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Discover the story of the song > Learning To Fly – Tom Petty

Who sang Learning To Fly?

Tom Petty released the song Learning To Fly. Date of release: 1991.

Release date: 1991

Duration: 04:2

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The meaning of the song 'Learning To Fly ', based on the lyrics

What is Learning To Fly about?

🎶 Learning To Fly song analysis

The protagonist begins a new journey, but he does not know exactly where it will lead him. He compares it to learning to fly, even though he has no wings. He knows that the descent will be difficult, but he is determined to continue and see where he will end up.

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Tom Petty - Short Biography

Thomas Earl Petty était un chanteur et guitariste américain très apprécié, connu pour son travail en tant que chanteur et guitariste du groupe Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, qui a acquis une grande popularité dans la musique rock au cours des années 70 et 80. Outre son succès avec les Heartbreakers, Petty a également dirigé le groupe Mudcrutch et est devenu membre du supergroupe Traveling Wilburys à la fin des années 1980. Il est également connu pour son impressionnante carrière solo, ce qui fait de lui un artiste polyvalent dans différents genres musicaux. Les contributions de Petty à la musique rock restent très appréciées, même après son décès en 2017.

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"Learning to Fly" is a popular and catchy song by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Written in 1991 by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne for the band's eighth studio album, "Into the Great Wide Open," the song is based entirely on four simple chords. Despite its simplicity, "Learning to Fly" became a big hit for Petty and the Heartbreakers, topping the U.S. rock album chart and reaching #28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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