Freddie's Dead
Curtis Mayfield
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Hey, hey Love, love Yeah, yeah Ah, ha Freddie's dead That's what I said Let the rap a plan Said he'd see him home But his hope was a rope And he should've known It's hard to understand That there's love in this man I'm sure all would agree That his misery was his Woman and things Now Freddie's dead That's what I said Everybody's misused him Ripped him up and abused him Another junkie plan Pushing dope for the man A terrible blow But that's how it goes A Freddie's on the corner now If you want to be a junkie, wow Remember Freddie's dead We're all built up with progress But sometimes I must confess We can deal with rockets and dreams But reality, what does it mean Ain't nothing said Cause Freddie's dead Hey, hey Love, love Hey, hey Yeah, yeah Ha, ha Love, love Yeah, yeah Ha, ha Yeah, yeah Freddie's dead All I want is some peace of mind With a little love I'm trying to find This could be such a beautiful world With a wonderful girl Why I need a woman child Don't want to be like Freddie now Cause Freddie's dead Hey, hey Yeah, yeah If you don't try You're going to die Why can't we brothers Protect one another No one's serious And it makes me furious Don't be misled Just think of Fred Everybody's misused him Ripped him up and abused him Another junkie plan Pushing dope for the man A Freddie's on the corner now If you want to be a junkie, why Remember Freddie's dead Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha Freddie's dead Hey, hey Ha, ha Love, love Ha, ha
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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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10 facts about this song
Song OriginsReleased in 1972, "Freddie's Dead" is a song by American soul musician Curtis Mayfield.
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Album TriviaThe track is part of a larger conceptual album called 'Super Fly,' which remains one of the pioneering achievements in the genre of blaxploitation films.
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Cinematic Connection"Freddie’s Dead" was written as the theme song for the movie 'Super Fly,' which was directed by Gordon Parks Jr. Freddie is a character in the movie who dies due to the consequences of life in the drug trade.
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Song ThemeWith strong anti-drug messages, the song is one of Mayfield's many socially conscious compositions, reflecting his deep concern for the plight of the urban poor.
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Chart Success"Freddie's Dead" was one of Mayfield's biggest hits, charting at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 2 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart.
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Awards and NominationsIn 1973, "Freddie's Dead" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song.
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its distinct funk and soul sound, marked by Mayfield's smooth falsetto and a catchy saxophone solo.
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Cultural ImpactMayfield's song has been covered and sampled by various artists throughout the years, showcasing its continued influence on popular music.
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RecognitionIn 1995, "Freddie’s Dead" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, signifying its lasting cultural significance.
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Song LengthThe initial version of "Freddie's Dead," used in the movie, lasts over five minutes, while the single version is shorter, lasting just over three minutes.
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