"Eye of the Tiger," the theme from Rocky III, seems to be one of those songs for the ages—a rock anthem that lives on through perpetual use in sporting events, political campaigns and national television commercials. Commissioned for the film after Sylvester Stallone was unable to secure the rights to "Another One Bites the Dust," Survivor's biggest hit isn't nearly as good as that Queen classic, but it gets the job done on blood-pumping, head-banging inspiration. Frankie Sullivan's brash guitar riff is definitely an attention-getter, and the towering chorus in undeniably stirring in the right context. B
30 years ago this week, "Eye of the Tiger" was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.
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