See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object), persevered, persevering. 1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
The song 'Secret Agent Man' composed for Secret Agent (1964), can be also heard in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Spy Hard (1996), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Bowfinger (1999) and Company Man (2000) (instrumental version).
The Highwayman Lyrics was written by songwriter Jimmy Webb. The song was released on an album in 1985 by the country super group Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles on August 17th, 1985.