Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger | The story behind the song | Top 2000 a gogo

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[@CanalPSG]

My compliments! With some bad lighting, dishonest close-ups on the wrinkles and vile editing, Jim Peterik could have looked like a much sadder person. I am glad you did not go that road.

[@nielsdaemen]

I love the fact that a Dutch radio station makes documentaries of songs, for the whole world to enjoy.

[@jordanloewen7636]

Who else but the Dutch

[@VauxhallViva1975]

FUCK yeah. I am binge-watching all their videos now. What a great channel this is!!!!!!

[@camilalook4168]

@@VauxhallViva1975 these videos all of a sudden showed up in my feed.. and I just can't stop watching.. so many memories of my life in the Netherlands.. I actually remember what I was doing, where I was, when these songs came out!!! Thank you guys!! A real throwback!

[@transporterIII]

American Media is too busy pushing more wars

[@SheriffofYouTube]

basically you like Google showing you its other markets

[@gator7082]

This guys just puts a smile on your face, good for him. Classic, timeless song.

[@helmfer]

Love to see a rock idol in his late ages who is not a junkie, a drunkie and bankrupt.

[@raybrown1725]

@james crowe sux

[@Jakexx01]

@@raybrown1725 Say what you will, but he's doing better than you.

[@raybrown1725]

@@Jakexx01 at douche-baggery and draft-dodging

[@olsonbryce777]

@@raybrown1725 lol fuck the government

[@groovycat6494]

@John Conway regardless, the man is a stupid asshole

[@Suelovesboo]

This man has saved my life with his music I was 15 stone over weight couldn’t walk no more than 10 steps one day I was listening to random music n started to increase my steps by 2-3 at a time . Within six months I no longer needed oxygen at home . 1 year later I’ve lost 10 stone I walk 5-10 miles a day .

[@rhashr]

Suec C wow that’s amazing. Congratulations.

[@Suelovesboo]

Snesley Wipes thank you , still have a very long way to go , I’m saving as much money as I can for plastic surgery to cut away my lose skin

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

Keep going!! Most of us can barely ever do the right thing even when it's easier than what you did.

[@veilbreak5867]

Suec C...congratulations, it's not easy to make such drastic changes. Very admirable! Have a happy and healthy life, God bless

[@veilbreak5867]

Suec C...just one thing...you saved yourself, even if you'd never heard this record, you'd have done it . It was something in you,, not the song or the band. I know it's easier to exercise to music, but that motivation has to be in you anyway. 10 stone in one year is awesome! You deserve the credit, and would have done it with or without the song. (tho it is an epic track to exercise to :) My nephew is severely overweight, his young life is affected by it, I get so upset seeing him struggle, and angry with his mother for doing it to him (he's been overweight since about 3 years old, he's almost 18 now). I pray he finds his motivation, stories like yours are a true inspiration.

[@kentstray1]

I admire him for embracing it 100 percent. Clearly he doesn't take himself too seriously. It just goes to show how one mega hit can change a musician's life forever.

[@jakovasaur]

Embracing It? Should he be ashamed?

[@YesuAiNimen]

To all the haters.....Jim has a great home, nice guitars..at least 1 amazing car AND his health. Make all the Survivor jokes you want. Dude is living large!

[@paulbeck6410]

I've met him on a couple of occasions. Including at Shopko. As nice as a guy as you will ever meet.

[@saga2964]

He's having fun, he's incredibly talented, and he's given us music that not just entertains but inspires us, brings a part of us alive as only music with real soul can. Thank you, Jim, for the beautiful writing, and Jimi, for the soaring vocals (along with the rest of Survivor; you were really a sum greater than your parts!). We will always miss you, Jimi, and thank you, Jim, for giving him his chance to shine so brightly! ❤❤❤

[@brianstrutter1501]

No Survivor jokes here but he looks ridiculous. His life tho.

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

He is hefty loaded! Make stupid remarks about his looks all you want.

[@brianstrutter1501]

@@jason-ian-Van-Sloten - stupid remarks? Just because one has a ton of money doesn't mean they can't look ridiculous

[@mitchgawlik1175]

35 years later and it's still a great song. A "song with a pulse". Most definitely.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

35 years?! Fucking hell! I feel ancient!

[@andrewsmith2757]

@@DavidAndrewsPEC 1982 - 37/38 years ago. 😩

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

@@andrewsmith2757 Enought to give a poor fucker arthritis, no?! :s

[@ashishkiift]

Hats off to the Dutch station for this priceless gift.

[@stuguy]

Looks like Jim Peterik did a good job of saving his money and keeping his publishing rights!

[@jwprimetime9795]

stuguy fuck I was wondering how he’s still balling but you’re right. He outsmarted a few people to live like this cuz I don’t think he’s done much the last few decades.

[@theselector4733]

JWPrimetime All u need is 1 MASSIVE SONG & it sets u up for Life.

[@stuguy]

Robert Downes he probably does a little touring here or there and maybe some investment income but I have to believe the publishing and licensing income from “Vehicle”, “Eye of the Tiger”, his other Survivor hits and other artists bring in a very consistent and high income. Eric Carmen of Raspberries fame brings in 600,000 to 800,000 yearly from his songs and Berton Averie (guitarist Knack) always joked that all he has to do is walk to the mailbox and get his royalties from My Sharona. Most importantly Peterik seems like a stable and well grounded guy. Kept his money and even his fantastic and rare guitar collection, albeit expensive to acquire has increased immensely in value of the years.

[@theselector4733]

stuguy That's right & apparently he wrote hits for other artists starting in the 60's. He still performs every now & then. Obviously the BIG Money earner is "Eye of a Tiger". The royalties on that must be immense.

[@stuguy]

theselector right you are. I’m sure that song alone brings somewhere in the six figures each year even after splitting it with Frankie Sullivan. I believe he had a few hits with 38 Special that charted high in the early to mid 80s too. Regardless he’s married to his high school sweetheart, still performs with original members of Ides of March, has a family and seems well grounded. One of the few happy endings for older musicians. Kudos to him. 👍🏻

[@BigRox4u]

I’m reading all these derogatory comments and it makes me laugh. You have no clue! One hit wonder? Ha! He continues to write #1 and 2 hit songs with every major star you can imagine (lots of them). Grow old gracefully? Why??? He’s got more creative energy and brain power than most of you haters will ever have. He is around the clock, writing, recording, producing and touring at a pace that most people wouldn’t survive. I’m biased because I’ve had the honor of working with him, but he’s also one of the nicest, and most genuine human beings you’ll ever meet...a drug free singer/songwriter/author/ multi-instrumentalist/Grammy winning superstar, who married his HS sweetheart and is still married to her. You learn from people like Jim, you don’t let your petty jealousy get the better of you and mock them. Sad. Think before you comment.

[@johan274]

Nothing to add to that period haters hate that's a fact of life just let them hate

[@fws5079]

FUCKING DEMOCRAPS!

[@fws5079]

BS.. When one party is blocking and protest another for no other reason than they hate the other side, that is the blame of that party. Republicans have a message and positive goal. Dems are just obstructionist trying to destroy this country. With Intention.

[@DrenK9]

@@fws5079 Dude. Do you even remember the last ten years? Or are you born two months ago? In that case: I'm highly impressed by your capacity to use language and writing at that young an age. The rest will come.

[@fws5079]

Remember it well. Democraps will destroy this country.

[@nigelcarren]

There is only one thing better than a purple Lamborghini, and thats purple hair in a Lamborghini, and here is a man who has earned both of them! Killer tune.... BRAVO 🏆

[@coinraker6497]

I think you mean a purple wig.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Except the Lamborghini is grey, like what's left of his real hair.

[@MrRhurbarb]

He seems like a genuinely nice guy who really enjoys life, which is what I guess we all aspire to be.

[@Hulkhoagie1]

Jim Peterik is an American treasure. He has written more top 10 songs for multiple artists than most people realize.

[@rubberneckk]

Daniel Brennan which ones?

[@DJDanceClassic]

@@rubberneckk Peterik has co-written songs for 38 Special ("Rockin' into the Night", "Hold On Loosely"), Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackhawk, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar ("Heavy Metal"), Cathy Richardson, Van Zant, Brian Wilson, REO Speedwagon, and The Beach Boys.

[@drumdude46]

@@DJDanceClassic He also was in 'Ides of March'...who had the Hit, 'Vehicle'...which...He Wrote! Yeah...guy definitely 'made his mark'...on Rock n' Roll.

[@bama1usaf]

Do a little google search and you'll see he has written many songs for many groups. Dude is a legend

[@DavidDiMuzio]

What a character. I wanna be him when I'm old :)

[@moreme40]

He was on our local news weekend show(Nashville) years ago. He played acoustic and sang some of his songs. Very talented but I agree with you, he’s quite a character

[@pulykamell]

About twenty five years ago -- it must have been around 1992 -- I had the pleasure of seeing him in a city of Chicago "Music for the Schools" conference type of thing. It was an event for high school students in the city where you could attend lectures by music professionals in a classroom, discussing everything from songwriting to recording to engineering. It was a very inspiring program, and free, from what I remember. At any rate, I remember sitting in this classroom -- I think it was the songwriting one --and Jim Peterik was leading it. I had no idea what to expect, and I'm not even sure I was aware he wrote "Eye of the Tiger" at the time. He walks in, acoustic guitar in hand, and starts with the repeated single note intro into the main riff, then vocals, and just OWNS the room. As a 16-year-old, I was just blown away by his musical confidence and charisma. I had never thought much of the song until then, but it made such an impression on me that that is the only thing I remember about that conference. And then he relayed the story about the writing of the song that is very similar to what is in this video, so he's clearly told the story a few times. :) So a tip of the glass to Jim. Thanks for your time and for inspiring us. And keep living the rock and roll life!

[@val13c59]

pulykamell nice, I believe you. To believe is to be inspired.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Survivor knew how to hit that inspirational chord in us all. He deserves that car. haha

[@5urg3x]

I can’t even imagine how much money this guy has. Meanwhile I’m sleeping on the floor on a casper mattress lol.

[@tommyboyce]

I love how fully he embraces his one massive hit song! Showing no signs of tiring of it at all!

[@richmun3131]

They had more than 1 hit

[@riffhammeron]

I've seen him at the store. He dresses like that all the time.

[@bossfan49]

yes he does. =)

[@joelow4517]

I went to school with him in Berwyn ,hes for real!!

[@sealteam608]

Jimmy has F U money living like a rock star and should.. Rock on Jimmy

[@brogoram]

And people brag about malmsteen still wearing tight jeans and chain boots..

[@carminone]

One more reason to love him

[@jcdova29]

You only need one song. One song to set you up financially for life!

[@THRobinson]

I came for the story... I stayed for the hair.

[@DCMcNeilJr]

Mine was the other way around

[@markrodgers2976]

LOL!!!

[@SuV33358]

Lmfao

[@jonyu3597]

*wig

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Lol... I stayed for the fashion.

[@snoringcatP]

Jim seems like a sweet genuine person. Eye of the Tiger has been my son's favourite song now for a few years now. I just happened across this video and I will replay this for him tomorrow. He is 8 and I am sure he will enjoy the story behind it.

[@mcmjr405]

You’re raising your son right! Kudos to you! 🙌👏👏🙏

[@markserour9115]

Jim Peterik is an extremely talented musician with loads of credits to his name.

[@dr.bradshaw]

I see this dude around my town of Saugatuck, MI. All the time. He’s a great guy and always really friendly to those who wanna meet him and say hi

[@guitorb]

Looks like that song has been good to him

[@michaelrawson6261]

guitorb:... yup! And it's by NO MEANS his only one!!!

[@guitorb]

I think that's great

[@JoinTheProgress]

This vid was on the suggested list for me, I had to look him up to make sure he's who I thought he was...and he is. What I never knew is that he was very prolific as a song writer; WAY more than the one song and for multiple big-name bands. That totally explains his wealth. One of the not-large percentage of musicians who are not super-stars, but succeeded in the biz.

[@jimlovesgina]

@@michaelrawson6261 Which other songs did he write generated the same kind of attention?

[@St4rdog]

@@jimlovesgina Ides of March - Vehicle, some 12 years before Eye of the Tiger.

[@mafrendi9118]

Songs like yours are so rare. There is some energy in it that most artists will never be able to replicate in their careers. It’s something you can’t aim for as a songwriter. You can’t sit to write and say “oh I will write a song that touches people like the eye of tiger does”. That won’t work.

[@electricfil]

The whole world is glad queen didn't give up publishing rights!

[@snailmail25]

This man looks like he still in his prime rocking as he should.. that song never fails to give goosebumps.

[@shelbycole8861]

My song when I was recovering from a sudden illness that almost killed me. After some time in the hospital, I had to recuperate and restore my body in the nursing home. I used this song during my rehabilitation sessions.

[@konuralpyldzkan1495]

i was seriously injured and i was about to die. i stayed in hospital for 2 months. and i used to listen to eye of the tiger and burning heart almost every day in hospital

[@jameskeyes1131]

Hey, people, Jim is WAY WAY more than some one hit wonder. He has written many great songs thru many years and is famous in the music world. Writer, producer, promoter, all around talented guy and very friendly and respected. Google him and see the long list of songs you know and love. Hope he's still alive and kicking in his wild outfits. He's a legend.

[@rainymoon9848]

Way back in 1964 Larry Millas asked Jim Peterik to join his band. That band eventually became the Ides of March. They are going to celebrate their 60th anniversary as a band in March with all four original members still in the band.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Look at those guitar collections.

[@TheMentalblockrock]

Yes, worth a lot more than the 12 year old Lambo.

[@NayveeMan]

Is it plural? Were there more than 1 collection? Or was the entire thing 1 big collection?

[@brubeck1]

i like the flying v .

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

Dark Coven - ALL the star guitar players have rooms like that. That's why it's so hard to find those fine old guitars anymore. Some of those guys actually play them. Even worse is that many actors play, and have huge collections. The chance of a beginner to ever get their hands on one of those is microscopic. When Eric Clapton first played one you could find a used Les Paul in pawnshops for less than $200.!

[@arkhitektz3150]

dont tell me what to do,asshole

[@TheRightLadder]

I like that he doesn't shy away from the song, he embraces it.

[@loucontino4804]

I could sit with Jim and listen to his stories all day. He's got history and is still a musician today. This is an awesome video.

[@JazGalaxy]

It’s one thing to be a one hit wonder. It’s another thing entirely for someone to call you up and tell you to deliver them a hit song for their hit movie and for you to ace it. It’s the difference between a little leaguer hitting a home run by accident and a pro closer nailing a homer in in a playoff game.

[@LisaCupcake]

Survivor wasn't a one hit wonder. They were pretty good and had quite a few songs that got a lot of radio play back then.

[@troyevitt2437]

They weren't really one-hit. Sly Stallone had heard "(Rich Man's Daughter)Poor Man's Son" which is why he wanted them on "III" and then afterwards they did "Burning Heart" for Rocky IV

[@alvinwine5665]

One hit wonder? You really don't know A thing about music do You?

[@xxcelr8rs]

Dude wrote "(I'm your) Vehicle" Ides of March, had a few other hits that are still on what is left of the radio. Yes he got the call, and he delivered the goods.

[@allrequiredfields]

@@alvinwine5665 He's defending him, you thick fuck.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Usually I'd shy away from saying this about a rich person but Jim effing deserves this. Live that life, man. You gave the world an incredible/inspirational song that has lived for decades and will live on well after we're all gone. I'm pretty sure he's done more than just Eye Of The Tiger so he's not a 'one hit wonder'. He made me laugh with his clothes and hair and just the whole rock & roll lifestyle he's living. Good for him, he seems like a good dude!

[@a64tbird]

This dude is badass. Never thought about kicking my amplifier when it started the feedback. Never look weak. Johnny Ramone

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

This guy is a master songwriter. All of those Survivor songs are well laid out. The best ones were never famous too. I love his honesty. Very passionate about what he does as well.

[@EHou01]

Him and Frankie made a great song writing duo. RIP Jimi Jamison.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

This is great. I love stories like this. Good for him. That is such an awesome song. Still pumps me up when I work out. And what a guitar collection. He's done something right in his life.

[@CalTxDude]

The year that this song was released I was a sophomore in high school on the football team and we went into the playoffs almost to state playoffs. Our team was the Tigers! So this song is on my Soundtrack of Life! I still love it and it's so great to see this wonderful man who wrote it!

[@anthonybrancale4855]

Say what you want, but Jim Peterik is not a one hit wonder. He wrote Vehicle, a song by The Ides of March. It's a classic rock staple. He also wrote Hold on Loosely, by 38 Special. Brian Wilson , of all people , had him work on his 1998 solo album with him. He also is still very much involved in the business end of the music industry.

[@Mikishots]

Anthony Brancale Co-wrote Hold On Loosely. With two others.

[@Janicemaxwell]

HOLD ON LOOSELY. Not Hang On Loosely.

[@LYLEWOLD]

thanks for that info. i didn't realize he was that prolific. and songs i know and like, too.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Vehicle - great song!!!

[@johnnydark6876]

didn't know he wrote those songs.

[@ian1patterson]

This song many times inspired me in my business to do what others won't in order to succeed. Thankyou for that gift.

[@Rock_Melodic_Radio_AOR_MELODIC]

some people here, talk about, one hit wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim Peterik, one hit wonder!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaahahahaha They know nothing about Jim Peterik. Jim Peterik is one of the best song writers in Rock History. You can comment anything you want about his style, but for sure you can t say that he is one hit wonder. Jim Peterik is a legend

[@svenlima]

+Rock Melodic ... Peterik wrote 12 songs: cover.info/en/artist/Jim-Peterik

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

One of the best interviews on the internet.

[@lincolncwynar1547]

I can’t believe I got to shake his hand last night. Played an amazing version of this song. He is such an awesome and down to earth person.

[@rickwebermusic]

If Joe Pesci and Ozzy Osbourne had a child, it would be Jim Peterik.

[@Shortana]

This made me laugh so hard 😂😂😂

[@ETL-ip1vd]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Sweet video. Love it. So positive.

[@bridgetward9752]

This guy cracks me up! He is so genuine!

[@richardwright8189]

finally a rock star that appreciates the song that made him. unlike clapton and santana and so many others who forget what made them

[@effyiew7318]

Good for him! Jim earned his reward - he's a great songwriter and has written some classics. Great to see him living it up in a beautiful house with an amazing guitar collection.

[@alisoncleeton877]

It truly is the most motivating and inspiring song, even in 2023! 👍💗

[@faceless2056]

Damn, that guy is loaded. Just that guitar collection alone is literally worth a fortune.

[@La19930]

Three words to this video... “SIMPLY AWESOME DOCUMENTARY!!!!” Life has been good to Jim... And Jim has been good to himself too... ROCK ON!!!

[@alkronlage5236]

Thanks for writing that song. As an LSU TIGER fan its played all the time, and that "Eye of the Tiger" logo is proudly displayed on the 50 yard line in Tiger Stadium for every game!

[@daleyamamoto7625]

This song made the opening for ROCKY III.Especially the way how they introduced the start of ROCKY III. They timed it perfectly with the fireworks.

[@monjox1014]

And it's the superior DEMO version that you hear in Rocky III. Absolutely amazing. I wish thet released that version alongside the studio one

[@averyadrian1534]

This is a story of talent plus character plus integrity plus wisdom plus intelligence plus divine inspiration plus perseverance plus focus plus some luck all mixed together to produce a life of worldly ‘successful fruitfulness’

[@MrAxe-ij4gq]

One of the best song ever !!!!!

[@juliemonarch7364]

How beautiful! You got the whole world motivated! Sometimes, all it takes...is the right song. God blessed you 🙏!

[@mbach1187]

i dont even know what to think. i was sitting here and wanted to rip what i just saw but good for him man. got an opportunity made it happen and im looking at a lambo ,huge house and i dont even know how much of an insane! guitar collection/this couldnt have just come from the one song?haha. hey/ hats off the guys living his life and seems positive.

[@americannomadnews5370]

It's good to see someone get to the point where nobody can touch their dignity. This guy really did it him and his wife live a very happy life in a beautiful place and he's proud of his life.

[@Raysboss302]

Evergreen. Classic. My grandchildren listen to this.

[@marcom9530]

Congratulations, my friend i am Fan since 1981 i am 61 years greetings from Germany i sing that song over and over aigain during the 80th and 90rh in a lot of Coverbands it was a great time

[@jamesgretsch4894]

That soundtrack paid for a Lamborghini and some. Much better song for that movie than the Queen song.

[@AndyMangele]

I'm a huge Queen fan - but funnily enough I like "Eye of the tiger" a lot more than "Another one bites the dust"!

[@fredriksvard2603]

A low end one. The guitar collection is much more impressive.

[@nanuco106]

Andy Mangele Same here, I'm huge Queen fan, but Eve of the Tiger fits way better than Another one bites the dust. I don't like that song too, Brian neither did back then and Roger totally hated it if I remeber well.

[@AndyMangele]

But Freddie - on the other hand - was totally into it! ;)

[@fillebeast]

You realize that his guitar collection is worth a lot more than that Lamborgini?

[@rsstnnr76]

This song was absolutely inspired. Too many people have been motivated by it.

[@charvelgtrs]

I was actually lucky enough to go to his house and check some of his guitars. He actually let me play that Flying V or at least one of the Korina Flying Vs he had at the time. After he put it in my hands he told me how much it was and my butt clenched.

[@D33Lux]

You know someone's gotta ask. How much?

[@brianbozo2447]

He come across as a pretty nice, down to earth person who loves life

[@agahwr9921]

He is a genius... His song supports me, 50 years old woman, former obese, to keep running when I feel exhausted and want to stop. I play this song in that moment and I feel I am unbreakable... Lord... It is magic.

[@davidmohr1920]

The song was such an important part of Rocky it is so perfect for the movie unreal job Brother :-)

[@UOttawaScotty]

I like this guy a lot, full of life and very humble ! Likeable guy, hard worker

[@user-sh9du2nv5y]

I could hangout with this Guy all day and learn a whole bunch, what a cool dude !

[@bossfan49]

I'm not gettin on a treadmill! =)

[@jeffbogue3718]

Yeah he seems like a real nice person and would have some cool stories

[@user-sh9du2nv5y]

@@gizmocrue73dw Gee that didn't even cross my mind, tells me whats on your mind when you see a stranger that you like to meet !

[@ellamennop]

what a lovely, amazing video. i just love it. thank you for making it!!!

[@pdtech4524]

Timeless classic rock song that I never tire of hearing or will ever sound dated, it still sounds as fresh today as it did back then! I can understand how inspiring it must have been for many people and how it can be used to drive people forward towards a goal. 😎👍 I remember saving up my pocket money and buying it on a 7 inch single vinyl, played it till my speakers blew up! ⚠️😁😎👍

[@ddeaae]

I too enjoy their journalists they do a great job gathering all this info on our favorite but not forgotten rock groups. The history behind their finds..its great to learn & see more.

[@jebziffel2929]

Even if he only had a " one hit wonder", I wouldn't mind 35 years plus of royalties. Do the math wise guys.

[@wolfen26]

If that one hit helped inspire many many others to reach their potential? That is worth a lot! Hell if I'd come up with something like that, I would be satisfied in life.

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

@@wolfen26 I would rather never have to work another day in my life

[@mitsuomits9077]

Goosebumps guarantied!!! I went through something quite harsh not long ago and I put this song for encouragement, not knowing that people do the samething lol. So, this songs is realy inspiring to all kind of people for all kind of reasons. Hens that's a real universal song.

[@jonsimon5779]

Great story on how the hit came about. A classic song that will be around a lot longer than some of the keyboard jokers here giving the guy a hard time for being a successful artist and individual.

[@dirtydave2691]

In my 21 years in the Army I heard this song hundreds of times at ceremonies, change of command, after and during unit runs. What a cool dude.

[@dirtydave2691]

@Liberty Tree Honestly I hate this song for that very reason............it seemed really corny.

[@beangie]

Well I like an old folk who still enjoy himself and still finds the time to exorcise while spotting a nice Lambo... That's what I call Going into life with style!. I have listened to this particular song many times, specially when I need to focus on something hard or need to focus on something.... still one of the best blasts from the past!... Cheers! all you guys have the Eye of the Tiger! >_O

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

One of THE best videos I have ever seen on youtube.

[@1979GenXdude]

Looks like a purple Peter Criss

[@danielbytheway2216]

Hilarious! Good one, absolutely!

[@pingponghappytime]

Indeed

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

"Beth I hear you calling, but I can't come home right now. DAT-DAT DAT DAT-DAT DAT DAT-DAT DAT DAAAA".

[@creepshowcrate]

Yeah. He and Peter oughtta get together and go bowling.

[@Telelikeitis]

I was thinking basically the same thing.

[@megaforse]

That syncopation during the song intro is so fire! Always gets me.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Fyi he has written and produced a lot of hit songs. He is by no means a one hit, one band wonder.

[@disillusioned165]

​@Vox Daze Google it. Heavy metal, hold on loosely, vehicle, and burning heart were all hits and he has worked with a lot of bands.

[@krillinroshi9312]

Inspired us all! Thnk you Queen for not releasing those publishing rights! We may never have heard such an inspirational juggernaut! Much love from down under!

[@jasadin]

total legend

[@thorstenkramer9150]

I met Jim and the guys of Survivor in the end of the 90' in South-Germany. They called the tour: The eye is back. The played the shows live (no playback!!!) and it sounds every show excellent.

[@Bikewithlove]

A song can be like a great painting. It can restore the world and make history. I saw Rocky 3 in a theater when it came out, and I never saw anything like it since. Everyone stood and cheered in the theater - an audience of suburban families deeply inspired for the right reasons in the right way. Go ahead and make fun, then try to form a band good enough for a movie actor to call you up to write a song like that. I’ll wait...

[@carlos31302]

Great tune and a tremendous stroke of luck to this man who lives his dream life and is still inspiring people with his songs. It's a classic example of winning at all costs.

[@bloozedaddy]

When one song makes you that much money you can be "exotic" :-) Great Story...musical success is so random...

[@avolite719]

This guy made lots of bank from several songs, not just Eye of The Tiger. You need to do some research before you comment.

[@RecoveringGenius]

This is the definition of success: being happy and enthusiastic about what you do even years later... and doing it dressed like a Vegas act.

[@RonaldRademaker]

Best song ever

[@avolite719]

Good song, yes .... "Best song ever" ??? ... Far from it.

[@cndvd]

These guys were just in tune....harmony, they just felt things and put in there intellect, just nail it.

[@vdoscanr]

This song still pumps me up everytime I hear it. Pumps me up so much I want to beat the crap out of all the haters here talking smack about Peter...

[@juanmoralesvideo]

As a 80s kid I love the original version, but, man, his version in this video is amazing! His voice is deeper and more 'hard rock' to me. Like this very much.

[@justmadeit2]

People can criticise this guy all they like but ask yourself what you have done in your own life that is so great ? He wrote a classic and he looks like hes made some money along the way. If he wants purple hair then so what :)

[@harrycoffeynield6941]

justmadeit2 well Said.

[@chocomanger6873]

But is he happy?

[@lefunk22]

You mean a purple wig...

[@onnostomp7138]

Jim Peterik, one of the best composers in rock history, tremendous guy also. .love his backing vocals especially on the Vital Signs Survivor album. Excellent album

[@davidg8626]

Wow!! He must have had an amazing agent and royalties contract?? That one song still giving him dough?

[@val13c59]

David G do you really believe that one song bought him all that. He has plenty of other hits. This video is only about that specific hit Eye of the Tiger.

[@olofmorck7436]

@@val13c59 Doesn't even need any other hit after writing a song like that. How many times is this song still being played on radio across the world after 35 years is anyone's guess :P

[@donttouchband100]

Wow- his guitar collection is awesome, it´s like a candy shop. The riff is history like smoke on the water.

[@crimsonrush]

Outside of EOTT, check out the Survivor albums Vital Signs and When Seconds Count. Jam-packed with GREAT songs.

[@stephenhowlett6345]

You cannot hear this song without dancing. It’s just a perfect song for the film.

[@nik89rufl31]

😄😄😄loves this This is exactly how I picture retired rock stars living it up!!😂😂😂oh man

[@dancollins5478]

This guy is my personal hero. Living the rock star life guitars, cars, outfits, etc. love it.