The song was written by legendary producer Giorgio Moroder and lyricist Tom Whitlock .
Directed by Marcelo Anciano , the music video blends footage from Top Gun with original performances by Berlin’s lead singer, Terri Nunn . Music Video Visual Analysis Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Official Video - Top Gun)
The video employs ghostly imagery; Nunn appears to be a ghost as electric lights flicker to life around her. The song was written by legendary producer Giorgio
The song won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1986. Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Official Video - Top Gun)