Free
Deniece Williams
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Whispering in his ear My magic potion for love Telling him I'm sincere And that there's nothing too good for us And I just got to be me, free, free Whispering in his ear My magic potion for love Telling him I'm sincere And that there's nothing too good for us But I want to be free, free, free And I just got to be me, yeah, me, me Teasing hands on his mind Give our night such mystery Happiness all the time Oh and how that night pleases me But I want to be free, free, free And I just got to be me, yeah, me, me I just got to be me, me, me Feeling you close to me Makes all my senses smile Let's not waste ecstasy 'Cause I'll only be here for a while I've got to be free, free, free, oh And I just got to be me, yeah, yeah, me, me, oh Free, free, free, oh, baby (I just got to be me) and I just wanna, I just wanna be me Free, free (I just got to be me) I just got to be me, me, whoa, free (I just got to be me) That's why we want to be free Free
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Written by: Susaye Greene, Nathan Watts, Henry James Redd, Deniece Williams
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Free" was written by Deniece Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Susaye Greene, and was produced by Maurice White and Charles Stepney.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release in September 1976, "Free" reached number 1 on the Billboard's R&B Singles chart in the U.S. This feat made it Deniece Williams's biggest solo hit.
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Genre ClassificationStylistically, "Free" is primarily an R&B/Soul song with a smooth, non-demanding vocal delivery. It also contains elements of Jazz and Pop.
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Album InclusionThe track is a signature song of Williams and is included in her debut album "This Is Niecy" released in 1976.
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Critical ReceptionSince its release, "Free" has been hailed by critics for its light and breezy production qualities and Deniece William's vocal performance. It has become a classic soul hit over the years.
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Multi-format ReleaseIn addition to its inclusion on the album "This Is Niecy", "Free" was also released as a 7-inch vinyl single. The B-side of the single featured another Deniece Williams' song called "Cause You Love Me Baby".
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Grammy NominationsWilliams's debut album “This Is Niecy”, which includes "Free", scored her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1977.
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Subsequent CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years across diverse genres, showcasing the song's wide influence and appeal.
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Music VideoThere wasn't a music video produced for the song immediately upon its release in 1976, considering music videos weren’t as prevalent during that period.
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LegacyEven after decades of its release, "Free" is still a popular song and has been featured in numerous compilities and soundtracks. It continues to gain airplay on various classic soul and R&B radio stations.
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