"Man Against the World" is a song by American rock band

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. It was the fourth track and the third single released from their 1986 album ''

When Seconds Count ''When Seconds Count'' is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Survivor, released in October 1986. It is the second album featuring vocalist Jimi Jamison. The album included the hit single, " Is This Love", which peaked at #9 in the ...

''. The song was originally to be included on the soundtrack to the 1985 film ''

Rocky IV ''Rocky IV'' is a 1985 American sports drama film written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the sequel to ''Rocky III'' (1982) and is the fourth installment in the ''Rocky'' franchise. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, ...

'', but was ultimately cut from the final tracklist. The song did appear as a bonus track on the 2006 reissue of the ''

Rocky IV soundtrack ''Rocky IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' is the original motion picture soundtrack to the movie of the same name. It was released on November 27, 1985 on the Scotti Brothers label. The soundtrack was hugely successful on the strength of ...

'' album, along with Survivor's two other Rocky-related singles – the #1 hit "

Eye of the Tiger "Eye of the Tiger" is a song by American rock band Survivor. It was released as a single from their third album of the same name and was also the theme song for the 1982 film ''Rocky III'', which was released a day before the single. The song ...

" (the smash hit from ''

Rocky III ''Rocky III'' is a 1982 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the sequel to '' Rocky II'' (1979) and is the third installment in the ''Rocky'' franchise. Along with Stallone reprising the title r ...

'') and " Burning Heart," which was the song ultimately chosen for the ''Rocky IV'' soundtrack and peaked at #2. The B-side of the single, "Oceans" also appeared on the ''When Seconds Count'' album as the sixth track.

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{{authority control 1986 songs 1987 singles Survivor (band) songs Songs written by Frankie Sullivan Songs written by Jim Peterik Scotti Brothers Records singles Songs written by Jimi Jamison