I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) was written and performed by Scottish twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid, known as The Proclaimers, and released as a single in 1988 after appearing on their debut album. It became a major hit again in the United States in 1993 after featuring in the film Benny and Joon, and has since become a staple of singalongs, sports crowds and comedy. Its simple, relentless promise of walking huge distances has made it a natural shorthand online for determination, devotion and long journeys.