Steve Miller on his career-defining song, his most underrated album, and the song that required the most patience to write. devonsaysrelax reports
In the present, I’m speaking with a mellow and fulfilled Miller, who’s lived in upstate New York for nearly a decade now. The stomping grounds have made it easy for the singer-songwriter to be a visiting member of the Department of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as craft a blues pedagogy for Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he’ll soon be performingexploring his legacy.
.] It would be “Fly Like an Eagle.” It was a time when I really matured as a writer and I started writing much better songs. I was developing my music. Things that I had been working on for a long period all came together. “Fly Like an Eagle” is a combination of electronic music and a really funky groove. I put in some socially conscious lyrics and an inspirational message — at least, I hope people think it’s inspirational.
I’ve never had a chance to see Diana since then. I’d tell her that they were very inspiring when I was a kid and I saw them play onThey were magical. I loved Motown, of course. I could see the Supremes doing “Abracadabra” very easily.Usually, they’re all inspired by music or lyrics, so I can’t think of anything that’s really unlikely. They all seem to be part of the work I normally do. Songs have different purposes. I always liked the idea of making singles.
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