Ready to Fly (song)
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"Ready to Fly" is the third single and the second most successful single to be lifted from Amy Pearson
's debut album, Who I Am
. The song "Ready To Fly" was used by the Seven Network
as the song to the 2008 Beijing Olympics
. It was released on 5 April 2008.
It started on airplay on Australian radio and is played with a different radio mix, with more guitars and drum beats..
The song features the Indonesian singer Rio Febrian.
, China
. The video starts off with Pearson sitting down at a table in a room (or restaurant) writing the lyrics to the song on a notepad. Outside of the room there is a couple arguing with Chinese authorities. The music video then moves to Sydney. The man asks for her phone number, wanting to take her out on a date. Pearson then goes outside and starts walking as well. The boyfriend puts the engagement ring on Pearson's finger, she "accepts" & they get married (via Qantas) the next week in a Catholic church in Sydney.
Many different shots of Pearson in different places were used, such as the above mentioned room, the streets of Shanghai, a place with a bright red background etc.
As it was shot in Shanghai, there were various usage of Chinese culture. When the video started, it showed a group of people practicing Tai Chi, however, focusing more on one man than the group. Outside the room in which Pearson started off the video in, and down the alley she walks down, there were many red lanterns and decorations hung around buildings. Many buildings are also seen as modern Chinese architecture.
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during the audition and theatre rounds of the competition.
Amy Pearson
Amy Elizabeth Pearson is an English singer-songwriter. Her debut album, "Who I Am", was released April 2008.- Early life :Pearson was born on 19 July 1985 in Birmingham, England...
's debut album, Who I Am
Who I Am (Amy Pearson album)
Who I Am is the first album by singer Amy Pearson released by Sony BMG in Australia on 19 April 2008 . Although the album was planned for release in November 2007, it had been pushed back due to the releases of Delta Goodrem's and Kylie Minogue's albums during the same time. However the album was...
. The song "Ready To Fly" was used by the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
as the song to the 2008 Beijing Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
. It was released on 5 April 2008.
It started on airplay on Australian radio and is played with a different radio mix, with more guitars and drum beats..
The song features the Indonesian singer Rio Febrian.
Music video
The music video for "Ready to Fly" was shot in ShanghaiShanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The video starts off with Pearson sitting down at a table in a room (or restaurant) writing the lyrics to the song on a notepad. Outside of the room there is a couple arguing with Chinese authorities. The music video then moves to Sydney. The man asks for her phone number, wanting to take her out on a date. Pearson then goes outside and starts walking as well. The boyfriend puts the engagement ring on Pearson's finger, she "accepts" & they get married (via Qantas) the next week in a Catholic church in Sydney.
Many different shots of Pearson in different places were used, such as the above mentioned room, the streets of Shanghai, a place with a bright red background etc.
As it was shot in Shanghai, there were various usage of Chinese culture. When the video started, it showed a group of people practicing Tai Chi, however, focusing more on one man than the group. Outside the room in which Pearson started off the video in, and down the alley she walks down, there were many red lanterns and decorations hung around buildings. Many buildings are also seen as modern Chinese architecture.
Track listing
- "Ready to Fly" (Radio Edit) - 4:21
- "Ready to Fly" (Album Version) - 4:32
- "We Both Know" (Duet with Guy Sebastian)
- "Ready to Fly" (Drive Remix)
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- "Ready to Fly" (Sonic Funk Remix)
- "Ready to Fly" (Electrodex Remix)
iTunes Remix EP
- Ready to Fly (Drive Remix)
- Ready to Fly (Andy J Remix)
- Ready to Fly (Diamond Cut Remix)
- Ready to Fly (Touched By Remix)
- Ready to Fly (Radio Remix)
Alternate commercial uses
The song was used extensively in Pinoy IdolPinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol was a Philippine interactive reality-based singing competition created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment which aired on GMA Network...
during the audition and theatre rounds of the competition.
Charts
Although "Ready to Fly" only peaked at #40, it spent 21 weeks inside the top 100 singles chart in Australia.| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| ARIA Singles Chart | 40 |
End Of Year Charts
| Year | Chart | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARIA End Of Year Australian Singles | #37 |