: The song was initially offered to The Motels , but Moroder eventually chose Berlin because he had previously produced their song "No More Words." Band Dynamics & Conflict
: Tom Whitlock, Moroder's former studio assistant, wrote the lyrics during his drive home from the studio after hearing the demo. berlin_take_my_breath_away_1986_hq
: The band was deeply divided over the song. Primary songwriter John Crawford opposed recording it, fearing it would overshadow their own material and didn't fit their new wave sound. : The song was initially offered to The
: Though it led to the band's eventual disbandment shortly after its success, Nunn later viewed the track as a "gift" that solidified Berlin's place in music history. Moroder's former studio assistant