I Want to be Free
Elvis Presley
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There's no joy in my heart, Only sorrow And I'm sad As a man can be I sit alone in the darkness Of my lonely room And this room Is a prison to me I look at window And what to I see I see a bird Way up in the tree I want to be free free Free - ee - ee - ee I want to be free Like the bird in the tree What good are my eyes, They can't see you And my arms, They can't hold so tight I have two lips That are yearning, But they're no good to me Cause I know I can't kiss you tonight I look at window And what to I see I see a bird Way up in the tree I want to be free free Free - ee - ee - ee I want to be free Like the bird in the tree I want to be free Like the bird in the tree
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Written by: TODD ANTHONY SHAW, J. R. BAILEY, ISAAC HAYES, MELVIN KENT, KENNETH WILLIAMS, WILLIE BECK, LEROY BONNER, MARSHALL E. JONES, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, MARVIN R. PIERCE, CLARENCE SATCHELL, JAMES L. WILLIAMS
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"I Want to Be Free" is a song that was famously performed by the American singer and actor Elvis Presley. It was Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber who created the lyrics and composition.
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Part of a SoundtrackThis track was initially produced as part of the soundtrack for Presley's 1957 motion picture, "Jailhouse Rock."
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Not a SingleAlthough many of Elvis's songs were released as single records, "I Want to Be Free" was not. This didn't prevent the song from getting recognition though. Fans found it on the album.
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Connection to MovieIn "Jailhouse Rock," Elvis performs "I Want to Be Free" as his character Vince Everett, who is serving time in prison and aspires to be a singer.
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Cover VersionsLike many Elvis songs, "I Want to Be Free" has been covered by several artists after Elvis. Examples include country singer Jody Miller, rhythm and blues artist Teddy Pendergrass, and the folk label The Brothers Four.
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Song LegacyDespite not being as popular as some of Elvis's bigger hits, "I Want to Be Free" offers an insightful glimpse into early rock and roll's connections to rhythm and blues.
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Elvis's PerformanceAs he frequently did, Elvis brings his unique blend of rhythmic interpretation and emotional authenticity to the performance of "I Want to Be Free," helping to popularize the song despite its lack of a standalone release.
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Inspirational SongThe song has been acknowledged by some fans for its emotional depth and inspirational quality, reflecting a universal sentiment of desiring freedom and autonomy.
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