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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.
Prior to the release of Low Budget, "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" was released as a single in early 1979, backed with "Low Budget". Although the single failed to make an impact in Britain, it became a modest hit in America, reaching #41. [16]
When it was released as the B-side of "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman," Trouser Press described "Low Budget" as being "raunchier" than its A-side, going on to comment on the rawness of Ray Davies' vocal and stating that "Ray's never been funnier nor Dave's guitar tougher sounding."
"(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" – 6:29 recorded at The Volkshaus, Zürich, Switzerland, 11 November 1979 "National Health" – 4:08 recorded at Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, New York, 4 March 1980 "Till the End of the Day" – 2:42 recorded at Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, New York, 4 March 1980
The track, like "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" (the lead single from Low Budget), attempts a disco feel, with a steady drum beat opening the song. Also, like most Kinks tracks, Ray Davies handles the lead vocal, which is double tracked at certain points during the track.
While another song on Low Budget invokes DC Comics hero Superman, "Catch Me Now I'm Falling" calls to Marvel Comics hero Captain America. [2] [3] The riff is similar to those on The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash". [3] The song includes a saxophone solo that Billboard described as "hot," as well as a guitar solo by Dave Davies.
Of the songs on the album, "A Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy", "Come Dancing", and "Don't Forget to Dance" made the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, with two just missing at number 41: "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" and "Do It Again".
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