Freeway of Love

Aretha Franklin

About Freeway of Love

"Freeway of Love" is a song by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was written by Jeffrey Cohen and Narada Michael Walden and produced by the latter for her thirtieth studio album Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985). The song features a notable contribution from Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist from Bruce Springsteen''s E Street Band. Sylvester, Martha Wash, and Jeanie Tracy provided backup vocals on "Freeway of Love". Released as the album's leading single, it became Franklin's highest-charting single in twelve years, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for five weeks from July 27, 1985 to August 24, 1985. In a remixed "rock" version, the song also topped the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The accompanying promotional music video was filmed entirely in the Detroit, Michigan area, and became one of the most popular videos of the year. "Freeway of Love" earned Franklin her 12th Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. 


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1991
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Knew you'd be a vision in white
How'd you get your pants so tight?
Don't know what you're doin'
But you must be livin' right, yeah

Oh, we got some places to see
I brought all the maps with me
So jump right in, it ain't no sin
Take a ride in my machine

City traffic movin' way too slow
Drop the pedal and go, go, go

We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
Wind's against our backs
We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
In my pink Cadillac
We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
Wind's against our back
Ain't we ridin' on the freeway of love
In my pink Cadillac?

Never you mind the exit signs
We got lots of time
We can't quit 'til we get
To the other side, ide, ide

With the radio playin' our song
We keep rollin' along
Who knows how far our car can get
Before you think your love slowin' on down

City traffic's movin' way too slow
Drop the pedal and go, go come on now, go

We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
Wind's against our backs
We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
In my pink Cadillac
We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
Wind's against our back
Ain't we ridin' on the freeway of love
In my pink Cadillac? Oh yeah

Here we go, one more time mmm
With the wind and your fingers in my hair
Kind of think we're going for an extended throw down
So drop the top baby
And let's cruise on into this better than ever street

City traffic's movin' way too slow
Drop the pedal and go, go, come on baby, go, do it for me now

We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
Wind's against our back
We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
In my pink Cadillac
We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love
Wind's against my back
Ain't we ridin' on the freeway of love
In my pink Cadillac? 

What I want you to do baby
Get over to the left lane
And let's merge with peace, oh yeah
Take the love that's sent ya
And then in the right time
Go on over in love and satisfaction and joy, well
Ain't we riding babe, ain't we cruising down
Free, free, sweet
Go on after, awh let's be good to each other street
Well, see that little landmark over there
A whole lot of kisses and sweet stuff
We'll be just about, awh, awh, awh
And satisfaction road yeah, satisfaction yeah ooo ahhh

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Jeffrey Cohen, Narada Walden

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Freeway of Love" was released on June 5, 1985 as the lead single from Aretha Franklin's 1985 album, "Who's Zoomin' Who?"
Billboard Success
The song rapidly scaled to the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it Franklin's final song to reach number one on the chart.
Grammy Award
The song won Franklin a Grammy Award in 1986 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance - the first of her two Grammy Awards for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Backing Musicians
The recording features a strong backing from a large group of musicians, including David Williams and Walter Afanasieff.
Music Video
The music video for "Freeway of Love" featured Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band playing the saxophone.
Pink Cadillac
In the song, Aretha Franklin's referenced a "pink Cadillac", which later became an iconic symbol associated with her. A fleet of pink Cadillacs was even included in her 2018 funeral procession in Detroit.
Dance Club Play
The song also reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, showcasing its crossover appeal.
R&B Chart
"Freeway of Love" also topped the Billboard Hot R&B chart, staying there for five weeks.
12-inch Single
The song was also released as a 12-inch single that featured a version with an extended instrumental, making it a favourite among DJs.
Critical Reception
"Freeway of Love" was highly praised by critics, who often describe it as one of Franklin's career highlights.
Songwriters
It was written by Jeffrey Cohen and Narada Michael Walden. Walden also produced the song.
Queen of Soul
This single helped to cement Aretha Franklin's status as the "Queen of Soul", even as it demonstrated her ability to evolve with popular music trends.

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