Eye of the Tiger (album)
Encyclopedia
Eye of the Tiger is the third album by American
rock band Survivor
, released in 1982. It features the title track
, which is the theme song of the film Rocky III
.
This is one of their very few studio albums still commercially available, as Volcano Entertainment took a great deal of their releases out of print in August of 2009. The album has been certified 2x platinum by the RIAA in October 1994.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock band Survivor
Survivor (band)
Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s with its AOR 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...
, released in 1982. It features the title track
Eye of the Tiger
"Eye of the Tiger" is a single by American rock band Survivor, from their third album Eye of the Tiger. It was released as a single on May 29, 1982, the same year as the album. It was written at the request of actor Sylvester Stallone, who was unable to get permission for Queen's "Another One Bites...
, which is the theme song of the film Rocky III
Rocky III
Rocky III is a 1982 American film that is the third installment in the Rocky film series. It is written and directed by and stars Sylvester Stallone as the title character, with Carl Weathers as former boxing rival Apollo Creed, Burgess Meredith as Rocky's trainer Mickey, and Talia Shire as Rocky's...
.
This is one of their very few studio albums still commercially available, as Volcano Entertainment took a great deal of their releases out of print in August of 2009. The album has been certified 2x platinum by the RIAA in October 1994.
Track listing
Publishing
- All Songs CopyrightCopyrightCopyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time...
Holy Moley Music, Rude Music, WB Music Corp. & Easy Action Music, except track 4 (WB Music Corp. & Easy Action Music)
Survivor
- Dave BicklerDave BicklerDave Bickler is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer for the rock band Survivor from 1977–1983. His distinctive vocal was featured on the #1 U.S. hit "Eye of the Tiger". In addition to his wide vocal range, his street-wise image included a trademark beret...
: Lead Vocals - Frankie SullivanFrankie SullivanFrankie Sullivan, Frankie M. Sullivan III, is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being a founding member of the band Survivor, and has been the only constant member of the band since its formation in 1977.Along with former bandmate, keyboardist/vocalist Jim Peterik,...
: Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic 12-String Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim PeterikJim PeterikJim Peterik is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the band Survivor and as vocalist and songwriter of the hit song "Vehicle" by The Ides of March...
: Electric Guitars, Acoustic 12-String Guitars, Grand Piano, Hammond B-3 Organ, Backing Vocals - Stephan Ellis: Bass
- Marc Droubay: Drums
Additional Musicians
- Fergie Frederiksen: Background vocals
- Daryl Dragon: Additional Keyboards & Emulator
Production
- Arranged & Produced By Jim Peterik & Frankie Sullivan
- Recorded, Engineered & Mixed By Mike ClinkMike ClinkMike Clink is a record producer who started his career as an engineer at Record Plant Studios, recording such bands as Triumph, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, UFO , Jefferson Starship, The Babys, Heart, Eddie Money and many others.Clink began producing in 1986...
& Phil Bonnano