Wheels … "Wind beneath my wings" is a favorite of mine. They stuff their oversized behinds into forward facing seats, breathe each other's recycled air from the confined cabin space, and trust that the plane won't fall out of the sky. I left my heart in san Francisco – Tony Bennett 65. 1996. a history, a mystery in one..." !!! Go Away Little GirlDonny Osmond. At least two Pink Floyd members are licensed pilots, including this tune's singer/songwriter David Gilmour. Dora - Amelia Earhart was a real pioneer. Although the song isn't about a soldier boarding a plane for war, military personnel during the Vietnam War era adapted the meaning of this song and others to fit their situation. Living in America – James brown 66. I think your information about the songs is interesting as well. I still get chills when I hear her sing that song. The narrator's girlfriend has left him, and now she's 30,000 feet up in the air on one of the airplanes overhead. This phenomenally popular YouTuber has made important inroads on the Billboard charts with his electronic dance music. I remember Peter, Paul and Mary and Joni Mitchell, as I remember them from my young years. When you're feeling lonely, lost and let down, Seems like those dark skies are following you around, You wonder if you'll see the light of day, Believe me even though you can't quite make it out, But there's a big blue sky waiting right behind the clouds, I've heard it said that this too shall pass, Good times or bad times, neither one lasts, But thinking that your luck won't ever change, Is like thinking it won't ever stop once it starts to rain, Yeah, there's a big blue sky waiting right behind the clouds. 2016. The girl who is at the center of this 2018 pop love ballad is experiencing anxiety, and the narrator, her kind-hearted lover, is intent upon helping her. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on February 27, 2019: Flourish, I am always amazed at the number of songs you find on any given topics. I like to hear Dierks Bently sing, although I do not want to get drunk on a plane! Fun tune, in the same vane as the one about the busy control tower, Büchel-Tower being one version. He could use a wish right now, even if he has to wish on an airplane in the sky above. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 21, 2020: Peggy - I'm glad you found some tunes you enjoy. Benny Mardones. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on February 27, 2019: I used to listen to Airplane by Peter, Paul and Mary. When my plane took off from JFK, this song was playing a continuous track in my mind, along with "Leaving On a Jet Plane." "Come Fly with Me" was used by the American Petroleum Institute for its 2018 television advertisements promoting natural gas. It definitely must be early in their relationship. Something Good – Alt-J. It IS "End of the Beginning", I have Justin Ryan's version of it. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 21, 2020: There are many good ones here. There was not much turbulence either. Red Hot Chili Peppers. As there are songs for every occasion and every time span it hard to tell which makes you feel good and when but its better keep your music list with where ever you go … Together they are inseparable, flying high above the clouds. 2000. Shannon Henry from Texas on February 27, 2019: Interesting playlist topic this morning. Sara Evans. Kaili - Thanks for the suggestions! But then it hit me out of the blue - Jason Aldean has a song called "Fly Over States" and I thought you may want to add it to your list. FlourishAnyway believes there is a playlist for just about any situation and is on a mission to unite and entertain the world through song. I wish we knew what happened to her and her navigator in their final and fatal flight. 8. The flight attendant had a very thick British accent and asked, "Do you want a liqueur at all?" Because there were no reserve fuel tanks at that time, the plane came perilously close to using up all of its fuel. Have a great week. You've provided a marvelous list of songs about aviation and flying. That seems a fantastic subject for a song list. They released eight albums together, but then came the devastation of 2014. I hope you're staying warm enough up in Canada. There are even pretzels if you're lucky, a toilet if you're desperate, and alcohol if you're nervous. But what about the worst songs to hear on a plane? This song is about mending a broken heart with fun distractions. Here I go Again - White Snake. Have a great weekend! My fav is the Wind Beneath My Wings. A crowd of strangers elbows each other out of the way for overhead storage. She acknowledges having previously fallen short in her fidelity. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 28, 2019: Pamela - I've never gotten drunk on a plane, but there was a funny situation with my husband and I when we were flying back from Europe. She said “hello mister, pleased to meet ya” I wanna hold her, I wanna kiss her She smelled of daisies, she smelled of daisies She drive me crazy, she drive me crazy. The idea for this article came from fellow writer Robert Sacchi, who often writes about military and commercial aircraft, including articles about Presidential Aircraft and Airforce One. “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver. If you have someone who has helped you to fly, why not thank them today? Either way, those travel songs are the … FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 05, 2019: Nithya - Thanks for your visit! I’m leavin’ on a jet plane I don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh babe, I hate to go. I hope you're doing well! (Some of us have rougher flights through life than others.) Peter, Paul, and Mary – Leaving on a Jet Plane. Thank you! Music has the capability of being the soundtrack to your life. Linda - I'm glad you recognized some songs on this list. Watch … Proud Mary by CCR I’ve only flown once. 38. Time for Me to Fly. You have a wonderful list here, though. Have a good weekend indoors with your family. When he flees, he'll fade into the sun and visit Mars and additional otherworldly destinations. Shannon Henry from Texas on February 28, 2019: So I'm just sitting here at the computer going through email. Too late, buddy! And we want to start with The Sonics! One's chance of being in an airline accident is 1 in 11 million. What songs most evoke travel for you and are missing from my list? It is truly incredible to fly. Standing in windswept fields and drawn inextricably to the skies above, the protagonist in this song sets off as a fledgling aviator. Glad you enjoyed this. 747. Have a great rest of your week. Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra 64. He's been through a wild night of partying, and his ritzy lifestyle all seems so inauthentic. 30. Flying Without Wings. 1991. Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on February 28, 2019: Hi Flourish. Just give them a little time, and they'll come in for a landing. Thanks for flying by. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 09, 2020: Bob - Thanks for that. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 05, 2019: Bob - I've made a note of this song for an upcoming playlist of songs about birds. Jason Aldean. Musicians travel a lot, so they’ve written a lot of songs about airplanes. The narrator invites her sweetheart to fly away with her where they'll ascend into the sky together then soar unafraid above the sea. Genelle Gregorio “Roam“ by the B-52s is a fantastic song for slideshows of your travels and to get you all pumped up about traveling and seeing the world. Your comments about this song made me chuckle. This 1977 classic resulted from Iggy Pop travelling with David Bowie on tour in North America and Europe. Make a suggestion in the Comments Section below! May I suggest Paper Plane by Status Quo. Genna East from Massachusetts, USA on March 03, 2019: How cool is this hub. Thanks for bring that up! I remember the Peter, Paul and Mary Song; and the lyrics of Wings Beneath My Feet have come in handy so many times : for friends, for relatives living and dead. Leaving on a Jet Plane. 32. Playlist order: Of Monsters And Men “From Finner”. Into the Night. Airline Agent, won't you understandI'm a frequent traveler and a patient manBut I've been mistreated a time or twoI've stood about all I'm gonna stand from youI got my ticket in my hand just like everybody elseI paid my money in advance so I could use a little helpYou're making such a fussYou're holding up the lineJust get me on the plane everything will be fine. Thanks for stopping by! It’s amazing! She proclaims they were meant to make this change, to take this high flying journey with one another where the moon and water meet, eventually reaching out and touching the edge of space. If it’s about the journey, then the method of transportation is important. The 13 best travel songs: Iggy Pop – The Passenger. Nithya Venkat from Dubai on March 04, 2019: You have compiled a wonderful list of songs, I like The song Leaving on a Jet Plane and many others on this list. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on February 27, 2019: I finally thought of a couple you didn't, unless I missed them....Up, Up and Away in my Beautiful Balloon......and Sky Pilot. Outbound Plane. Jake Miller. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 17, 2019: Bob - That's some hair-raising stuff watching those videos! Dierks Bentley is a pilot in real life, but in this lively country ditty from 2014, he's a would-be groom who was left at the altar. 2014. Denise - Thanks for stopping by! Wow! Heidi - Thank you for your kind kudos. The 747 jumbo jet wasn't introduced into commercial service for four more years. Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. Not sure if it quite fits here since it mentions being "swept up like a feather in the air," but it is about getting back up and flying after a heartbreak. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on February 28, 2019: Hi Flouish, I must be losing my mind as I could swear I made a comment yesterday, but I don't see it. In this 1976 folk ditty, a woman traveling solo across the country draws parallels between her failing romantic relationship and the fated voyage of the famous pilot: A ghost of aviationShe was swallowed by the skyOr by the sea, like me she had a dream to flyLike Icarus ascendingOn beautiful foolish armsAmelia, it was just a false alarm. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 25, 2019: Bob - Thank you. Thanks for both of your comments! Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver (who died in a plane crash) 2. You always write an article that is so enjoyable to listen to and read. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 17, 2019: Bob - Thanks for these suggestions. I think perhaps we grounded people have a fascination with flight. Do you ever wish you could dial back time? The song was an international hit, and it was the most successful of Jeffrey Osbourne's career. Although the song refers to Scandinavian flight #101 and a 747 plane, it was actually flight #911 and probably a Douglas DC-8. It describes flying away one bright morning very soon to a land where one's joy will never end. I've added both. I like that you and husband have a sense of humor and torture yourselves with movies. It was both their biggest hit and their last, although their friend, singer-songwriter John Denver actually wrote it. There is "Boeing Boeing 707" by Roger Miller. Mysteriously she perished during her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Song Of A Traveler – Wim Keesmaat Why is this one of the best songs for travelling? It became part of his act over a spectacular career that spanned five decades. Picture: Issarawat Tattong/Getty Images "Me 262" by Blue Oyster Cult; it's also in the category of a song that won't fly today. You're welcome. A disaster was barely averted. I added one and am keeping another for a related playlist on songs about birds. He wouldn't receive such judgment if he were a businessman in a three-piece suit. Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes They say Spain is pretty though I've never been Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen Oh and he should know, he's been there enough Their epic dogfight ends with the Red Baron's plane spiraling to his demise. Does "Paper Airplane" by Alison Krauss and Union Station count? I think you've got every tune I could ever think of. Does "Ground Control to Major Tom" by David Bowie fit this category? This 2007 country song was a moderate pop crossover success. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 01, 2019: Shannon - That's a great add! 1980. Kudos to Amelia Earhart! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 02, 2019: Jo - I especially don't like middle seat. Instead they drive. Have a terrific week! The best songs about planes and flying. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 27, 2019: Anonymous - Thanks for the suggestion. Wow! I've added it to the playlist. Flight is a modern miracle, and planes gets plenty of love in popular music. However, since all the bad publicity about R. Kelly, I won't be including it...but I'll still sing this "feel good" song in the privacy of my home. My husband was involved in a "fly-by" years ago, and is terribly afraid of flying. Joey died two years later at age 40. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 19, 2019: Christopher Nowak - Thank you for the suggestion which was added. The man also requests that the aircraft take him to a new, better place and arrive there on time because he has important things to do. You’re sitting in a chair, in the sky!'. The iconic songstress Bette Midler took home two Grammy Awards for this song (the theme some for the film, Beaches). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 12, 2019: Shannon Henry from Texas on March 11, 2019: I was listening to an older Reba album the other day and was reminded of one of my favorite songs of hers. With the taxi waiting outside, the song's narrator talks to her sleeping lover in the emerging daylight. A common maxim reminds us that it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 11, 2019: Devika - Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. This Plane Don't Go There. Thanks for sharing a little bit about your family. It makes sense Miller would be attracted to the tune: His band’s previous single was called “Fly Like an Eagle.” More recently, Far East Movement coined a phrase with "Like a G6," which refers to the Gulfstream G650, a popular private jet. I just had a wonderful flight from the UK to Tampa and enjoyed it so much. And nice list by the way... FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 13, 2019: AudsiAudsi - What a wonderful story! Great job, have a wonderful day. I ended up passing on the liquor. In the early 1970s, my parents were involved in a near-miss when they traveled alone together on a rare vacation alone to Florida. As a result of this dangerous incident, there were significant safety upgrades. You're awesome. There are so many good songs in your list. I agree with comedian Louis C.K. The country song crossed over to the mainstream pop charts and made the Billboard Top 40. 10. Thanks for commenting and have a good weekend. Magic carpet ride – Steppenwolf 68. The guy in this expressive alt rock song from 2005 is involved in a long-distance love relationship. Bill - What a wonderful career for someone who loves to travel. Raise your hands in the air to this 2012 electronic dance number and initiate emergency procedures. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 18, 2019: Bob - Thank you for that addition! For the rest of the flight, I was singing the song “Behind The Clouds” from the “Cars” movie soundtrack by Brad Paisley. It’s impossible to list every awesome travel inspiration song ever written, but here are 25 that cut across genre and stir up wanderlust. Probably would have passed it over since I commented a few days ago and you already answered. One of these situations involves an airplane: If I had an airplaneI'd fly it high up into spaceJust to show you that it's okTo be by yourself in the dark. He asks the plane to cradle him so that he is cozy, then to lull him to sleep without dropping him from the sky. "How can I escape this irresistible grasp?". The man wishes to escape and travel over the seas like a dragonfly. Yes, that was a fun song, and a very funny movie. This 2017 release has an Asian flair that adds to its glitchy electronic effect. It's on a wild journey to bring down the house. Lady Antebellum. But then I wonder about Michael Jackson and others. (That's too bad because it's a fun song.). Jo Miller from Tennessee on March 02, 2019: I love airports. The song's narrator, with the innocence of a child, eerily addresses the airplane he is boarding. If you've never heard of Christian Friedrich Johannes Büttner, the German record producer who goes by the pseudonym "TheFatRat," that's okay. My absolute favorite is Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings". Although Frank Sinatra sang it, BART HOWARD composed it. What a tear-jerker this 1989 pop number is! Flying is much safer than driving or crossing the street, activities that we do all the time. Jet Airliner. Sailing – Rod Stewart 61. "I believe I can Fly" is one of my all time favorites which I include in most of my performances. More the backpacker type? I hope you have many other successful airplane flights! Westlife. Dejected, he sits on the hood of his truck running through all the coulda-woulda-shouldas of their relationship. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. The Best Songs About Planes Aces High. Something about Something Good makes us feel like we’re flying through the air, even if we’re just at the kitchen sink washing up. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Road Trippin”. 31. Lotte April 4, 2016 at 3:55 am - Reply. Any musician who has attempted to fly with their guitar has undoubtedly tangled with an airline agent about carrying the instrument onboard. Some of those travel songs will make your hips move, others are more calm, laid-back. Maybe the most famous song about flying, “Leaving on a Jet Plane” was written by John Denver and covered by artists including Peter, Paul and Mary, Frank Sinatra, and Liza Minnelli. The couple found success as a country music act when they appeared on the CMT talent show, Can You Duet. Written and sung by my friend Wim Keesmaat, Song of a Traveler summons up exactly what long-term travel is about. REO Speedwagon. ... Lenny's smash hit is another anthem that sums up the burning desire to hop on a plane and jet off to wherever you please. Way to go! Sinatra also sang the 1954 flying song, "Fly Me to the Moon.". That was back before the fame, the money, the music industry politics, and the struggle to stay relevant as an artist. I'm so glad you overcame your fears and were able to see the silver living in the clouds above. ... 5 Traveling Alone - Passenger. Thanks to his sweetheart, the man in this 1982 romantic pop ballad is soaring on the wings of love. He presents a number of imaginary scenarios to show the lengths he would go to alleviate her tension. There are some great tunes on the list. A flood of them came in all at once and I've got a lot going on taking care of two sick cats (one being a recovering cancer kitty who is bouncing back from his second surgery recently). Not so much a celebration of the glory of flying, this controversial 1980 hit is one of many songs about military aircraft, the title referring to the name of the US Air Force B-29 bomber, responsible for dropping the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. It expresses heartfelt appreciation to a loved one for their steady and uplifting guidance and support. I really like these songs about flying. #7 of 170 The Best Iron Maiden Songs of All Time#18 of 117 The Best Songs with High in the Title, #13 of 49 The Best Country Songs About Traveling#3 of 104 The Best Songs with Leave in the Title, #2171 of 3,867 The Best Songs Of All Time, Ranked#34 of 50 The Best Blue-Eyed Soul Songs, #51 of 182 The Best Beatles Songs#7 of 161 The Best Songs to Sing at Karaoke. Amazing, right? Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines .Theme song from 1965 movie by that name. I thought it was some special remedy for headaches, fear of flying, or jet lag prevention. I’m not a country music fan, but every time I think of flying, I think of that song & sometimes when I get discouraged, I still think of that flight & the moment I realized that no matter how dark life seems from my perspective, that the sun is still shining, just behind the clouds. These two songs will always have a deep and special meaning for me. This 2011 alt-rock ballad features a guy who reassures his friend that the trouble they are facing is temporary and the promise of brighter skies lie ahead: Take a look around youLook how far you've comeYour whole life in front of youYou've only just begunWe've all got our problemsBut they're just bumps in the roadIf you only keep on fightingThere's no where you can't go.

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