American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind “Learning to Fly” by Pink Floyd

The meaning behind “Learning to Fly” by Pink Floyd is well worth delving into. The group released many iconic songs in their history, but this one stands among their most important. Its success showed ...
American Songwriter

Behind the Metaphysical Meaning of “Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

There is just something about an acoustic guitar and Tom Petty singing over it that makes the listener feel as if they’re floating on sunshine. Whether it’s solo, with his band the Heartbreakers, or ...
Rolling Stone

Hear Pink Floyd’s Stripped-Back ‘Learning to Fly’ Remix

Pink Floyd will break out the streamlined remix of their 1987 album, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, that recently appeared on their box set, The Later Years, as its own release this fall. For the ...
People

Kelly Clarkson Performs Soaring Version of Foo Fighters' 'Learn to Fly' for Kellyoke — Watch!

“Learn To Fly” served as the title track for 'There Is Nothing Left to Lose' Run and tell all of the angels — Kelly Clarkson is singing Foo Fighters! On Thursday, April 3, the singer-songwriter ...
Rolling Stone

Kelly Clarkson Takes a Leap of Faith With Foo Fighters ‘Learn to Fly’ Cover

Kelly Clarkson flashed back to 1999 on the latest Kellyoke installment on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The singer and host delivered a rock-heavy performance of the classic Foo Fighters single “Learn to ...