Come Fly With Me
Frank Sinatra, Count Basie
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(The cowboy is here) Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away If you can use some exotic booze There's a bar in far Bombay Come on, fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away Come fly with me, we'll float down to Peru In llama land there's a one man band And he'll toot his flute for you Come on, fly with me, we'll float down in the blue Once I get you up there Where the air is rarefied We'll just glide Starry eyed Once I get you up there I'll be holding you so near You're gonna hear A gang of angels cheer because we're together Weather wise, it's such a lovely day Just say the word, we'll beat those birds Down to Acapulco Bay It is perfect for a flying honeymoon (I'm tired, god damnit, I'm tired) Fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away, we'll fly away (we'll fly) Once I get you up there Where the air is rarefied We're gonna glide Absolutely petrified Once I get you up there I'll be holding you so very near You might even hear A mess of angels cheer just because we're together Weather-wise, it's such a groovy day You just say the word and I'll whip your bird Down to Acapulco Bay It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they do say Come on, fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly Pack up, let's fly away
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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
History and Origin"Come Fly with Me" is a song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, whose lyrics were written by Sammy Cahn. The song was then popularized by the legendary Frank Sinatra.
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First ReleaseThe song was released in 1957 as part of Sinatra's album titled with the same name "Come Fly with Me", which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard charts.
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Theme of the SongThe song promotes the experience of traveling all over the world and exploring different geographical locations. Many places such as Bombay (modern-day Mumbai), Peru, and Acapulco Bay are mentioned.
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Use in AdvertisementsThe song has been used in various national and international advertisements, owing to its catchy tune and globe-trotting theme. These include British Airways who used it in the 1980s and it served as the theme song for the Michael Palin's travel series "Around the World in 80 Days".
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Use in Movies"Come Fly with Me" has been featured in numerous films including "Catch Me If You Can", starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.
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Cover VersionsMany famous artists like Tony Bennett, Shirley Bassey, and Westlife have covered the song.
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Critical AcclaimThe "Come Fly with Me" song has been hailed as a masterpiece, often praised for Sinatra's vocal style, rhythm, and the big band arrangement.
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Influence on Other Art formsThe song has also made its mark in the literary sphere, with the title being used for a book called "Come Fly with Me: The Story of Pan Am" by Donald Bain.
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Use in OperaThe Royal Opera House production of La Traviata featured a reworked Italian version of "Come Fly with Me".
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Sinatra's Signature Song"Come Fly with Me" is often regarded as one of Frank Sinatra's signature songs and is featured in many of his greatest hits compilations.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2004, the "Come Fly with Me" album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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