One Day I'll Fly Away#Nicole Kidman
{{Short description|1980 single by Randy Crawford}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox song
| name = One Day I'll Fly Away
| cover = Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away.jpeg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Randy Crawford
| album = Now We May Begin
| B-side = {{ubl|"Blue Flame"|"Last Night at Danceland"|"Tender Falls the Rain"}}
| released = 1980
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Soul
| length = 5:02
| label = Warner Bros.
| writer = Joe Sample, Will Jennings
| producer = Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper
| prev_title = Last Night at Danceland
| prev_year = 1980
| next_title = People Alone
| next_year = 1981
| misc =
}}
"One Day I'll Fly Away" is a song performed by American R&B and jazz singer Randy Crawford, from her fourth studio album, Now We May Begin (1980). The song was written by Joe Sample and Will Jennings and produced by Sample, Wilton Felder and Stix Hooper. It received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The song was a commercial success in the international market at the time, reaching number one in Belgium (Flanders) and Netherlands, while peaking at number two in the United Kingdom.
"One Day I'll Fly Away" is Crawford's highest charting single, and has been covered by many artists, including by Nicole Kidman portraying the character of Satine in the 2001 motion picture Moulin Rouge!. In 2013, Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh released a cover of the song as the lead single from her debut studio album, Centre Stage. British electronic trio Vaults's cover version of the song was featured in the John Lewis 2016 Christmas advertisement.
Composition and reception
"One Day I'll Fly Away" was written by Joe Sample and Will Jennings, and produced by Sample, Wilton Felder and Stix Hooper. The main hook (in which the singer sings the title of the song) is itself an interpolation of Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers from his ballet, The Nutcracker.Now We May Begin liner notes. Warner Music Group (1980) Jon O'Brien of Allmusic said that the song showcases Crawford's "sumptuous, soulful tones."
Writing about the singer's life for The Daily Telegraph, critic Helen Brown said that "in the pouty world of the jazz chanteuse, Randy Crawford's smile is unique," adding that "even on the saddest of songs, A Rainy Night in Georgia or One Day I'll Fly Away, you could hear those trembling lips spread outwards and upwards through the tears."{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandjazzmusic/3562586/Randy-Crawfords-journey-from-Street-Life-to-sweet-life.html|title=Randy Crawford's journey from Street Life to sweet life|date=October 27, 2008|access-date=January 17, 2013|work=The Daily Telegraph|last=Brown|first=Helen}} "One Day I'll Fly Away" achieved widespread radio airplay and did well in the international market.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/now-we-may-begin-mw0000456509|title=Now We May Begin – Randy Crawford|access-date=January 17, 2013|publisher=AllMusic. Rovi Corporation|last=Wynn|first=Ron}} It is Crawford's highest charting single.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-randy-crawford-rhino-mw0002185167|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|access-date=January 17, 2013|publisher=AllMusic|title=The Best of Randy Crawford – Randy Crawford}} On September 20, 1980, the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.{{cite web | url = https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19800914/7501/ | title = 1980 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive |date=September 20, 1980|access-date=January 17, 2013|publisher=Official Charts Company}} It also performed well in Belgium (Flanders) and Netherlands, reaching number one in both countries.{{cite web|url=http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Randy+Crawford&titel=One+Day+I%27ll+Fly+Away&cat=s|title=Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away - swisscharts.com|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=January 17, 2013}}
Formats and track listings
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 4:21
- "Blue Flame" – 6:25
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 3:40
- "Tender Falls the Rain" – 4:13
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 5:00
- "Last Night at Danceland" – 4:53
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (1980)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| scope="row" {{single chart|Flanders|1|artist=Randy Crawford|song=One Day I'll Fly Away|access-date=January 17, 2013}} |
| scope="row" {{single chart|Dutch40|1|year=1980|week=40|access-date=July 3, 2021}} |
| scope="row" {{single chart|Dutch100|1|artist=Randy Crawford|song=One Day I'll Fly Away|access-date=January 17, 2013}} |
| scope="row" {{single chart|UK|2|date=1980-09-20|access-date=January 17, 2013}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (1980)
! scope="col"| Position |
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| scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders){{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=1980|title=Jaaroverzichten 1980|publisher=Ultratop|access-date=July 3, 2021}}
| 24 |
| scope="row"| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/1980|title=Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1980|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=July 3, 2021}}
| 20 |
| scope="row"| Netherlands (Single Top 100){{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=1980&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 1980|website=dutchcharts.nl|access-date=July 3, 2021}}
| 21 |
| scope="row"| United Kingdom {{cite magazine |title=Chart File |magazine=Record Mirror |page=37 |date=March 21, 1981}}
| 29 |
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Nicole Kidman version
{{Infobox song
| name = One Day I'll Fly Away
| cover = OneDayIllFlyAwayCD.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Nicole Kidman
| album = Moulin Rouge! Vol. 2
| B-side = Instrumental, "Your Song"
| released = April 5, 2002
| recorded = 2001
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 5:09
| label = Interscope
| writer = Joe Sample, Will Jennings
| producer = BLAM, Craig Armstrong, Josh G Abrahams, Marius de Vries
| prev_title = Somethin' Stupid
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc =
{{External music video|{{YouTube|cDmbtrgcgFs|"One Day I'll Fly Away"}}}}
}}
In 2001, "One Day I'll Fly Away" was recorded by Nicole Kidman for the motion picture Moulin Rouge!, in which she portrayed the character of Satine.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0041654|title=Will Jennings One Day I'll Fly Away Sheet Music|date=January 17, 2013|publisher=Music Notes. Irving Music Inc}} A special remix designed by Tony Phillips was promoted as a single, issued by Interscope on April 5, 2002.
=Credits and personnel=
- Nicole Kidman – lead vocal
- Joe Sample – writer
- Will Jennings – writer
- Craig Armstrong – producer, arrangement
- Baz Luhrmann – producer
- Anton Monsted – producer
- Josh G Abrahams – producer
- Marius de Vries – producer
- Tony Phillips – remix
- Geoff Foster – remix engineer
- Andy Bradfield – mix
- Simon Franglen – producer/engineer [additional vocal]
=Track listings=
- CD single, UK, 497 703-2{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Nicole-Kidman-One-Day-Ill-Fly-Away/release/1605694|title=Nicole Kidman - One Day I'll Fly Away|website=Discogs|access-date=September 16, 2018}}
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Tony Phillips Remix) - 5:11
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Original Album Version) - 3:17
- "Your Song" (Instrumental from the Rehearsal Montage Scene) - 2:28
- CD maxi, Europe, 497 684-2{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Nicole-Kidman-One-Day-Ill-Fly-Away/release/1377745|title=Nicole Kidman - One Day I'll Fly Away|website=Discogs|date=April 5, 2002 |access-date=September 16, 2018}}
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Tony Phillips Remix) - 5:11
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Original Album Version) - 3:17
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Instrumental) - 3:16
- "Your Song" (Instrumental from the Rehearsal Montage Scene) - 2:28
- CD single, Europe, promo, MOULINCDP4{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Nicole-Kidman-One-Day-Ill-Fly-Away/release/4134098|title=Nicole Kidman - One Day I'll Fly Away|website=Discogs|access-date=September 16, 2018}}
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Tony Phillips Remix - Radio Edit) - 3:42
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Original Album Version) - 3:17
- CD single, US, promo, INTR 10610-2{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Nicole-Kidman-One-Day-Ill-Fly-Away/release/1760274|title=Nicole Kidman - One Day I'll Fly Away|website=Discogs|access-date=September 16, 2018}}
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Original Album Version) - 3:17
Kimberley Walsh version
{{Infobox song
| name = One Day I'll Fly Away
| cover = Kimberley Walsh - One Day I'll Fly Away.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Kimberley Walsh
| album = Centre Stage
| released = January 4, 2013
| recorded = 2012
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Musical theatre
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=43}}
| label = Decca
| writer = Joe Sample, Will Jennings
| producer = Per Magnusson, David Kreuger
| prev_title = One Vision
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc =
{{External music video|{{YouTube|Om55XzwHYok|"One Day I'll Fly Away"}}}}
}}
= Background and release =
Following her solo endeavours and musical theatre performances, Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh decided to record a studio album featuring her own renditions of popular hits from musicals, commenting that "I've always loved musical theatre and doing Shrek the Musical definitely reignited the passion in me."{{ cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a435727/girls-alouds-kimberley-walsh-announces-debut-solo-album-centre-stage.html | title=Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh announces debut solo album 'Centre Stage' | first=Lewis |last=Corner | publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK| date=November 5, 2012 | access-date=December 16, 2012 }} For the album, Walsh commented that she wanted "to share the love I have for musical theatre by taking some classic songs and completely reinventing them. The melodies in so many musical songs are so brilliant, I knew we could create something special by experimenting with the production, and I really feel like we've come up with some interesting takes on classic songs."
On December 21, 2012, "One Day I'll Fly Away" premiered in full through the label's official SoundCloud account.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a446801/kimberley-walsh-premieres-one-day-ill-fly-away-in-full-listen.html|title=Exclusive: Kimberley Walsh premieres 'One Day I'll Fly Away' in full – listen|date=December 21, 2012|access-date=December 25, 2012|publisher=Digital Spy|last=Corner|first=Lewis}} The song was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden and produced by Per Magnusson and David Kreuger. It was officially released on January 4, 2013, as the lead single from Centre Stage through digital download under Decca Records. Along with the album version, the digital release of "One Day I'll Fly Away" includes the Radio Edit and The Alias Club Mix. Peter Robinson of Popjustice compared the latter to Psy's Gangnam Style (2012).{{cite web|url=http://www.popjustice.com/videos/kimberley-walsh-one-day-ill-fly-away/108599/|title=Video: Kimberley Walsh – 'One Day I'll Fly Away'|last=Robinson|first=Peter|author-link=Peter Robinson (journalist)|date=January 17, 2013|access-date=January 18, 2013|publisher=Popjustice}}
= Music video and live performances =
The accompanying music video was directed by Paul Caslin{{cite web|url=http://www.robertbates.uk/kimberlywalsh/|title=Kimberly Walsh - One day I'll fly away|website=Robert Bates|access-date=September 16, 2018}} and produced by Amy James through production company JJ Stereo. It was shot in 2K on an Arri Alexa on January 4, 2013, at Pinewood Studios,{{citation needed|date=April 2020}} with 4music publishing behind-the-scenes pictures of the shooting session.{{cite web|url=http://www.4music.com/galleries/667/Kimberley-Walsh-One-Day-Ill-Fly-Away-video-shoot|title=Gallery: Kimberley Walsh One Day I'll Fly Away Video Shoot|date=January 4, 2013|access-date=January 18, 2013|publisher=4music. Box Television}} The lyric video premiered on January 12, 2013, through VEVO,{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a450544/kimberley-walsh-debut-solo-single-one-day-ill-fly-away-listen.html|title=Kimberley Walsh debut solo single 'One Day I'll Fly Away' – listen|last=Curtis|first=Beth|date=January 12, 2013|access-date=January 18, 2013|publisher=Digital Spy}} while the music video premiered on January 17, 2013.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}} It features Walsh performing the song in different settings, until she is joined by Pasha Kovalev and they perform a ballet number.{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/first-look-at-kimberley-walshs-music-1542183|title=First look at Kimberley Walsh's music video for One Day I'll Fly Away!|last=Jeffries|first=Mark|date=January 17, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2013|work=Daily Mirror|publisher=Trinity Mirror}} On January 23, 2013, Walsh performed "One Day I'll Fly Away" at the National Television Awards,{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/tubetalk/a453300/national-television-awards-2013-live-blog.html|title=National Television Awards 2013 – Live Blog|last=Sperling|first=Daniel|date=January 23, 2013|access-date=February 5, 2013|publisher=Digital Spy}} and on February 2, 2013, at G.A.Y.{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kimberley-walsh-performed-at-gay-in-a-daring-1572482|title=Kimberley Walsh treats the GAY crowd to her boobs and knickers|last=Hardie|first=Beth|date=February 3, 2013|access-date=February 5, 2013|publisher=Trinity Mirror|work=Daily Mirror}}
= Track listing =
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 3:43
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Radio Edit) – 3:28
- "One Day I'll Fly Away" (The Alias Club Mix) – 6:22
= Release history =
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| scope="col" | Region
! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Format ! scope="col" | Label |
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| Brazil{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/br/album/one-day-ill-fly-away-single/1444583766|title=One Day I'll Fly Away – Single by Kimberley Walsh|date=January 4, 2013|access-date=January 18, 2013|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple, Inc}}
| rowspan="3"| January 4, 2013 | rowspan="3"| Digital download | rowspan="3"| Decca Records |
| Ireland{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ie/album/one-day-ill-fly-away-single/587787174|title=One Day I'll Fly Away – Single by Kimberley Walsh|date=January 4, 2013|access-date=January 18, 2013|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple, Inc}} |
| United Kingdom |
Cover versions and samples
Shirley Bassey released a cover of the song on her 1996 album The Show Must Go On. Dutch symphonic metal band After Forever covered the song and released it on Exordium (2003).{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/After-Forever-Exordium/master/193410|title=After Forever – Exordium|access-date=January 17, 2013|publisher=Discogs}} Gospel singer Ruben Studdard released a cover as a Wal-Mart-exclusive bonus track on his fourth album, Love Is (2009).Love Is liner notes. Hickory Records (2009) The opening bars of "One Day I'll Fly Away" have also appeared on the 2010 Leaving Certificate Music Listening exam in Ireland, as an unprepared Aural Awareness excerpt on Q6.{{cite web | url = http://examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2010/LC067ALP008EV.pdf | title = Leaving Certificate 2010 Music Listening paper | date =June 24, 2010| access-date = June 24, 2010 | publisher = Commisiún na Scrúdaithe Stáit }} Italian singer Bianca Atzei covered the song and released it as a single on December 9, 2013.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/it/album/one-day-ill-fly-away-single/id771950908|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304050946/https://itunes.apple.com/it/album/one-day-ill-fly-away-single/id771950908|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2015|title=One Day I'll Fly Away - Single di Bianca Atzei|date=December 3, 2013|website=iTunes|access-date=September 16, 2018}}{{better source needed|date=September 2022}}
British soprano Sarah Brightman recorded an operatic version of the song, but it was not available on either CD or as a digital download until 2015, when her version was included in the first of the three volumes of the digital download Rarities (hence her "Test version"). British electronic trio Vaults covered the song for the John Lewis 2016 Christmas advertisement.{{cite web |title=Every John Lewis Christmas advert ever aired |url=https://www.johnlewis.com/content/gifts/every-john-lewis-christmas-advert-ever-aired |website=johnlewis.com |access-date=11 January 2024 |language=en}}
References
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