This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list here.
Few things evoke freedom better than flight; whether literal or metaphorical, to fly is to be free. Lenny Kravitz ascended to #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1998 with his hit single, “Fly Away,” but really should’ve been a summer single. This funky rock-n-roll ode to escapism is the perfect anthem for flying out of the country, or even just flying down the highway. Kravitz’s unmistakable voice soars atop electric guitar riffs and a groovy bassline, all combining to exude the essence of freedom. Spin “Fly Away,” and you’ll end up booking that summer trip you’ve been debating.