(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
1978 single by The Kinks / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" is a song written by Ray Davies that was first released on the Kinks' 1979 album, Low Budget. The song, inspired by Superman: The Movie, employs a disco beat and lyrics that describe the singer's wish to be like the fictional character Superman. The song's disco style was created as a response to Arista Records founder Clive Davis's request for "a club-friendly record," despite Ray Davies' hatred of disco.
Quick Facts Single by The Kinks, from the album Low Budget ...
"(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" | ||||
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Single by The Kinks | ||||
from the album Low Budget | ||||
B-side | "Low Budget" | |||
Released | December 1978 (UK)[1] 26 January 1979 (US)[1] | |||
Recorded | December 1978, Konk Studios | |||
Genre | Rock, disco | |||
Length | 3:36 5:57 (12" extended) | |||
Label | Arista | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ray Davies | |||
Producer(s) | Ray Davies | |||
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Low Budget track listing | ||||
11 tracks
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The song was released as the lead single from Low Budget, becoming a moderate hit in North America. It has since appeared on numerous compilation and live albums.