: The song features backing vocals from Felder's then-Eagles bandmates Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit .

The film is an R-rated adult animated anthology based on Heavy Metal magazine .

: Although often associated with the opening sequence featuring a Corvette falling through space, the song is actually used later in the film; the opening instead uses "Radar Rider" by Riggs. The Soundtrack & Film

: It was adapted from an unfinished Eagles track with the working title "You’re Really High, Aren’t You?" which had been intended for the 1979 album The Long Run .

Released in , this track became Don Felder's only solo hit, reaching #5 on the Mainstream Rock chart .

: The soundtrack was a major commercial success, peaking at #12 on the Billboard 200. It featured other rock legends like Sammy Hagar (who also wrote a song titled "Heavy Metal"), Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, and Cheap Trick. Felder's Career Context

Don Felder's connection to primarily revolves around the 1981 cult classic animated film of the same name. He contributed the movie's signature theme and another track to its high-profile soundtrack. The Song: "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)"

: Felder also contributed the song "All of You" to the soundtrack, featuring Mickey Thomas of Jefferson Starship on backing vocals.