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Zac Brown Band

About Free

"Free" is a song recorded by American country music group Zac Brown Band for their 2008 album The Foundation. On April 12, 2010, it was released as the fifth and final single from the album. It debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts at number 54 for the week of May 1, 2010. The song was nominated for the Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and the Best Country Song at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.


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2008
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So we live out in our old van
Travel all across this land
Me and you

We'll end up hand in hand
Somewhere down on the sand
Me and you

Just as free
Free as we'll ever be
Just as free
Free as we'll ever be

Drive until the city lights
Dissolve into a country sky
Me and you

Lay underneath the Harvest moon
Do all the things that lovers do
Just me and you

Just as free
Free as we'll ever be
Just as free
Free as we'll ever be
Ever be

No we don't have a lot of money
No we don't have a lot of money
No we don't have a lot of money
No we don't have a lot of money
No we don't have a lot of money
No we don't have a lot of money
All we need is love

We're free as we'll ever be
Just as free
Free as we'll ever be
Ever be

So we live out in our old van
Travel all across this land
Me and you

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Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band is an American country/folk band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion). The band has toured throughout the United States, including a slot on the 2009 and 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival. They have also recorded four studio albums, and charted eight Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Chicken Fried", "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Free", "As She's Walking Away", "Colder Weather", "Knee Deep" and "Keep Me In Mind", in addition to the singles "Whatever It Is" and… more »

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Written by: Zachry Alexander Brown

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Free" was first released in 2008 in Zac Brown Band's The Foundation album.
Song Achievement
The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard's US Country Airplay charts in 2010. This marked the Zac Brown Band’s fourth Number one song on the charts.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Free" earned a nomination for the CMT Music Awards 2010 for "Group Video of the Year."
Personal Significance
In the music video for "Free," the footage of band member Clay Cook playing on the beach is played backwards to symbolize time reversal and moving back to simpler times. It was dedicated to Zac's father and is a tribute to his time in the military.
Song Composition
"Free" was co-written by Zac Brown and Wyatt Durette, a frequent collaborator of the band.
Reflecting on the Song
Wyatt Durette explained in an interview that the song was written about the feeling of being free and in love. He mentioned that the song serves as a reminder to appreciate the freedom and simplicity found in love and everyday life.
Song Performance
"Free" has often been blended with Van Morrison's song "Into the Mystic" during live performances by the Zac Brown Band.
Critical Recognition
The song was highly praised by critics for its lyrical content and the band's musicianship. It was also commended for Zac Brown's vocal performance.
Commercial Success
"Free" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over one million units.
Inspirational Impact
According to Zac Brown, the song encourages listeners to let go of their concerns and enjoy the moment. It serves to inspire freedom and simplicity.

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