The 1984 cult film Electric Dreams may not have topped the box office, but its soundtrack was pure 80s gold.
The standout track Together in Electric Dreams by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey became bigger than the movie itself and remains one of the most nostalgic synth pop songs of the decade. The song reached number 3 on the UK charts and became a global hit, remembered long after the film faded from theaters.
The full soundtrack also features:
- Culture Club
- Jeff Lynne
- Giorgio Moroder
- Heaven (Warrant) 17
- And more


Trivia:
- The voice of the computer was done by Bud Cort, known for Harold and Maude
- Director Steve Barron also directed iconic 80s music videos like Take On Me and Billie Jean
- Giorgio Moroder composed the score and made a cameo in the film
- Dr. Ruth appears in a quick cameo
- The film was the first release from Virgin Films
- Together in Electric Dreams charted higher than the movie’s entire run
Whether you saw the movie back in the day or just remember hearing Together in Electric Dreams on MTV or the radio, let’s talk about it:
- Do you remember the first time you heard it
- Which songs from the soundtrack stand out to you
- Ever own the vinyl, cassette, or CD