Time for Me to Fly (song)
"Time for Me to Fly" is a song by American rock band REO Speedwagon, released in 1978 as the second single from the album You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish. It was written by lead singer Kevin Cronin and took 10 years to write.[2] The song originally reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100,[3] but later reached number 34 on the Digital Songs chart after being used in Netflix's Ozark.[4] It also reached number 90 on the Canadian charts.[5] The song has a BPM of 81 BPM and plays in 4/4 time signature. Dolly Parton also recorded the song for her 1989 album, White Limozeen. [6]
| "Time for Me to Fly" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by REO Speedwagon | ||||
| from the album You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish | ||||
| B-side | "Runnin' Blind" | |||
| Released | July 1978 (US) [1] | |||
| Recorded | October 1977 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | Epic/CBS | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kevin Cronin | |||
| Producer(s) | Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath, Paul Grupp | |||
| REO Speedwagon singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Time for Me to Fly" on YouTube | ||||
In 2021, REO Speedwagon's home state of Illinois used the song as "Time for Me to Drive" for a tourism campaign.[7]
Charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada RPM Top Singles[5] | 90 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 56 |
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] | 34 |
References
- "REO speedwagon singles".
- Kielty, Martin (April 20, 2020). "Why REO Speedwagon's 'Time for Me to Fly' Took 10 Years to Write". ultimateclassicrock.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "REO Speedwagon – Chart History – Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- Cantor, Brian. "REO Speedwagon's "Time For Me To Fly" Debuts at Number 34 on Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart Following "Ozark" Season 3 Feature". headlineplanet.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "RPM Magazine – September 9, 1978 – RPM Top Singles (51–100)". bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "BPM for 'Time For Me To Fly' (REO Speedwagon)". getsongbpm.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "Illinois Launches 'Time For Me To Drive' Tourism Campaign As State Prepares To Fully Reopen Next Month". CBS Chicago. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- "REO Speedwagon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "REO Speedwagon Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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