I'll Never Be Free
Tennessee Ernie Ford, Kay Starr
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Each time I hold someone new My arms grow cold aching for you No one can take your place Darling in my embrace I'll never be free And when my lips burn with desire No other kiss puts out the fire Though I may try and try No one can satisfy this longing in me I'll never be free from your smile so tender The sweet surrender in your eyes How can I be free when I still remember How you could thrill me with a sigh Just like a chain bound to my heart Your love remains when we're apart Each kiss I gave to you Made me a slave to you I'll never be free
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Written by: Bennie Benjamin, George David Weiss
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"I'll Never Be Free" by Kay Starr and Tennessee Ernie Ford was released in the year 1950.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Traditional Pop and Country music.
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SongwritersThis song is the result of a beautiful collaboration between Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss, two well-regarded American songwriters.
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, the song was highly successful and reached the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cover VersionsNumerous other artists, including Willie Nelson, Louis Jordan, Jean Shepard, and Ferlin Husky have covered "I'll Never Be Free."
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ReunionAfter their initial hit, Kay Starr and Tennessee Ernie Ford would team up again in 1962 to record the album, "Great Gospel Songs."
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LyricsThe song describes the strong bond of love and devotion that goes beyond the restrictions of freedom. It explores the theme of being inescapably in love.
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Ford's Music CareerThis song is one of many hits for Tennessee Ernie Ford who was a well-known American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, and gospel musical genres.
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Starr's Music CareerFor Kay Starr, "I'll Never Be Free" added another hit to her repertoire. Starr was a famous American pop and jazz singer who is best known for her Billboard hits including "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Rock And Roll Waltz."
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Cultural ImpactThe song holds a significant place in popular culture, often being used in movies and television shows. Its melancholic tone and sentimental lyrics offer a perfect background for scenes depicting deep emotional bonds.
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