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Real American is one of the theme songs/entrance songs used by Hulk Hogan.
The song is one of the 10 tracks included on the WWF's wrestling album, The Wrestling Album, released in 1985 by Epic Records. The song's music and lyrics were composed by Rick Derringer, a rock artist best known for his work with the McCoys (singing lead on their 1965 No. 1 hit "Hang On, Sloopy"), his 1974 solo release "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo," and his work with rock bands the Edgar Winter Group and Steely Dan.
"Real American" was originally the entrance theme for the U.S. Express, a tag team comprised of Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo, and was first used during the October 1, 1985, television tapings of WWF Championship Wrestling (and aired during the October 12 program). On the album's liner notes, Vince McMahon stated "Real American" was dedicated to Windham and Rotundo.
But shortly after the album's release, both Rotundo and Windham left the WWF for the National Wrestling Alliance. Hogan -- who was using a different song from The Wrestling Album, "Hulk's Theme," as his entrance music -- was given "Real American," and began using it sometime in December 1985 as his entrance theme. The song was immediately a huge success, both from a fan and critical standpoint ... most notably as it illustrated Hogan's character as a man who fought for what was right, stood up against the bad guys and always came up victorious. Hogan would use the song for the remainder of his original WWF run and -- except for the brief period of his New World Order gimmick in 2001-2002 -- all subsequent returns. "Real American" is most closely associated with Hogan to this day.
I am a real American.
Fight for the rights of every man.
I am a real American.
fight for what's right, fight for your life!
When it comes crashing down, and it hurts inside.
You gotta take a stand, it don't help to hide.
Watch the official video of Real American, the iconic theme song of Hulk Hogan, the legendary WWE wrestler and Hall of Famer, on YouTube Music. See how Hulk Hogan inspires millions of fans with his patriotism and heroism. Don't miss this classic anthem that will make you feel like a real American.
Jan 27, 2018 · Real American (Hulk Hogan’s WWE Theme) Lyrics. [Verse 1] When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside. You gotta take a stand it don't help to hide. If you hurt my friends, then you hurt...
Hulk Hogan's Theme Song 'Real American' Music Video. Remastered for 2023 with Stereo Sound. 'What ya gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you!'
