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Who sang Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)?

Release date: 1971

Duration: 03:50

Marvin Gaye released the song Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky). Date of release: 1971.

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The protagonist feels happy and free when he is high, but when he can't find drugs, he becomes crazy and sad. He knows he is an addict and has problems, but he still seeks escape through drugs. He feels trapped by his addiction and by the person who provides him with the drugs, and no one understands his struggle.

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Marvin Gaye - Short Biography

Marvin Gaye was a prominent American R&B and soul singer, born in 1939 and died in 1984. He was instrumental in shaping the Motown sound during the 1960s. He began his musical journey as a studio musician, before becoming a well-established solo artist who enjoyed great success throughout his career. He was affectionately known as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul," and he left behind a musical legacy that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

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"Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)" is a song from "What's Going On", an iconic album by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released in 1971, it marks an important moment in Gaye's career as it is his first album where he is credited as a producer. The album was recorded in various studios in Detroit and West Hollywood with the legendary Motown studio musicians known as the Funk Brothers. The album addresses themes of war, poverty and the environment through emotional and socially conscious lyrics.

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