Next Plane to London

Rose Garden

About Next Plane to London

"Next Plane to London" is the debut single by the American folk rock band, The Rose Garden. The single, released by Atco Records, became the band's only Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 when it peaked at number 17. It would later reappear on the group's 1968 studio album, The Rose Garden. "Next Plane to London" became one of the most memorable one-hit wonders of the late sixties, yet has never been recorded by another prominent group.


Year:
1999
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"The next flight to London will be boarding
In five minutes"

Next plane to London
Leavin' on runway number five
Next plane to London
And I'm missin' him,
That baby
Of mine.

Told 'I'm I was gonna be a star
But to do it I would have to go far away
But I'd come back someday
And take him away
I'm on the 

Next plane to London
Leavin' on runway number five
Next plane to London
And I'm missin' him,
That baby
Of mine.

Said that over here I wasn't in.
Down in Hollywood I couldn't find a friend
Would would help me get in
Or listen to me
I'm on the 

Next plane to London
Leavin' on runway number five
Next plane to London
And I'm missin' him,
That baby
Of mine.

"Your attention please. The next flight to London
Is now in the final boarding stage. 
All passengers holding tickets please proceed to
The boarding area number five."

Maybe over there I'll get a start
Only hope by leavin' I don't break his heart,
The more important part
Than any record on the chart
I'm on the 

Next plane to London
Leavin' on runway number five
Next plane to London
And I'm missin' him,
That baby
Of mine.

Next plane to London
Leavin' on runway number five.
Next plane to London
And I'm missin' him more and more
That baby of mine.

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Written by: KENNY O'DELL

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Next Plane to London" was released by Rose Garden in 1967 as one of their most popular singles.
Billboard Chart Position
Upon release, the song became a huge success, climbing to number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Band Formation
The Rose Garden were an American folk rock group that was formed in Los Angeles, California.
One-Hit Wonder
The Rose Garden is often regarded as a one-hit wonder, as "Next Plane to London" was their only major hit in their career.
Album Release
"Next Plane to London" is included on their self-titled album "The Rose Garden", which was also released in 1967.
Background
The song is about a long-distance relationship where one person is in London and the other person is in Los Angeles.
Lead Singer
The lead vocals on “Next Plane to London” were performed by the band's female singer, Diana DeRose.
Genre
The song is a mixture of folk and rock music elements, which was quite common during the mid to late 1960s.
Recognition
“Next Plane to London” is today recognized as a classic of the Psychedelic Pop genre.
Music Video
No official music video was made for the song “Next Plane to London” as it was released before music videos became a standard practice in the music industry.
Song Length
“Next Plane to London” lasts for a duration of 2 minutes and 32 seconds.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Kenny Gist Jr., a.k.a. Kenny O'Dell, a country-flavored singer and songwriter.
TV Appearances
Post-release, the band made several TV appearances on popular shows of the time including "American Bandstand".
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Next Plane to London" has been covered by several artists, including alternative rock singer Mary Lou Lord.
Cultural References
The song was referenced in the book "The Music of The Big Bang Theory" by Andrew Wild.

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