Big Jet Plane

Angus & Julia Stone

About Big Jet Plane

"Big Jet Plane" is a song written by Australian singer and songwriter Angus Stone. Angus Stone originally recorded the song under the name "Lady of the Sunshine" for his 2009 album Smoking Gun. It was then re-recorded by Stone and his sister Julia, as the duo Angus & Julia Stone.


Year:
2013
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She said "hello mister, please to meet ya"
I wanna hold her, I wanna kiss her
She smelled of daisies, smelled of daisies
She drive me crazy, drive me crazy

Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Hey hey
Hey hey

Be my lover, my lady river
Can I take ya, take ya higher

Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Hey hey
Hey hey

Gonna hold ya, gonna kiss ya in my arms
Gonna take ya away from harm
Gonna hold ya, gonna kiss ya in my arms
Gonna take ya away from harm

Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane
Hey hey
Hey hey

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Angus & Julia Stone

Angus & Julia Stone are an Australian brother-sister duo from Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney who formed in 2005. Their parents are both musical and played as a folk duo before Angus and Julia were born. more »

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Written by: Angus Stone, Julia Stone

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13 facts about this song

Artists' Background
"Angus & Julia Stone" are a musical duo from Newport, New South Wales, Australia. They are also siblings and have gained recognition worldwide for their folk-pop music.
Song Origin
"Big Jet Plane" was written by Angus Stone, and it was initially released on his 2009 EP "Lady of the Sunshine" under the title "Mr."
Album Association
The song featured prominently in the Angus & Julia Stone's second studio album, "Down the Way," released in 2010.
Chart Performance
"Big Jet Plane" topped the 2011 Triple J Hottest 100 chart in Australia, a significant achievement as it's voted by the public.
Awards
The song won Single of the Year at the 2010 ARIA Music Awards. It beat out tracks by popular artists including Sia and Guy Sebastian.
Additional Recognition
In 2011, the song was ranked number 1 in Triple J's Hottest 100, which polls the favorite songs of the year from listeners in Australia and around the world.
International Performance
The song also made its way to other international charts including the French Singles Chart and the Belgian Ultratop 50 Charts.
Remix Version
A popular remix of the song by Australian DJ Hook N Sling helped boost the track's popularity worldwide.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by many artists around the world, showcasing its global appeal and timeless charm.
Inspiration
The inspiration for the song "Big Jet Plane" came from a story told to Angus by a stranger he met during his travels. The man told him about meeting the love of his life but having to leave her, hence the lyrics, "Gonna take her for a ride on a big jet plane."
Music Video
The music video for the song follows a woman who falls in love with a carnie, matching the lyrics of the song.
Lyrics Interpretation
Many fans interpret the lyrics to be about yearning for escape and embracing new beginnings, resonating with many listeners’ sentiments.
Song Legacy
Over the years, "Big Jet Plane” has remained a fan favorite and is often characterized as the duo's breakthrough hit.

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