"Wings of an Eagle" is a song written and recorded by

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, produced by Peter Dawkins. It was released in November 1972 and peaked at number 9 on the Australian

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chart in January 1973, becoming Morris' sixth top twenty. It was Morris' final release on the His Master's Voice/ EMI label, before signing with Wizard Records. Australian music journalist

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said the song was "brilliant". 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.

Track listing

; 7" Single *Side A "Wings of an Eagle" - 3:51 *Side B "Satisfy You" - 2:16

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References

1972 singles 1972 songs Russell Morris songs EMI Records singles Songs written by Russell Morris {{1970s-rock-song-stub