Fly Me to the Moon (2024)


"Fly Me to the Moon" is one of the theme songs in the TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion. In the anime, it was used as the ending theme. Various artists, including Seiyuu from the franchise, have performed the song. It has mainly been performed by Claire Littley and Megumi Hayashibara. Hikaru Utada also performed their version of "Fly Me to the Moon" for the film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.

Originally, "Fly Me to the Moon" was a pop standard song written by Bart Howard in 1954. "In Other Words" was the original title for the song and Felicia Sanders introduced it in cabarets. The song became popularly known as "Fly Me to the Moon" from its first line and, after a few years, the publishers changed the title to that one officially.

Contents

  • 1 Versions
  • 2 Lyrics
  • 3 Trivia
  • 4 References

Versions[]

Numerous versions of this song were used on the LDs and VHSs, as well as when the TV series first aired on television, but for the DVD renewal release, further new versions were produced. Every episode of the TV series has a different version of "Fly Me To The Moon." When you count the difference in length between the on air version and the video version, and the DVD renewal ending credits at the end of the discs, there are a total of 31 versions in all.

Episode One ED- Normal / Claire
Episode Two ED- Normal (w/o strings) / Claire
Episode Three ED- Normal / Yoko Takahashi
Episode Four ED- Normal (w/o strings) / Yoko Takahashi
Episode Five ED- Rei #5
Episode Six ED- Rei #6
Episode Seven ED- 4 Beat / Yoko Takahashi
Episode Eight ED- Aya Bossa Techno
Episode Nine ED- Asuka Bossa Techno
Episode Ten ED- Asuka Main (w/ chorus) / Normal Orchestra
Episode Eleven ED- Rei, Asuka, Misato Version / Normal Orchestra
Episode Twelve ED- Misato Main (w/ chorus) / Normal Orchestra
Episode Thirteen ED- Yoko Takahashi Acid Bossa
Episode Fourteen ED- Rei Solo / Normal Orchestra
Episode Fifteen ED- Misato 4 Beat
Episode Sixteen ED- 3 Person Vocal interlude starts - towards the end / Normal Orchestra
Episode Seventeen ED- Aki Jungle
Episode Eighteen ED- B-4 Guitar - Piano
Episode Nineteen ED- 3 Person Vocal (singing in turns) Normal Orchestra
Episode Twenty ED- B-4 Piano
Episode Twenty-One ED- (OA Version) 4 Beat (off) (65 sec)
Episode Twenty-One ED- (Video Version) 4 Beat (off) (90 sec)
Episode Twenty-Two ED- (OA Version) Bossa Techno (off) (65 sec)
Episode Twenty-Two ED- (Video Version) Bossa Techno (off) (90 sec)
Episode Twenty-Three ED- (OA Version) Rei #23 (65 sec)
Episode Twenty-Three ED- (Video Version) Rei #23 (90 sec)
Episode Twenty-Four ED- (OA Version) Normal (off) (65 sec)
Episode Twenty-Four ED- (Video Version) Normal (off) (90 sec)
Episode Twenty-Five ED- Rei #25
Final Episode ED- Rei #26
DVD Renewal ED (Volumes 01-07)- B-4 Piano (48 sec)

Lyrics[]

Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me

Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you

Trivia[]

  • It should be noted that both Neon Genesis Evangelion and Bayonetta are both endorsed by Sega and share the same theme song, "Fly Me To The Moon".
  • Due to licensing issues, the Netflix version of Evangelion does not include "Fly Me To The Moon," but instead uses the BGM Rei I.

References[]

Chronology of EVANGELION franchise
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Anime & FilmsNeon Genesis Evangelion (episodes) • Evangelion: Death and RebirthThe End of EvangelionNEON GENESIS EVANGELION MUSIC DVDNEON GENESIS EVANGELION MUSIC remixPetit Eva: Evangelion@SchoolEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A TimeEvangelion: Hakata Angel Attack AlternativeEvangelion: Another Impact (Confidential)Neon Genesis IMPACTSUntil You come to me.EVANGELION 3.0: (-46h)EVANGELION 3.0 (-120 min.) (anime)
Manga & NovelsNeon Genesis Evangelion manga (chapters) • Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA (chapters) • the Iron Maiden 2nd (chapters) • Shinji Ikari Raising ProjectGakuen DatenrokuPiko PikoShinji Ikari Detective DiaryDetectiveIt's A Miraculous WinPetit EvaPetit Eva Bokura Tanken DōkōkaiComic TributeTony Takezaki’s Neon Genesis EvangelionTransformers Mode “Eva”Evangelion 3.0 (-120 min.)
GamesSega SaturnThe NERV White PaperDecisive Battle in Tokyo-3Cardass Card GamesIron Maiden2nd ImpressionAngel, Defeated!Digital Card LibraryThe Descent Of AngelShinji and Good FriendsEvangelion 64Angel RisingEva and Good Friends

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Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

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Who originally sang the song "Fly Me to the Moon"? ›

“Fly Me to the Moon”, originally titled “In Other Words”, is a song written in 1954 by Bart Howard. Kaye Ballard made the first recording of the song the year it was written. Frank Sinatra's 1964 version was closely associated with the Apollo missions to the Moon.

Who sings the best version of Fly Me to the Moon? ›

Perhaps the most popular recording was Quincy Jones' arrangement for Frank Sinatra's 1964 album It Might As Well Be Swing. Sinatra performed the song accompanied by Count Basie. This version was played on the Apollo 10 mission to orbit the Moon.

Where can I watch Fly Me to the Moon 2024? ›

You are able to stream Fly Me to the Moon 3D by renting or purchasing on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu.

Did Netflix remove Fly Me to the Moon? ›

“Fly Me to the Moon” was also replaced in other parts of episodes where it was originally included as background music. However, Twitter users noted that this change isn't universal, as Netflix Japan's version of “Neon Genesis Evangelion” does have the original outro music.

Is Fly Me to the Moon a wedding song? ›

Hailed by some as the greatest American singer of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra's musical career spanned 50 years, during which he recorded classics like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "I've Got the World on a String." A true romantic, his discography is loaded with love songs that would make a perfect choice for your ...

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Lady Gaga honors Tony Bennett with 'Fly Me to the Moon' in first Vegas residency show since his death.

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If you're only familiar with Frank Sinatra's famous version of the Bart Howard song "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)," the 1969 rendition by Tom Jones — shifting seamlessly between a Latin beat and hard swing — might come as something of a shock.

What is the meaning of the song "Fly Me to the Moon"? ›

Simply put, Frank Sinatra's “Fly Me to the Moon” is centered on the singer being deeply in love. And the title is a metaphor which is based on how he feels about his significant other. Or “fly me to the moon” is a fancy way of saying that being with his lover (i.e. the addressee of this song) makes him feel euphoric.

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'Fly Me to the Moon' Trailer: Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum Fake the Moon Landing for NASA in 1969 Romantic-Comedy.

Is Fly Me to the Moon rated R? ›

Fly Me to the Moon [2008] [G] - 1.2. 1 | Parents' Guide & Review | Kids-In-Mind.com. SEX/NUDITY 1 - A male and a female fly kiss, and other male and female flies kiss. Two male and two female flies hold hands and talk about going on a date, and male and female flies dance together.

Where was Fly Me to the Moon filmed? ›

Was 'Fly Me to the Moon' shot in Florida? Some scenes were shot at Cape Canaveral in March 2023 but most of it was shot in Georgia, according to the IMDB.com production notes. Tybee Island stood in for Cocoa Beach, Fort Pulaski became the Kennedy Space Center, and other scenes were shot in Savannah.

Why is there no Fly Me to the Moon? ›

Due to licensing issues, the Netflix version of Evangelion does not include "Fly Me To The Moon," but instead uses the BGM Rei I.

Why is Fly Me to the Moon associated with Evangelion? ›

“Fly Me to the Moon” is a song that was originally written by Bart Howard in 1954 and was selected to be the ending theme for the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

What is the movie about the flies going to the moon? ›

Fly Me to the Moon is a 2008 animated science fiction comedy film about three flies who stowaway aboard Apollo 11 and travel to the Moon. It was directed by Ben Stassen and written by Domonic Paris.

Who sang My Way First, Elvis or Frank Sinatra? ›

"My Way" is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude" composed by Jacques Revaux with lyrics by Gilles Thibaut and Claude François and first performed in 1967 by Claude François.

Who sang "What a Wonderful World" first? ›

"What a Wonderful World" is a song written by Bob Thiele (as "George Douglas") and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released in 1967 as a single.

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