The character of Apollo Creed (Stallone's opponent in the ring) was influenced by boxer Muhammad Ali who fought fellow Olympic Gold Medalist and World Heavyweight Champion boxer Joe ""Smokin Joe"" Frazier three thrilling times. Rocky turned Stallone into a major star and household name. It also went on to win three Oscars, including Best Picture. It earned more than $220 million in global box office receipts and became the highest grossing film of that year. The film was made on a budget of just over $1 million and shot in under a month. It tells the rags to riches story of Rocky Balboa. Avildsen in 1976 and starred Sylvester Stallone, who also wrote the script. The song is also often played at sporting events, although the Conti version of ""Gonna Fly Now"" is the most recognisable arrangement, a cover version of the song performed by the legendary high note trumpet soloist Maynard Ferguson actually outsold the soundtrack itself, there were also disco versions by Rhythm Heritage and Current charting at the same time. The song finishes as Rocky completes his famous run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and strikes a victory pose. Released in February 1977, the song became a popular part of American culture as the main character and boxer, Rocky completed his daily training schedule. Gonna Fly Now,"" or as it's also known ""Theme from Rocky,"" is an iconic song from the film Rocky, composed by Bill Conti with lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins. * Alternative Parts are included for standard British Brass Band Ten Part Instrumentation : Trumpet 1 and Trombone 1 parts require improvising skills. £25.00 Composer: Bill Arranger: Jock McKenzie Category: SUPERBRASS 10 Part Continue shopping Search again Home page Cat No.
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