“Take My Breath Away” is, without a doubt, Berlin’s calling card. In 2020, the group released an orchestral version of the song for their album Strings Attached .

“Take My Breath Away” captures the urge for a moment’s passion, even if a longer coupling might not be on the table. Whitlock’s lyrics at times seem torn from the pages of a bodice-ripper: ...

Tom Whitlock, Lyricist Behind ‘Top Gun’ Hit ‘Take My Breath Away,’ Dies at 68. He also wrote the lyrics for the film's "Danger Zone," performed by Kenny Loggins.

Tom Whitlock, who won a Best Song Oscar for co-writing the 'Top Gun' song 'Take My Breath Away' and also the film's "Danger Zone," died February 18. He was 68.

The “Top Gun” songs “Danger Zone” and “Take My Breath Away,” with words by Mr. Whitlock and music by Giorgio Moroder, were just two of the more than 100 songwriting credits he accrued ...