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Fly (Jars of Clay song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Fly'" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. It was the first mainstream single and second Christian radio single from their 2002 studio album, 'The Eleventh Hour'. A live version of the song appears on disc two of the band's 2003 double album, 'Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage'.
Background
"Fly" is based on the story of a couple fighting a losing battle against the wife's cancer. Specifically, it is about the moment at which her husband "lets her go". The unnamed couple were friends or close acquaintances of band members.
Track listing
All versions of the song written by Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason, unless otherwise noted
Mainstream radio single
#"Fly" (Radio Version) - 3:12Christian radio single
#"Intro from Dan" - 0:60#"Fly" (AC Radio Remix) - 3:14
#"More thoughts from Dan" - 0:24
#"Thoughts from Steve" - 0:37
#"Fly" (Album Version) - 3:18
#"Closing remarks from Steve" - 0:16
Performance credits
*Dan Haseltine - vocals
*Charlie Lowell - keyboards, background vocals
*Stephen Mason - guitar, background vocals
*Matt Odmark - guitar, background vocals
*Aaron Sands - bass
*Joe Porter - drums
Charts
* No. 1 Christian CHR
* No. 3 Christian AC
Notes and references
Category:Jars of Clay songs
Category:2002 singles
Category:Songs written by Dan Haseltine
Category:Songs written by Charlie Lowell
Category:Songs written by Stephen Mason (musician)
Category:Songs written by Matt Odmark
Category:2002 songs
Category:Essential Records (Christian) singles
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