On This Day: May 31, 1982 – Survivor Releases Eye of the Tiger

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On This Day: May 31, 1982 – Survivor Releases Eye of the Tiger.

On this day May 31, 1982, Survivor released the iconic single Eye of the Tiger, the adrenaline-pumping anthem that became synonymous with the film Rocky III. Written at the request of Sylvester Stallone, the song combined driving guitar riffs and motivational lyrics that captured the spirit of perseverance and grit.

The single would go on to become a massive global hit, reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 from July 24 to September 3. It also topped the charts in the UK, Canada...

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