Fly Like an Eagle
Steve Miller, Steve Miller Band
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Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future I wanna fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle 'Till I'm free Oh, Lord, through the revolution Feed the babies Who don't have enough to eat Shoe the children With no shoes on their feet House the people Livin' in the street Oh, oh, there's a solution I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle 'Till I'm free Fly through the revolution Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle 'Till I'm free Fly through the revolution Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future
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10 facts about this song
Song's History"Fly Like an Eagle" is a song written by Steve Miller and released as a single in November 1976.
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Album RelevanceThe song hails from Steve Miller Band's ninth album, also named "Fly Like an Eagle", which was released on May 15, 1976.
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Chart Performance"Fly Like an Eagle" became a huge commercial success, peaking at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics speak about freedom and the desire to soar high, symbolizing the persistence to overcome obstacles.
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Extended VersionOn the album, there is an extended version of the song which consists of a couple of extra verses and a slightly different musical arrangement.
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Cover Versions"Fly Like an Eagle" has been covered in numerous versions. Notable artists who have covered the song include Seal, whose 1996 version was featured on the "Space Jam" film soundtrack and the Neville Brothers on their 1990 album, "Brother's Keeper".
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Social CommentaryThe song includes lyrics discussing child poverty and the allure of the streets, significant as atypical social commentary within the usual music output of Steve Miller Band.
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Noteworthy IntroductionInterestingly, the song starts with the sound of a synth imitating a chirping bird, creating an atmospheric intro that ties in with the song's title.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song is widely recognized and often played during sporting events, particularly during basketball games due to its association with the film "Space Jam".
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Various ReissuesThe song has been reissued in a number of Steve Miller Band's greatest hits collections, including 1978's "Greatest Hits 1974–78" and 1990's "The Best of 1968-1973".
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