The title track became an international number-one hit, largely due to its inclusion in the 1985 film 'Rocky IV'. The song's driving beat and anthemic chorus defined the arena rock sound of the early 1980s.
- The song was originally written for the Sylvester Stallone film 'Rocky III', but was not used. It instead became the theme song for the 1985 sequel 'Rocky IV'.
- "Eye of the Tiger" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for six consecutive weeks. It also topped the charts in numerous other countries, including the UK, Australia, and Canada.
- The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1983. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, though it lost to "Up Where We Belong".
Survivor is an American rock band formed in 1978, best known for their arena rock anthems. By 1982, they had established themselves with two charting albums and a string of successful singles.
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