John Farnham - Thunder In Your Heart

This song featured in the the movie R.A.D. in 1986. Not much is known about the song itself.

[@Musiconcepts]

As one or the writers of this song I thought you might like to know that it was written specifically for that scene in the movie. We were thrilled that John recorded the song. The record had a lot of power so we were really pleased with his performance. It was a fun record to get! Glad you all like it! Gloria S.

[@Unknown90010]

Thats awesome I loved this song as a kid I would have a cassette player and ride around on my bike 🚲 and listen to this thinking I could jump any ramp that was way too high lol do you still keep in touch with him cru Jones that is?

[@stefanramirez7211]

Amazing song. It really gets me feeling pumped up, even at my lowest times. THanks!!!

[@DrSalvelinus]

I'm 40 years old still getting goosebumps lol

[@crujones4915]

Glad we all liked it....that movie and this song is more than likely 90 percent of the reason BMX is what it is today. Where's Christian,I want to go ass-sliding before helltrack.

[@ward845]

This song embodies the scene so well

[@bernadettelanders7306]

I’m listening to this as I’m Australian where John lives. He’s sung here for 50 years via records and mega live concerts. John is now 73 and recovering from an cancer operation which lasted over 11 hours. He’s slowly improving, he’ll never sing again sadly but hopefully make a full recovery. 50 years of John performing live and recording, we have been so blessed here in Australia💞 *John Farnham has had a number one record in Australia in five consecutive decades from the 1960s to 2000s, with number one singles in the 1960s, '70s and '80s and number one albums in the 1980s, '90s and 2000s.

[@seanfinity3689]

He was just declared cancer-free and regained his singing abilities. Btw, about the number one record thing, Kylie Minogue has recently had something similar!

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@seanfinity3689 If John sings it’s only at home. I live in Melbourne have been told his concerts.

[@gutz1981]

If heaven exists, it will be a place that will take you back to the 80s when the world was a positive place to live in with songs like these.

[@coreyzimmerman1570]

I agree!! You don’t hear songs and this motivation anymore!!

[@punkrock1989]

You must have a fairy tale filter in ur brain.

[@punkrock1989]

@@josephmcguire8167 Exactly

[@stefanramirez7211]

agreed

[@Commander6444]

The glam and pop culture of the 80s were a lot of fun, no doubt about it. But I'd much rather live now than then. The Cold War was scary, and the Reagan administration had a lot of SNAFUs that really never got answered for.

[@jasonbourne5851]

Thunder in Your Heart and Break the Ice are two of my favorite songs ever. Rad changed my whole life. I learned how to do 360s from watching Cru Jones in the opening paper route scene over and over and over. So freaking awesome.

[@NeoEk_]

+Serial Killer PT Brutal! :D

[@beeepizzle]

Cru Jones taught me how to do back flips!!!

[@GranitroK]

Same!!!

[@hyenaboyslynk3843]

Love this picture and soundtrack

[@KCJ_06]

@Kevin Geaslin Hahahahahahaha Ine and my dad cracked up to this lol

[@landersstephen]

This song deserves much more respect.

[@genevamckenzie9608]

I first heard this song during an American Dad episode, thought it was just a song for the segment of the episode, didn't know this was from an '80s movie, and I'm an '80s baby! So embarrassing, but so glad this song is real! Gives me chills

[@offhandacoustic]

This whole sound track is PHENOMENAL!!! I grew up watching rad in the 80's and forgot about this sound track until I was almost 30. Break the Ice and Send me an angel are my favorite songs on this sound track though.

[@Jim-yv7rm]

My cell phone ringtone

[@thelastnamekian4643]

Me too, I heard it and thought "this is banger"

[@masihaasghar6505]

Same here it was during the chase scene when stan and francine were chasing steves clone which stan had made

[@JSpike2pt0]

I’m watching that very episode of American Dad as I type this! The power of Rad lol!

[@christopheringram568]

The greatest movie ever made! I wore out the VHS when I was a kid.

[@robertbalch4974]

I know what you mean, we wore out a copy on beta . Haha .

[@musicandcoffee2853]

Same here brother 🤙🏼

[@tinman6514]

For real 😎

[@krishanubasu]

Ditto! Me too!

[@potatostuffing5643]

@@robertbalch4974 Ahhh Beta... good old Beta.

[@LeonStjames]

One of the best songs in the history of music

[@tharouk]

Bring the 80s BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!

[@Skaarxiong1]

it'll be back in 61 years and 4 months. just don't die till then or you'll miss it.

[@RomelioSanz]

Watch Cobra Kai. They are already back !!

[@lettuce3696]

They need to NOW

[@chriswar22]

FOREVER 80s

[@BolinFoto]

Oh please no... I lived in the eighties and every teenager looked like they were in their thirties..... and all that body hair... nope nope nope. We are much better off now.

[@bblaam27]

I'm African American and I didn't grow up listening to Rock but let me tell you I get chills when I hear the sound tracks from this movie!! I was 5yrs old when the movie came out but I don't think I actually saw the movie until 8 or 9yrs old. My older cousin introduced it to me. He was the one who tought me how to fix bikes and do tricks. But this movie was on repeat daily. And yes I was trying to do every trick in the movie 🤣 But when I hear the music now I can really hear the mastery in the lyrics and production of each track. It really captured the essence, soul, heart and vibe of that era. 💯 ❤️

[@JFKHaircut]

I'm African American

[@Mr.Death101]

You didn't need to mention that you're African-American but that's a good comment. When it comes to music it don't matter about that stuff. Black people are allowed to listen to Rock lol.

[@kellymurphy6418]

I listen to this song every morning to get me going to wake up. Takes me back to when my cousin and I used to watch Rad daily! I can't love this enough! 💙💗

[@Mr.Death101]

What's that giant cancerous tumor on your face?

[@derricklasaga7375]

LYRICS: You're taking a chance, risking it all For the thrill of the moment Taking a stand, you ain't gonna fall You've always known it They're dying to shake you, Trying their best to break you And though the going is rough, you're going home as a hero 'Cause there's thunder in your heart Every move is like a lightning It's the power you feel when you get your taste of the glory There's a fire gonna start And you know they're going under You can light the dark when they hear your heart of thunder. Cry of the wind, spirit of fire The heart of a lion Taking control, burning desire Your flame never dying Don't lose that feeling Don't ever stop believing There's one more moment of truth and you're gonna face it 'Cause there's thunder in your heart Every move is like a lightning It's the power you feel when you get your taste of the glory There's a fire gonna start And you know they're going under You can light the dark when they hear your heart of thunder. When they hear your heart of thunder. 'Cause there's thunder in your heart And you know they're going under You can light the dark when they hear your heart of thunder. There is thunder in your heart And you know they're going under You can light the dark when they hear your heart of thunder

[@Akuajin]

I do not care how bad the critics hated this movie, if there ever and i mean EVER a movie to define a generation time period RAD would be that movie. Growing up in the 80's was amazing and this flick sparked a love and passion for BMX, Freestyle and bicycles in all of us who grew up in the 1980's! The soundtrack was awesome, not a single bad song comes to mind, the dance scene showed off some pretty amazing freestyle acrobatics. Helltrack and 711 and all the big named BMX/Freestyle bicycles being shown off!

[@thetruth2509]

+Shiinju 100% agree. I watched it at least 100 times....every day.

[@jakeswanson2638]

I agree. The 80s was the biggest time ever for bmx. And critics who didn’t do it wouldn’t know but the millions of others will have.

[@user-gn3uu1dz3l]

Whenever I help someone with their core it always comes back to haunt me

[@johnsteagle5947]

This guy gets it

[@roosiniimiamiciii6666]

Nice

[@aifevargulf2292]

I'm Robbie

[@etherealtrance7731]

Lmao

[@Weed69420]

Dammit Steve-areno

[@futurefeet2939]

Probably the most 80s song ever recorded.

[@adamniccum8680]

futurefeet still awesome though

[@stefanramirez7211]

That and Paul Engemann's "Push it to the Limit"

[@vincentphillips2577]

Karate Kid Soundtrack.

[@andysalter7192]

And that's why I love it !!!

[@jpbart1390]

john farnham's still a legend in australia, even though he's a ten pound pom. (english)

[@brandonhenry5878]

I like to play the song really loud in my car while watching my kid at soccer practice. Subconsciously I feel like something great is about to happen.

[@randomgetrankehalter4909]

hahaahhahah nice

[@kukulski100]

Lmao! That is absolutely hilarious

[@jaylu7021]

You sir are rad

[@JenCole2107]

Love it!

[@brianlewis5088]

we all do my friend

[@fredfred976]

One of my favorite movies ever. I have watched this close to a 1000 times. I watched it every day as a kid

[@Glendale1835]

How can anyone hit the dislike on this song??. Its the best song ever made

[@LilJay03]

FUCK, I miss 80s montages.

[@matthewmartin184]

Same here bro

[@reefchiefer]

I miss the future we thought we were gonna get

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

This is an 80s gem. Hard to believe it was written for a specific scene.

[@lippyrolton8614]

have loved this song since I was a kid and never realised it was Johnny Farnham...RESPECT!

[@Bourkos-Garage]

John Farnham, bloody great Australian singer,, 100%

[@geoff3675]

I'm so blessed this SONG /movie is my whole family's life!❤

[@zukisidekick]

Cru Jones brought me here. 1986 was a great year to be a kid who loved BMX. John Farnham and the RAD soundtrack Inspired my career.

[@EricSwanson1]

Rad was my favorite movie as a kid. I wrecked my bike a lot, got stitches a lot. This song was playing in my head through every failed stunt. 😂

[@garrenjb]

Such an underrated film, and the soundtrack deserves a revival.

[@Quaxi3]

The most underrated singer in the world you can believe! He can reach the hands of Freddie ....

[@Friendship1nmillion]

Actually , guitarist Brian May's first choice to replace Freddie Mercury was John Farnham but John turned down the offer for interest of his family's needs . Although , the jokes he'd make about joining Queen ( as a 💯% heterosexual guy ) would come thick and fast . ♑️✍️🇸🇯🇦🇺

[@Hucklebubba]

A sentiment that is never more strongly felt than when an Australian singer is providing tracks for a movie filmed entirely in Canada.

[@JonnyJetson754]

Joining forces 4 the greater good 👍🚲

[@Nortekman]

As a rebellious kid from the big city who just moved to a small town where everyone seems to hate me , I listen to this everyday, it is the soundtrack of my life

[@beastmaster1858]

Your life sounds like the plot of footloose

[@JakeKlineMusic]

Put this comment in the 1980s nostalgia museum, LOL

[@flashgordon3350]

Sorry man I found this hilarious 😂 "Screw them inbred locals with the pitchforks!!, I won't let them beat me!!"

[@kevinansley2087]

Shine. Make smile.

[@matthewerwin3357]

I love this song so much I recently have been playing it over and over to remind myself that I have thunder in my heart and who ever is listening so do you! Hearts of Lions

[@robertbalch4974]

You’ve got the thunder in your heart !!

[@matthewjames206]

I remember seeing RAD in the theatre in '86 and staying to watch the end credits while this song played. I loved this song then, and I still love it now.

[@yolanda8563]

Whatever brought you here... you're awesome and have awesome taste

[@diedratrivino5825]

This whole soundtrack molded me as a kid, and put me on my musical path as an adult. Thank God for Cru Jones!!!

[@joshuaneasbitt3266]

I met Blill Allen in Norman Oklahoma last week he was a cool guy to meet.

[@thomasplacentia5201]

John Farnham slays those chorus harmonies !

[@lennymacaluso2462]

The background vocals were sung b Peter Beckett, lead singer for Player and Steve Kipner, who wrote Let's Get Physical and Hard Habit to Break.

[@thomasplacentia5201]

@@lennymacaluso2462 no waaay!! Thanks for that bit of info.

[@lennymacaluso2462]

@@thomasplacentia5201 I'm the co-writer of the song and i was at the session hanging with the guys when they nailed the background vocals. I also wrote "The Touch" and "Never Surrender" for Stan Bush.

[@thomasplacentia5201]

@@lennymacaluso2462 wow 👏 great work ! I watched the movie rad on repeat growing up. im gonna look up those songs you mentioned. Crazy thing I was introduced to John Farnhams name from a live version of reminiscing by lrb. I didn't find out until many years later he sang thunder in your heart and I had been listening to him already pretty much my whole life haha. Take care man! Thanks again for taking the time

[@duglife2230]

This song definitely makes you feel like the main character.

[@EventHorizon416]

59 people couldn't find the thunder in their hearts.

[@d-fenz]

dude that comment is old now

[@davidlrogers]

nicky bennett didn't get his taste of the glory.

[@EventHorizon416]

Machismo face is old.

[@d-fenz]

Luke Hollier screeeeeeeew yoooooooooou

[@selenacole2760]

59 people were idiots.

[@12shaunte]

This is amazing running music.

[@jadayaindigo7696]

your avatar hit me with a truck of 90s nostalgia fkn Loved Fresh prince

[@yepyepyep678]

***** actually its from 1986, JUST SAYING

[@matttipton6009]

It really is!

[@jorringrensten32]

Ik! It’s pushes me so hard

[@vincentphillips2577]

And bicycle music. Or exercising.

[@JCTiggs1]

Listening to this in 2022 just brought back some amazing memories. Thank you John Farnham :)

[@dracandros]

Great song, Farnham did a fantastic job with this 👍

[@kevinbrueck]

This song could be played on a loop while Chuck Norris lifts weights and eats steak. It would be the highest grossing movie of all time. You're welcome Hollywood.

[@JakeKlineMusic]

@Cuthbert Bracegirdle gross!

[@JakeKlineMusic]

I literally climb trees and wrestle them to the ground with a chainsaw as part of my job, in the heart of the Derecho blasted Midwest. Think: endless life-threatening damage to all of the trees in my town of ~150,000. I do shit the boss thought I couldn't do, using my brains, my brawn, and my badass ninja-nature. I approve of eating great big amounts of steak, (and heart and liver and brain,) and I heartily approve of your movie project. I'll pass your idea on up to Chuck, bro.

[@WastedYears76]

I’m getting jacked just listening to this

[@brucemfvane4148]

Lmao

[@TonyMontanaDS]

@Cuthbert Bracegirdle Nut milk too, not even titty milk.

[@BazTheStoryteller]

Turbo Kid! 🚵‍♂️ 🇨🇦 One of the best Canadian films ever made.

[@codynelson998]

2024 still got thunder in my heart ❤️ 💙 💜

[@jeffdyrland2795]

This is the reason the 80s kicked ass!

[@stingray527]

Jeff Dyrland sound tracks these days ,will never come close to being as good in the 80's.

[@jeffdyrland2795]

Agreed! Such a corny, "gym workout", get up and go, push yourself to be the best era! It's fantastic! Then I listen to 95% of the junk out there today... makes me worry for the future lol

[@jeffdyrland2795]

And this movie was at the height of such an awesome decade. Still have yet to find it on DVD but I keep a VHS for it lol

[@MalfunctioningAndroid]

​@@jeffdyrland2795you were right. Future sucks.

[@SpottoBotto]

John Farnham Forever!

[@davidharris1982]

I'm Old As Hell (46) I Saw This Movie When It Came Out!

[@jasonmountain4643]

we're not old. We're Rad.

[@matthewjames206]

Me too, brother.

[@David07R1]

2021 and I still feel the Thunder in my heart when I listen to this!!!!🙌🏼💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@ryankrok8023]

Most inspirational song of all times!!!

[@traviscarlson6718]

Yessss i agree this Song and His other Iconic Signature Song "YOU'RE THE VOICE" Are The 2 Inspirational songs of all time

[@dextertheragdollcat213]

Great song. John Farnham also does some awesomely similar songs in the '80s film Savage Streets.

[@that_guy_adonis]

Man this song can give you so much hype in that one 80s montage

[@TheMrlancerz]

362 people couldn't find the Thunder in their Hearts. I'm 40 and to this day this song makes me want to do sweet ass jumps on my bike. It makes me want to build some epic ramps to jump off of and not bust my boys! Keep it RAD!

[@selenacole2760]

I use to jog to this song. Long live Rad! Miss those '80's ! 😢

[@alanoakes4534]

I play this song every time I power lift at la fitness in San Diego it motivates me

[@phesser411]

best 80s movie theme song of all time :)

[@Indiosea]

I watch the qualifying races, in which this song is the soundtrack for in Rad of course, over and over and it still gives me chills.

[@RaigaKurosukipg3d]

"The wind in your hair... the mist hitting you in the face... and only the open sea in front of you... aahh!!"

[@comunipress3321]

John Farnham..the best voice and the best singer in the world, fantastic and amazing voice!!! Great Theme!! Cheers From Spain!!!

[@ChefYT150]

@Cuthbert Bracegirdle I guess he's never heard Freddie Mercury sing

[@cristophercripto3681]

@@ChefYT150 John Farnham is so underrated globally, everybody knows how Freddie was great, but more people need to know how John had a strong game back then

[@javiercolunge5274]

I wish John Farnham would have come to Perú and played this song. It would have been awesome!

[@fraps4dinner831]

Kids these days will never know the feeling of throwing your headphones on, clipping your walkman to your dungarees, popping the Rad Soundtrack cassette in and cruising down the street on your bmx bike. ughh i miss the 80s, great time to be a kid

[@tinman6514]

The kids in my neighborhood walk everywhere or ride scooters now… No Skyways or Auburns cruising around with these kids…

[@diddlenfiddle7311]

You know people can still do that right?

[@andrewk9000]

Amen, friend

[@AwesomeAndrew]

I had no idea until now this was John Farnham. I remember when I worked for a certain architect we designed John's house and he gave us a signed CD. I was never a fan of his music but this is a cool 80's track.

[@KGBeast.]

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

[@stevengreenstock6095]

First time hearing this, its 2021! Mental that such a power ballad got no mainstream credit, defo adding to the work out playlist :)

[@Throbingkcoc]

This movie deserves way more love then it gets.

[@Aurorawebcreative]

Bro, TOP G just sent me here! An absolute monster of free marketing! To all the creators and hustlers out there: This is proof that when you're good, you transcend time and space. Put out quality work. Do your best. You will make it!

[@evanreid6917]

i saw turbo kid a few weeks ago on Shaw on damaned watched it three times in a row that night i loved it great throw back to the 80's and this song worked great for it can't wait for the blu ray and dvd to came out

[@meggleswolfley5178]

Who's here just cuz it's a great song?

[@Unmedicated_Moments]

Man shut up

[@thundurdrop]

+Meggles Wolfley Meeeeeee. Can't beat that iconic 80's sound.

[@jSonTX]

Makes me want get RAD!!!!!!!!

[@p33doff]

Here because I actually enjoyed that cheesy movie!

[@NoBop2000]

its one of my work out jams along side Danger Zone an Push it to the Limit

[@gilangsetyawibawa185]

Mobius when he was a jetski salesman. Ironically, the song fits Thor!

[@user-gv9my3jy4b]

This scene, the qualifying race on the impromptu track, was the best scene of the movie. Those stunt riders straight up SENT IT!! The home stretch when he pulls into a qualifying spot off pure leg power.. that dude was about to shred the crackshaft on that bike, whoever that was he had LEGS.. SO SICK. LEGENDARY SCENE, LEGENDARY SONG.

[@Smidry]

I gotta say RAD is my most favorite movie in the world and this song just makes that much better...

[@cfhcowboy2127]

RAD sent me here lol childhood memories

[@AnnaCentauri]

CFH cowboy Same here. Building concrete skateparks all over the world. Thunder in my heart haha

[@Yabani-Ra]

I ride the hell out of my gmx back in the late 80s early 90s to this track

[@KickingAssDaily]

The 80's had the best montage songs.

[@meag5956]

One of the best 80s music....love it so much

[@MrDeppness]

Cru Jones sent me here. We're winning hell track together.

[@BoogieManSince1977]

+MrDeppness ...... Legend! (y) ^_^

[@marvindavis7702]

Rad Great movie

[@f15strikeeagle49]

I'm waiting on the movie now

[@marvindavis7702]

Its a great movie enjoy

[@markalton7762]

But what about the SATs?

[@Woodley85]

Just lost my cousin 2 days ago and this was our favorite movie to watch whenever we had family gatherings. ❤ I'll miss you Beef ❤

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Glad for Turbo Kid. Reminded me how great Rad the movie really is till this very day. Send Me An Angel, bike dance sequence, movie magic!

[@Lillyjones140]

This movie is embedded into my soul. I listen to this song a few times a week it is one of my favorite songs ever . So motivating.

[@karenbrunton4305]

Rad, such a great film. Worth a watch.

[@indridcold6165]

RAD brought me here. I’m living in the paaast maaan. I’m still hooked on a movie from the 80’s maaaan! I just got me a sick ass Cru Jones helltrack hoodie too. My wife laughs at me.

[@chadsteven8107]

Where you get the hoodie at?

[@indridcold6165]

Search Frozenkiss RAD ETSY They’re kinda pricey @ $190, but it’s made to order and the quality of the stitching is pretty damn good. Keep in mind, I bought it a couple of years ago, when it was hard to find RAD the movie and RAD merch anywhere. Now you can find both all over the web. 80s tees .com has RAD merch too. Good luck BMX brother.

[@JohnB-tb8ww]

I pray this song goes out to someone who was told they were nothing and didnt belong i pray God sends this to who needs it

[@ibanezrg7421]

I've been listening to this song for the last 15-20 years of my life. #asssliding

[@willyrivas2108]

American dad always has good songs lol

[@GawrGurasBathTubPizza]

has nothing to do with american dad, seth macfarlane is a 80s baby, not the first time he put 80s references in his shows, even southpark had references to "heavy metal" the movie and GTA had 80s/90s music references in its old games

[@davkon24]

Willy Rivas - I agree. How bout Rogers guitarsolo?! So awesome

[@aussiekickinback]

shittest show ever!

[@finjaswife]

I got it from family guy lol

[@pierorocchetti6015]

@@GawrGurasBathTubPizza the song appears on episode 2 from the 7th season of American Dad. ;) maybe he discovered this song by watching that episode, me too!

[@alanjacob6132]

This song takes me back to the 80s growing up I watched Rad since I was about 5 and I loved riding bmx bikes and listening to this song! It's like going in a time machine

[@dsm94laser]

This movie was awesome! Every song in it as well. I remember having it recorded on VHS from free HBO

[@kallusmusicchannel7261]

The good ole days in racing bmx this was what I would listen to before the mains. I still have the vcr tape of this movie

[@matthewfoley252]

Great 80's song..miss those days

[@666needffullthings66]

RAD greatest movie ever cru Jones forever I love this movie bmx life 4ever

[@bellyboyz512]

Robert Seweryn81 LFG

[@enricogriego9735]

I swear this could be my life's song could feel this in my soul still gives me chills yeah I'm an 80s kid❤

[@clicknsave101click7]

RAD!!!! 80"s still the best!!!!

[@joeyv6604]

I am in love with this song

[@romansempire9237]

Top G

[@crankycorvusgaming5045]

Growing up RAD was my all time favorite movie. So much nostalgia listening to this!

[@wheelmanstan]

I'm here because your mom sent me. On a serious note, the 80's had a film for every single competition you can imagine. The story was retold many times but it was still a heck of a lot of fun. The preppy guy was the unbeatable champ and the loser would train hard and end up beating the guy to get the girl or whatever. Anyway, watch Better off Dead, the Wraith, Thrashin' ..whatever.

[@HRHPrinceSiciliaFilms]

Great song from my childhood!

[@MikeFredensborg]

Heard this in the beginning of Turbo Kid, it has this cool 80's sound, so I had to see if I could find it, thanks for uploading.

[@TonyDanger]

Saw this in '90, changed my life!

[@brandesdecio1]

Thanks American Dad Bring the 80s BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!! Stereotypical 80s movie montage music

[@iceeyz21]

Top G Music

[@LaserWolf]

Every time I hear this .. I visualize cru jones mashing pedals as fast as he can thru the trees in the qualifier for hell track. never gets old.

[@joshuaneasbitt3266]

Bill Allen the one who plays as Cru Jones I had met him and he's pretty cool guy I was invited to hid house there in Norman Oklahoma he has everything from Rad

[@chriskropotkin9643]

These songs and this movie made my childhood. Thanks.

[@rory38584]

Wow! What a gem 💎. I thought john farnham was just a 1 hit wonder with your the voice but this once damn, I have that first song vibe where you listen to it over and over again.

[@sefamoa7877]

Nothing like the AMERICAN eighties.

[@locutus2962]

Such a great song. Still better than most modern crap. I miss the 80s!