album · January 1, 1976
Fly Like an Eagle
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Mercury RecordsSee this day
classic rockpsychedelic rockrock
"Fly Like an Eagle" cemented Steve Miller Band's status as arena-rock hitmakers, trading psychedelia for slick, synth-laden funk-rock. The album spawned three charting singles, including the iconic title track and "Rock'n Me."
- The album was recorded at CBS San Francisco, plus Steve Miller's own room at the Record Plant, Sausalito. Ben Sidran co-wrote "Space Cowboy" and "Mary Lou."
- The album reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It has since been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.
- The title track, "Fly Like an Eagle," was famously sampled in the 1997 track "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice.
Steve Miller Band is a rock band formed in 1966, known for its blend of psychedelic rock and blues. This album, released in 1976, marked a commercial peak for the group, consolidating their arena-rock sound.
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