earner of royalties of all songs, behind "White Christmas" and "Happy Birthday to You". One reason for the song's resurgence during the mid-1980s was the song's inclusion in the iconic '80s film Top Gun. After Maverick (assisted by Goose) serenades his love interest with the tune, she returns the favor by selecting it on the jukebox at his old hangout to catch his attention and reunite. As the end credits begin to roll, the main character, Maverick, literally flies off into the sunset as the Righteous Brothers harmonic chorus continues in the background. The song also made a significant appearance in the TV sitcom Cheers. It was said to be the favorite song of main character Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley) in the episode "Please Mr. Postman" and was included in multiple episodes throughout the series. The song has been adopted as a terrace chant by supporters of English football club Nottingham Forest. On 14 September 2013, Bill Medley visited Forest's City Ground to meet supporters before a match against Barnsley. References 1964 songs 1964 singles 1965 singles 1980 singles Songs written by Phil Spector Songs written by Barry Mann Songs with lyrics by Cynthia Weil The Righteous Brothers songs Barbara Fairchild songs The Beach Boys songs Carroll Baker songs Dionne Warwick songs Donny Hathaway songs Roberta Flack songs Checkmates, Ltd. songs Hall & Oates songs Isaac Hayes songs The Osmonds songs Cilla Black songs Glen Campbell songs Song recordings produced by Phil Spector Song recordings produced by George Martin Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Cashbox number-one singles UK Singles Chart number-one singles RPM Top Singles number-one singles United States National Recording Registry recordings Philles Records singles RCA Records singles Parlophone singles Atlantic Records singles EMI Records singles Capitol Records singles Scepter Records singles Torch songs Male vocal duets Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements