The story behind
Survivor released Children of the Night in 1982, a song that became one of the most recognizable of their career. The song was part of the album Eye of the Tiger, which was released in May of that year. It was written specifically for the movie Rocky III, a project that needed a soundtrack with power and energy. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, right after Don't You Want Me by The Human League and before Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band. It also reached the top of charts such as Mainstream Rock Tracks and in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia. The song was recorded in a Los Angeles studio, and its powerful rhythm and direct lyrics made it stand out in the rock scene of the 1980s. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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Interlude 1
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Outro 1
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From the album
Eye of the Tiger
Survivor · 1982 · Track 6