I'm Mandy Fly Me

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About I'm Mandy Fly Me

"I'm Mandy Fly Me" is a single by 10cc released in 1976. It was taken from the How Dare You! album, and reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.


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Just like a rollin' stone
I'm outside lookin' in 
But if your chance came would you take it
Where on earth do I begin
I'm Mandy fly me 

I've often heard her jingle
It's never struck a chord
With a smile as bright as sunshine
She called me through the poster
And welcomed me aboard
She led me she fed me
She read me like a book
But I'm hiding in the small print 
Won't you take another look
And take me away
Try me Mandy fly me away

The world was spinning like a ball
And then it wasn't there at all
And as my heart began to fall 

I saw her walking on the water
As the sharks were comin' for me
I felt Mandy pull me up give me the kiss of life 
Just like the girl in Dr. No No No No 

Ah when they pulled me from the wreckage
And her body couldn't be found
Was it in my mind it seems
I had a crazy dream
I told them so but they said no no no no 

I found me on a street
And starin' at a wall
If it hadn't have been for Mandy
Her promise up above me
Well I wouldn't be here at all
So if you're travellin' in the sky
Don't be surprised if someone said Hi
I'm Mandy fly me

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10cc

10cc are an English art rock band who achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The band initially consisted of four musicians—Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme—who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the "10cc" name in 1972. more »

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Written by: GOULDMAN, KEVIN, ERIC GODLEY, GRAHAM STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
The song "I’m Mandy Fly Me" was released by the British band "10cc" in 1976 as part of their fourth studio album “How Dare You!”.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by a print advert for "American Airlines" featuring a pretty flight attendant. The band members imagined her as a sort of guardian angel for the plane's passengers.
Song Structure
"I'm Mandy Fly Me" consists of three distinct sections, each using different musical techniques and instrumentation, depicting different moods and aspects of the story being told.
Chart Performance
Upon release, the track reached number 6 in the British Single Charts on 3rd April 1976 and stayed in the charts for a total of 12 weeks – a significant achievement for any song.
American Market
Despite their British origins, the song did manage to break into the US market, reaching number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1976.
Solo Performances
Both Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, two of the band's primary members, have performed "I'm Mandy Fly Me" in their solo concerts post-10cc.
Track Length
The album version of "I'm Mandy Fly Me" is 5:22 long, but there was also a single version released which was cut down to 3:39.
Bonus Track
The song was included as a bonus track when the "How Dare You!" album was originally released on CD.
Music Video
The music video produced for "I'm Mandy Fly Me" is regarded as one of the earliest examples of the band using visual storytelling to assist in the narrative of the song.
Cover Versions
"I'm Mandy Fly Me" has been covered by multiple artists, including Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters, who recorded an instrumental version for his solo album 'Time'.

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