing. If you'd like to be a contestant on "The Running Man", send a self-addressed stamped envelope to ICS Talent Hunt, care of your local affiliate, and then go out and do something really despicable! I'm Phil Hilton! Good night, and take care!
80s babies rock!!!!
I waited so many years to be able to listen to this track without all the dialogue over the top (in the movie)
This whole area of the film (the dancers) is like having a dream back into the 80's
And now the future is here. 2019. How time flies! loved the choreography of Paula Abdul and her dancers on this song. Great song too!
Oh woooooow! Finally, thank you very much for posing this rare tune up Nick, I don't understand, Paula's theme is the best tune on this movie and they never thought to have put it on the album!
“It’s show time! 😮💛
It looks like the newly announced, official expanded soundtrack release from Varese Sarabande will not contain Paula's Theme. Glad we have the song available here.
“That boy’s one mean motherf**ker” 😂 this song gets me so hyped for The Running Man
"I can pick anyone I choose....and I choose....ben richards!"
@@ajhproductions2347 YEESSS!
$200 on Richards!
And no tongue!!!
Every Sunny Workout days theme !! It has an touch of infinity awesome tune every single time ;)
Only in a re-run.
I’m playing this through my tv right now 🎼 🎶 and the missus is giving me the WTF eyes 👀…..she’s about the met the same death as Buzzsaw if she carries on! 😂😂 #Classic #Memories
"it is the year 2019...."
thanks a lot man! you restored my faith on good will on earth! :D peace!!
"Buzz saw touched me"
that part was hilarious.
Now all we need is someone to find “No Mercy” by Bill Wray from Lionheart. That’s the true grail.
You, sir, are a fucking GOD!
That little guitar riff at 1:22 never fails to give me goosebumps.
Even finding the original soundtrack, this was not included (and I am a huge fan of Faltermeyer and Abdul's, so I am most grateful to you for sharing this). God bless you!
The strings with the synths I always loved it and still do
2020 and LOVING THIS FIND!
Thanks
Thanx Nick!!! Watched that movie about a 25 Times and still love that dancing sequence. The choreography and the music are awesome! Respekt man - great Thing you put IT on RUclips. Thx again
Both ahead and behind its own time, at the same time.
Magnificent! Best song from the movie and was never released on the soundtrack. Why?? That's like Keta Bill's version of Hold On from Beverly Hills Cop.
This is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Now, can someone please make a ten-hour loop of this song?!! 🙏
This movie is the training video for 2021! 😥😁
Well done very well done
Absolutely Fantastic i have been waiting for this original version for many years
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Damn it, man! You won everything with this. Nice shot.
Thank you for uploading it.
It's great hearing the proper unedited version.
Thanks again...
Damon Killian: “Don’t touch the hair!”
Finally 😭😁 .. Thank you soooo much for this theme .. I have waited so long to have it
I got to say nick, Bravo! Been searching for this song for so many years. The last time I checked 8 years ago for thus, nobody came up with a good remake. This right here is gold even though it's not the "full" song. I don't thunk anyone would have the time nor the patience to even try to recreate the full ics song from the movie. Thank you for this though, you got my subscription! Well deserved too!
full disclosure that I did not recreate anything, I just posted a file that had been retrieved from recording studio archives
@@NickTheNewbie You, my friend, have struck gold. :)
If Hollywood insists on a remake (which I don’t agree with) with Glen Powell… the very least they can do is bring this epic track back!
I think the remake is supposed to be closer to the original book, so this track probably feel pretty out of place in that kind of setting
IMDB says: Paula's Theme
Written and Produced by *Jackie Jackson* and *Glen Barbee*
Performed by *Jackie Jackson* and *Glen Barbee*
Love this recording...and those pads!!
Intense... thank you from the bottom of my heart! Makes quarantine better
Finally this theme. Thank you very much sir.
Just watched this again for the first time since the 90s with my 8 year old son, forgot what a fun movie it is. Great 80s soundtrack too.
I couldn't find this on the album, so described the scene to chat gpt. It understood it and took me here.
Super classic film 👍
Wow, thanks a lot for this version. I love this movie and this part in particular.
Why wasn't this on the recent deluxe edition?
Ownership tiff - Paula Abdul says this is her theme, since her name's in it, while Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee say it's theirs, since they composed and wrote it (PA choreographed a dance sequence for this movie using this tune).
@@OnafetsEnovap For the sake of ego, couldn't they have just let this one go?
@@curtis8516 That would have been nice, I will admit.
Absolutely incredible music i love this movie long move 80s!
I can tell this track alone was the inspiration for many of the “NewRetroWave” type artists.
There’s plenty of soundtracks and songs from the 80s that influence new retro wave I don’t think that’s a secret to anyone with musical insight
@@Glamosapien Especially electronic, new wave, pop music from the 80s
Woah I was searching for this, for years! Thank you!!
How in GOD’S GREEN EARTH did you find this?!?!
Amazing job. Thanks for getting this to so many who love it
It's showtime!
This tune is nice big time
#YamahaDX7 #DigitalSynthesizer #Ruled The #80s #OneLove