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"Wings of an Eagle" is a song written and recorded by Australian singer Russell Morris. Not to be confused with the American Metrocolor film The Wings of Eagles or Ken Follett's novel On Wings of Eagles, the song was produced by Peter Dawkins. It was released in November 1972 and peaked at number 9 on the Australian Go-Set chart in January 1973, becoming Morris' sixth top twenty.[1] It was Morris' final release on the His Master's Voice/ EMI label, before signing with Wizard Records.

"Wings of an Eagle"
Single by Russell Morris
from the album Wings of an Eagle and Other Great Hits
A-side	"Wings of an Eagle"
B-side	"Satisfy You"
Released	November 1972
Recorded	Channel 9's TCS Studios
Genre	Pop rock
Length	3:51
Label	His Masters Voice/ EMI Music (Australia)
Songwriter(s)	Russell Morris
Producer(s)	Peter Dawkins
Russell Morris singles chronology
"Live with Friends" (1972) "Wings of an Eagle" (1972) "Let's Do It" (1975)

Australian music journalist Ian McFarlane said the song was "brilliant".[2]

The song was inspired by Morris' love for ancient mythology, and how First Australians, Native Americans and early Romans believed an eagle took the spirits of the dead to the heavens.[3]

Track listing

7" Single

• Side A "Wings of an Eagle" - 3:51
• Side B "Satisfy You" - 2:16

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1972/73)	Peak position
Australian Artist Go-Set Chart[4]	9

Year-end charts

Chart (1973)	Peak position
Australian Artist Go-Set Chart[5]	15

References

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