What Is The Name Of Art Bell's Intro Song On His 'Coast To Coast AM' Show?

If you've ever tuned into 'Coast To Coast AM' during its heyday, you'll likely remember the unmistakable electronic track that welcomed listeners into Art Bell's world of the strange and unexplained. The song that served as both the show's intro and bumper music was 'Chase' by Giorgio Moroder, a 1978 track that was far ahead of its time.

Art Bell, the legendary host of 'Coast To Coast AM', was known for his deep voice, engaging storytelling, and his ability to make the weird and wonderful feel just a little more real. But part of the show's magic came from its atmosphere - something 'Chase' helped to create. The electronic track, with its pulsing synths and hypnotic rhythm, was the perfect companion to late-night discussions on UFOs, government cover-ups, and all things paranormal.

Art used several songs as his intro music over the years, but the 'Chase' is perhaps the most memorable. You can listen to it below and experience for yourself the track that set the tone for some of the most fascinating and mysterious conversations ever aired.

'Chase' was composed by Italian music producer Giorgio Moroder for the Academy Award-winning film 'Midnight Express' (1978). Moroder, a pioneer of electronic music, was asked by director Alan Parker to create a piece in the style of 'I Feel Love', the track he had produced for Donna Summer. The result was 'Chase', a high-energy instrumental that played a key role in defining the emerging hi-NRG genre - a precursor to electronic dance music.

The film 'Midnight Express' itself is a gritty prison drama based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student who was imprisoned in Turkey for drug smuggling. The film's soundtrack, especially 'Chase', was widely praised, and the track even made its way onto the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1979, peaking at number 33. It also reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.

The music was arranged by Harold Faltermeyer, best known for composing 'Axel F', the iconic theme from 'Beverly Hills Cop'. Moroder and Faltermeyer's work on 'Chase' was a defining moment in electronic music, pushing boundaries and influencing future generations of producers.

Art passed away in 2018, but his voice - and the music that introduced him - remains deeply embedded in the memories of those who spent countless nights listening to his show. The pairing of 'Chase' with Art's eerie and intriguing broadcasts helped shape the identity of 'Coast To Coast AM', making it one of the most recognised themes in paranormal radio history.