Love Is Free

Sheryl Crow

About Love Is Free

"Love Is Free" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. It was released as the second single from Crow's sixth studio album Detours. Its predecessor "Shine over Babylon" was airplay only. On her website, Crow states that she was inspired by the floods in New Orleans. "What struck me about it is the stoicism of the New Orleans people, they are very spiritually based. You can see it in their eyes that they aren't going to give up, they are going to rebuild. " 


Year:
2008
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One
Two
One, two, three!
Hey, hey!

She got a shack
Floating down the Pontchartrain
With the water rolling in
We gotta swim
Before the levees start to crack

Another day
Another dollar down the drain
You go to town
No one's around
'Cause if you drown
There ain't no hope for coming back

It ain't no big thing if you lose your faith
They kinda like to keep you in your place
You never know what might be coming your way

[Chorus]
Oh everybody
Devil take your money
Money's got no hold on me
Oh oh everybody's making love
'Cause love is free

You go to church
And pray to God for no more rain
A Cadillac
A paper sack
Well hey there Jack
You want some bourbon for the pain

Hey tambourine
Ain't no rhythm on the street

With the voodoo
What do you do
When the radio just plays on anyway?

Those crazy fingers in your jelly jar
They'll jack your money
While you sleep in you car
They got the karma
They ain't getting too far

[Chorus]

Everybody come together
(Love is free)
Everybody come together
(Love is free)
Everybody come together
(Love is free)
Everybody come together

Yeah 

[Chorus: x2]

Love is free
Yeah,
Love is free.

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Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, performer, record producer, actress, and political activist. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country, and pop. She has released seven studio albums, two compilations, and a live album, and has contributed to various film soundtracks. She has sold more than 16 million albums in the United States and over 50 million albums worldwide. Additionally, Crow has garnered nine Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: BILL BOTTRELL, SHERYL CROW

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Release Details
"Love Is Free" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. It was released in January 2008 as the first single from her sixth studio album 'Detours.'
Performance
Despite not achieving major success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, "Love Is Free" peaked at number 59 there. It also peaked at number 71 in Canada.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the city of New Orleans where Crow had some experiences following Hurricane Katrina. The lyrics of the song are a reflection of the resiliency she saw in the people of the city during that difficult time.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Wayne Isham, was shot in New Orleans and contains scenes of the city as well as a Mardi Gras theme.
Genre
"Love Is Free" is an Americana and country rock song.
Awards
The song was nominated for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards.
Songwriting Credits
"Love Is Free" was written by Sheryl Crow and Bill Bottrell.
Charity Work
Some of the proceeds from the single were donated to the ongoing disaster relief in New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina.
Production
Like the rest of the album 'Detours,' "Love Is Free" was produced by Bill Bottrell, who previously worked with Crow on her debut album, 'Tuesday Night Music Club.'
Album success
Although "Love Is Free" did not reach high chart positions, its parent album, 'Detours,' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, illustrating Sheryl Crow's consistent fan base and market success.

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