Scarface (Push It to the Limit)
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| "Scarface (Push It to the Limit)" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Paul Engemann | |
| from the album Scarface soundtrack | |
| B-side | "Tony's Theme" |
| Released | October 26, 1983 |
| Format | 7" single |
| Recorded | 1983 |
| Genre | Hi-NRG, Synthpop, Pop rock |
| Length | 5:10 |
| Label | MCA |
| Writer(s) | Giorgio Moroder Pete Bellotte |
| Producer(s) | Giorgio Moroder |
"Scarface (Push It to the Limit)" is a song written by record producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte and recorded by American musician Paul Engemann. It appeared on the soundtrack for the 1983 motion picture Scarface. This song appears in the movie in the montage sequence that demonstrates Tony Montana's rise in wealth and position after he kills Frank Lopez (Robert Loggia) and takes over as the head cocaine trafficker in Miami. In the film, the song appeared in a slightly longer version, featuring a guitar solo during the instrumental break. This version was eventually released on a 12-inch single LP with the guitar solo on it.
In popular culture
It has been employed as a montage song for underdog or dark horse characters, such as in the South Park episode "Up the Down Steroid" (in a techno format remixed by Moroder himself), and in the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode entitled "Mac's Big Break". A variation of this theme is used in a montage for the American Dad! episode "The Adventures of Twill Ongenbone and His Boy Jabari". Similarly, the 2009-2010 Britvic advert for 'Drench' bottled water features the song while a goldfish remembers its way through a maze. It is also the entrance song for German boxer Ralf Riemer.
In other media
- Used in the video game Grand Theft Auto III on one of its available in-game radio stations, Flashback FM (Flashback 95.6)
- Featured in the official Scarface game, Scarface: The World is Yours
- Sampled on both "Push It" by Rick Ross and "Push it to the Limit" by Necro, and remixed by Australian drum and bass artist, Phetsta[example needed]
- Often used with the internet meme Safety Not Guaranteed[examples needed]
- The song appeared in The Simpsons' 1980s inspired couch gag in the episode "Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles".
See also
- "You're the Best", song featured in The Karate Kid
- "Gonna Fly Now", a.k.a. the "theme from Rocky"
