One Day I'll Fly Away

"One Day I'll Fly Away" is a song performed by American 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, most notably by  Nicole Kidman portraying the character of Satine in 2001 motion picture  ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moulin_Rouge! 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.

==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.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-liner_2-0" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[2]  Jon O'Brien of Allmusic said that the song showcases Crawford's "sumptuous, soulful tones."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-obrien_3-0" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[3]  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."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-4" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[4]  "One Day I'll Fly Away" got widespread radio airplay and did well in the international market,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-5" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[5]  and is Crawford's highest charting single.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-obrien_3-1" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[3]  On September 20, 1980, the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[6]  It also performed well in Belgium (Flanders) and Netherlands, reaching number one in both countries.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-7" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[7] ==Formats and track listings<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> == ==Charts<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> == ==Cover versions and samples<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> == <p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">In the 2001 motion picture ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moulin_Rouge! Moulin Rouge!], the character of Satine, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, performed a cover of "One Day I'll Fly Away".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-genre_1-1" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[1]  Dutch symphonic metal band After Forever covered the song and released it on Exordium(2003).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-14" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[14]  Gospel singer Ruben Studdard released a cover as a Wal-Mart-exclusive bonus track on his fourth album, Love Is (2009).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-15" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[15]  The song is performed as an instrumental by Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden on their 2010 albumJasmine''.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-16" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[16]  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.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-17" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[17] ===Kimberley Walsh<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> === ====Background and release<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> ==== <p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">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."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-confirmation_18-0" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[18]  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."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-confirmation_18-1" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[18]  On December 21, 2012, "One Day I'll Fly Away" premiered in full through the label's official SoundCloud account.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-19" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[19]  The song was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden and produced by Per Magnusson and David Kreuger.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dmvkw_20-0" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[20]  It was officially released on January 4, 2013 as the lead single from Centre Stage through digital download under Decca Records.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ie_21-0" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[21]  Along with the album version, the digital release of "One Day I'll Fly Away" includes the Radio Edit and The Alias Club Mix.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ie_21-1" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[21]  Peter Robinson of Popjustice compared the latter to Psy's Gangnam Style (2012).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-22" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[22] ====Music video and live performances<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> ==== <p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">Filming for the accompanying music video occurred on January 4, 2013 at Pinewood Studios,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dmvkw_20-1" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[20]  with 4music publishing behind-the-scenes pictures of the shooting session.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-23" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[23]  The lyric video premiered on January 12, 2013 through VEVO,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-24" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[24]  while the music video premiered on January 17, 2013.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dmvkw_20-2" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[20]  It features Walsh performing the song in different settings, until she is joined byPasha Kovalev and they perform a ballet number.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-25" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[25]  Daily Mail journalist Kimberley Dadds compared Walsh's style to "classic Hollywood", adding that "although she is without the rest of the girls, Kimberley shines in a series of sparkly and ladylike dresses and gowns."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dmvkw_20-3" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[20]  On January 23, 2013, Walsh performed "One Day I'll Fly Away" at the National Television Awards,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-26" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[26]  and on February 2, 2013 at G.A.Y.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-27" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[27] ====Track listing<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> ==== ====Release history<span class="mw-editsection mw-editsection-expanded" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.25em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;direction:ltr;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="margin-left:-0.25em;margin-right:0.25em;color:rgb(85,85,85);"> ====
 * Germany 7"<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-8" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[8]
 * 1) "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 4:98
 * 2) "Blue Flame" – 6:25
 * Japan 7"<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-9" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[9]
 * 1) "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 3:40
 * 2) "Tender Falls the Rain" – 4:13
 * Netherlands 12"<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-10" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[10]
 * 1) "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 5:00
 * 2) "Last Night at Danceland" – 4:53
 * Digital download<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ukr_28-0" style="line-height:1em;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;">[28]
 * 1) "One Day I'll Fly Away" – 3:43
 * 2) "One Day I'll Fly Away" (Radio Edit) – 3:28
 * 3) "One Day I'll Fly Away" (The Alias Club Mix) – 6:22