Who wrote “Airplane”?

“Airplane” was written by Michael Houser.

Is “Airplane” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?

It is a Widespread Panic original.

About 358 times (per Everyday Companion).

SONG ORIGIN

Written by Michael Houser

362lifetime playslive performances

March 2, 1994first played

July 16, 2026last played

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“Airplane” is a Michael Houser song, and one of the few he sang lead on himself.

One of the handful of songs Michael Houser sang lead on rather than handing to John Bell (per his 1997 Relix interview). Debuted 3/2/94.

Sources

Michael Houser interview by Todd A. Prusin (conducted 8/22/1997), published posthumously in Relix, Oct/Nov 2003 · Relix
Type & first-played · Everyday Companion / Burnthday catalog

Special thanks to Ethan Ice for providing the Relix (Oct/Nov 2003) scans that sourced this entry.

Who wrote “Airplane”?: “Airplane” was written by Michael Houser.
Is “Airplane” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?: It is a Widespread Panic original.
When did Widespread Panic first play “Airplane”?: Its live debut was 3/2/94.
How many times has Widespread Panic played “Airplane”?: About 358 times (per Everyday Companion).