SLADE - Far Far Away (Original Film - 1974) * * * Remixed * * *

This wonderfull ballad “Far Far Away“ is a single from rock band SLADE which was released in 1974 to promote the upcoming film titled “Slade in Flame“. It appeared on the soundtrack album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Noddy HOLDER and his half-brother and Jimmy LEA and was originally titled “Letting Loose Around The World“. It peaked at #2 in the UK, spending 6 weeks on the chart and 5 weeks in the top 10 and was certified UK Silver by BPI in November 1974. FAR FAR AWAY I’ve seen the yellow lights go down the Mississippi, I’ve seen the bridges of the world and they’re for real, I’ve had a red light of the wrist without me Even gettin’ kissed, it still seems so unreal. I’ve seen the morning in the mountains of Alaska, I’ve seen the sunset in the east and in the west, I’ve sang the glory that was Rome And passed the Hound dog singer’s home, It still seems for the be