Can You Fly

Can You Fly is singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston's 1992 album. Some critics consider it Johnston's best work. Robert Christgau even called it "a perfect album."

In order to finance the recording of the album, Johnston sold off some farmland that he inherited from his grandfather. This decision is referenced in the opening lines of the leadoff track, "Trying to Tell You I Don't Know."

The song "California Thing" appeared on the soundtrack of the film Heavy, starring Liv Tyler and Deborah Harry.

"The Lucky One" was covered by Mary Lou Lord on her 1998 album Got No Shadow.

Track listing

1. "Trying to Tell You I Don't Know"
2. "In the New Sunshine"
3. "Tearing Down This Place"
4. "Remember Me"
5. "Wheels"
6. "The Lucky One"
7. "Can You Fly"
8. "Responsible"
9. "The Mortician's Daughter"
10. "Sincere"
11. "Down in Love"
12. "California Thing"
13. "We Will Shine"

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