Somewhere in America
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"Somewhere in America" is a song recorded by the band Survivor
. It was the first single
ever released by the band, from their 1979 self-titled debut album Survivor
. The song peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Survivor (band)
Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s with its AOR sound, which garnered many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger", the theme...
. It was the first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
ever released by the band, from their 1979 self-titled debut album Survivor
Survivor (Survivor album)
Survivor is the eponymous debut album by the American rock band Survivor, released in 1979. It is the group's only album with drummer Gary Smith and bassist Dennis Johnson. The recording sessions, overseen by A&R executive John Kalodner, were not without difficulties...
. The song peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.