I Wanna Be Free

Loretta Lynn

About I Wanna Be Free

"I Wanna Be Free" is a single by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. Released in February 1971, it was the first single from her album I Wanna Be Free. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


Year:
1974
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Well I look out the window and what do I see
The breeze is a blowin' the leaves from the trees everything is free everything but me
I'm gonna take this chain from around my finger
And throw it just as far as I can slinger cause I want to be free

When my baby left me everything died
But a little bluebird was singin' just outside singin' twidle-de-dee fly away with me
Well you know I think I'm a gonna live gotta lotta love left in me to give
So I want to be free

I released my heart my soul and my mind and I'm a feelin' fine
I broke the chains the ring of gold before it broke my mind
Well look who's cryin' and it ain't me but I can't hardly hear and I can't have see
Oh I want to be free

I released my heart my soul...
Do I want to be free yeah I want to be free free

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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn (née Webb; born on April 14, 1932) is an American country-music singer-songwriter and author. Born in Butcher Hollow, near Paintsville, Kentucky, USA, to a coal-miner father. At the age of 14 she married, and soon she became pregnant. She moved to Washington state with her husband, Oliver Vanetta Lynn, Jr. (1926–1996), nicknamed "Doo". Their marriage was tumultuous; he had affairs, and she was headstrong; their life together helped to inspire her music. more »

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10 facts about this song

Genre Variation
"I Wanna Be Free" by Loretta Lynn is a country song, showcasing her typical style of music that combined elements of gospel and honky-tonk.
Release Date
The song "I Wanna Be Free" was released in 1971 as part of Lynn's album "I Wanna Be Free". It shows her continuing contributions to the country genre during the 1970s, which was a prolific time for the singer-songwriter.
Album Collaboration
The album "I Wanna Be Free" was a collaboration between Loretta Lynn and producer Owen Bradley, who had a significant role in creating the "Nashville sound" in country music.
Chart Performance
The song "I Wanna Be Free" climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, showing its popularity among country music fans in the 1970s.
Lyrics
In the song, Loretta Lynn sings about the desire to be free from a relationship that is causing her grief. These reflect Lynn's knack for relatable storytelling through her music.
Musical Accompaniment
In "I Wanna Be Free", the musical accompaniment includes a guitar, drums, and bass, creating a traditional country sound. It's one of the many examples of Lynn's commitment to the genre's roots.
Album Reception
The album "I Wanna Be Free" was well-reviewed upon its release. Critics praised Lynn's ability to express deep emotional honesty through her lyrics, and "I Wanna Be Free" was singled out as one of the stand-out tracks.
Songwriting
Although Loretta Lynn often wrote her own songs, "I Wanna Be Free" is composed by the country music artist and songwriter, Hazel Smith.
Influence
Loretta Lynn's music, including "I Wanna Be Free", influenced many newer country musicians, including Shania Twain and Miranda Lambert, who have cited her as a role model.
Legacy
To this day, "I Wanna Be Free" remains a fan favorite and represents Loretta Lynn's broader impact on country music as one of its most respected female icons.

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