The song "Open Arms" was recorded and released by the American rock band Journey. It was released as a single from the Heavy Metal soundtrack and their 1981 album "Escape". The song was co-written by band members Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, It is a power ballad whose lyrics attempt to renew a drifting relationship.

"Open Arms" is one of the band's most recognizable radio hits and their biggest US Billboard Hot 100 hit, reaching No. 2 in February 1982 and holding that position for six weeks (behind "Centerfold" by the J. Geils Band and "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts). It is considered one of the greatest and most power ballad to ever be recorded.

This song was famously covered by Mariah Carey in 1995 for her album "Daydream", and re-recorded by Journey with their new vocalist Arnel Pineda in 2008 for their double album "Revelation".

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