Fly High Michelle

"Fly High Michelle"
Single by Enuff Z'Nuff
from the album Enuff Z'nuff
Released1990
Recorded1989
Genre
Length4:17
Songwriter(s)Donnie Vie
Enuff Z'Nuff singles chronology
"New Thing"
(1989) 		"Fly High Michelle"
(1990) 		"Mother's Eyes"
(1991)

"Fly High Michelle" is a power ballad by American rock band Enuff Z'Nuff that was released as a single in 1990.

It was the biggest hit of their career, reaching No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100,[4] and No. 27 on the Mainstream Rock chart.[5]

Background

The song was written by lead vocalist Donnie Vie about a friend who had died.[6]

Personnel

  • Donnie Vie – lead vocals, guitars and keyboards
  • Chip Z'Nuff – bass guitar, guitars and vocals
  • Derek Frigo – lead guitar
  • Vikki Fox – drums

Charts

Chart (1990) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] 47
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock[5] 27

References

  1. ^ Begrand, Adrien (April 5, 2017). "36 Essential '80s Pop Metal Tracks". Stereogum. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Bowar, Chad. "Best 20 Hair Metal Ballads of the '80s and '90s". LiveAbout. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Frey, Michael. "Enuff Z'nuff - Enuff Z'nuff | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "STORY". Enuff Z'Nuff. Retrieved January 28, 2021.