Gonna Fly Now
Bill Conti
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Trying hard now It's so hard now Trying hard now Gettin' strong now Coming on, now Gettin' strong now Gonna fly now Flyin' high now Gonna fly, fly, fly
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Written by: AYN ROBBINS, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Creation and ReleaseReleased in 1976, "Gonna Fly Now" is composed by Bill Conti for the Rocky movie series. It was written by Conti, Carol Connors, and Ayn Robbins.
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PopularityIt quickly soared in popularity and even reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1977 for one week.
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Movie SceneThis song is specifically composed for the epic training sequence of the character Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, in the first Rocky movie.
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Song InspirationThe inspiring lyrics and music fill the viewers with a sense of achievement and hope, resonating with Rocky's underdog story, and therefore leaving a lasting impact.
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Grammy AwardsBill Conti won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1977 for this song.
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Olympic ConnectionBill Conti, the composer of "Gonna Fly Now", also served as music director for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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Film and Music Industry ImpactThe song plays a significant role in establishing the classic "Training Montage” trope in sports movies and has been utilized in countless parodies and homages.
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Cultural Influence"Gonna Fly Now" became a popular choice for school, collegiate, and professional sports teams, often played to pump up the crowd and players during games.
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Song VersionsThe song has been performed and recorded by various artists over the years, putting their spin on this iconic tune.
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LegacyThe song continues to be closely associated with the Rocky series and is often played or referenced when discussing the movie franchise or the character of Rocky Balboa.
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