"Up Where We Belong '' is a Platinum - certified, Grammy Award - winning hit song written by Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte - Marie, and Will Jennings. It was recorded by Joe Cocker (lead vocals) and Jennifer Warnes (lead and background vocals) for the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman.
who sings the song love lift us up where we belong
Joe Cocker Jennifer Warnes