Are You Gonna Go My Way

Lenny Kravitz

About Are You Gonna Go My Way

"Are You Gonna Go My Way" is the first single to be released by Lenny Kravitz from the album Are You Gonna Go My Way. It was released in February 1993. It was written by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross. The single has been covered by numerous artists, such as Metallica, in a medley for "MTV Hits" at the 2003 MTV Music Video Awards, Tom Jones for the Jerky Boys OST, Robbie Williams on Jones' 1999 album Reload and Melanie Brown in her solo section, on the Spice Girls Reunion Tour. Serbian hard rock band Cactus Jack recorded a version on their live cover album DisCover in 2002. A remixed version is played as the opening theme song in Gran Turismo 3. Adam Lambert covered the song in November 2012 in his swing through South Africa. 


Year:
1998
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I was born long ago
I am the chosen I'm the one
I have come to save the day
And I won't leave until I'm done

So that's why you've got to try
You got to breath and have some fun
Though I'm not paid I play this game
And I won't stop until I'm done

But what I really want to know is
Are you gonna go my way?
And I got to got to know

I don't know why we always cry
This we must leave and get undone
We must engage and rearrange
And turn this planet back to one

So tell me why we got to die
And kill each other one by one
We've got to love and rub-a-dub
We've got to dance and be in love

But what I really want to know is
Are you gonna go my way?
And I got to got to know

Are you gonna go my way?
'Cause baby I got to know
Yeah

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Lenny Kravitz

Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads. In addition to singing lead and backing vocals, Kravitz often played all the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and percussion himself when recording. He is known for his elaborate stage performances and music videos. more »

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Written by: Craig David Ross, Lenny Kravitz

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15 facts about this song

Song Production
"Are You Gonna Go My Way" is a song by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released as the title track of his 1993 album.
Chart Performance
The song became a success, reaching the top of both the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock charts.
Genre
It blends elements of rock, funk, and psychedelic music.
Song Popularity
The song received a nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Mark Romanek, won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video.
Cover Version
British singers Robbie Williams and Tom Jones performed a cover of "Are You Gonna Go My Way" at the 1999 BRIT Awards.
Cover Reception
The performance by Robbie Williams and Tom Jones was lauded for its high energy and entertaining spectacle, placing it among the most memorable BRITs performances.
Live Performances
Lenny Kravitz has performed "Are You Gonna Go My Way" in several different live settings, including on television shows and at concerts around the world.
Impact
The song's distinctive opening riff is frequently reused in popular culture and has been sampled in numerous other songs.
Legacy
More than two decades after its initial release, "Are You Gonna Go My Way" continues to be one of Lenny Kravitz's most popular and enduring songs.
Album
The album "Are You Gonna Go My Way" was Lenny Kravitz's third studio album, and it's considered to be one of his best works.
Cultural Impact
The song's title has been used in various forms in pop culture, such as in movie titles and as references in other music works.
Instrumentation
Kravitz played all the guitar and bass parts for the track, showcasing his multi-instrumental abilities.
Song Promotion
"Are You Gonna Go My Way" was used in a commercial for the video game Guitar Hero World Tour.
Tom Jones'
Tom Jones, a singer known for his wide-ranging voice, brought a unique interpretation to the song during the duo performance with Robbie Williams.

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