"Eye of the Tiger", Stallone's ultimate choice for the signature theme, was the title cut of Survivor’s third album.  "Tiger" was Number One on the Billboard charts in 1982, selling more than two and a half million copies in America alone. It also hit the top position in England, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Norway, Sweden and Greece, reaching the Top Five in France, Italy, Finland and Denmark. In addition, the song won Survivor a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, captured an Academy Award nomination for Best Song and received a host of other accolades from the music and entertainment industries.

Frank Stallone lent his hand yet again as the lyricist for the rousing workout theme - "Pushin'".  Stallone performed the song during Rocky's initial training in the ritzy gym.  The music for "Pushin'" was written by Bill Conti.