In the years leading up to the song's recording/release director Martin Scorsese had released both Raging Bull (1980) and The King of Comedy (1983).
In addition, the tenor aria "S'รจ spento il sol (Notturno)" and the ensuing "Barcarola"' (used in the film Raging Bull) have been recorded separately a number of times.
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Later generations have continued the name, including brothers Michael and Marvin who have excelled in special makeup effects, such as in Blade Runner (1982), Mask (1985) and Raging Bull (1980).