Released 41 years ago today, here's our movie tribute music video to Rocky III and the song that bought a house or two for the guys in Survivor. “Eye of the Tiger“ by Survivor from the album Rocky III and Eye of the Tiger Released: May 31, 1982 Written by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik Produced by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik Rising up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet Just a man and his will to survive So many times it happens too fast You change your passion for glory Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past You must fight just to keep them alive It's the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger Face to face, out in the heat Hanging tough, staying hungry They stack the odds 'til we take to the street For the kill with the skill to survive It's the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger Rising up straight to the top Had the guts, got the glory Went the distance, now I'm not going to stop Just a man and his will to survive It's the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger _______________ Rocky III Written and Directed by Sylvester Stallone Cinematography by Bill Butler Released on May 28, 1982 (United States) Rocky III is a 1982 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is the sequel to Rocky II (1979) and the third installment in the Rocky film series. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces stiff competition from Clubber Lang (Mr. T), a powerful new contender, and turns to his old adversary Apollo Creed (Weathers) to help him train. Sylvester Stallone as Robert “Rocky“ Balboa Talia Shire as Adrian Pennino Balboa Burt Young as Paulie Pennino Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed Burgess Meredith as Michael “Mickey“ Goldmill Tony Burton as Tony “Duke“ Evers Mr. T as James “Clubber“ Lang Ina Fried as Robert “Rocky“ Balboa, Jr. Hulk Hogan as “Thunderlips“ #rocky #eyeofthetiger #rockyiii #stallone #sylvesterstallone #mrt #rockybalboa
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