Hand in Hand – Giorgio Moroder

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“Hand in Hand” is a song by the Italian producer and composer Giorgio Moroder with Paul Engemann.

It was created as the official theme song for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The song was intended to capture the spirit of the Olympic Games with its energetic and uplifting melody. “Hand in Hand” was written by Giorgio Moroder and his longtime collaborator Tom Whitlock. The song reflects themes such as unity, sportsmanship and the coming together of nations during the Olympic Games. The combination of Moroder’s electronic production and Engemann’s vocals resulted in a track that conveys a sense of celebration and shared success.