500 Miles High

Chick Corea, Return to Forever

About 500 Miles High

"500 Miles High" is a jazz fusion song by Chick Corea and Return to Forever. Composed by Corea with lyrics by Neville Potter, it was recorded in 1972 for the group's second album, Light as a Feather, which was released in 1973. Brazilian singer Flora Purim provides the vocal and the piece became her signature song and a jazz standard.


Year:
1998
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Some day you'll look in to her eyes
Then there'll be no goodbyes
And yesterday will have gone
You'll find yourself in another space
500 miles high

You'll see just one look and you'll know
She's so tender and warm
You'll recognize this is love
You'll find yourself on another plane
500 miles high

Be sure that you love stays so free
Then it never can die
Just realize this is truth
And above the skies you will always stay
500 miles high
500 miles high
500 miles high

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Return to Forever

Return to Forever is a jazz fusion group founded and led by pianist Chick Corea. Through its existence, the band has cycled through a number of different members, with the only consistent band mate of Corea's being bassist Stanley Clarke. Along with Weather Report and Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever is often cited as one of the core groups of the jazz-fusion movement of the 1970s. Several musicians, including Clarke, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira and Al Di Meola, first came to prominence through their performances on Return to Forever's albums. more »

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Written by: CHICK COREA

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10 facts about this song

Original Release
"500 Miles High" was first showcased on the album 'Light as a Feather' in 1973. The album was released by band "Return to Forever", featuring Chick Corea as the band leader.
Song Duration
The track is approximately 11 minutes long, allowing for extensive improvisation and solos typical of jazz fusion pieces.
Song Composition
Chick Corea, one of the pioneers of jazz fusion, composed this captivating tune. Lyrics were added later by Neville Potter.
Stylistic Influences
"500 Miles High" is a fusion of jazz, rock, and bossa nova styles, showcasing the boundless creativity of Chick Corea and his band.
Flora Purim's Performance
The lead vocals on the original recording of "500 Miles High" were performed by Brazilian jazz singer Flora Purim, who was a part of Return to Forever at the time.
Grammy Awards
The album 'Light as a Feather', featuring "500 Miles High", was nominated for a Grammy in the 'Best Jazz Performance by a Group' category in 1974.
Song Theme
This song, according to Chick Corea, talks about the emotional experience of being so in love that you feel like you're floating miles above the ground.
Signature Song
Although Corea composed many renowned pieces, "500 Miles High" is often considered one of his signature tracks due to its innovative fusion of styles and expressive melody.
Live Performances
"500 Miles High" was a regular part of Chick Corea's live performances, and he frequently explored new improvisations on the tune throughout his career.
Posthumous Honor
After Corea's passing in 2021, fans and musicians around the world paid tribute to his contributions to jazz, often citing "500 Miles High" as one of his most influential pieces.

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