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).
Kate Bush released a cover of Rocket Man in 1991 as part of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin tribute album Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin. Her reggae-inflected version of Rocket Man was a commercial success, reaching #12 on the UK singles chart and #2 in Australia (held off the top spot by Julian Lennon's Saltwater).