Eagle

ABBA

About Eagle

"Eagle" is a song that was recorded in 1977 by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the first selection on the group's fifth album, ABBA: The Album, in terms of the album's sequence of songs, and the longest selection they ever recorded (at 5:51, 1 second longer than "The Day Before You Came" at 5:50). The third and last official single from ABBA: The Album, it was released only in a limited number of territories as a single and in France as a double A-side with "Thank You for the Music. " "Eagle" was not released as a single in the United Kingdom. It was meant to be a U. S. single, but then withdrawn. 


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They came flying from far away, now I'm under their spell
I love hearing the stories that they tell
They've seen places beyond my land and they've found new horizons
They speak strangely but I understand

And I dream I'm an eagle
And I dream I can spread my wings
Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky
I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze
High, high, what a feeling to fly
Over mountains and forests and seas
And to go anywhere that I please

As all good friends we talk all night, and we fly wing to wing
I have questions and they know everything
There's no limit to what I feel, we climb higher and higher
Am I dreaming or is it all real?

Is it true I'm an eagle?
Is it true I can spread my wings?
Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky  (I'm an eagle)
I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze
High, high, what a feeling to fly (What a feeling)
Over mountains and forests and seas
And to go anywhere that I please

And I dream I'm an eagle
And I dream I can spread my wings
Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky (I'm an eagle)
I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze
High, high, what a feeling to fly (What a feeling)
Over mountains and forests and seas
Flying high, high, I'm a bird in the sky (I'm an eagle)
I'm an eagle that rides on the breeze
High, high, what a feeling to fly (What a feeling)
Over mountains and forests and seas
And to go anywhere that I please

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: Benny Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus, Bjorn Ulvaeus

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Eagle" by ABBA was released on 16 April 1978.
Album
It is the first track on their fifth studio album, "The Album."
Length
With a duration of over 5 minutes and 51 seconds, "Eagle" is one of ABBA's longest released songs.
Inspiration
The song is said to be influenced by the synthesizer sound of Pink Floyd.
Lyrics
The inspirational lyrics of "Eagle" are believed to be about freedom and the ability to boldly transcend earthly problems, paralleling an eagle's flight.
Music Video
The music video of "Eagle" features the members of ABBA as they are seen in a helicopter, interspersed with footage of an eagle taking flight.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Eagle" did not top the charts like other ABBA songs. In many countries, it was released as a double A-side single with "Thank You for the Music."
Reception
While it didn't become as popular as other ABBA hits initially, over time "Eagle" has garnered appreciation and is now a favorite among ABBA's most ardent fans.
Live Performances
"Eagle" was frequently performed as the opening song during ABBA's 1979 tour.
Genre
"Eagle" falls under the genre of Progressive Pop, a move away from ABBA's traditional pop and disco style.
Language Versions
A Spanish version of "Eagle" was released in 1980 as part of ABBA's concerted effort to break into the Latin American market.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists including Tanita Tikaram and Madeline Juno.

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