Expecting to Fly
Buffalo Springfield
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There you stood on the edge of your feather Expecting to fly While I laughed I wondered whether I could wave goodbye Knowin' that you'd gone By the summer it was healing We had said goodbye All the years we'd spent with feeling Ended with a cry Babe, ended with a cry Babe, ended with a cry I tried so hard to stand As I stumbled and fell to the ground So hard to laugh as I fumbled And reached for the love I found Knowin' it was gone If I never lived without you Now you know I'd die If I never said I loved you Now you know I'd try Babe, now you know I'd try Babe, now you know I'd try Babe
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Written by: Neil Young
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Expecting to Fly" is a song by Buffalo Springfield, an American-Canadian rock band founded in 1966. A notable member was the acclaimed singer-songwriter Neil Young.
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Single ReleaseThe song was the B-side of their 1967 single "Mr. Soul," released by Atco Records.
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Album PlacementIt appeared on their second album "Buffalo Springfield Again."
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Neil Young ContributionNeil Young composed "Expecting to Fly." It was one of the first significant compositions by Young.
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Unique Recording MethodThe recording of "Expecting to Fly" does not involve any other members of Buffalo Springfield. It was a noted departure from the group's typical sound.
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Jack Nitzsche’s InvolvementThe song was produced with Jack Nitzsche, an influential arranger and producer, who contributed a lavish, symphonic arrangement.
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Chart SuccessDespite not being a main single, "Expecting to Fly" reached number #98 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Critical RecognitionAs per critics, the song showcases Neil Young’s songwriting talent and ambition, marking it as one of his stand-out tracks from the early part of his career.
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Cover PerformancesNumerous artists have covered "Expecting to Fly," including the Canadian folk-rock singer Feist, who included it on her 2004 album "Let It Die."
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Film FeatureThe song was used in the movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" to underline a climactic scene.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics touch on themes of disillusionment and failed dreams, an insinuation to the band's imminent breakup, which occurred just a few months after the song's release.
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Buffalo Springfield's BreakupBuffalo Springfield disbanded in 1968, a year after releasing "Expecting to Fly," but Neil Young's career as a solo artist was just taking off. His success would soon dwarf that of his former band.
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