Gonna Fly Now

~ Recording by Maynard Ferguson

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 81839, PC 34457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PC 34457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)SBP234975
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)S.E. 3334
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)34457, ASF 1956
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25AP 441
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistador (quadraphonic)Maynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PCQ 34457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PC 34457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PCT 34457
2.1Gonna Fly Now (Rocky)4:18Maynard FergusonJazz RocksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 88269
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistador (elcaset cassette)Maynard FergusonAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)YDST 14
1.6Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonAlbatross (Original Instrumental-Hits)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Memory (a division of CBS Schallplatten GmbH)296 980, 296 980-245, MEM 54281
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)HC 44457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)HC 44457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)LJ-120.009
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 63557
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • US1984-10-30
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 34457
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • JP1986-07-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 439
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 81839
1.1Gonna Fly Now (Theme From 'Rocky')4:25Maynard FergusonThe Best of Maynard FergusonMaynard FergusonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-10-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 36361
1.8Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky")4:22Maynard FergusonJazz RocksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)467239 2
1.8Gonna Fly Now (Theme from 'Rocky')4:21Maynard FergusonThis Is Jazz 16Maynard FergusonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-09-24
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 64970
1.8Gonna Fly Now (Theme from 'Rocky')4:22Maynard FergusonThis Is Jazz 16Maynard FergusonAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 64970
1.6Gonna Fly Now (Theme from 'Rocky')4:23Maynard FergusonMaster of the StratosphereMaynard FergusonAlbum
Sony Music Special ProductsA28534
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonSmooth Jazz Cafe 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Polska541 662-2
1.12Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonReal CinemaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)5011712000
2.12Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)4:23Maynard FergusonJust get Funky!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-04-09
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)483944 2
2.1Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonOne Shot Disco, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2001-10-19
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)585 739 - 2
1.2Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard Fergusoncine hits - edition 102Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)9878102000
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:21Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • MX2003-07-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • US2003-07-15
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 63557
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • JP2003-11-19
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 5062
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia Records (EMI-owned 1931-1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)508490 2
2.12Gonna Fly Now4:25Maynard FergusonDisco Inferno IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing Italy5050467-2241-2-4
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • JP2006-04-19
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 1036
1.6Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonUlli Wengers One Hit Wonder, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-11-10
Ganser & Hanke Media770 592-2
3.18Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonCinema HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006-12-01
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)
1.20Gonna Fly Now (Theme From “Rocky”)4:22Maynard FergusonStudio 54 *5th Edition* - The Biggest and Best Disco Collection Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697015982
2.7Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonThe Essential Maynard FergusonMaynard FergusonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 05164 2
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonThe Original Masters Disco, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + DJ-mix
  • GB2008-05-19
Milestone Records Ltd (Electronic, funk, soul and disco CD-remastered reissues)MSHA 1001-1
2.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonSmooth Jazz Cafe CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation)179 373 4
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • JP2009-08-26
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 20205
2.12Gonna Fly4:21Maynard Ferguson100 70'er HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK2009-09-14
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697578232
3.11Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonThe Ultimate 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697562272
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • XE2010-07-16
Columbia Records (EMI-owned 1931-1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697694542
2.6Gonna Fly Now4:22Maynard FergusonDie Hit-Giganten: Pop & Rock HymnenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-11-26
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697785402
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)8869 769454-2
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • JP2012-10-10
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 20439
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
  • JP2013-10-09
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 30305
1.2The Buzz (Love Drop Edit)?:??Maynard FergusonTemptation / The BuzzLenny Williams & Maynard FergusonSingle
  • GB2015-07-03
Disco DevianceDD36
1.9Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky")4:23Maynard FergusonChameleon / Conquistador / HotMaynard FergusonAlbum + Compilation
Beat Goes On Records (BGO Records)BGOCD1199
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:24Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 34457
Promotion
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25AP 441
1.1Gonna Fly Now4:23Maynard FergusonConquistadorMaynard FergusonAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PC 34457
3.18Gonna Fly Now (Rocky)4:22Maynard FergusonCinema Hits: The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)88697033092

Relationships

recorded in:New York, New York, United States (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
engineer:Joe Jorgensen
producer:Jay Chattaway
alto saxophone:Mike Migliore (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
George Young (saxophonist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
baritone saxophone:Bobby Militello (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
bass:Gordon Johnson (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
drums (drum set):Peter Erskine (American jazz drummer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Allan Schwartzberg (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
French horn:Don Corrado (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Brooks Tillotson (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
guitar:George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Eric Gale (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Jeff Layton (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Lance Quinn (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
keyboard:Kenny Ascher (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Biff Hannon (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Bob James (US jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
percussion:Phil Kraus (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
soprano saxophone:Mark Colby (saxophonist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
strings:Alfred Brown (viola) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Harry Cykman (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Max Ellen (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Paul Gershman (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Harold Kohon (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Charles Libove (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Harry Lookofsky (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Charles McCracken (cellist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Marvin Morgenstern (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
David Nadien (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Eugene Noye (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Max Pollikoff (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Matthew Raimondi (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Alan Shulman (cellist and composer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Richard Sortomme (violinist/composer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Emanuel Vardi (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
tenor saxophone:Joe Farrell (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
trombone:Wayne Andre (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Paul Faulise (American jazz trombone player, based in New Jersey, USA.) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Roger Homefield (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Julian Priester (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Randy Purcell (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Dave Taylor (US jazz bass trombonist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
trumpet:Jim Bossy (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Randy Brecker (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Jon Faddis (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Bernie Glow (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Stan Mark (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Marky Markowitz (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Joe Mosello (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Dennis Noday (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Al Rubin (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Marvin Stamm (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
Ron Tooley (American trumpeter) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
conductor:Jay Chattaway (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
arranger:Jay Chattaway
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!)
recording of:Gonna Fly Now
Gonna Fly Now (in 1976: instrumental)

Gonna Fly Now

lyricist:Carol Connors
Ayn Robbins
composer:Bill Conti
publisher:EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
referred to in medleys:Rocky (order: 1)
is the basis for:Trade Mark