I'm Free
The Who
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Well, I'm gonna raise a fuss I'm gonna raise a holler 'Bout workin' all summer Just to try to earn a dollar Well, I went to the boss man Tried to get a break But the boss said 'No dice, son, You gotta work late' Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do 'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues Well, my Mom and Poppa told me Son, you gotta earn some money If you want to use the care To go riding next Sunday Well, I wouldn't go to work I told the boss I was sick He said 'You can't use the car 'Cause you didn't work a lick' Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do 'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues Gonna take two weeks Gonna have a fine vacation Gonna take my problem To the United Nations Well' I went to my congressman He said 'quote' 'I'd like to help you son, But you're too young to vote' Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do 'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
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Written by: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Neal Capehart
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"I'm Free" is a song by The Who, a popular British rock band formed in 1964 that is credited with pioneering the rock opera genre.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the band's successful rock opera album "Tommy", which was released in 1969.
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Song MessageThe song symbolizes Tommy, the album's main character, gaining spiritual enlightenment and breaking free from the restrictions of his previous life.
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Other Song Versions"I'm Free" was also later reimagined by band member Pete Townshend for the 1993 musical adaptation of 'Tommy'.
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Song RankingDespite not being one of the band's highest-ranking singles, "I'm Free" peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a regular part of The Who's setlist during their live performances in the 1960s and 1970s, and was also often performed in their later concerts.
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Link to Other Songs"I'm Free" is intended to be listened to as part of the full 'Tommy' album, and its lyrics directly reference parts of other songs on the album.
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Inspirational MessageThe lyrics of "I'm Free," according to The Who's guitarist Pete Townshend, were deliberately ambiguous to allow the listener to draw their own interpretation.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's message of self-determination and triumph over adversity has made it an anthem for many listeners and it has been covered by several other artists over the years.
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Additional UsageThe song was also used in The Who's 1975 film adaptation of 'Tommy'. It was later featured in the 1999 comedy 'Outside Providence' and the 2000 drama 'Almost Famous'.
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