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The soundtrack was hugely successful on the strength of two top-five singles, Survivor's "Burning Heart" (personally commissioned for the film by Sylvester Stallone) reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100) [4] and James Brown's "Living in America", as well as Robert Tepper's lone top-40 hit, "No Easy Way Out" which reached #22.
It appeared on the Rocky IV soundtrack album. The song was also featured in the 2003 NASCAR Pontiac commercial with drivers Mike Skinner, Jack Sprague, Jerry Nadeau, Johnny Benson, Jr. and Ricky Craven. The song's co-writer Dan Hartman later included his recording of the song on his 1994 album Keep the Fire Burnin'.
Rocky IV is known for its strong Cold War themes, as well as its successful theme songs "Burning Heart" and "Living in America". Rocky IV premiered in Los Angeles on November 21, 1985, and was theatrically released in the United States by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. under its United Artists label on November 27. [5]
"Burning Heart" is a song by Survivor. It appeared in the 1985 film Rocky IV and on its soundtrack album; the film's star Sylvester Stallone personally commissioned the song. [2] The single peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in February 1986, behind "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne and Friends.
"Heart's on Fire" is a song by American rock singer John Cafferty. It was released in February 1986 as a single from the soundtrack to the 1985 film Rocky IV. The power ballad [1] peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was written by Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge, and Joe Esposito.
Pages in category "Songs from Rocky (franchise)" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Rocky II: Music by Bill Conti: August 25, 1979 35:04 United Artists Records – LP EMI Manhattan Records – CD Rocky III: Original Motion Picture Score: March 9, 1982 32:00 Liberty Records: Rocky IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: November 27, 1985 39:24 Various Scotti Brothers Records: Rocky V: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
Robert Tepper (born 30 May 1950) [1] is an American songwriter, recording artist and singer, best known for his hit song "No Easy Way Out" from the Rocky IV motion picture soundtrack. He is also known for co-writing the hit song "Into the Night" with Benny Mardones.