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John Stephen Parr (born 18 November 1952) is an English musician best known for his 1985 single "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" for the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire, charting at No.1 in the US and No.6 in the UK, and for his 1984 U.S. No.6 rock single "Naughty Naughty". He has written and performed 12 major motion picture theme songs, including the themes for Three Men and a Baby and The Running Man. Parr was nominated for a Grammy award for "St. Elmo's Fire" in 1985.
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14 Sep 2026
How John Parr's 'St. Elmo's Fire' Became a No. 1 Hit 41 Years Ago - AOL.ca
Read source ↗11 Sep 2026This 1985 Rock No. 1, Theme Song For Brat Pack Flick Of The Same Name, Topped Charts 41 Years Ago Today - grunge.com
Read source ↗9 Jul 2026Doncaster singer John Parr has paid tribute to his "one-off" pal Bonnie Tyler - Doncaster Free Press
Read source ↗6 Jul 2026Doncaster rocker John Parr's joy as classic track hits 250m streams - Doncaster Free Press
Read source ↗31 Mar 2026Doncaster rock star John Parr enjoys awards success with latest film - Doncaster Free Press
Read source ↗2 Mar 2026New lease of life for Doncaster rocker as classic track used on new Pringles ad - Doncaster Free Press
Read source ↗29 Oct 2025‘Man in Motion’: The Enduring Fire of an ’80s Anthem - Muse by Clio
Read source ↗4 Oct 2025How John Parr Pulled a Fast One on an Entire Movie Audience With “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)” - americansongwriter.com
Read source ↗30 Sep 2025Lieder Alive! Opens Recital Series With a Clash of Minds - San Francisco Classical Voice
Read source ↗19 Mar 2025International music star John Parr to join Preston independent film night - Blog Preston
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