Real World (Queensrÿche song)

"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"
Single by Queensrÿche
from the album Last Action Hero: Music from the Original Motion Picture
Released	May 31, 1993[1]
Recorded	1993
Genre	Progressive metal
Length	4:21
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Michael Kamen Queensrÿche
Producer(s)	Peter Collins
Queensrÿche singles chronology
"Anybody Listening?" (1992) "Real World" (1993) "I Am I" (1994)

Chart performance

Chart (1993)	Peak
U.S. Mainstream Rock	3	[2]
U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	11	[2]

Personnel

• Geoff Tate - lead vocals
• Chris DeGarmo - guitar
• Michael Wilton - guitar
• Eddie Jackson - bass
• Scott Rockenfield - drums

Additional personnel

• Michael Kamen-orchestra arranger, conductor

References

1. Russell, Deborah (May 22, 1993). "Sony in Overdrive For 'Hero' Tie-Ins". Billboard. p. 122. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
2. single charts for Queensrÿche