500 Miles High
Christian McBride, Brian Blade, Chick Corea, Return to Forever
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Some day you'll look in to her eyes Then there'll be no goodbyes And yesterday will have gone You'll find yourself in another space 500 miles high You'll see just one look and you'll know She's so tender and warm You'll recognize this is love You'll find yourself on another plane 500 miles high Be sure that you love stays so free Then it never can die Just realize this is truth And above the skies you will always stay 500 miles high 500 miles high 500 miles high
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: CHICK COREA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Original Release"500 Miles High" was first showcased on the album 'Light as a Feather' in 1973. The album was released by band "Return to Forever", featuring Chick Corea as the band leader.
|
Song DurationThe track is approximately 11 minutes long, allowing for extensive improvisation and solos typical of jazz fusion pieces.
|
Song CompositionChick Corea, one of the pioneers of jazz fusion, composed this captivating tune. Lyrics were added later by Neville Potter.
|
Stylistic Influences"500 Miles High" is a fusion of jazz, rock, and bossa nova styles, showcasing the boundless creativity of Chick Corea and his band.
|
Flora Purim's PerformanceThe lead vocals on the original recording of "500 Miles High" were performed by Brazilian jazz singer Flora Purim, who was a part of Return to Forever at the time.
|
Grammy AwardsThe album 'Light as a Feather', featuring "500 Miles High", was nominated for a Grammy in the 'Best Jazz Performance by a Group' category in 1974.
|
Song ThemeThis song, according to Chick Corea, talks about the emotional experience of being so in love that you feel like you're floating miles above the ground.
|
Signature SongAlthough Corea composed many renowned pieces, "500 Miles High" is often considered one of his signature tracks due to its innovative fusion of styles and expressive melody.
|
Live Performances"500 Miles High" was a regular part of Chick Corea's live performances, and he frequently explored new improvisations on the tune throughout his career.
|
Posthumous HonorAfter Corea's passing in 2021, fans and musicians around the world paid tribute to his contributions to jazz, often citing "500 Miles High" as one of his most influential pieces.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"500 Miles High Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/36683501/Return+to+Forever/500+Miles+High>.
Discuss the 500 Miles High Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In