This Flight Tonight
Nazareth
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"Look out the left" the captain said "The lights down there that's where we'll land" Saw a falling star burning High above the Las Vegas sand It wasn't the one that you gave to me That night down south between the trailer Not the early one that you wish upon Not the northern one that guides in the sailors You've got that touch so gentle and sweet But you've got that look so critical Can't talk to you, babe, you know I get so weak Sometimes I think that love is just mythical Up there's a heaven, down there's a town Blackness everywhere a little light's shine Blackness, blackness draggin' me down Come on light a candle in this heart of mine Starbright, starbright, you've got the lovin' that I like Turn this crazy bird around Should not have got on this flight tonight I'm drinkin' sweet champagne, got the headphones up high Can't numb you, can't drum you out of my mind They're singin'-"Goodbye baby, Baby bye-bye, Ooh! love is blind" Up go the flaps, down go the wheels Hope you got your heat turned on, baby Hope they've finally fixed your automobile Hope it's better when we meet again, babe Starbright, starbright, you've got the lovin' that I like Turn this crazy bird around Should not have got on this flight tonight Should not have got on this flight tonight
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Written by: Joni Mitchell
Lyrics © Crazy Crow Music / Siquomb Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"This Flight Tonight" was originally written and performed by famed Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
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Album InclusionThe song can be found on her critically acclaimed 1971 album 'Blue.' This album is often considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "This Flight Tonight" are centred on Mitchell's experiences with travel and the conflicting emotions that occur when leaving someone behind.
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Unique AspectThe song features Mitchell's use of open, alternative guitar tunings, a musical technique she pioneered.
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Cover VersionScottish hard rock band Nazareth covered "This Flight Tonight" in 1973, two years after Mitchell's original version.
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Chart Performance (Nazareth versionTheir version reached number one on the German Singles Chart, and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in 1973.
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Genre ShiftWith Nazareth's cover, the song transitioned from its original folk and pop roots into a hard rock anthem.
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Notable QuoteInterestingly, Joni Mitchell has been quoted saying she didn't initially recognize the song when she heard Nazareth's version.
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Album Inclusion (Nazareth versionNazareth included their cover of "This Flight Tonight" on their 1973 album 'Loud 'n' Proud.'
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Use in Media"This Flight Tonight" was used in the 2000 film 'Almost Famous.' Though the version used was Nazareth's cover, the film is about a young journalist following a band in the 1970s, much like Mitchell did with Crosby, Stills and Nash.
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Continual PopularityDespite being nearly 50 years old, "This Flight Tonight" continues to be a popular song and is played frequently on classic rock radio stations.
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