Down Deep Inside
1977 single by Donna Summer

"Down Deep Inside" is the theme song from the 1977 film The Deep. The film's score was written by British composer John Barry and the lyrics to the main theme were added by disco singer Donna Summer. The track was released as a single and became a hit in some European countries, including on the UK Singles Chart. The film soundtrack LP also contained a slower tempo version of the song, and an extended version of the original later appeared on a CD version of Summer's 1978 Live and More album. The song was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 35th Golden Globe Awards.
01Chart performance
The song was a hit on the US Billboard dance chart, as well as a top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart and a top-ten hit in the Netherlands.
02Charts
| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 70 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 8 |
| Germany (GfK) | 25 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi) | 17 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 6 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 5 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts) | 5 |
| US Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles | 3 |
03Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 250,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Sources and credits
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- Down Deep Inside (Germany).jpg by Unknown author, Fair use
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