Wheel in the Sky

Journey

About Wheel in the Sky

"Wheel in the Sky" is a song by the American rock band Journey, recorded in 1977 and included on their fourth studio album, Infinity. It was written and composed by Robert Fleischman, Neal Schon and Diane Valory. At the time of the song's composition, the band had decided to follow a new direction into an edgier sound and began recording simple hard rock pieces with new lead vocalist Fleischman. He was replaced by Steve Perry once work on Infinity began in earnest. The song had started out as a poem called "Wheels In My Mind" by Diane Valory, the wife of Journey bassist Ross Valory. "Wheel In The Sky" reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, becoming Journey's first song to chart on the Hot 100, and also reached #45 on the Canadian RPM 100. 


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Winter is here again oh lord,
Haven't been home in a year or more
I hope she holds on a little longer
Sent a letter on a long summer day
Made of silver, not of clay
I've been runnin' down this dusty road

Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'
I don't know where I'll be tomorrow
Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'

I've been trying to make it home
Got to make it before too long
I can't take this very much longer
I'm stranded in the sleet and rain
Don't think I'm ever gonna make it home again
The mornin' sun is risin'
It's kissin the day

Oh the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'
I don't' know where I'll be tomorrow
Ooo the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'

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Journey

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", which became in 2009 the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most successful, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". Its 1983 follow-up, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching No. 2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's ap… more »

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Written by: Diane T. Valory, Neal Joseph Schon, Robert Fleischmann

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Wheel in the Sky" was released on January 31, 1978.
Album
The song is from Journey's fourth studio album, "Infinity."
Composition
The lyrics were written by Robert Fleischman and the music was composed by Neal Schon and Diane Valory.
Chart Rankings
It hit number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, becoming the band's first song to make it onto Billboard's Top 100 list.
New Lead singer debut
This album marked the debut of Steve Perry as the new lead vocalist of Journey, though he did not contribute to the writing of "Wheel in the Sky".
Multiple Recordings
"Wheel in the Sky" has been recorded in different versions and appears on multiple Journey albums, including live versions.
Guitar Solo
The song features a prominent and powerful guitar solo from Neal Schon that has become a distinct feature in the band's sound.
Interpretation
The song's lyrics have been interpreted as contemplating the relentless passing of time.
Inspirational for Other Artists
"Wheel in the Sky" is said to be a significant influence for many subsequent rock bands and artists.
Music Video
Journey also released a music video of the song featuring footage of their performances and behind-the-scenes clips, which was rare for that era in music.
Pop Culture
The song has been used in various film and TV soundtracks including on the popular TV series 'The Sopranos'.
Steve Perry's Absence
Although "Wheel in the Sky" is often associated with Journey's Steve Perry era, this was one of the few hits from his tenure that he did not co-write.
Time on Stage
The song is a fan favorite and is frequently included in Journey's live performances.

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