"American Heartbeat" is a song by American rock band Survivor. It is the second most successful single from Eye of the Tiger, peaking at number 17 on the US charts. It appears as the eighth track on the album.

Release

The song debuted at number 79 on September 25, 1982, and stayed there for sixteen weeks. It peaked at number 17 in the week of November 20, 1982, becoming Survivor's third top 40 hit.^[1] There was also a limited heart-shaped 7" release.^[2]

Track listing

"American Heartbeat" – 3:50
"Silver Girl" – 4:53

Chart performance

Chart (1982)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[3]	17

References

^ "The Hot 100 Chart". billboard.com. Billboard. November 20, 1982.
^ "Survivor — American Heartbeat (1982, Red, Vinyl)". discogs.com. Discogs.
^ Billboard Survivor Chart History

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Frankie Sullivan Billy Ozzello Ryan Sullivan Cameron Barton Jeffrey Bryan Jim Peterik Dave Bickler Dennis Keith Johnson Gary Smith Marc Droubay Stephan Ellis Jimi Jamison Bill Syniar Mickey Curry Kyle Woodring Klem Hayes Randy Riley Chris Grove Gordon Patriarca Barry Dunaway Robin McAuley Michael Young Mitchell Sigman Walter Tolentino
Studio albums	Survivor Premonition Eye of the Tiger Caught in the Game Vital Signs When Seconds Count Too Hot to Sleep Reach
Compilations	Greatest Hits Ultimate Survivor The Best of Survivor
Singles	"Eye of the Tiger" "American Heartbeat" "I Can't Hold Back" "High on You" "The Search Is Over" "Burning Heart" "Is This Love" "How Much Love" "Man Against the World"
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