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).
Soul City Records. Home. Johnny's first single, a cover of Chuck Berry's Memphis, came from the Johnny Rivers At The Whisky A Go Go album. His version, more driving and bluesy than Berry's original, was so popular that Johnny had to play it three times a night at the Whisky. We used to play 'Hi-Heel Sneakers' with that same beat, that same feel, he says.