Come Fly with Me

Frank Sinatra, Luis Miguel

About Come Fly with Me

"Come Fly with Me" is a 1957 popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Sammy Cahn. "Come Fly with Me" was written for Frank Sinatra, and was the title track of his 1958 album of the same name. The song sets the tone for the rest of the album, describing adventures in exotic locales, in Bombay, Peru and Acapulco Bay respectively. It subsequently became part of Sinatra's concert repertoire, and would feature in numerous performances.


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1994
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Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away

Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
In llama-land there's a one-man band
And he'll toot his flute for you
Come fly with me, let's take off in the blue

Once I get you up there
Where the air is rarefied
We'll just glide
Starry-eyed
Once I get you up there
I'll be holding you so near
You may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together

Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
Just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away

Once I get you up there
Where the air is rarefied
We'll just glide
Starry-eyed
Once I get you up there
I'll be holding you so near
You may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together

Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
You just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly let's fly
Pack up let's fly away

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

History and Origin
"Come Fly with Me" is a song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, whose lyrics were written by Sammy Cahn. The song was then popularized by the legendary Frank Sinatra.
First Release
The song was released in 1957 as part of Sinatra's album titled with the same name "Come Fly with Me", which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard charts.
Theme of the Song
The song promotes the experience of traveling all over the world and exploring different geographical locations. Many places such as Bombay (modern-day Mumbai), Peru, and Acapulco Bay are mentioned.
Use in Advertisements
The song has been used in various national and international advertisements, owing to its catchy tune and globe-trotting theme. These include British Airways who used it in the 1980s and it served as the theme song for the Michael Palin's travel series "Around the World in 80 Days".
Use in Movies
"Come Fly with Me" has been featured in numerous films including "Catch Me If You Can", starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.
Cover Versions
Many famous artists like Tony Bennett, Shirley Bassey, and Westlife have covered the song.
Critical Acclaim
The "Come Fly with Me" song has been hailed as a masterpiece, often praised for Sinatra's vocal style, rhythm, and the big band arrangement.
Influence on Other Art forms
The song has also made its mark in the literary sphere, with the title being used for a book called "Come Fly with Me: The Story of Pan Am" by Donald Bain.
Use in Opera
The Royal Opera House production of La Traviata featured a reworked Italian version of "Come Fly with Me".
Sinatra's Signature Song
"Come Fly with Me" is often regarded as one of Frank Sinatra's signature songs and is featured in many of his greatest hits compilations.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2004, the "Come Fly with Me" album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.

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