Down Deep Inside
"Down Deep Inside (Theme From "The Deep")" | ||||
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German vinyl picture sleeve | ||||
Single by Donna Summer | ||||
from the album The Deep soundtrack | ||||
B-side | Theme from "The Deep" (Instrumental) | |||
Released | August 1977 | |||
Genre | Disco | |||
Length | 4:23 | |||
Label | Casablanca | |||
Songwriter(s) | Donna Summer, John Barry | |||
Producer(s) | John Barry | |||
Donna Summer singles chronology | ||||
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"Down Deep Inside" is the theme song from the 1977 film The Deep. The film's score was written by British composer John Barry and the lyrics to the main theme were added by disco singer Donna Summer. The track was released as a single and became a hit in some European countries, including the U.K. The film soundtrack LP also contained a slower tempo version of the song,[1] and an extended version of the original later appeared on a CD version of Summer's 1978 Live and More album. The song was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.[2]
Chart performance
The song was a hit on the US dance chart, as well as a top-five hit in the UK and a top-ten hit in the Netherlands.
Charts
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 70 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 4 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5] | 8 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] | 25 |
Italy (Musica e dischi)[7] | 17 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] | 6 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 5 |
UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 5 |
US Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles[11] | 3 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Silver | 250,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Joe Viglione. "The Deep (Original Soundtrack) Allmusic review". Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ "List of awards & nominations for The Deep". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. p. 300. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Donna Summer – Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Donna Summer – Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Donna Summer – Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ Racca, Guido (2019). M&D Borsa Singoli 1960–2019 (in Italian). ISBN 9781093264906.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Donna Summer" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Donna Summer – Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ "List of US chart positions for Donna Summer". Rovi Corporation / Billboard. Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ "British single certifications – Donna Summer – Down Deep Inside". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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