Free
Deniece Williams
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Free like the river Flowin' freely through infinity Free to be sure of What I am and who I need not be Free from all worries Worries prey on oneself's troubled mind Freer than the clock's hands Tickin' way the times Freer than the meaning of free that man defines Life running through me Till I feel my father God has called Me having nothin' But possessing riches more than all And I'm free To be nowhere But in every place I need to be Freer than a sunbeam Shinning through my soul Free from feelin' heat or knowing bitter cold Free from conceiving the beginning For that's the infinite start I'm gone - gone but still living Life goes on without a beating heart Free like a vision That the mind of only you can see Freer than a raindrop Falling from the sky Freer than a smile in a baby's sleepin' eyes I'm free like a river Flowin' freely to infinity I'm free to be sure of what I am and who I need not be I'm much freer - like the meaning of the word free that crazy man defines Free - free like the vision that The mind of only you are ever gonna see Free like the river my life Goes on and on through infinity
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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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