The BBC used Vangelis's Chariots of Fire as its Olympic theme tune in 1984.

BBC 选用了范吉利斯的《火战车》作为其1984年奥运节目的主题音乐。

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Last year he was seen in the London 2012 opening ceremony, delighting millions in a skit that saw his Mr Bean alter-ego "perform" the Chariots of Fire theme with The London Symphony Orchestra.

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In the background, rousing music such as the "Chariots of Fire" theme song played.

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Other qualities that make music ideal for workouts are motivational sounds and lyrics think the theme from "Chariots of Fire" with its associated image of men running on the beach.

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