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Smash Hits critic Janice Long famously dismissed it as "Eye of the Tiger Mark 2," suggesting the band was repeating a formula.

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Directed by —who also worked with legends like Michael Jackson and Van Halen—the video famously intercuts high-energy performance footage of the band with iconic training montages from the film. The Cold War Anthem Smash Hits critic Janice Long famously dismissed it

Sylvester Stallone played a surprisingly hands-on role in the song's creation, which directly impacted the video's pacing. Survivor - Burning Heart (Video)

Despite its massive commercial success—peaking at for two weeks in early 1986—the video faced some contemporary skepticism.