Philadelphia Freedom
Elton John
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I used to be a rolling stone you know If a cause was right I'd leave to find the answer on the road I used to be a heart beating for someone But the times have changed The less I say the more my work gets done 'Cause I live and breathe this Philadelphia freedom From the day that I was born I've waved the flag Philadelphia freedom took me knee high to a man, yeah Gave me a piece of mama, daddy never had Oh Philadelphia freedom, shine on me, I love you Shine the light, through the eyes of the ones left behind Shine the light, shine the light Shine the light, won't you shine the light Philadelphia freedom, I love-ve-ve you, yes I do If you choose to you can live your life alone Some people choose the city (some people the city) Some others choose the good old family home (some others choose a good old) I like living easy without family ties (living easy) Till the whippoorwill of freedom zapped me Right between the eyes 'Cause I live and breathe this Philadelphia freedom From the day that I was born I've waved the flag Philadelphia freedom took me knee high to a man Mm mm, gave me a piece of mama, daddy never had Oh Philadelphia freedom, shine on me, I love you Shine the light, through the eyes of the ones left behind Shine the light, shine the light Shine the light, won't you shine the light Philadelphia freedom, I love-ve-ve you, yes I do Oh, Philadelphia freedom, shine on me, I love you Shine the light, through the eyes of the ones left behind Shine the light, shine the light Shine the light, won't you shine the light Philadelphia freedom, I love-ve-ve, You know I love-ve-ve , you know I love-ve-ve you Yes I do, Philadelphia freedom I love-ve-ve you Yes I do, Philadelphia freedom You know that I love-ve-ve you Yes I do, Philadelphia freedom Don't you know that I love-ve-ve you Yes I do, Philadelphia freedom Don't you know that I love-ve-ve you Yes I do, Philadelphia freedom
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Written by: Elton John, Bernard J.P. Taupin
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Philadelphia Freedom" is a song by British musician Elton John that was released in 1975 as a non-album single.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Elton John's close friendship with American tennis star Billie Jean King, who was part of the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team in World TeamTennis.
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Musical CreditsThe song was written by Elton John and his frequent collaborator, lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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Chart Performance"Philadelphia Freedom" became a huge success, reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, following a rich trend of other Elton John songs during that era.
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Genre & StyleRather than fitting into just one genre, the song combines elements of pop, rock, and classical music, showcasing Elton John's versatility as an artist.
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Orchestration"Philadelphia Freedom" features orchestration by Gene Page, including elaborate string arrangements that have been compared to those of the Philadelphia soul genre from which the song takes its name.
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Album InclusionDespite initially being released as a standalone single, "Philadelphia Freedom" was later included in several of Elton John's greatest hits compilations, including "Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II" and "The Very Best of Elton John".
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a steady fixture in Elton John's setlist and has been performed in several of his major concerts.
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Cover Versions"Philadelphia Freedom" has been covered by several artists over the years, including The Chipettes for the 1982 Alvin and the Chipmunks album "The Chipmunks Go Hollywood".
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Awards & NominationsThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1976.
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Mass AppealAs of the end of the 20th century, "Philadelphia Freedom" was ranked #63 among the top 100 songs in chart history.
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Song LengthThe song has a total duration of approximately 5 minutes and 40 seconds, a bit longer than most pop singles. It was edited down to just under 5 minutes for radio airplay.
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Cultural Significance"Philadelphia Freedom" is often associated with the city of Philadelphia and is played at Philadelphia Phillies home games.
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