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This duet was composed by Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Will Jennings for the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, performed by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. Warnes was selected due to her track record with soundtrack recordings and proposed making it a collaborative piece. Jennings constructed the song by incorporating various sections from Nitzsche and Sainte-Marie's film score. The track was released in July 1982 to align with the film's theatrical debut.
What the lyrics are about
Addresses the difficulties inherent in life and romantic relationships, along with the challenges individuals work to overcome.
