Hermes House Band - I Will Survive Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and performed 'I Will Survive'?

   'I Will Survive' was originally written by Dino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren. It was first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor and released in October 1978.

2. Why did Gloria Gaynor not like the Hermes House Band version?

   According to reports, Gloria Gaynor was 'not amused' when she first heard a crowd sing the Hermes House Band’s version of her song during a performance at a company party in the Netherlands.

3. Why did Hermes House Band's version of 'I Will Survive' become popular in France?

   Hermes House Band's version of 'I Will Survive' became popular in France largely because it became the anthem of the French national football team during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which France won. Their cover hit number one on the French charts that year.

4. How did Hermes House Band get their start?

   Hermes House Band was established in 1982 by members of the Rotterdamsch Studenten Corps, a fraternity/sorority in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The band initially rose to fame with their cover of 'I Will Survive' in 1994.

5. Did Hermes House Band's version of 'I Will Survive' achieve chart success other than in France?

   Yes, Hermes House Band's version of 'I Will Survive' also reached number one on the Dutch Top 40 and Single Top 100 charts. Additionally, the song charted at number one in France again in 2018 after the French football team's victory in the FIFA World Cup.

6. Were there any notable achievements for Gloria Gaynor’s original version of 'I Will Survive'?

   Yes, Gloria Gaynor's version of 'I Will Survive' topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA and won the Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980. The song was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012.