Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey’s collaboration in the mid-1980s brought together two pioneering forces of electronic music. Moroder, the Italian producer and songwriter often credited as a founding father of disco and electronic dance music, had already revolutionized pop with his innovative use of synthesizers and collaborations with artists such as Donna Summer.
Philip Oakey, the charismatic frontman of The Human League, was a central figure in shaping the sound and style of British synth-pop. Their partnership resulted in the 1985 album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder, a sleek blend of Moroder’s trademark pulsating production and Oakey’s distinctive baritone vocals. The project produced the enduring hit “Together in Electric Dreams,” originally recorded for the film Electric Dreams (1984), which became a synth-pop classic. Though short-lived, their collaboration captured the spirit of 1980s electronic music innovation and left a lasting mark on the genre.
The song “Together In Electric Dreams” by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey is a synth-pop gem that perfectly captures the spirit of the 1980s. Originally recorded for the 1984 film Electric Dreams, the song pairs Moroder’s shimmering, electronic production with Oakey’s rich, emotive vocals, creating a track that’s both futuristic and heartfelt. Surprisingly, despite being intended as a soundtrack single, it went on to become a huge hit in its own right, reaching the UK Top 3 and becoming one of the decade’s most enduring anthems. With its uplifting melody and nostalgic charm, “Together In Electric Dreams” remains a fan favorite, often celebrated as one of the defining synth-pop tracks of the era.
The song peaked at No. 03 in the UK charts on 27th October 1984.
| A-Side | Together In Electric Dreams (3:52) (Giorgio Moroder & Philip Oakey) Produced By Giorgio Moroder |
| B-Side | Together In Electric Dreams [Instrumental) (5:09) (Giorgio Moroder & Philip Oakey) Produced By Giorgio Moroder |
| Genre | Electronic, Rock, SynthPop |
| Release Date | September 1984 |
| Label | VIRGIN RECORDS |
| Catalogue Number | VS 713 |
| Date Of UK Top 40 Entry | 29th September 1984 |
| Highest Chart Position | No. 03 |
| Weeks In UK Top 40 | 10 |
| UK Top 40 Chart Run [10 weeks] – 29th September 1984 – 1st December 1984 |
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Officially Released Versions
Together In Electric Dreams [Single Version] [3:53]
Together In Electric Dreams [Extended] [6:26]
Together In Electric Dreams [Instrumental] [5:09]
See ALL releases of ‘Together In Electric Dreams’ on Discogs.
Versions On Spotify
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Lyrics
I only knew you for a while
I never saw your smile
Till it was time to go
Time to go away
(Time to go away)
Sometimes it’s hard to recognise
Love comes as a surprise
And it’s too late
It’s just too late to stay
Too late to stay
We’ll always be together
However far it seems
(Love never ends)
We’ll always be together
Together in electric dreams
Because the friendship that you gave
Has taught me to be brave
No matter where I go
I’ll never find a better prize
(Find a better prize)
Though you’re miles and miles away
I see you every day
I don’t have to try
I just close my eyes I close my eyes
I close my eyes
We’ll always be together
However far it seems
(Love never ends)
We’ll always be together
Together in electric dreams
We’ll always be together
However far it seems
(Love never ends)
We’ll always be together
Together in electric dreams
We’ll always be together
However far it seems
(Love never ends)
We’ll always be together
Together in electric dreams
We’ll always be together
However far it seems
(Love never ends)
We’ll always be together
Together in electric dreams…
Written By Giorgio Moroder & Philip Oakey
