Cocker was originally "dubious" about the song and famously described the first demo as "dreadful".
Written by Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Will Jennings. Joe Cocker Up Where We Belong
"Up Where We Belong," the 1982 power ballad by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes, is one of the most iconic movie themes in history. Originally recorded for the film An Officer and a Gentleman , it became a global #1 hit and earned multiple major awards. 🎵 Song Background and Creation Cocker was originally "dubious" about the song and
Jennifer Warnes was invited first due to her past soundtrack success. She suggested the song be a duet and recommended Joe Cocker. Joe Cocker Up Where We Belong