Running Free
Iron Maiden
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Just sixteen, a pickup truck, out of money, out of luck I've got nowhere to call my own, hit the gas, and here I go I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, Oh I'm running free Spent the night in an L. A. jail, and listened to the sirens wail They ain't got a thing on me, I'm running wild, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, Oh I'm running free Puller here at the Bottle Top, whiskey, dancing, disco hop Now all the boys are after me, and that's the way it's gonna be I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, Oh I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free
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Written by: Paul Di'anno, Stephen Percy Harris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Band Origin"Running Free" was the first single by Iron Maiden, an iconic British heavy metal band. Their music has significantly shaped the metal genre since their formation in 1975.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on 8th February 1980.
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Album Association"Running Free" is from their debut self-titled album "Iron Maiden".
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Song RankingThe song reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Iron Maiden" featuring "Running Free" became a commercial success and sparked Iron Maiden's decades-long career.
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Unusual AspectThe band performed this song live on TV show "Top of the Pops", which was unusual as most performances on the show were done by lip-syncing. Iron Maiden insisted on performing live.
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Song Versatility"Running Free" has been covered by several other artists and features on all of Iron Maiden's concert albums, indicating its versatility and enduring popularity.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Iron Maiden's bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris, and vocalist Paul Di'Anno.
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Signature Style"Running Free" exhibits many signature elements of Iron Maiden's music style: punchy rhythm, energetic and driving bass lines, powerful vocals, and vibrant guitar work.
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Distinctive ThemeThe song is about a 16-year-old boy who lives on the streets and does everything his own way, highlighting the recurrent themes of rebellion and freedom in Iron Maiden's songbook.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for the "Running Free" single was the first to feature the band's now-iconic mascot, Eddie.
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Chart RemakerA live version of "Running Free" was released in 1985 as a the double A-side of "Run to the Hills" and climbed to number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique MelodyThe song starts with a catchy drum beat followed by a unique three-chord melody that has since become a signature sound for Iron Maiden.
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Legacy"Running Free" has earned its place as one of Iron Maiden’s greatest and most inspiring songs which is regularly performed at their concerts.
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