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About I Believe I Can Fly
"I Believe I Can Fly" is a 1996 song written and performed by American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former professional basketball player R. Kelly, from the soundtrack to the 1996 film Space Jam. It was originally released on November 26, 1996, and was later included on Kelly's 1998 album R. In early 1997, "I Believe I Can Fly" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100; it was kept from the number one spot by Toni Braxton's "Un-Break My Heart". Although Kelly has had two number one songs on the pop chart, "I Believe I Can Fly" is his most successful single. It reached the number-one spot of the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and remained there for six non-consecutive weeks, keeping "Un-Break My Heart" from the top position of that chart for four of those weeks. "I Believe I Can Fly" also topped the charts in eight countries (including the United Kingdom), has won three Grammy Awards, and was ranked number 406 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004. The music video was directed by Kelly with Hype Williams and designed by visual artist and designer Ron Norsworthy.more »
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I used to think that I could not go onAnd life was nothing but an awful songBut now I know the meaning of true loveI'm leaning on the everlasting armsIf I can see it, then I can do itIf I just believe it, there's nothing to itI believe I can flyI believe I can touch the skyI think about it every night and day (Night and day)Spread my wings and fly awayI believe I can soarI see me running through that open doorI believe I can flyI believe I can flyI believe I can fly hooSee I was on the verge of breaking downSometimes silence can seem so loudThere are miracles in life I must achieveBut first I know it starts inside of me, ho ohIf I can see it hoo, then I can be itIf I just believe it, there's nothing to itI believe I can flyI believe I can touch the skyI think about it every night and daySpread my wings and fly awayI believe I can soarI see me running through that open doorI believe I can flyI believe I can flyOh, I believe I can fly hooHey, 'cause I believe in me, ohIf I can see it hoo, then I can do itIf I just believe it, there's nothing to it heyI believe I can fly hooI believe I can touch the skyI think about it every night and daySpread my wings and fly awayI believe I can soarI see me running through that open doorI believe I can fly (I can fly)I believe I can fly (I can fly)I believe I can fly (I can fly) heyIf I just spread my wings (I can fly)I can fly (I can fly)I can fly (I can fly)I can fly,(I can fly) heyIf I just spread my wings (I can fly)I can fly (I can fly)(I can fly)(I can fly)
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R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »
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Written by: Robert S. Kelly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Believe I Can Fly" was released by R. Kelly as a single in 1996. |
Album InclusionThe song appears on both R. Kelly's album 'R.' and the soundtrack of the animated film 'Space Jam,' which also featured basketball player Michael Jordan and numerous Looney Tunes characters. |
Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the charts in the UK and many other countries around the globe. |
Awards and Nominations"I Believe I Can Fly" won R. Kelly three Grammy Awards in 1998, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or for Television. |
Inspirational ImpactThe song is often played at school graduations and church events because of its uplifting and encouraging lyrics, and is regularly used as a motivational anthem. |
Timeless RecognitionIn 2001, "I Believe I Can Fly" was voted No. 406 in Q Magazine's list of the 1001 best songs ever. |
Remix VersionsThe song enjoyed renewed popularity in 2008 when R. Kelly released a remix titled "I Believe I Can Fly (Ghetto Remix)" with rapper T.I. |
Notable PerformancesIn 2012, Jessica Sanchez performed the song on "American Idol," a highly-rated US singing competition. |
Genre ClassificationAlthough R. Kelly is known for his R&B and Soul music, "I Believe I Can Fly" is categorized as a Gospel song due to its inspirational theme and melody. |
Controversial LegacyDespite the song's success, its legacy has been tainted due to multiple sexual abuse allegations made against R. Kelly. This has led to a widespread boycott of his music. |
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