Eye of the Tiger

Survivor

About Eye of the Tiger

"Eye of the Tiger" is a song by American rock band Survivor. It was released as a single from their third album of the same name and was also the theme song for the film Rocky III, which was released a day before the single. The song was written by Survivor guitarist Frankie Sullivan and keyboardist Jim Peterik, and it was recorded at the request of Rocky III star, writer, and director Sylvester Stallone, after Queen denied him permission to use "Another One Bites the Dust", the song Stallone intended as the Rocky III theme. The version of the song that appears in the film is the demo version of the song. The film version also contained tiger growls, which did not appear on the album version. It features original Survivor singer Dave Bickler on lead vocals. The song is also the title song to the 1986 film of the same name. It gained tremendous MTV and radio airplay and topped charts worldwide during 1982. In the United States, it held No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks (the band's only song to top the chart) and was the No. 2 single of 1982, behind Olivia Newton-John's "Physical". It spent fifteen consecutive weeks in the top ten, the second longest run of 1982, behind "Hurts So Good" by John Cougar (which was prevented from reaching the top of the Hot 100 by "Eye of the Tiger"). This top ten run is tied with the aforementioned "Another One Bites the Dust" as well as "Physical" as the longest run in the top ten for a number one song during the entire 1980s decade. The band won a 1982 Grammy Award for "Best Rock Performance by Duo or Group With Vocal" at the 25th Annual Grammy Awards. In September 1982, it also peaked at No. 1 in the United Kingdom, remaining at the top of the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks. It was certified platinum in August 1982 by the RIAA, signifying sales of 2 million vinyl copies. The song had sold over 4.1 million in digital downloads in the United States alone by February 2015. It was voted VH1's 63rd greatest hard rock song. Combined sales of original vinyl release and digital downloads total over 9 million copies. 


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2008
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Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive

So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds 'till we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the dream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

Risin' up, straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the dream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger

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Survivor

Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s with its arena rock sound, which garnered many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger", the theme song for the motion picture Rocky III (US #1 for 6 weeks). Singles like "Burning Heart" (US #2), "The Search Is Over" (US #4), "High on You" (US #8), "Is This Love" (US #9) and "I Can't Hold Back" (US #13) continued to chart in the mid-1980s. more »

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Written by: Frank Sullivan, Jim Peterik

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10 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Eye of the Tiger" secured the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US for six weeks. - The song was also a massive international hit, topping the UK Singles Chart for four weeks.
Award-Winning Achievement
It won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1983. - The song was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. - In addition to its Grammy success, "Eye of the Tiger" was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Association with Rocky Series
"Eye of the Tiger" is well-known as the theme song for the movie "Rocky III," which was released in 1982. - The song came to life after Sylvester Stallone, the star of the Rocky series, asked Survivor to provide the theme song for the movie.
Cultural Impact
The song has had a significant cultural impact, being featured in multiple TV shows, movies, and commercials over the years. - It's often associated with sports events due to its motivating and invigorating energy.
Composition
The song rises to a tempo of 109 beats per minute with the key in C minor. - The signature riff that you hear in the song is played on the guitar by Survivor lead guitarist, Frankie Sullivan.
Formation of the Band
The song helped establish Survivor as a band, making them internationally popular. - Survivor was formed in 1978 and remained active until 2016 with several hiatuses in between.
Current Relevance
Even today, "Eye of the Tiger" is one of the most streamed songs from the 80s on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.
Song’s Lyrics
The lyrics of the song were written to encapsulate the spirit of the movie - a story of persistence, resilience, and making a comeback against all odds.
Inspirational Theme
The song is used commonly to symbolize human struggle and the will to keep pushing onward despite adversity, making it an anthem of determination.
Album Success
The song belongs to Survivor's album, also titled "Eye of the Tiger," which was the band's third studio album. The album reached double-platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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