Fly Away

John Denver

About Fly Away

"Fly Away" is a 1975 song written and performed by John Denver featuring vocals by Olivia Newton-John. Released as a single from the Windsong album, "Fly Away" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent two weeks atop the adult contemporary chart in early-1976, Denver's sixth number one on this chart. "Fly Away" also peaked at number 12 on the country chart. The song is an ode to longing for simpler times and a simpler way of life. Rolling Stone magazine remarks, "At this point, John Denver albums are as numerous as potted plants in the apartments of these urbanites, and both are symptoms of the same longing. The singer acknowledges his average listener in 'Fly Away'." 


Year:
2007
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All of her days have gone soft and cloudy
All of her dreams have gone dry
All of her nights have gone sad and shady
She's getting ready to fly

Fly away, fly away (fly away)

Life in the city can make you crazy
The sounds of the sand and the sea (I'm of the sea)
Life in a high-rise can make you hungry
For things that you can't even see

Fly away, fly away (fly away)

In this whole world there's nobody as lonely as she (nobody as lonely as me)
There's nowhere to go and there's nowhere
That she'd rather be (I rather be)

She's looking for lovers and children playing
She's looking for signs of the spring (where is the spring?)
She listens for laughter and sounds of dancing
She listens for any old things

Fly away, fly away (fly away)

(Fly away)

In this whole world there's nobody as lonely as she (nobody as lonely as me)
There's nowhere to go and there's nowhere
That she'd rather be (I rather be)

All of her days have gone soft and cloudy
All of her dreams have gone dry (where are my days?)
All of her nights have gone sad and shady
She's getting ready to fly

Fly away, fly away
Fly away (fly away)
(Where are my days?)
(Where are my nights?)
(Where is the springtime?)
(I wanna fly)
(I wanna fly)
(I wanna fly)

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John Denver

Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. Throughout his life, Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country and western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him 1… more »

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Written by: John Denver

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10 facts about this song

Genre and Release
"Fly Away" by John Denver is a country song released in 1975. It was included in his eighth studio album, "Windsong."
Chart Success
Although it did not reach number one, the song achieved a significant milestone in the music industry by reaching the 13th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 during the year of its release.
Soundtrack Feature
"Fly Away" has been featured in various popular television shows and movies, including "Family Guy" and "The Office," showcasing its enduring popularity.
Artist Recognition
This song remains one of John Denver’s most popular and beloved songs, further solidifying his status as a great folk and country singer of his time.
Collaboration
The original recording of "Fly Away" features a duet with Olivia Newton-John, a prominent Australian singer, and actress.
Song Subject
The song discusses themes of longing and a desire to escape from the monotonous routine of life, which many listeners can resonate with.
Playback Popularity
As of 2022, "Fly Away" has more than 2 million plays on Spotify, proving that it continues to be a favorite among John Denver's fans.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by numerous artists, including Lenny Kravitz who released his cover version in 1998.
Songwriting
Like many of his songs, "Fly Away" was written by John Denver himself, exhibiting his talent not only as a singer but as a songwriter as well.
Live Performances
"Fly Away" was regularly featured in Denver's live performance sets, often performed as a duet with a female vocalist if one was available.

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