This might be a first for me. Unable to get a refund on his honeymoon tickets to Cancun, the heartbroken fella boards the 737 to Mexico, tapes the photo of his ex to her vacant seat, and starts drowning his sorrows in a river of alcohol. Denise - Thanks for stopping by! Happy Weekend! 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. Joey died two years later at age 40. Now the time has come to leave you One more time let me kiss you Then close your eyes, I’ll be on my way 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. This one always has us tapping our feet and bobbing our heads on the plane/train/bus #noshame. I'm so glad you overcame your fears and were able to see the silver living in the clouds above. Flying Without Wings. Title translates, "The White Dove". Mysteriously she perished during her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe. “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” - Leonardo da Vinci, Italian polymath. 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. It IS "End of the Beginning", I have Justin Ryan's version of it. Liz - I'm glad you enjoyed this. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 27, 2019: Anonymous - Thanks for the suggestion. "How can I escape this irresistible grasp?". 28. It was a little stormy that day & Im a big chicken, so naturally, I was terrified!!! Although he's a frequent flier, the guy maintains he's being mistreated because he has long hair and is a musician. How people ridicule you for giving up your house and securities. This song is about traveling to California via airplane, but the sentiment remains the same. Liz Westwood from UK on February 27, 2019: This is a great selection of songs. Aeroplane. Thanks for sharing. 1. He shares his woes with the rest of the people on the flight then buys everyone rounds as if it's Mardi Gras in the skies. Shannon Henry from Texas on February 27, 2019: Interesting playlist topic this morning. 38. 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. Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on February 27, 2019: Great stories, all of them. Here Are 25 Songs That Give Everyone The Itch To Travel. He asks the plane to cradle him so that he is cozy, then to lull him to sleep without dropping him from the sky. If you have someone who has helped you to fly, why not thank them today? I like that you and husband have a sense of humor and torture yourselves with movies. The Great Northeast Blackout of 1965 was a power disruption that impacted the northeastern United States and parts of Canada for up to 13 hours. This song is about mending a broken heart with fun distractions. The narrator invites her sweetheart to fly away with her where they'll ascend into the sky together then soar unafraid above the sea. Westlife. My husband was involved in a "fly-by" years ago, and is terribly afraid of flying. My absolute favorite is Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings". 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). I like Dierks Bently, and Peter, Paul and Mary I thought were good back in the day. The best songs about planes and flying. The 50 best road trip songs of all time These road trip songs will make your next excursion a memorable one, whether you’re driving for few hours or a few days This list of songs about airplanes covers the entire spectrum of aviation-related tuneage. 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. There was not much turbulence either. IGN Music's Top 10 Songs About Airplanes. I've added it to the playlist. I remember Peter, Paul and Mary and Joni Mitchell, as I remember them from my young years. Thanks for sharing a little bit about your family. Although Frank Sinatra sang it, BART HOWARD composed it. Kaili - He has a good reason to have a phobia! 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. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 02, 2019: Jo - I especially don't like middle seat. Peg Cole from Northeast of Dallas, Texas on March 06, 2019: Right up my alley (or Airport terminal) with this collection of flying songs. 37. Sinatra also sang the 1954 flying song, "Fly Me to the Moon.". Their last project was a Grammy-winning album of hymns that included a cover of this beautiful tune about dying. Have a great week ahead! What a tear-jerker this 1989 pop number is! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 16, 2019: Carl - I hadn't heard that one, and the YouTube video was half funny and half frightening, not being a pilot myself. So kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you’ll wait for me Hold me like you’ll never let me go. Lady Antebellum. Jeepers! But facts won't help the 6.5 percent of the population with aviophobia, or fear of flying. He could use a wish right now, even if he has to wish on an airplane in the sky above. 5. ... Get on board a fast train. 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. I ended up passing on the liquor. Pun intended. There is "Boeing Boeing 707" by Roger Miller. Here I go Again - White Snake. That was back before the fame, the money, the music industry politics, and the struggle to stay relevant as an artist. Listening now to Old Blue Eyes. This Plane Don't Go There. Have a great week. "Una Paloma Blanca" by George Baker: translation "The White Dove". He presents a number of imaginary scenarios to show the lengths he would go to alleviate her tension. How true, how true! The flight has hit turbulence. Lotte April 4, 2016 at 3:55 am - Reply. Songs About How To Travel. But I really don't like the flying. Thanks for the suggestion! Find 17 more backpacker songs here. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 21, 2020: Peggy - I'm glad you found some tunes you enjoy. It was never released as a single, but I thought she sings it well enough that it should've been. I've struggled with whether I should go back to other playlists that already have it prominently featured and downplay it. Consider "Una Paloma Blanca" - Jonathan King. I thought it was some special remedy for headaches, fear of flying, or jet lag prevention. There's a notification that you had a comment on this hub. When he flees, he'll fade into the sun and visit Mars and additional otherworldly destinations. The guy in this expressive alt rock song from 2005 is involved in a long-distance love relationship. I couldn’t keep from crying as all my fear melted into awe. 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. His voice is timeless. A Scandinavian flight with 89 passengers plus the crew aboard was detoured to JFK airport in the dark. Within a span of several months, their lives were rocked by the discovery that their newborn daughter had Down Syndrome, husband Rory's mother died, and wife Joey was diagnosed with cervical cancer. They released eight albums together, but then came the devastation of 2014. They are a passion. The album revolved around the misfortunes of the F-104 Starfighter. that flying is an everyday miracle. The song features a narrator who invites his ladylove to steal away with him by plane to exotic locations like Bombay, Peru, and Acapulco Bay. The Best Songs About Travelling. Musicians travel a lot, so they’ve written a lot of songs about airplanes. Do you ever wish you could dial back time? “Let’s go get lost, anywhere in the U.S.A.” – yes please. And nice list by the way... FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 13, 2019: AudsiAudsi - What a wonderful story! 1978. I hope you're doing well! Red Hot Chili Peppers. But then I wonder about Michael Jackson and others. At the time, Gilmour had recently assumed leadership of Pink Floyd and was in essence learning to fly himself. 31. Kaili Bisson from Canada on February 27, 2019: Another great list! By Ricardo Arthur Published Aug 26, 2018. Wow! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 17, 2019: Bob - That's some hair-raising stuff watching those videos! If you've never heard of Christian Friedrich Johannes Büttner, the German record producer who goes by the pseudonym "TheFatRat," that's okay. When the plane starts to accelerate down the runway 0:29 is a great place to start. Thanks to his sweetheart, the man in this 1982 romantic pop ballad is soaring on the wings of love. What songs most evoke travel for you and are missing from my list? And we want to start with The Sonics! Thank you for sharing. It's on a wild journey to bring down the house. Once the narrator rapped for mere tips in the subway and the sheer love of the music. Glad you enjoyed this. #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. 59. 2014. Any musician who has attempted to fly with their guitar has undoubtedly tangled with an airline agent about carrying the instrument onboard. 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. The man wishes to escape and travel over the seas like a dragonfly. He imagines that if the plane goes down, at least he had found love. 35. “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver. This 2017 release has an Asian flair that adds to its glitchy electronic effect. Make a suggestion in the Comments Section below! You can catch up now. Picture: Issarawat Tattong/Getty Images The bittersweet tune describes a traveling musician who is preparing to leave for the road once again. 747. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 27, 2019: Audrey - I feel exactly the same way about R. Kelly and that song. 29. It describes flying away one bright morning very soon to a land where one's joy will never end. - Henry Ford, American entrepreneur, PilotBrent via Pixabay, Free Domain, modified by FlourishAnyway. 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 - Thank you for that mighty perky balloon flying song and the other one, too. Rocket Man – Elton John 62. One of us may have had him as our pilot. REO Speedwagon. More the backpacker type? I know of some people who won't fly on business trips all over the country. Thanks for commenting and have a good weekend. I hope you're staying warm enough up in Canada. I enjoyed thinking about them and reading the information about all the songs that you chose. My siblings and I were all under 4 years old at the time. Some of those travel songs will make your hips move, others are more calm, laid-back. Lots of airplane songs use planes as a metaphor for running away, or simply suggest them as a very real, practical way of running away. Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver (who died in a plane crash) 2. Too late, buddy! Have a great weekend! At least two Pink Floyd members are licensed pilots, including this tune's singer/songwriter David Gilmour. :). 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. Kaili - Thanks for the suggestions! So, here it goes, A collection of the best travel songs for this 2021. Clive Williams from Jamaica on February 27, 2019: Nice list...but i don't get high on planes. 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. It is truly incredible to fly. This classic 1958 pop tune was written specifically for The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Thank you for sharing your account and how that song registered with you. Denise McGill from Fresno CA on February 27, 2019: Wow, I don't think I realized how many songs talk of flying. However, she pledges that when she returns on the plane it will be different because her heart sincerely belongs to him. FlourishAnyway believes there is a playlist for just about any situation and is on a mission to unite and entertain the world through song. (Some of us have rougher flights through life than others.) Suzy Bogguss. Their epic dogfight ends with the Red Baron's plane spiraling to his demise. In the UK 'Come fly with me' was used as the theme song for a documentary series about a low cost airline. Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. For the rest of the flight, I was singing the song “Behind The Clouds” from the “Cars” movie soundtrack by Brad Paisley. He's learning to fly, and it's pure bliss. The guy in this 2010 pop song does. ... It’s always so nice to have songs that make you feel like traveling or ones that remind you of special trip somewhere! Thank you! Red Hot Chili Peppers “Road Trippin”. Does "Paper Airplane" by Alison Krauss and Union Station count? The upbeat joy of this song makes one want to get up and go! 60. Flight is a modern miracle, and planes gets plenty of love in popular music. I’m leavin’ on a jet plane I don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh babe, I hate to go. The country song crossed over to the mainstream pop charts and made the Billboard Top 40. Watch … The 747 jumbo jet wasn't introduced into commercial service for four more years. We Gotta Get Out of This Place - The Animals. "Come Fly with Me" was used by the American Petroleum Institute for its 2018 television advertisements promoting natural gas. The man is traveling to his next show, and the airline agent is unfairly hassling him. 34. I just had a wonderful flight from the UK to Tampa and enjoyed it so much. Shannon - Thank you for the suggestion. The iconic songstress Bette Midler took home two Grammy Awards for this song (the theme some for the film, Beaches). Great job, have a wonderful day. May I suggest Paper Plane by Status Quo. Sara Evans. He was given a full military funeral by his foes. The catchy tune was an international hit and a Grammy Award winner, and it changed Kravitz's career trajectory. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 24, 2019: Bob - Thanks for the suggestion. It became part of his act over a spectacular career that spanned five decades. Originally a chart-topper for Steve Lawrence in 1962 chart-topper, "Go Away Little Girl," became the first song of the rock era to be taken to #1 by two different artists when Donny Osmond's cover version also reached the summit in … Have a great rest of your week. I so agree with the amazement of being in the sky, watching the clouds soar past, seeing cities like miniature models on the ground. We gotta get out of this place – Animals 63. Standing in windswept fields and drawn inextricably to the skies above, the protagonist in this song sets off as a fledgling aviator. a history, a mystery in one..." !!! You’re sitting in a chair, in the sky!'. Happy New Year. Your comments about this song made me chuckle. Back in the U.S.S.R.. I have another small account, that helps out my daughter's engineering high school (she has graduated now), and it's on the playlist called Songs About Stars, Planets, and Space. He will love it. As a result of this dangerous incident, there were significant safety upgrades. With no lights to assist planes in landing, some were forced to remain in the air. Angus and Julia Stone – Big Jet Plane. Lenny Kravitz “Fly Away”. I really like these songs about flying. Before telling the agent he's had enough, here's what he says as a warm-up: Mr. It's a lovely song, full of gratitude. Jo Miller from Tennessee on March 02, 2019: I love airports. © 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. 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. Thanks for flying by. You have a wonderful list here, though. Nervous fliers should steer well clear of this playlist: 1. I’ve only flown once. This 1980 heavy metal song is based on the true story of such a critical air safety incident. He wouldn't receive such judgment if he were a businessman in a three-piece suit. Dave Grohl flying an aeroplane. Have a great week. You're awesome. 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 That's the situation in this 1998 country ditty. Well, I thought even after she repeated it that she asked me if I wanted a "le cure-it-all" and I thought, well, sure. Your lists would make for a great database. It’s impossible to list every awesome travel inspiration song ever written, but here are 25 that cut across genre and stir up wanderlust. Just give them a little time, and they'll come in for a landing. The song's narrator, with the innocence of a child, eerily addresses the airplane he is boarding. Linda - I'm glad you recognized some songs on this list. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 18, 2019: Bob - Thank you for that addition! 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. He stops and considers how he could use a wish, a dream, a genie—but will settle for wishing on an airplane—so that he could return to a simpler time. The flight attendant had a very thick British accent and asked, "Do you want a liqueur at all?" 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. Know a song about aviation or flying that should be on this playlist? Have a wonderful weekend! We collected here 29 travel songs that we think can’t be missed on the perfect playlist for travelers. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Clive - Don't fly too close to the sun like Icarus! In the early 1970s, my parents were involved in a near-miss when they traveled alone together on a rare vacation alone to Florida. Wheels … I think you've got every tune I could ever think of. Sailing – Rod Stewart 61. Ramblin’ Man – Allman Brothers 67. Peter, Paul, and Mary – Leaving on a Jet Plane. You always write an article that is so enjoyable to listen to and read. 33 Born to Fly. These two songs will always have a deep and special meaning for me. If you're such a flying enthusiast, then this playlist of pop, rock, and country songs about flying is for you. Great list, great memories. I bet you get a deal on airline tickets. Reportedly he didn’t have a license and the two drove around in Bowie’s car. With the taxi waiting outside, the song's narrator talks to her sleeping lover in the emerging daylight. From a statistical standpoint, flying is the safest way to travel. I love travel. Inspired by the comic strip Peanuts, this 1966 novelty song describes Snoopy imagining himself to be a heroic World War I fighter pilot. Benny Mardones. Probably would have passed it over since I commented a few days ago and you already answered. 1980. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 05, 2019: Nithya - Thanks for your visit! It was both their biggest hit and their last, although their friend, singer-songwriter John Denver actually wrote it. Robert Calvert cut an album, "Captain Lockheed and the Starfighter", It was released in 1974. I think perhaps we grounded people have a fascination with flight. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 19, 2019: Christopher Nowak - Thank you for the suggestion which was added. Living in America – James brown 66. I just never had a fear of flying but a friend lost her husband, a pilot, on a flying exhibition so when I read this, some words are just so sad. 8. He watches "Mayday" to torture himself, which is OK as I do the same thing to myself when "Shark Week" is on. A disaster was barely averted. 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. Have a good weekend indoors with your family. The plane was only half full so there was enough space. 2016. Which ones here are new to you? Or check out these 117 cool and funny Instagram captions. Kaili Bisson from Canada on February 28, 2019: "99 Luftballons", "This Flight Tonight" which is also by Joni (I am currently writing a backstory on it) and not sure if this qualifies or not "L.A. International Airport". Because there were no reserve fuel tanks at that time, the plane came perilously close to using up all of its fuel. The 1987 rock tune is a metaphor for embarking on a new endeavor. "When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." There are even pretzels if you're lucky, a toilet if you're desperate, and alcohol if you're nervous. Climb aboard Flight 900. Flying is much safer than driving or crossing the street, activities that we do all the time. Traveling with a pre-selected music list is a tactful thing to do and most choosy times. She acknowledges having previously fallen short in her fidelity. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on February 27, 2019: The Peter, Paul, and Mary song and the Snoopy one brought back memories to me. Mary - That's sad about your friend's husband. Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on February 28, 2019: Hi Flourish. 1996. Just decide for yourself. I love flying and have worked in the Aerospace industry for over 35 years. Kudos to Amelia Earhart! Some songs just capture your wanderlust in an effortless way. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 09, 2020: Bob - Thanks for that. Go Away Little GirlDonny Osmond. 14. Some people are very nervous about flying. For some, however, airplanes aren't just a means of travel. The modulation in the last section adds energy and confirmation to the overall message. Way to go! Raise your hands in the air to this 2012 electronic dance number and initiate emergency procedures. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 17, 2019: Bob - Thanks for these suggestions. 262. It expresses heartfelt appreciation to a loved one for their steady and uplifting guidance and support. There are some great tunes on the list. I've added both. 30. Airplane pt.2 M.E. I still get chills when I hear her sing that song. 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. Knowing about the background of this talented husband-wife music duo makes this 2016 hymn about flying away upon death all the more meaningful. Have a wonderful week! This simple 1998 rock song, later used in commercials for Southwest Airlines, describes a narrator's wish to fly away, high into the sky. I fly through the air on weed. 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. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 25, 2019: Bob - Thank you. Thank you for sharing your recent flight experience. "Me 262" by Blue Oyster Cult; it's also in the category of a song that won't fly today.
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