The Moment of Truth

Survivor

About The Moment of Truth

"The Moment of Truth" is a song recorded by the rock band Survivor. It was the first hit single with their new lead singer Jimi Jamison (from Cobra, replacing Dave Bickler due to vocal problems). After making the number one Hit theme song for Rocky III, the band was asked to perform a composed song for the 1984 box office smash hit The Karate Kid. The movie's theme song reached #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 7, 1984 for 7 weeks on the chart. The song was later re-issue on the Vital Signs album in 2009 by Rock Candy.  


Year:
1984
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When you're alone you ask yourself
What are you searching for
Deep in the night a dream is born
One that you can't ignore
If you think you can find the passion
And you're ready to take a chance
If you really believe you can make it
Then the power is in your own hands

[Chorus]
It's the moment of truth
You're giving it all
Standing alone, willing to fall
If you can do it
Get up and prove it
Get up and show them who you are
It's the moment of truth
It's all on the line
This is the place
This is the time

Waited forever, it's now or it's never
Nothing can stop you now*
Once in your life you make a choice
Ready to risk it all
Deep in your soul you hear a voice
Answering to the call
Though you know that it won't be easy
It's a promise you make for love
For the people that keep believing
And the one that you're thinking of

( *[Chorus]Repeat)

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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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10 facts about this song

Band Creation
The song "The Moment of Truth" was performed by the American rock band Survivor. The band was formed in 1978 in Chicago, Illinois.
Album Name
The song was included in the album "Vital Signs" which was the fifth studio album of the band and was released in 1984.
Movie Soundtrack
"The Moment of Truth" was featured as the theme song in the popular movie "The Karate Kid", released in 1984. Famous for its fight scenes and inspirational messages, the song suited the film perfectly with its motivating lyrics and uplifting music.
Chart Success
Although not as successful as Survivor's most iconic song "Eye of the Tiger", "The Moment of Truth" still achieved commercial success. It reached #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriters
"The Moment of Truth" was written by the successful songwriting team of Bill Conti, Dennis Lambert, and Peter Beckett. Bill Conti is best known for his work as a film composer, including the "Rocky" series.
Band Line-up Changes
This song was one of the first ones recorded with the band's new vocalist Jimi Jamison, who replaced original frontman Dave Bickler due to vocal cord issues.
Music Video
The music video for "The Moment of Truth" included clips from "The Karate Kid". It helped promote both the movie and the song.
Genre
"The Moment of Truth" is typically classified as rock, specifically soft rock or arena rock. This genre is characterized by anthemic songs with big hooks and a polished production.
Unique Composition
Unlike many rock songs of the era, "The Moment of Truth" features a prominent use of synthesizers, which gives it a distinct 1980's sound.
Survivor Legacy
While the band Survivor is often most associated with "Eye of the Tiger", due to its placement in the Rocky III film and its #1 spot on the charts, "The Moment of Truth" remains a popular song in their catalog and is still played on classic rock radio stations.

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