Ultimate college football kickoff weekend playlist
No. 40: Survivor – Eye of the Tiger
Year Released: 1982
Billboard Hot 100 Chart Peak: 1
Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger is probably one of rock music’s most enduring songs, despite being used commercially in so many different ways, including the mainstay for the Rocky III soundtrack.
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Although somewhat overplayed and over-commercialized, it’s hard not to like this rock anthem (as any college marching band, whose low brass sections still love blaring this one in the stands).
Not only do the pounding drum and bass line a have great party feel to them, but the lyrics to this song lend themselves quite easily to a clash on the football field.
"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"