Freedom
Paul McCartney
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This is my right A right given by God To live a free life To live in freedom Talkin' about freedom I'm talkin' about freedom I will fight for the right To live in freedom Any one Tries to take it away You'll have to answer 'Cause this is my right I'm talkin' about freedom I'm talkin' about freedom I will fight for the right To live in freedom Yeah oh I'm' talkin' about freedom I'm talking about freedom I will fight for the right To live in freedom Everybody talkin' about freedom We're talkin' about freedom We will fight for the right To live in freedom Oh Talkin' about freedom I'm talkin' about freedom I will fight for the right To live in freedom I'm' talkin' about freedom I'm' talkin' about freedom We will fight for the right To live in freedom
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8 facts about this song
Song Identification Facts"Freedom" is a song written and performed by Paul McCartney, one of the legendary members of the British band, The Beatles.
- The song was released as a single on December 17, 2001.
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Song Inspiration FactsThe song was written by McCartney as a direct response to the September 11 attacks in 2001.
- Despite having been born and raised in England, Paul McCartney was in New York city on the day of the attacks.
- The music video for "Freedom" includes footage of emergency service workers responding to the September 11 attacks.
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Production Facts"Freedom" was produced by David Kahne and Paul McCartney himself.
- In addition to providing vocals, McCartney also played drums, bass, and acoustic guitar for the song.
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Performance FactsThe song was first performed at the "Concert for New York City", a tribute event to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11.
- During live performances, McCartney often encouraged audience members to clap their hands and sing along to the chorus, reflecting unity and the spirit of the song.
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Chart Performance Facts"Freedom" did not perform as strongly as McCartney's earlier singles, but it still managed to reach number 174 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical Reception FactsThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it as a heartfelt and appropriate response to the tragedies of 9/11, while others felt it to be jingoistic and overly simplistic.
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Legacy Facts"Freedom" has since been considered as McCartney's personal anthem, reflecting his belief in peace, unity, and the power of music to heal.
- Despite mixed reviews, the song remains popular at McCartney's live performances and is often played during his encore.
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Tribute FactsIn 2001, the song was also used as part of a fund-raising album entitled "God Bless America", the proceeds from which went to benefit victims of the September 11 attacks.
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