One Day I'll Fly Away

Randy Crawford

About One Day I'll Fly Away

"One Day I'll Fly Away" is a song performed by American jazz singer Randy Crawford, from her fourth studio album, Now We May Begin (1980). The song was written by Joe Sample and Will Jennings and produced by Sample, Wilton Felder and Stix Hooper. It received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The song was a commercial success in the international market at the time, reaching number one in Belgium (Flanders) and Netherlands, while peaking at number two in the United Kingdom. "One Day I'll Fly Away" is Crawford's highest charting single, and has been covered by many artists, most notably by Nicole Kidman portraying the character of Satine in 2001 motion picture Moulin Rouge!. In 2013, Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh released a cover of the song as the lead single from her debut studio album, Centre Stage. More recently the song has also been covered by British Electronica trio Vaults which was featured in the John Lewis 2016 Christmas advertisement. 


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2014
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I'll make it alone
When love is gone
Still you made your mark
Here in my heart

One day I'll fly away 
Leave your love to yesterday
What more can your love do for me?
When will love be through with me?

I follow the night
Can't stand the light
When will I begin.
My life again?

One day I'll fly away 
Leave your love to yesterday
What more can your love do for me?
When will love be through with me?

Why live life from dream to dream?
And dread the day that dreaming ends?

One day I'll fly away 
Leave your love to yesterday
What more can your love do for me?
When will love be through with me?

Why live life from dream to dream?
And dread the day that dreaming ends?

One day I'll fly away
Fly away
Fly away
Fly away.

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Randy Crawford

Veronica "Randy" Crawford (born February 18, 1952, Macon, Georgia) is an American jazz and R&B singer. She has been more successful in Europe than in the United States, where she has not entered the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist. She has had multiple top five hits in the UK, including her 1980 #2 hit, "One Day I'll Fly Away". more »

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Written by: Will Jennings, Joseph Leslie Sample

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin and Composition
"One Day I'll Fly Away" is a song originally written for and performed by Randy Crawford. It was composed by Joe Sample and Will Jennings in 1980. The track appears on Crawford's album, "Now We May Begin".
Chart Performance
The song performed well on music charts. In the United Kingdom, it reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. This became Crawford’s highest charting single in the UK, making her impact as a singer more recognized.
Use in the Media
The song has been widely used in television and film. It has been featured in the films "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Moulin Rouge!" in 2001. Nicole Kidman sang the song in the latter movie.
Covers and Performances
The song has been covered by several artists over the years. In 2010, Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh covered the song for the UK production of the musical "Shrek". In 2016, it was performed by the British electronica trio Vaults for a Christmas advertisement for the department store, John Lewis.
Musical Style and Lyric Theme
"One Day I'll Fly Away" is known for its melancholic yet hopeful theme. The song blends elements of R&B, soul and jazz. The lyrics speak of longing for freedom and escape, a feeling that resonated with many listeners.
Influence of the Song
Over years, the song has become a classic. The emotional expression of Crawford and the soulful melody composed by Sample gave it a timeless quality. It’s been showcased as a pivotal song that bridges both pop and jazz genres effectively.
Recognition
In 2001, the song's cover by Nicole Kidman for the film "Moulin Rouge!" was nominated for a Golden Globe for best original song.
Vaults Version
The 2016 version by Vaults was used for John Lewis' high-profile Christmas television advert in the UK. The campaign, which focused on animals enjoying a trampoline as a Christmas gift, gained national attention, bringing the song back to popularity.

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