"Real World" is a song co-written and performed by American band Queensrÿche and orchestral composer Michael Kamen that was contributed to the action film Last Action Hero in 1993 and was recorded during the sessions for the band's 1994 album Promised Land and would surface on the 2003 remastered CD of Promised Land. The band also released the song as part of their 2007 compilation album Sign of the Times.
| "Real World" | ||||
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| Single by Queensrÿche | ||||
| from the album Last Action Hero: Music from the Original Motion Picture | ||||
| Released | May 31, 1993[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Length | 4:21 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michael Kamen Queensrÿche | |||
| Producer(s) | Queensrÿche, James Barton with Michael Kamen | |||
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Chart performance
edit| Chart (1993) | Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Mainstream Rock | 3 | [2] |
| U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 11 | [2] |
Personnel
edit- Geoff Tate - vocals
- Michael Wilton - lead guitar
- Chris DeGarmo - rhythm guitar
- Eddie Jackson - bass
- Scott Rockenfield - drums
Additional personnel
edit- Michael Kamen-orchestra arranger, conductor
References
edit- ^ Russell, Deborah (May 22, 1993). "Sony in Overdrive For 'Hero' Tie-Ins". Billboard. p. 122. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ a b [1] single charts for Queensrÿche