Freedom
The Isley Brothers
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Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Are you ready for the time of your life It's time to stand up and fight (It's alright) It's alright (It's alright, it's alright) Hand in hand we'll take a caravan To the motherland One by one we're gonna stand with the pride One that can't be denied (Stand up, stand up, stand up, stand up) From the highest mountain, and valley low We'll join together, with hearts of gold Now the children of the world can see There's a better way for us to be The place where mankind was born Is so neglected and torn, torn apart Every woman, every man Join the caravan of love (Stand up, stand up, stand up) Everybody take a stand Join the caravan of love I'm your brother I'm your brother, don't you know I'm your brother I'm your brother, don't you know We'll be living in a world of peace In a day when everyone is free We'll bring the young and the old Won't you let your love flow from your heart Every woman, every man Join the caravan of love (Stand up, stand up, stand up) Everybody take a stand Join the caravan of love I'm your brother I'm your brother, don't you know I'm your brother I'm your brother, don't you know Now the children of the world can see There's a better for us to be The place where mankind was born Is so neglected and torn, torn apart Every woman, every man Join the caravan of love (Stand up, stand up, stand up) Everybody take a stand Join the caravan of love Are you ready for the time of your life (Are you re
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Written by: CHRIS JASPER, ERNEST ISLEY, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album ClassificationThe song "Freedom" is from The Isley Brothers’ album titled "3+3". This album was a milestone moment in the band's career where they incorporated younger family members and switched their musical style to incorporate more elements of rock and funk.
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Release Date"3+3", the album with the song "Freedom", was released in 1973. Despite being over four decades old, the music continues to impact and inspire modern artists.
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Roster ChangeThe song "Freedom" showcases the band's expanded line-up. Earlier, The Isley Brothers were a trio comprising Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, and O'Kelly Isley Jr. By the time "3+3" came out, they became a sextet adding Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper.
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Song ThemeMuch like the title suggests, "Freedom" is a call for change and liberation. It was a meaningful release during the 70s when the fight for civil rights was a significant issue in the U.S.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Freedom" didn't individually chart, its parent album "3+3" was a commercial success, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Black Albums chart.
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Musical StyleThe Isley Brothers are famously versatile with their music, incorporating elements of gospel, doo-wop, R&B, Motown, rock, and funk. "Freedom," consistent with this trend, projects a fusion of styles.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have positively recognized the song "Freedom" for its sentiment and musicality. The album "3+3", in itself, was a landmark recording in the Isley Brothers' career.
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InfluencesListeners have identified Jimi Hendrix's influence on the song "Freedom". It’s worth noting that Hendrix was briefly a member of The Isley Brothers’ backing band in the early part of his career.
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LegacyThe music from the album "3+3", including "Freedom," often gets sampled by hip-hop and R&B contemporaries, thus proving its lasting impact and influence.
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Recording LabelLike the rest of the tracks in the album "3+3", "Freedom" was released under the prestigious T-Neck Records, a label founded by The Isley Brothers themselves. They had previously released music under Motown and RCA Records.
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